Response 1: Big Society, the voluntary sector and the marketization of criminal justice

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    Abstract

    The paper explores debates around the increasing role of the third sector in the delivery of mainstream criminal justice services, in the context of a broader ‘marketization’ of public services and a growing private sector presence. It is illustrated by brief discussions of the advent of police and crime commissioners, competitive commissioning of probation services, and the spread of payment by results. It is argued that, while superficially attractive, such developments are unproven in terms of effectiveness, raise questions about principles of justice, and contain risks for all parties concerned. It is therefore unwise to plunge much further down this route without careful piloting, evaluation and assessment of possible negative consequences.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)483-505
    JournalCriminology and Criminal Justice
    Volume12
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2012

    Keywords

    • commissioning
    • criminal justice
    • marketization
    • payment by results
    • privatization
    • third sector

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