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This comprehensive text explains all the key themes in the development and practice of offender rehabilitation It explores how the issue fits within its wider social and political contexts, giving an insight intits current and future relevance tcriminal justice The book covers the full range of rehabilitative approaches, exploring how criminal justice responses have been influenced by trends such as the treatment model, What Works?, desistance, risk and public protection, and changes in social policy Key Features:Theoretical grounding – providing students with all the essential background they need in order tfully understand the subject Historical context - enabling the reader tsee how ideas, policies and practices have developed over timeResearch focus – introducing the reader tquestions about how rehabilitative approaches have been evaluated and debates about what works for particular groups of offenders, such as sexual offenders and drug misusersStudy questions and further reading – giving students the tools both trevise and texpand their knowledgeOffender Rehabilitation both advances thinking about the notion of rehabilitation, and ensures that students of crime and justice can keep abreast of the most recent developments in this area It is alsessential reading for trainee probation offers and professionals working in the criminal justice system