Putting justice into words
Welcome to Waterside Press. We have been putting justice into words since 1989, publishing books on crime, punishment, law, biography, social work and related fields. Our authors come from a range of backgrounds including lawyers, judges, campaigners, social workers, ex-prisoners, historians, criminologists, scientists and other experts. If you would like to find out more please see About Us, or you can Browse Our Catalogue for books with telling insights into under-represented topics.
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- Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice
The Royal College of Nursing’s Scotland Headquarters in Edinburgh is currently hosting a compelling, free-to-visit exhibition exploring the evolution of healthcare within the carceral system.… Read more: Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice - John Hosking CBE
We were sad to learn of the death of our author John Hosking. John combined an illustrious career in business with long service as a… Read more: John Hosking CBE - A Royal Reception and Inspiring Conversations
A Busy February for Pauline Campbell Earlier this February, Waterside Press author Pauline Campbell (Lefty Lawyer) enjoyed a phenomenal couple of weeks, marked by royal… Read more: A Royal Reception and Inspiring Conversations - Some Reflections on ‘The Barlinnie Special Unit’, by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms
The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation, edited by Kirstin Anderson (Waterside Press, 2024). Some Reflections, by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms, Emeritus Wolfson Professor… Read more: Some Reflections on ‘The Barlinnie Special Unit’, by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms - What Happens When Mothers Go to Prison?
BBC News has used extracts from one of our publications to illustrate the impact on family life of sending women to prison. ‘What Happens When… Read more: What Happens When Mothers Go to Prison? - Justin Rollins at the Gibraltar Literary Festival
Justin Rollins is now back from a successful stint at the Gibraltar Literary Festival. He presented to comprehensive school students at Bayside, gave a sold-out evening… Read more: Justin Rollins at the Gibraltar Literary Festival
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