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Abstract:This paper examines the Home Office's attempts to apply the Financial Management Initiative to the probation service in England and Wales, with particular emphasis being given to the use of private sector management consultants in the development of a Financial Management Information System (FMIS) for the Service. The details of the FMI's application are set out and the processes whereby the aims of the initiative were attenuated and deflected are identified. In consequence, the case adds support to the literature questioning the application of such initiatives in the public sector by illustrating how even the ‘experts’ cannot provide simple solutions for the complex problems facing public sector manag

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00692.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

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Abstract:The attitudes and responses of offenders on community service orders to different types of work have been largely undocumented. A study of Scottish community service schemes revealed that the quality of work placements was more important than the setting in which the work was carried out or the broad nature of the work performed. Placements with certain characteristics were most valued by the offenders and a positive experience of community service was associated with increased compliance with the requirements. The implications are discussed in relation to the National Standards that have been introduced in Scotland and in England and Wales.

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00693.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

数据来源: WILEY

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Abstract:An examination of the factors associated with the halving in the number of custodial sentences made on male juveniles since 1981. The paper discusses the reduction in the general population and the numbers being sentenced, the role of new legislation and changes in sentencing practice brought about by disillusionment with custody, systemic intervention by welfare agencies and the injection of resources into community based alternatives to custody by the DHSS IT Initiative.

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00694.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

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Abstract:Within Scotland the procurator fiscal decides whether to prosecute individuals accused of committing crimes and offences. A new ‘diversion’ scheme has been developed whereby alleged offenders can be offered treatment in lieu of prosecution. The evolution and operation of the scheme based at the Douglas Inch Centre in Glasgow is described. The type of offenders referred to the scheme is examined. The policy issues raised by the scheme are analysed in det

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00695.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

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Abstract:Research is reviewed from Canada, Great Britain, and the USA, which suggests that offenders granted parole are reconvicted less than those not so released. The competing explanations for this uniformly observed difference are evaluated. It is concluded that the most likely explanation is in terms of a treatment effect rather than a consequence of the selection of better risk prisoners alone. Something about the grant or process of parole seems to work to reduce reconviction. This could be something as disreputable as the use of delaying tactics to postpone a further conviction until after licence expiry. There could also be a negative effect of parole denial to offset any positive effect of the grant of parole. Research is suggested which would clarify these points. Assuming remaining doubts are resolved in ways favourable to parole, there appears to be some grounds for optimism for parole schemes to develop into criminal justice procedures which have the net effect of crime reduction.

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00696.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00697.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

数据来源: WILEY

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Book reviewed in this article:Crime and Criminal Justice Since 1945 Terence Morris.Second Islington Crime Survey Adam Crawford, Trevor Jones, To m Woodhouse and Jock Young.Privatizing Criminal Justice Roger Matthews (Ed.).

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00698.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0265-5527    

DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2311.1991.tb00699.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1991

数据来源: WILEY