Racism and Anti-Racism in Probation

List of contents

1. Race Racism and The Probation Service 2. Explanations for Offending - The Perceptions of Probation Officers 3. Social Work Practice with Black and White Offenders 4. Language Power and Convention 5. Racism and Anti-Racism and Probation Policy 6. Anti-Racist Directions in Probation Practice and Training

About the author

Denney, David

Summary

Drawing on detailed ethnographic material, Denney presents a challenging analysis of the complex processes by which black people are treated differentially by probation services, and offers suggestions for improved probation practice.

Product details

• Authors: David Denney, Denney David
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.08.1992
• EAN: 9780415061575
• ISBN: 978-0-415-06157-5
• No. of pages: 214
• Weight: 400 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Social Work, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Social and ethical issues, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Penology and punishment, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism, Social discrimination and social justice, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General