
Attachment theory in probation practice
Attachment theory can contribute to work with people on probation in conceptualising the supervisory relationship, and in understanding offending, risk and relationships.
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Attachment theory can contribute to work with people on probation in conceptualising the supervisory relationship, and in understanding offending, risk and relationships.

Too many Serious Further Offence reviews are falling below par, with probation services not sufficiently identifying the necessary learning.

Probation inspectorate reviews how well youth offending services identify safety concerns.

What the evidence base tells us about Engagement and Co-Production with
People with Lived Experience of
Prison and Probation

New research on domestic violence and neurodiversity from Nicole Renehan & Kate Fitz-Gibbon

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.