Contemporary probation practice: Some reflections on social class

The role that social class plays within the desistance journeys of individuals on probation is largely unexplored. This lack of understanding is acknowledged as a limitation within theorising around desistance processes. It also prompts questions as to the awareness of class and classism issues amon...

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Main Author: Coley, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Probation journal
Year: 2024, Volume: 71, Issue: 1, Pages: 87-95
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Summary:The role that social class plays within the desistance journeys of individuals on probation is largely unexplored. This lack of understanding is acknowledged as a limitation within theorising around desistance processes. It also prompts questions as to the awareness of class and classism issues amongst probation staff and their practice approaches within this difficult area of professional application. This reflective paper offers some discussion areas in which probation staff can collectively consider their experiences within this field, as well as those under their supervision. It is suggested that this topic requires greater attention amongst all involved in providing probation services.
ISSN:1741-3079
DOI:10.1177/02645505231213976