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Addressing both policy and socio-cultural realities, this book makes the economic and ethical case for hiring formerly incarcerated individualsaffording them the chance for re-entry into the workforce and thus society. It examines successful re-entry programs and offers practical tips for employers considering hiring former offenders.

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Sin City Gangsters is a fast-paced account of how the mob created Las Vegas by building, buying, and controlling not only gambling casinos, but also many important politicians. They were visionaries who transformed Vegas into the entertainment capital of the world.

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This book is the first to support apprentices in navigating the Social Work Apprenticeship journey and developing the knowledge and skills necessary to become confident social workers.

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The Badge Between Us is a raw, unfiltered account of a career in policing that tracks the impact of secondary trauma and moral injury on an officer and his family, infused with instances of organizational betrayal and police officer corruption.

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Caregivers will learn how to nurture resilience so that they can cope more effectively both emotionally and spiritually. Armed with this information, the hope is that caregivers can become "mindful caregivers" and feel more empowered, supported, and equipped to be the best caregiver they can be.

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From the Alpine pastureland of late nineteenth century Switzerland to the hospitals of post-independence West Africa, Nestle and the shaping of the aid industry tells the story of how Nestle earned a seat at the table of international aid, and uncovers the long-forgotten alliances and controversies that continue to shape the aid industry today.

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This volume examines humanitarianism in Central and Eastern Europe during the twentieth century. It challenges the often Western-focused history of humanitarianism by bringing together local, "private", national, "socialist," and international humanitarian actors.

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This book bridges social policy and migration studies, exploring responses from the Industrial Revolution to today. Through global case studies, it offers a comprehensive analysis of migrant experiences and host society policies, providing insights for scholars and policymakers.

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Policing the beats exposes the long history of policing Black music from the era of colonial slavery to the present day.

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Policing the beats exposes the long history of policing Black music from the era of colonial slavery to the present day.

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Justifying (in)justice offers an in-depth analysis of the 2011 English 'riots' and the state's startlingly punitive response. Drawing on original research inside the criminal justice system, it traces the forms of denial and ignorance that underpin the contemporary politics of law and order, and offers timely insight into the current moment of crisis.

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Readers of this evidence-informed, practical guide will learn how to understand and identify online risks, critically evaluate relevant online safeguarding issues on a case-by-case basis and develop practical and effective online safeguarding plans.

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An examination of some of the most relevant challenges and topics relating to social media and its use and implications for mental health social work.

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The book's primary goal is to propose local solutions for South African communities' peace and security challenges, emphasising peacebuilding approaches. It aims to publish lessons learned from the real-life experiences of scholars and practitioners regarding solutions for preventing violence in South African communities through transformative approaches to mediation.