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26 Prob. J. 1 (1979)

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PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION OF PROBATION  OFFICERS
HON. EDITOR: DAVID MATHIESON
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IN   THIS     ISSUE ...


IN THE hardening public attitude to crime in general, young offenders are
a particular target. The demands for glasshouses and more punitive
powers in the juvenile courts command widespread approval. In our lead-
ing article, David Ward seeks to encourage a less alarmist debate about
the nature and causes of juvenile delinquency. He then goes on to propose
constructive and challenging methods of tackling the problem which
would involve the police, probation officers, social workers and the com-
munity working together towards a common objective.

   Although the community  service is now six years old, the subject
still provokes plenty of interest and ideas. Roger Williams launches into
the highly controversial area of the staffing of community service schemes
-and   voices his serious concern that the increasing use of ancillary
workers is diAing the standard of operation in community service.

  In our most recent edition (December 1978), we published proposals for
engaging the Probation Service actively in the surveillance and control of
offenders in the community. This particular article triggered off an amaz-
ing range of responses, some of which are published in this present issue.
Adrian James, in a very thorough and considered article, argues strongly
against yielding to the law and order lobby - and re-emphasises the
importance of social work methods with offenders.

  Probation Forum  and the Book  Reviews section should not be over-
looked. Readers will find valuable information and stimulating viewpoints
on  a wide range of topics including vandalism, training and staff develop-
ment, the prison crisis and alcoholism.

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