The COMPASS model – a holistic approach for working with people on probation
The COMPASS model integrates principles from compassion-focused therapy, positive psychology and desistance theory to provide a holistic framework for understanding and supporting people on probation.
Shabana Mahmood publishes Sentencing Bill to implement Sentencing Review
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood publishes Sentencing Bill to implement recommendations of the Sentencing Review.
The latest resources for justice practitioners
The newest additions to the Butler Trust’s Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners.
Barriers to reintegration faced by people released from long prison sentences
Prison Reform Trust highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform for people released from long-term prison sentences.
The growth of electronic monitoring
There were 23,977 people subject to electronic monitoring on 2 June 2025.
New Women’s Risk Needs Assessment Tool
Professor Simon Pemberton guest posts on a game-changing assessment tool that works for women in the justice system.
An international approach to beating organised crime
Tony Blair institute calls for international approach to beating serious and organised crime
Will the first Secure School be the last?
Rob Allen on the multiple failings in the Children’s and Young People’s Secure Estate.
New prison education contracts – more of the same?
Jon Collins of the Prisoners’ Education Trust outlines the new prison education contracts.
Independent prison capacity review points to systemic problems
Dame Anne Owers Independent Prison Capacity Review identifies causes and makes recommendations.
Prison and probation performance continues to nose-dive
MoJ statistics show full extent of prison and probation crises
MoJ launches Artificial Intelligence plan
MoJ launches AI plan in bid to “identify dangerous prisoners and bring them under tight supervision”
