2016 Outstanding Publication Award (The International Association for the Study of Organized Crime) Organized Crime: Analyzing Illegal Activities, Criminal Structures, and Extra-legal Governance provides a systematic overview of the processes and structures commonly labeled "organized crime," drawing on the pertinent empirical and theoretical literature primarily from North America, Europe, and Australia. The main emphasis is placed on a comprehensive classificatory scheme that highlights und...

This book covers various aspects of modern, professional social work practice from concepts and ideas through to the practical realities of frontline work.

A practical guide to promoting learning and development within health and social care teams

Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice.

In the first textbook to cover ethnography specific to criminology, Treadwell guides readers through the ethnographic research process in full, starting with a background to criminological ethnography, through planning and doing an ethnographic project, and finally, the writing up and reporting stage.

An accessible and multi-disciplinary guide to working together with other professionals to deliver a child-centred and co-ordinated approach to safeguarding, in line with the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.

This accessible and practical guide demystifies the Mental Health Tribunal (England) and Mental Health Review Tribunal For Wales (MHRTW) for health and social care professionals.

This book provides the underpinning theory and practice ideas on Popular Education for students and practitioners of youth and community development work.

A guide to working with evidence and knowledge in social work.