Books by Maurice Vanstone

Provides an account of the history of probation. This book also provides a comparative perspective by exploring the history of probation in the USA. It is based in part upon original documents and interviews with retired and serving officers. It is suitable for criminologists, social workers, social historians and social policy specialists.

Drawing on the authors' experience of research and practice in probation, the book provides a positive and realistic view of the contribution the probation service can make to the criminal justice system. It covers court work, face-to-face work with offenders, wider work in the community, and probation organisation and management.