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Probation Chief Inspector Justin Russell warns that the move back to a unified service will not be a magic bullet and that reforms must be backed by extra resources
3rd December 2020
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Probation Chief Inspector Justin Russell warns that the move back to a unified service will not be a magic bullet and that reforms must be backed by extra resources
Kevin Wong on co-production in needs assessment and sentence planning.
Resilience, wellbeing and sustainability in women-led probation service delivery.
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Probation services more effective at prison recalls but greater consistency and scrutiny needed
Contextual Safeguarding has changed the response of child protection systems to children at risk of significant harm in extra-familial settings and relationships.
Offender management stats reveal impact of coronavirus on the numbers in prison and on probation.
The overall proven reoffending rate was 28.1% for the October to December 2018 offender cohort, the lowest reoffending rate in the twelve-year timeseries.
Martin Jones, Chief Exec of the Parole Board, says the new government review provides an opportunity to improve public understanding and confidence.
The UK Women’s Budget Group makes the case for sustainable funding for women’s centres instead of imprisonment.
The New Futures Network (NFN) is a specialist part of the prison service that brokers partnerships between prisons and employers.
