On Probation
Working with veterans on probation
HMI Probation Academic Insight on working with veterans on probation
4th December 2025
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HMI Probation Academic Insight on working with veterans on probation
David Honeywell highlights the need to fully embrace the views and perspectives of those with lived experience of the CJS for HM Inspectorate of Probation.
Joint inspection finds current youth diversion work is fragmented and inconsistent.
The COMPASS model integrates principles from compassion-focused therapy, positive psychology and desistance theory to provide a holistic framework for understanding and supporting people on probation.
Sean Creaney and Jayne Price highlight the purpose, value and functioning of knowledge partnerships in youth justice for HMI Probation.
Alexandra Wigzell and Claire Paterson-Young provide insights into progressive desistance practice in youth justice.
Helen Amor, Effective Practice Lead at HM Inspectorate of Probation, guest blogs on professional curiosity in probation.
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.
Dr Victoria Knight’s guest post on her new Academic Insight for HM Inspectorate of Probation on Bridging the Digital Divide.
Probation inspectorate annual report says the service has too few staff, with too little experience and training, managing too many cases.
HM Inspectorate of Probation Academic Insight into the key components of high-quality child-centred casework in youth justice
