Reflections on Probation (Paperback)

Adrian Needs

ISBN 10: 1447372646 / ISBN 13: 9781447372646

Published by Bristol University Press, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. Reflective practice is at the heart of probation training and the continuing professional development of practitioners. This edited collection provides practitioners with an opportunity to explore and develop their own reflective practice, considering diversity and organisational challenges, with real-world examples of reflection in the probation context. In addition to probation specialists, its contributors include those from prison, third-sector organisations and mental health perspectives, to consider probation practice in different settings. Each chapter provides prompts for reflective development, so its ideas can be immediately applied in practice. It will equip the reader to develop their reflective practice skills, regardless of their level of experience. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reflections on Probation (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447372646
• ISBN 13: 9781447372646
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Reflective practice is at the heart of probation training and the continual professional development of practitioners. Using case studies, this book will equip the reader to develop their own reflective practice in order to make defensible, ethical decisions and benefit their career progression in this challenging profession.

About the Authors

Jennifer Grant is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Community Justice at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Portsmouth.

Laura Haggar is a Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Desistance at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Portsmouth.

Michelle McDermott is Principal Lecturer and Subject Area Lead in Community Justice at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Portsmouth.