Agencies of Social Control
Examining the roles of the police, probation service, prisons, and voluntary organisations in managing offenders. Students will explore how these agencies collaborate to maintain social order.
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Examining the roles of the police, probation service, prisons, and voluntary organisations in managing offenders. Students will explore how these agencies collaborate to maintain social order.
Key Questions
- What is the role of the probation service in offender management?
- How do charities and NGOs contribute to social control?
- How do different agencies collaborate to manage high-risk offenders?
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