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Good food and Good Lives
Good food and good lives: how food interventions contribute to desistance
18th November 2025
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Good food and good lives: how food interventions contribute to desistance
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New HMI Probation research confirms the links between high quality probation supervision and reduced reoffending.
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Scottish longitudinal study finds people who have suffered extreme difficulties in childhood are more likely to commit crime.
New HMI Probation research summary on building social capital to support the desistance process.
Probation inspectors’ research on how best to support the desistance of children subject to court orders.
How needs assessment can promote engagement for people on probation.
HMI Probation effective practice guide on case supervision.
Natalie Rutter’s new research finds that social media plays a largely negative role on identity and relational desistance.
