
The impact of coronavirus on probation
Justice Committee finds that Covid-19 has exacerbated already present staffing issues within the probation service.
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Justice Committee finds that Covid-19 has exacerbated already present staffing issues within the probation service.

Probation inspectors find a sharp decline in the quality of probation supervision in Hampshire & IOW CRC – directly related to a shortfall in trained and experienced staff.

Kieran McCartan summarises the evidence base around trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences in the lives of people who have committed offences.

Inspectors find North West NPS division has done well to recruit staff but workloads remain too high.

Ian Marder highlights the Council of Europe guidelines on restorative justice.

Widespread homelessness and a lack of suitable housing is jeopardising the rehabilitation of offenders, according to probation inspectors.

Inspectors found the probation service missed eight opportunities to recall Joseph McCann who went on to commit multiple violent and sexual offences.

HMPPS has updated the draft Target Operating Model for Probation reflecting the changes stemming from the decision to renationalise the service.

Exploring the relationship between frontline probation staff and service users’ families

Justice Secretary announces a return to a fully public probation service

Merseyside probation service on the right track but requires further improvement.

Sophia Benedict highlights the barriers to community resettlement for foreign national women in new research for the Griffins Society.