This fascinating new book was created as part of the celebrations for the Century of Probation, to celebrate and commemorate the Probation Service's interesting political, social and anecdotal history. Comprising over a hundred essays contributed by voices reflecting the varied landscape of the probation arena, all aspects of probation practice are covered, from policy and legislation to research and training.This series of short essays represents a reflective testimony to the rich diversity of the probation ideal and will make stimulating reading for those who work within probation, as well as the wider criminal justice system, and the academic community; in fact, anyone who wants a better understanding of the history of this modernised and culturally transformed Service.