The end of probation?
Will the merger of the prison and probation services lead to the loss of probation identity?
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Will the merger of the prison and probation services lead to the loss of probation identity?
Amanda Holt summarises the research findings on child to parent abuse, covering its prevalence, contexts, and impacts.
Institute for Government praises MoJ for reunifying probation on such a tight schedule but flags up loss of innovative practice.
The latest HMPPS workforce statistics show large numbers of prison and probation staff leaving the service.
The love of a good woman can be critical to desistance – but what is the impact on her?
Professor Neal Hazel provides evidence- based best practice advice on resettling children after custody for the Clinks Evidence Library.
Professional curiosity can be a useful tool for probation staff assessing risk and supporting people to change.
Interesting facts & figures from the 2021/22 HMPPS Annual Digest
The Offender Management Statistics published in July 2022 shows the main justice trends including growing numbers of people in prison and on probation.
Community Chaplaincy Norfolk share a story of meeting a person as they are released from prison.
Research into how confident probation staff feel about working with people at risk of suicide or self-harm.
Matt Tidmarsh’s preliminary findings on what probation staff think of the (re-)unified service.