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Life Sciences
Studies from University of Hertfordshire yield new information about life sciences
April 19th, 2008
"This article aims to explore the effects of the transition toward risk analysis in terms of the work of practitioners within the criminal justice system, particularly the probation service of U.K. and Wales, and allied professions such as social work. The focus here will be on the impact this shift from traditional casework methods to risk assessment has had in terms of the image of the organisation, the image of the offender, and the impact on practice and interventions," scientists writing in the Journal of Social Work Practice report. "It will be argued that the main effect is the deskilling of the practitioner. During this process practitioners have lost...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-19)
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