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Knowledge and the Probation Service: Raising Standards for Trainees, Assessors and Practitioners
Knowledge and the Probation Service: Raising Standards for Trainees, Assessors and Practitioners
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Published:
22 June, 2004
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780470092040 |
| ISBN10 | 0470092041 |
| Number Of Pages | 236 |
| Item Weight | 439 g |
| Product Dimensions | 166 x 20 x 240 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Wiley |
| Format | other |
| Edition | 1 |
Media Reviews
...a thought provoking text that is not only a useful resource...but to anyone interested in...probation practice today. (British Society of Criminology, No 57, June 2005) ... an interesting read and considers a number of important points for debate. (Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, April 2006) ...a book whose language is clear and compact... which offers an overview of learning at all levels of practice. (VISTA - Perspectives on Probation Criminal Justice and Civil Renewal, Volume 11, No.1) ...offers structured and practical outlines to assist assessors in efficient and effective work practices (Forensic Update 88, January 2007)
Author's Bio
Philip Whitehead has worked for the Teesside Probation Service since 1981. He has published several books and articles in relation to probation, community supervision of offenders, temporary release schemes and reconviction, and managing the probation service. Since 2001 he has been working as Senior Practice Development Assessor, which involves teaching and coaching trainees undertaking the Diploma in Probation Studies to prepare them to work as probation officers. Jamie Thompson worked for Northumbria Probation Service for 19 years. He has been involved in the training of probation officers as a practice teacher, training manager and joint appointment. He was course leader for the probation degree and coordinating Internal Verifier for the Community Justice NVQ Assessment Centre at Northumbria University. He is currently Principal Lecturer and Learning and Teaching Coordinator and a joint manager of the Community Safety Research Unit. He is an active researcher and has published in relation to probation, community safety, and teaching and learning issues.