'The book overall is an impressive achievement. It deals clearly and...accurately with a wide range of laws, policies and procedures. It is as up to date as it is possible for a book on probation and related themes to be.' - Internet Journal of Criminology
Have been waiting for such an accesible text for some time: Finally it's arrived! Joe D'Angelo, Accrington & Rossendale College
The author has produced a guide to help practitioners and students navigate their way in humane fashion through an important component of an increasingly technical and complex criminal justice system... - British Journal of Community Justice
This book provides a comprehensive account of the contexts and challenges of working with people convicted of criminal offences. The sustained consideration of the values underpinning practices is particularly welcome at this time! Malcolm Cowburn, Principal Lecturer in Criminology, Sheffield Hallam University
Adds a useful and timely discussion on how insights from research into why people stop offending can be incorporated into modern probation practice: a 'must-read' for those interested in working with those trying to leave crime behind. Stephen Farrall, Sheffield University
This book is a welcome and accessible addition to the resources available for criminal justice practitioners and students. Its approach integrates key practice and policy developments with issues of values and concepts from research. Jane Dominey, De Montfort University
Anne Robinson's Foundations for Offender Management should be required reading for those with an interest in adult and young offending. The book is informed by a coherent set of values and impressively comprehensive in its coverage. Sean Creaney, Trustee of the National Association for Youth Justice. Textbook adopter
