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Motherhood In and After Prison

By Mothering Justice author/editor Lucy Baldwin

'A most critical message about the colossal and devastating impact of imprisoning mothers’

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Why I Chase Comedians

By The Little Book of Prisons author Frankie Owens

‘This great, accessible book takes us on a journey revealing the reality of being bipolar, and its interfaces with incarceration’

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Mental Me

by The Lost Boyz author Justin Rollins

‘A searing, page-turning, roller coaster ride through one of the darkest jungles in the Criminal Justice System’

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Parent in Prison Series

From Time Matters UK

For children aged 3-7 years impacted by imprisonment

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The Jewish Contribution to English Law

by Barrington Black

‘A superb book and owing to Barrington Black’s rather cheery style most readable’

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Brain and Mind Made Simple

by David Nutt

An expert, scientific and highly accessible guide.

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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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‘Motherhood Charter’ for Imprisoned Mothers
Waterside Press is pleased to congratulate author Lucy Baldwin on her appointment as Associate Professor of Sociology in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health […]
Launch Invitation: Why I Chase Comedians
Following the success of the award-winning The Little Book of Prison: A Beginners Guide, it is with the greatest pleasure that we invite you to […]
Our new and improved website is now live
Our website has undergone a complete overhaul. There are many enhancements which we hope will make it easier to use. We will be adding more […]
Review of The Jewish Contribution to English Law
I spent many happy hours appearing before Barrington Black at Harrow Crown Court, and I am therefore delighted to review his latest book, The Jewish […]
Helena Normanton Honoured with a Blue Plaque
Lady Hale and Judith Bourne at the unveiling of a Blue Plaque to commemorate Helena Normanton. Photos Jennifer Moyes. It could not have been more […]
Gallery: Helena Normanton Blue Plaque Unveiled
Lady Hale unveiled a Blue Plaque to commemorate pioneering woman barrister Helena Normanton at Doughty Street Chambers, London. Helena Florence Normanton – whose story is […]