Knowledge And The Probation Service - Raising Standards For Trainees, Assessors And Practitioners

基本信息出版社:Wiley; 1 (2004年8月23日)平装:236页正文语种:英语ISBN:0470092041条形码:9780470092040商品尺寸:24 x 16.6 x 2 cm商品重量:422 gASIN:0470092041商品描述内容简介This textbook is designed to help trainee probation officers with the Diploma in Probation Studies, especially with the NVQ elements and making the link to the degree programme in probation. Written by Philip Whitehead and Jamie Thompson, each with over 25 years’ experience of the probation service, it will also be valuable 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 training into practice once qualified, and beyond the codification of knowledge to vocational excellence as a probation officer.Teaching and learning features include:Chapter menus and summariesFurther readingGlossaryAppendicesTimely and relevant,Knowledge and the Probation Service: Raising standards for trainees, assessors and practitionerswill stimulate and motivate trainees, offer food for thought for those involved in the planning and development of probation training, and will contribute to the wider debate about the nature of probation identity in these changing times for the service.媒体推荐"...a thought provoking text that is not only a useful resource...but to anyone interested in...probation practice today." (British Society of Criminology, No 57, June 2005)" … an interesting read and considers a number of important points for debate." (Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, April 2006)“…a book whose language is clear and compact… which offers an overview of learning at all levels of practice.” (VISTA - Perspectives on Probation Criminal Justice and Civil Renewal,Volume 11, No.1)“…offers structured and practical outlines to assist assessors in efficient and effective work practice… a fully comprehensive book relating to probation practices.” (Forensic Update 88,January 2007)