Tony Ward

About the Author

Tony Ward is an influential voice in criminology and correctional rehabilitation, known for examining how theory, research, and practice can work together to support meaningful change. His scholarship explores rehabilitation as a constructive, evidence-informed process, with attention to the conditions that help people build safer, more fulfilling lives. His notable works include Rehabilitation (Key Ideas in Criminology Series) and The Good Lives Model of Correctional Rehabilitation: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice (Advances in Preventing and Treating Violence and Aggression). Ward’s writing connects conceptual clarity with practical relevance for researchers, students, and professionals working across criminal justice and behavioral intervention.