The United Nations Programme on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

The United Nations Programme on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 237
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ISBN-10 : 9781040042496
ISBN-13 : 104004249X
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Book Synopsis The United Nations Programme on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice by : Matti Joutsen

Download or read book The United Nations Programme on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice written by Matti Joutsen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book documents the evolution of the United Nations (UN) Crime Programme and its changing priorities, from the early focus on juvenile delinquency and correctional treatment, to the present preoccupation with transnational organized crime. It analyses what factors have contributed to this evolution, and to the shift from the original work on “soft law” resolutions and international standards, to “hard law” conventions, and to the expansion of technical assistance. It also examines the changing structure and working methods of the Programme, such as the UN Crime Commission and the UN Secretariat unit responsible for the Programme, the UN Crime Congresses, and the Programme Network Institutes. Drawing on almost 50 years of experience on the “inside” of the UN Crime Programme and his hands-on knowledge of the working of governmental and intergovernmental processes, Matti Joutsen explores the transitions that have taken place in the UN Crime Programme over the seven decades of its existence, assesses the changing impact of the Programme, and suggests possible future directions in international cooperation in crime prevention and criminal justice. An accessible and compelling read, this book will appeal to students and scholars of criminology, sociology, politics, criminal justice, policy makers, and those interested in the evolution of the UN Crime Programme.

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