Going Straight
After Crime and Punishment
1st Edition
Published on 30. April 1999
272 pages
978-1-906534-17-2 (ISBN)
Description
Going Straight was the flagship publication for the launch of Unlock, the National Association of Ex-Offenders in 1999 and comprises interviews with people who have 'succeeded' after being in prison, often having had what is often described as 'a criminal career'. All royalties are paid to Unlock. The book looks at a range of criminals who have changed their way of life. They include famous, notorious, creative and ordinary people who were prepared to talk about the turning point in their lives (some people don't, of course) - the events which caused them to leave crime behind.The central part of the book comprises interviews with people whose experiences have been raw, demanding and sometimes 'close to the edge'. Their candid explanations about how they rebuilt their lives - often full or remorse for their victims and determined to repay something to their communities - are challenging, illuminating and a cause for some optimism.
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Content
- Cover
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- INTRODUCTION
- Anita O'Connell
- Terry Mortimer
- Peter
- Frank Cook
- Mary
- Chris Sheridan
- Hugh Collins
- John Bowers
- Milos 'Mish' Biberovic
- Michael Fraser
- Marie
- Tommy
- Carole
- Cameron Mackenzie
- Mark Haines
- Jim Smith
- Laureal Lawrence
- Bruce Reynolds
- Bob Cummines
- Mark Leech
- Jane
- Stephen Fry
- Peter Cameron
- Postscript
- Back cover
