Equal opportunities and the prison service in England and Wales

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Issues discussed concern the impact of the UK Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 on prison cross-posting policy and the integration of females working in institutions for male criminals. Topics addressed include the implementation of equal opportunity programs in England and Wales' Prison Service, stereotyping of female prison officers.

Statistical Data Included, Human resource management, Prison administration, Employment discrimination, Correctional personnel

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'An iron fist in an iron glove?': the zero tolerance policing debate

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Issues discussed concern the role of the police in Britain and America, focusing on the history and philosophy of zero tolerance policing. Topics addressed include the implementation of zero tolerance policies and police behavior, politicians and public support for the program, and changing patterns of social control.

Analysis, Interpretation and construction, Social policy, Law enforcement, Social control, Criminal law, Police regulations, Criminal justice personnel, Criminal justice occupations, Zero tolerance policing

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Providing a secure home for older residents: evaluation of an initiative in Plymouth

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This article describes evaluation of a crime prevention program to improve home security for aged people in Plymouth, UK. The successful lowering of crime and the fear of crime are discussed.

Social aspects, Aged, Elderly, Safety and security measures, Plymouth, England, Burglary protection

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