Introducing discretionary lifers. Discretionary life sentences : the legal and political context ; Investigating life after life imprisonment -- The role of the probation service. After life imprisonment : the role of supervising officers ; Living on life licence : lifers' perceptions of supervision -- Desistance and persistence. Living a life more ordinary : lifers' narratives of change ; Roadblocks to resettlement : the significance of recall
Summary
This book explores one of the most contentious and sensitive topics in criminal justice: the release and resettlement of life-sentenced offenders. It offers a major insight into how societies respond to serious crime, why offenders are recalled and identifies important elements of successful reintegration for released offenders
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-243) and index
