Here you can find more than 750 posts tracking every major development in probation since 2011. You can trace the rise and fall of Transforming Rehabilitation, see the latest performance figures and explore new practice developments. If you’re looking for something in particular, try the search box below.
The Sentencing Review makes specific recommendations for different groups of offenders including prolific offenders, women, older offenders, foreign national offenders, sex offenders and drug and alcohol offenders.
The Independent Sentencing Review recommends a new system for prisoners to earn early release
The Independent Sentencing Review sets out plans to reduce our reliance on custody
The Independent Sentencing Review sets out plans for stronger community sentences as alternatives to custody.
The Independent Sentencing Review calls on government to revisit the statutory purpose of sentencing.
David Gauke’s Sentencing Review sets the policy direction for criminal justice for the Labour Government. But what’s in it?
Laura Pope researches the views and experiences of probation staff working in prison.
MoJ process evaluation of the Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) finds inconsistency & lack of understanding but some positive benefits.
Lord Timpson announces action to support 1 in 8 staff who reported being bullied, harassed or discriminated against last year.
Kevin Wong summarises research on a new model for probation management.
Inspectors find major shortfalls in national arrangements for the probation service
Jake Phillips & colleagues’ new report on Using the lens of hope to reimagine probation practice.
