Dangerousness, risk and the governance of serious sexual and violent offenders / by Karen Harrison.

Author/creator Harrison, Karen, 1974-
Format Book
Publication InfoAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, ©2011.
Descriptionxv, 250 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Dangerousness and the dangerous offender -- Sentencing policy and dangerousness legislation -- From dangerousness to risk and risk assessment -- The use of imprisonment -- Strategies of risk management -- Strategies of risk reduction -- Women offenders -- Children and young people -- Mentally disordered offenders.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011000180
ISBN9780415668620 (hbk.)
ISBN041566862X (hbk.)
ISBN9780415668637 (pbk.)
ISBN0415668638 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV8665 .H375 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold