Now in an updated second edition, this book continues to explore the links between psychology and crime, taking the reader through psychological explanations of crime and the use of psychology within the criminal justice system.

This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society, and how it is applied to everyday practice.

Autisme maakt het leven van veel cliënten en hun opvoeders en begeleiders ingewikkeld, zeker als de stoornis gepaard gaat met een verstandelijke beperking. Wie moeite heeft met informatie verwerken en communiceren, wie over- of ondergevoelig is voor zintuiglijke indrukken, wie zich moeizaam of helemaal niet kan verplaatsen in de positie van andere mensen, heeft het nu eenmaal niet gemakkelijk. Je omgeving begrijpen, de tijd begrijpen, snappen wat andere mensen bedoelen, het gaat allemaal uit...

In this handbook, editors Philip Reichel and Jay Albanese bring together renowned scholars from around the world to offer various perspectives providing global coverage of the increasingly transnational nature of crime and the attempts to provide co-operative cross-national responses.

Set against the backdrop of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, this book explores issues raised by mental capacity within adult safeguarding to highlight and aid professionals appreciate how mental capacity intersects with risk and vulnerability. Case studies, reflection points and exercise are used to develop understanding and support critical engagement with practice.

Showcases the value of professional work with young people as it is practiced in diverse forms, and in locations from around the world.

Provides readers with the essential knowledge and skills to undertake effective assessments and appropriate interventions. It focuses on key issues such as resilience, professional values, ethics, complexity and reflective practice.

Now in its third edition, Globalization & Crime provides students with a comprehensive overview of the essential themes and conceptual debates surrounding globalization and global criminology. The new edition features two new chapters and a collection of modern case-studies.

This book links sociological concepts, debates and theories relating to key areas such as poverty, social exclusion, education, social class and social justice to develop understanding of how sociological perspectives will impact upon social work placements and practice.

Provides students with the tools and knowledge to address the concepts of diversity, oppression, power and powerless, and empower them to practice in ethically appropriate ways for contemporary social work practice.