{"product_id":"imperfect-the-life-of-a-probation-officer","title":"Imperfect: The Life of a Probation Officer","description":"\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eImperfect\u003c\/i\u003e, \nJonathan Hussey - author of \u003ci\u003eReoffending \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eProbation Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e \nseries - offers a compelling and unflinching memoir of his two decades \nworking within the Criminal Justice System.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning his early years \nin adult probation to his time in youth justice and through the \nturbulent rollout of Transforming Rehabilitation, Jonathan reflects on \nthe wide range of individuals he has worked with - from repeat offenders\n and sex offenders to young people on the cusp of change. With honesty \nand insight, he explores not just the professional challenges but the \nemotional toll the job can take if not managed correctly, pulling back \nthe curtain on the mental health pressures that working in probation can\n bring about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImperfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\n \u003c\/i\u003eis more than a personal story - it's a reflective, eye-opening guide \nfor those considering a career in probation, current practitioners \nnavigating a complex system, or anyone drawn to the realities behind one\n of society's most demanding and misunderstood public service roles. \nBlending personal narrative with professional reflection, Jonathan \ncaptures both the frustrations and the redemptive power of working with \ncomplex individuals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThought-provoking, honest, and deeply human, \u003ci\u003eImperfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\n \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for anyone interested in probation careers, \noffender rehabilitation, criminal justice in general, or the personal \nimpact of frontline public service work.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 184 pages | Published June 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63970058043741,"sku":"9781914066702","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781914066702.jpg?v=1774372812","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/imperfect-the-life-of-a-probation-officer","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}