New review from the Centre for Justice Innovation finds that many (but not all) models of problem-solving courts are effective. But what will Liz Truss do?
Chair of the Probation Institute Paul Senior looks back at the impact of Transforming Rehabilitation and fears for the future of probation.
Probation inspectors find that no progress has been made in last four years and many young offenders are still unprepared for transition to probation.
One of the strongest elements of this report is that it suggests a straightforward approach for piloting a young adults court which would not necessarily require a great need of financial investment.
The welcome fall in the number of children in custody means that those who remain represent a more concentrated mix of very challenging young people, held in a smaller number of establishments that are increasingly unsuitable to meet their needs, and cared for by a staff group beset by shortages and a lack of training for their complex and demanding role.
