Treatment in the open

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Focusing on the evolution of offender rehabilitation, this book chronicles the introduction of community penalties in England and Wales. It blends historical analysis with discussions on the influence of psychological and social work on criminal justice practices. Utilizing previously unexplored archival materials, it highlights the debates that shaped modern rehabilitation policies. The work appeals to professionals in the criminal justice field, as well as academic historians and criminologists interested in the history and treatment of crime.