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Based on official data and in-depth interviews, this urgent and challenging book provides the first academic account of the operation of the Welsh criminal justice system a system that presides over some of the worst criminal justice outcomes in western Europe.

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In the eloquent tradition of Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, an award-winning leader in the movement to end mass incarceration takes on the vital problem of violent crime.

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A shocking and darkly funny account of the reality of Britain's prisons.

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A fascinating and insightful book on the world of forensic science, by the UK's most respected forensic scientist and author of When the Dogs Don't Bark

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Few cities have experienced such overt corruption as Sydney in the 20th century. From crooked police, politicians and members of the judiciary, through to the ingenious criminals who had them in their pockets, Sin City examines some of the big names and illicit activities associated with the controversial topic.

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Simply the most comprehensive compilation of information on the legendary Australian outlaw, in encyclopaedic form.

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Why do people commit hate crimes A world-leading criminologist explores the tipping point between prejudice and hate crime, analysing human behaviour across the globe and throughout history in this vital book.

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What drives wealthy and powerful people to white-collar crime Why They Do It is a breakthrough look at the dark side of the business world.

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A portrait of the era and an evocation of 1950s club life in all its seedy glamour, A Fine Day for a Hanging sets Ruth's gripping story firmly in its historical context in order to tell the truth about both her timeless crime and a punishment that was very much of its time.

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This is an investigation into the real-life world of female private investigators.

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This book explores and analyzes contemporary issues associated with victimology in more depth than is possible in an introductory textbook. Included are chapters on rape and sexual assault on the college campus, mass shootings, institutional victimization, and child-to-parent violence, among others.

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Cybercrime: A Reference Handbook documents the history of computer hacking from free long distance phone calls to virtual espionage to worries of a supposed "cyber apocalypse," and provides accessible information everyone should know.

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This book conceptualizes family reentry in terms of the untapped potential evident in the lived experiences of incarcerated fathers. It draws on postphenomenological concepts and real-life examples from Europe and the United States to frame a method for keeping fathers intimately engaged in the day-to-day lives of their children, even from afar.

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This book explores the topic of food and foodways within American jails and prisons. It focuses on food as a political item in the service of control when executed by jail and prison personnel, as well as a mechanism of resistance on the part of the prisoners themselves.

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This book targets sex trafficking within every geographic region and it provides a general profile of the geographic regions in terms of demographic characteristics and political conditions that may support the growth of sex trafficking. It is written on a basic information-supply-level to provide readers with a foundation on human trafficking throughout the world.

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Who is allowed access to a crime scene What happens when a body is discovered Will a blood transfusion alter DNA How can the distribution of gunshot residue inform your plot The Real CSI - A Forensic Handbook for Crime Writers answers these questions and more in a unique and exclusive insight into crime scene investigation.

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This book analyzes the transnational, illicit traffic in conflict commodities, including the smuggling of precious gems, wildlife products, oil, and other high-value goods. It also elucidates the structure and operation of transnational criminal networks and details how illicit profits finance war, terrorism, and human rights abuses.

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This book provides an overview of transnational organized crime in Latin America. It explores the geography of illicit activities, analyzes the relationships of specific groups, assesses the approaches of regional governments to combatting transnational organized crime, and recommends future action for regional governments and US policymakers.

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What does a real life Mafia enforcer actually do on a day-to-day basis Born in the Life illustrates the profound treachery which Gene Borrello lived with in the Bonanno crime family and the penalties that he was forced to live with for a third of his life.

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A topical textbook for students of probation studies and criminal justice which is the first to cover key areas in multi-agency work for criminal justice practice.