Taylor and Francis What Works in Probation and Youth Justice

Both probation and youth justice have undergone massive changes in recent years, and continue to face important new challenges. A key emphasis of new developments has been on developing effective evidence-based practice and disseminating this throughout the Probation and Youth Justice services. The main aim of this book is to review developments in evidence based practice in a number of different areas, bringing together the findings of research projects commissioned by the Home Office, the National Probation Directorate and the Youth Justice Board. This book will be essential reading for anybody involved in probation and youth justice practice, or for those taking courses in these fields. ...