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Assessment in Youth Justice
Kerry Baker
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Description for Assessment in Youth Justice
Paperback. Presents a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of assessment and intervention planning with young people who offend. It title offers practitioners with the knowledge and professional skills central to these critically important tasks. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 177 x 12. Weight in Grams: 392.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of assessment and intervention planning with young people who offend. It will help equip practitioners with the knowledge and professional skills central to these critically important tasks. The context for practice is changing rapidly and the authors take into account current policy developments along with a wide range of literature on assessment practice in criminal justice and social care. The book encourages readers to think critically and to take practical steps to enhance their own practice. It will be important reading for anyone working with young people who offend. ... Read more
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of assessment and intervention planning with young people who offend. It will help equip practitioners with the knowledge and professional skills central to these critically important tasks. The context for practice is changing rapidly and the authors take into account current policy developments along with a wide range of literature on assessment practice in criminal justice and social care. The book encourages readers to think critically and to take practical steps to enhance their own practice. It will be important reading for anyone working with young people who offend. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
392 g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847426369
SKU
V9781847426369
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Kerry Baker
Kerry Baker is based at the Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford, specialising in applied research on assessment practice, risk management and public protection. She is also an advisor to the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales. Gill Kelly and Bernadette Wilkinson are independent trainers working with practitioners and managers in youth justice, probation services and the secure estate. ... Read more
Reviews for Assessment in Youth Justice
'Overall, the book is highly informative on both a theoretical and a practical level. It will be a real resource for social work students undertaking practice learning in youth offending teams and to social work practitioners who are contemplating moving into youth justice. All in all, this proved a thoroughly enjoyable read; it is a welcome addition to the literature ... Read more