Parole: The Fate of Prisoners in My Hands and the High-stakes Risks of Getting it Wrong — As Seen on TV

AS SEEN ON TV.'For too long, the work of the Parole Board has been shrouded in secrecy. This book provides a detailed view of how decisions are reached.'--Martin Jones CBE,HM Chief Inspector of Probation___________________________________________________________________________________MURDER. ARMED ROBBERY. SEXUAL OFFENCE.When a prisoner is up for parole, a decision must be made. How will they behave when released? Will they cope? Will they reoffend? These are some of the questions Rob McKeon, member of the Parole Board, asks himself day to day. Some people have terrible early life experiences setting them on a destructive path thats difficult to alter. Some can change, while others never do. Its vital to assess the dangers and make the right call.With over a decade on the Parole Board, these are the stories that have shaped a career where risks are high and the repercussions can be devastating. This is an eye-opening look at Britains prison system, told from the front lines.WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF THE PAROLE BOARD. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…