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Youth Court Research Project: a scoping study adopting a ‘whole-systems’ approach to the processing of cases in the Youth Courts (2008)
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Kemp, V. (2008). Youth Court Research Project: a scoping study adopting a ‘whole-systems’ approach to the processing of cases in the Youth Courts. Legal Services Research Centre

This study examined the processing of youth court cases prior to changes brought about by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The study adopted a ‘whole-systems’ review of the operation and efficiency of youth court cases in one county area. The key fin... Read More about Youth Court Research Project: a scoping study adopting a ‘whole-systems’ approach to the processing of cases in the Youth Courts.

Criminal defence services: users’ perspectives: an interim report (2008)
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Kemp, V., & Balmer, N. (2008). Criminal defence services: users’ perspectives: an interim report. Legal Services Research Centre

A survey was undertaken of over 1,000 people drawn into the criminal justice system in order to find out more about their choice and use of a solicitor: 212 suspects interviewed in police stations, 767 in magistrates’ courts and 163 female prisoners.... Read More about Criminal defence services: users’ perspectives: an interim report.

Practising what we preach: worksite wellness intervention for healthcare staff (2008)
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Blake, H. (2008). Practising what we preach: worksite wellness intervention for healthcare staff. In A. B. Turley, & G. C. Hofmann (Eds.), Life style and health research progress, 1-4. New York: Nova Science Publishers

With the rising prevalence of preventable disease, caused by our modern lifestyles, population approaches to health promotion are becoming an essential part of healthcare. Nursing is the largest occupational group within the National Health Service a... Read More about Practising what we preach: worksite wellness intervention for healthcare staff.

Brand Hollywood: selling entertainment in a global media age (2008)
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Grainge, P. (2008). Brand Hollywood: selling entertainment in a global media age. London: Routledge

From the growth in merchandising and product placement to the rise of the movie franchise, branding has become central to the modern blockbuster economy. In a wide-ranging analysis focusing on companies such as Disney, Dolby, Paramount, New Line and,... Read More about Brand Hollywood: selling entertainment in a global media age.