Knowledge and the Probation Service
Raising Standards for Trainees, Assessors and Practitioners
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Beschreibung
This textbook is designed to help trainee probation officers withthe Diploma in Probation Studies, especially with the NVQ elementsand making the link to the degree programme in probation. Writtenby Philip Whitehead and Jamie Thompson, each with over 25years' experience of the probation service, it will also bevaluable to those assessing and managing trainees.
Opening with an historical overview of training in probation,the book moves on to examine aspects of the NVQ, report writing,information for Practice Development Assessors, how to put traininginto practice once qualified, and beyond the codification ofknowledge to vocational excellence as a probation officer.
Teaching and learning features include:
* Chapter menus and summaries
* Further reading
* Glossary
* Appendices
Timely and relevant, Knowledge and the Probation Service:Raising standards for trainees, assessors and practitionerswill stimulate and motivate trainees, offer food for thought forthose involved in the planning and development of probationtraining, and will contribute to the wider debate about the natureof probation identity in these changing times for the service.
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"...a thought provoking text that is not only a usefulresource...but to anyone interested in...probation practice today."(British Society of Criminology, No 57, June 2005)
" ... an interesting read and considers a number ofimportant points for debate." (Journal of Community and AppliedSocial Psychology, April 2006)
"...a book whose language is clear and compact...which offers an overview of learning at all levels ofpractice." (VISTA - Perspectives on Probation CriminalJustice and Civil Renewal, Volume 11, No.1)
"...offers structured and practical outlines to assistassessors in efficient and effective work practice... a fullycomprehensive book relating to probation practices."(Forensic Update 88, January 2007)
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