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    The Japanese probation service: a third sector template?

    Ellis, T. and Lewis, C. and Sato, Mai (2011) The Japanese probation service: a third sector template? Probation Journal 58 (4), pp. 333-344. ISSN 0264-5505.

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    Abstract

    The use of probation in Japan is similar in some respects to probation in England and Wales (E&W) and unrecognizable in others. This article provides an outline of the structure and operation of probation in Japan and draws comparisons and contrasts with probation in England and Wales. It is intended to provide an overview for those who know little about Japanese criminal justice in general and about Japanese probation in particular. The focus in on accessible English language sources that will enable readers to follow up their interest and deepen their knowledge.

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    Item Type: Article
    School: Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
    Research Centres and Institutes: Crime & Justice Policy Research, Institute for
    Depositing User: Mai Sato
    Date Deposited: 07 Apr 2025 16:38
    Last Modified: 13 Sep 2025 22:01
    URI: https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/55339

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