Meet Jo Farrar: The new head of prisons & probation
Dr Jo Farrar succeeds Michael Spurr as Chief Executive of HMPPS on 1 April 2019.
6th February 2019
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Dr Jo Farrar succeeds Michael Spurr as Chief Executive of HMPPS on 1 April 2019.
Latest stats show 3% drops in prison population & probation caseload.
HMI Probation research team analyses the range and adequacy of interventions.
Prison and Probation Inspectors say management of sex offenders must improve
Inspectors rate Derby, Leics, Notts & Rutland CRC as requiring improvement
Probation unions and justice reformers call for a timeout on the re-procurement of CRCs to avoid repeating mistakes of TR.
Mike Trace, Chief Executive of the Forward Trust, on an exciting investment pot for ex-offenders looking to start up their own business.
Kevin Wong proposes a new model for the voluntary sector to engage with offenders built on reciprocity, reliability, consistency & emotional pleasure.
The personal and professional challenges for probation leaders charged with privatising their service.
Centre for Justice Innovation recommendations on reversing the decline in community sentences.
Prison Reform Trust “Broken Trust” report details worrying rise in number of women recalled to prison.
Probation league table – updated 16 July 2020
