On Probation
Hope for the future of probation
Probation Chief Inspector Justin Russell warns that the move back to a unified service will not be a magic bullet and that reforms must be backed by extra resources
3rd December 2020
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Probation Chief Inspector Justin Russell warns that the move back to a unified service will not be a magic bullet and that reforms must be backed by extra resources
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HMI Probation research into pre-sentence information and advice highlights concerns about oral reports.
Charlie Brooker & Coral Sirdifield on maximising positive mental health outcomes for people on probation.
Probation inspectors find a sharp decline in the quality of probation supervision in Hampshire & IOW CRC – directly related to a shortfall in trained and experienced staff.
Kieran McCartan summarises the evidence base around trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences in the lives of people who have committed offences.
Inspectors find North West NPS division has done well to recruit staff but workloads remain too high.
Ian Marder highlights the Council of Europe guidelines on restorative justice.
