A plea for prison to offer a more positive experience - with a Forword by the former chief inspector of prisons, now Lord Ramsbotham. This constructive and forward-looking book resulted from the author working in, studying and thinking about prisons. It counteracts images of prisons as negative places and challenges people to identify and encourage 'goodwill', energies and skills which might be maximised so as to make prisons safe and purposful communities. Since it was published in 1997 there have been considerable ...
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A plea for prison to offer a more positive experience - with a Forword by the former chief inspector of prisons, now Lord Ramsbotham. This constructive and forward-looking book resulted from the author working in, studying and thinking about prisons. It counteracts images of prisons as negative places and challenges people to identify and encourage 'goodwill', energies and skills which might be maximised so as to make prisons safe and purposful communities. Since it was published in 1997 there have been considerable enhancements in prison regimes and to some extent working cultures along the lines described in the book- even if there is still a way to go.
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Add this copy of Prisons of Promise to cart. $23.08, very good condition, Sold by Balfour Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sidmouth, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by Waterside Press.
Add this copy of Prisons of Promise to cart. $24.97, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Waterside Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 1872870503.
Add this copy of Prisons of Promise to cart. $118.65, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Waterside Pr Winchester.
