The ISTD Handbook of Community Programmes for Young and Juvenile Offenders

by Carol Martin

This second edition of the highly successful ISTD Handbook contains details of over 300 community programmes from across the United Kingdom. Initiatives from Scotland and Northern Ireland are included for the first time, as are projects aimed at community safety and crime prevention, alongside established programmes which offer community-based treatment options as a direct alternative to custody for convicted young offenders. Information about the programmes o Accommodation, housing and fostering o Alcohol, drugs and gambling o Anger management o Arson o Auto crime and motor projects o Bail support o Black People o Burglary o Diversion o Drinking and driving o Education, training and employment o Family group conferencing o Mediation o Mental disorders and personality disorders o Mentoring o Outdoor activities and sports o Parenting skills o Prisons o Robbery o Sex offenders o Violence o Women's programmes o General and miscellaneous.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Carol Martin is Associate Professor of Drama at New York University. Her books include Dance Marathons and A Sourcebook of Feminist Theatre and Performance.