Social services and welfare, criminology

Prison is seen by most people as an inevitable part of the penal system, but there is a growing awareness that its effects on offenders are rarely beneficial and may be positively harmful.

This textbook navigates through the complex landscape of mentorship in academic research across all levels of education.

Femicide - the killing of women and girls - has gained increasing prominence on global and national agendas since the United Nations and the World Health Organisation, amongst others, started to respond to femicide as an issue of global concern.

Que font les crises politiques aux individus ?

Multimedia security has become one of the most important topics for organizations and individuals.

This volume provides an overview of (1) the physical and chemical foundations of dating methods and (2) the applications of dating methods in the geological sciences, biology, and archaeology, in almost 200 articles from over 200 international authors.

This book presents a critical analysis of the language surrounding Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG), demonstrating how discourse can both sustain harm and serve as a catalyst for healing and change.

Augmenting Public Relations examines how existing technologies used in Public Relations (PR) are being significantly augmented because of the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Gain the knowledge and insight you need to support your loved one with dementia to live life as they wish.

Providing an overview of different forms of violence against women, this second edition has been significantly updated to reflect the changes that have taken place in recent years.

Mental Health, Crime and Justice brings together original and state of the art contributions from theoretical, empirical, and policy-related scholarship concerned with the ways people with mental health illnesses are understood, 'managed', 'controlled' and responded to.

A forensics team investigates the murder of a child and is drawn into a chilling international coverupThe body of a young boy is found floating in a city river with pollen in his lungs from a warm river valley far from the country where he died.

There is an increased interest to turn the spotlight not only on the needs and experiences of service users, but also to understand the complexity of issues that their caregivers' experience.

Issues related to democratic ideals and realities are very much at the forefront of many public discussions today.

Gun Present takes us inside the everyday operations of the law at a courthouse in the Deep South.

In recent years, Georgia has undergone important economic, social and political transformations.

In the modern world, references to Shakespeare frequently mark moments of catastrophe and of the accompanying longing for restoring social order, remedying injuries, and building strong communities.

On Shifting Ground examines how it is to become a man in a place and time defined by economic contraction and carceral expansion.

This fully revised volume provides a rigorous assessment of the latest research relating to the disclosure of childhood sexual abuse, along with the practical and policy implications of the findings.

Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies.

The book expounds on the functioning of rural development as well as the practical problems encountered in the formulation of rural development policies and programmes.

Writing with Research offers readers practical guidance for managing writing and research as combined tasks.

The aim of this book is to demonstrate the use of business driven risk assessments to address government regulations and guidelines specific to AI risks, as AI systems often require access to personal data.

Das Grundlagenbuch für die forensische Arbeit mit Jugendlichen und jungen ErwachsenenBefunde aus der Erwachsenenforensik lassen sich nicht einfach auf Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene übertragen.

A one-stop guide for social work students that offers extensive study support and skills development.

"e;Tell me what you eat, I'll tell you who you are,"e; said Anthelme Brillat-Savarin.

"e;This book is a must read for anyone who cares about the well-being of humanity in our modern world.

This book comprehensively examines the rapidly changing tactics and technologies used to combat crime.

The need for effective leadership in policing is quite evident, given the range of accounts of Police officers and Police organizations failing to serve the public with professionalism and integrity.

If youre among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment.

Volcanic Tongue presents the first ever collection of multi-award-winning author David Keenan's music writings.

Los Angeles 1969 und 1970: Rassismus, Hippiewahn, Ekelmorde und Bürgerkrieg – dieser fiktionale Episodenroman nimmt die Leserschaft mit auf eine Reise in die schwarze Seele eines amerikanischen Albtraums.

In this groundbreaking work, the authors explore the intricate interplay between commercial surrogacy and the global healthcare system, challenging conventional views with fresh insights into ethical, legal, and medical dimensions.

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) drives unprecedented change, Debiasing AI examines the vital intersection of technology, innovation, and sustainability.

A searing chronicle of how racist violence became an ingrained facet of law enforcement in the United States.

Ali Jalalian Daghigh and Pei Soo Ang's book provides new insights into the relationships between translation, journalism, ideology, and power via a humanising approach.

An intimate portrait of LA gang members turning to drugs, nostalgia, and religion as they age and fight to stay relevant in a new era.