Improving Interagency Collaboration, Innovation and Learning in Criminal Justice Systems: Supporting Offender Rehabilitation

This edited collection explores the potential tensions between criminal justice agencies and other organizations involved in offender rehabilitation and reintegration, and suggests methods to promote inter-agency collaboration and co-working. It is valuable for academics and practitioners working in prisons and the penal system.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 463 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This Open Access edited collection aims to enhance collaboration between criminal justice and welfare services in order to better prepare offenders for life after serving a prison sentence. It explores the potential conflicts between criminal justice agencies and other organizations involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders, particularly those engaged in mental health care or third-sector organizations. The collection then proposes various methods and approaches to overcome these tensions and promote inter-agency collaboration and co-working, drawing on emerging research and models, with a focus on practice in European and Scandinavian countries. This collection will be of immense value to academics and practitioners working in prisons and the penal system.

Collaboration between criminal justice and welfare services is crucial in preparing offenders for life after serving a prison sentence. This Open Access edited collection seeks to improve this collaboration by examining the potential tensions between criminal justice agencies and other organizations involved in offender rehabilitation and reintegration, such as mental health care providers and third-sector organizations.

The collection explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from these partnerships, including the differing perspectives, goals, and resources of each agency. It also highlights the importance of effective communication, trust, and collaboration in overcoming these tensions and promoting inter-agency cooperation.

The collection suggests a range of methods and approaches to facilitate collaboration, including joint training programs, shared data systems, and cross-agency task forces. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique needs of offenders with mental health and substance abuse issues, as well as those who are vulnerable or marginalized.

By promoting inter-agency collaboration and co-working, this collection aims to enhance the effectiveness of offender rehabilitation and reintegration efforts, reduce recidivism rates, and improve public safety. It will be invaluable to academics and practitioners working in prisons and the penal system, as well as policymakers and stakeholders interested in criminal justice and social welfare reform.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 148 x 208 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030706630
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021