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Blogs

Looking for lively debate? Try these blogs:

Alcohol and Drugs
One of the liveliest online communities is that run by the Wired-in Recovery Community - the same organisation that runs the Daily Dose, a round up of all substance misuse news sent to your in-box. The site caters for users and ex-users, family members and practitioners.

Another lively blog is run by Sara McGrail, regularly updated and always with a strong point of view, normally tackling government policy head-on.



Crime
Erwin James, ex-long-term prisoner and Guardian columnist is always interesting to read. His two books recounting personal experiences of life inside are heartily recommended too.

Regeneration
 Robert Peston, the BBC economic correspondent, has one of the most widely followed blogs.

Social Work
The most maligned profession in Britain. The social work blog hosted by Community Care writers covers everything from old people to young offenders with a heavy interest in media coverage.












Publications

This is a complete list of Russell's publications. All those underlined are available to download.

Webster (2010) Vital Information Pack: basic facts about drink, drugs and going out. London Drug Police Forum.

McSweeney, Webster, Turnbull & Duffy (2009) Evidence Based practice? The National Probation Service's work with alcohol-misusing offenders. Ministry of Justice Research Series 13/09

Webster (2008) Safer Nightlife: best practice for those concerned about drug use and the night-time economy. London Drug Policy Forum, London.

Webster (2007) Reflecting the Future. Conference report from the London Drug Policy Forum.

Webster (2007) Vital information pack 2007: basic facts about clubs and drugs, London Drug Policy Forum, London.

Turnbull & Webster (2007) Supervising crack using offenders on Drug Treatment and Testing Orders. London: National Treatment Agency

Webster & Hough (2006) Engaging with communities to tackle crack-related harm: a review of the literature

Webster (2005) Learning from Europe: practices and policies. Conference report of the Thirteenth London Drug Policy Forum annual conference. LDPF: London.

Webster (2004) The GLADA Crack Cocaine Strategy 2005-2008. London: Greater London Drugs and Alcohol Alliance.

Webster (2004) Effective aftercare for drug users leaving prison – A review of the literature, Greenwich Drug and Alcohol Action Team. London.

Webster (2004) Vital information pack 2004: basic facts about clubs and drugs, London Drug Policy Forum, London.

Webster (2004) Building confidence in our communities, Conference report of the Twelfth London Drug Policy Forum annual conference. LDPF: London.

Webster (2003) Delivering the national drug strategy in London Home Office, London Drug Policy Forum.

Baker, Webster et al.(2003) Enhancing drug services. London: Drugscope.

Webster (2002) Safer Clubbing Guidance for licensing authorities, club managers and promoters Home Office, London Drug Policy Forum

Webster (2002) It's a family affair - Conference report of the Eleventh London Drug Policy Forum annual conference. LDPF: London.

Webster (2001) Drugs and the Community: what local authorities can do London Drug Policy Forum & The Drug Prevention Initiative. London. 

Webster, Hedderman, Turnbull and May (2001) Building bridges to employment for prisoners Home Office London HORS 226

Webster (2001) Availability - the local connection. Conference report of the Tenth London Drug Policy Forum annual conference. LDPF: London.

Turnbull, Hough, McSweeney and Webster (2000) Drug treatment and testing orders. Home Office Research Study 212 London.

Honess, Seymour and Webster (2000) The Social Context of Under-age drinking. Home Office: London.

Webster (1999) Out of Crime and into Work Hertfordshire Probation Service, Hertford.

Webster (1999) Working with black crack users in a crisis setting. City Roads, London.

Webber, Shapiro, Hayes, Ryan & Webster (1998) Controlled drugs: a handbook for the legal profession. London: ISDD.

Turnbull PJ, Webster R (1998) An overview of demand reduction activity in the criminal justice system in the European Union. Drugs, Education, Prevention and Policy. Vol.5 No.2.

Turnbull P.J., Webster R. (1997) Demand Reduction Activities in the criminal justice system in the European Union. Final Report. EMCDDA.

Turnbull P.J., Webster R, Stillwell G. (1996) Get It While You Can: an evaluation of an early intervention project for arrestees with alcohol and drug problems. Paper 9 Drug Prevention Initiative. HMSO:London.

Webster (1996) The courting game: a handbook for drug service intervention in a court setting. SCODA London.

Webster (1995) Working in partnership: The probation service and the voluntary sector. RHP Lyme Regis.

Webster, Chappell I. (1995) Breaking into the system A guide for alcohol services on partnership with the police, probation and prison services. Alcohol Concern. London

Hart, D. Webster R. (1994) Great Expectations: drug services and probation, a guide to partnership. SCODA. London.

Turnbull PJ and Webster R. (1993) Drug use, HIV and AIDS, and the criminal justice system. Executive Summary, The Centre for Research on Drugs and Health Behaviour.

Hart, D. Webster R. (1992) The Revolving Door stops. The Criminal Justice Act – new opportunities for drug users? SCODA London.