De samenleving weet geen raad met meisjes die opstandig en losbandig zijn. Als het te erg wordt komen ze terecht in gesloten inrichtingen. Dit voelen ze aan als straf, terwijl zij meestal zelf slachtoffer zijn geweest van verwaarlozing, mishandeling en seksueel misbruik. De auteur, die directeur is geweest van een gesloten inrichting voor meisjes in België en in Nederland, beschrijft aan de hand van 22 casussen hoe de jeugdbescherming de afgelopen zestig jaar gefaald heeft en nog steeds te r...

Clearly and lucidly written, this book offers broad coverage of theoretical debates, using case studies from the author's own extensive research to bring the various theories alive. With a sociological approach throughout, it provides up-to-date coverage of key topics including gender and violence, collective violence and media and violence.

It is essential that social work students have a clear grasp of the history and the evolution of social work practice and this classic text explores the fundamental questions: What is social work? How has social work been defined over the years? What does social work look like now? And what is to come?

"Arguably, the complete package. A very good overview of topics and additional learning opportunities together with research articles all in one place. This book is a ‘one-stop shop.’" —Stuart Agnew, University of Suffolk Criminological Theory: A Text/Reader, Third Edition helps students understand criminological theory, with each authored section of the text enhanced by empirical research articles that put theory into context. Key criminological theories are introduced and followed by...

Revised edition of the authors' Gangs in America's communities, [2016]