...Andrew Thorne Private sector management theory has become ever more central to the criminal justice sector in England and Wales over the past 20 years. This article argues that as a model for criminal justice services it is inappropriate because it was developed to improve efficiency in industrial...

... with the Leeds Safer Partnership were interviewed. This article discusses key messages. Sarah Morton Consultant, Matrix Research and Consultancy sarah.morton@matrixrcl.co.uk KEY WORDS Every Child Matters community safety prevention partnerships target setting performance management EVERY CHILD MATTERS Every...

...Chris Fox; David Jenkins The emergence of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) represents a major restructuring of the criminal justice sector which, in time, is likely to have a significant impact on the community safety field. New approaches to commissioning services, the management...

... for the partnership; involving service users and communities in ways that are empowering and sustainable; developing good governance arrangements; and developing effective performance management arrangements. Throughout the article, the contrasting experiences of crime and disorder reduction partnerships (CDRPs...

...Nick Clifford This article explores the pressures on middle‐management in public service organisations and the critical position they occupy for effective service delivery in multi‐agency partnerships. It outlines the dynamics of both good and bad practice. © MCB UP Limited 2002...