In the Shadow of Prison : Families, Imprisonment and Criminal Justice

This book provides an up-to-date, accessible introduction to the relationship between families, prisons and penal policies in the United Kingdom. It explores current debates in relation to prisoners and their families, and introduces the reader to relevant theoretical approaches. Interdisciplinary in nature, the book incorporates perspectives drawn from criminology, sociology, social work and law. Abstract: Provides an account of the relationship between families, prisons and penal policies in the United Kingdom. This book explores debates in relation to prisoners and their families, and introduces the reader to relevant theoretical approaches. It incorporates perspectives drawn from criminology, sociology, social work and law. Read more... Provides an account of the relationship between families, prisons and penal policies in the United Kingdom. This book explores debates in relation to prisoners and their families, and introduces the reader to relevant theoretical approaches. It incorporates perspectives drawn from criminology, sociology, social work and law. This book provides an up-to-date and accessible account of the relationship between families, prisons and penal policies in the United Kingdom. It explores current debates in relation to prisoners and their families, and introduces the reader to relevant theoretical approaches. Interdisciplinary in nature, the book incorporates perspectives drawn from criminology, sociology, social work and law.It offers: a current exploration of key aspects of the consequences of imprisonment for prisoners and their families; an assessment of the role of current prison policies and practices in promoting and maintaining family relationships; and a summary of the current law in relation to prisoners and their families, with reference to the relevant legislation and recent case law This book provides an up-to-date, accessible introduction to the relationship between families, prisons and penal policies in the United Kingdom. It explores current debates in relation to prisoners and their families, and introduces the reader to relevant theoretical approaches. Interdisciplinary in nature, the book incorporates perspectives drawn from criminology, sociology, social work and law. The book includes: a current exploration of key aspects of the consequences of imprisonment for prisoners and their families an assessment of the role of current prison policies and practices in promoting and maintaining family relationships a summary of the current law in relation to prisoners and their families, with reference to the relevant legislation and recent case law. Content: 9781843922452.pdf Copyright page Table of Contents Acknowledgements Chapter 1 The landscpae of punishment family ties and penal policy Chapter 2 Why care? family ties and other justifications Chapter 3 Who cares? The effects of imprisonment on families Chapter 4 Prisoners' families and the law Chapter 5 Imprisoned women and their families Chapter 6 Supporting prisoners and their families Chapter 7 Conclusions Bibliography Index. Helen Codd. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 174-193) And Index.