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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.
Probation inspectors commission research on key issues at the heart of probation – reconciling desistance with “what works”.
HMI Probation research team analyses the range and adequacy of interventions.
New Rapid Evidence Assessment finds likelihood of reoffending “lower for offenders who had been exposed to some type of supervision”.
Binge drinking is a major predictor of women’s reoffending.
Beyond Youth Custody argues for a theory of change for young people leaving custody which prioritises young people as the agents of their own change.
Excellent set of 10 principles from Revolving Doors Agency for those designing services for people with complex needs. Informed by lived experience.
Russell Webster looks back at 18 stories of people who have left prison behind to forge new and successful careers in the criminal justice system.