The journey to prison
Subtitle: who goes and why
By: Celia Lashlie.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: HarperCollins; HarperCollins New Zealand
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Auckland [N.Z.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
Subjects: Crime -- Sociological aspects -- New Zealand.; Criminal behavior -- New Zealand.; Prisoners -- New Zealand.
Description: A look at the whole question of the origins of crime in New Zealand, from the way offenders are punished to parental responsibilities. This revised edition includes the author's insights into some of the more tragic events of late 2002.

A look at the whole question of the origins of crime in New Zealand, from the way offenders are punished to parental responsibilities. With her background as a prison officer and manager, Celia is able to offer information that will enlighten the debate about crime and punishment in New Zealand.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: A blond, angelic 5-year old; title: My journey; title: The world of male prisons; title: The reality of prisons; title: So what about cannabis?; title: The story of women in prison; title: The connections; title: The children; title: The way forward; title: One year on.