On Probation
Can probation hostels facilitate desistance & rehabilitation?
The potential of probation hostels to facilitate desistance and rehabilitation is mainly untapped.
2nd January 2024
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The potential of probation hostels to facilitate desistance and rehabilitation is mainly untapped.
Psychologically Informed Planned Environments (PIPEs) show promise in prison settings but face obstacles in probation hostels.
Prisons & Probation Ombudsman identifies key issue of resident privacy vs checks to prevent fatal overdoses on approved premises.
Inspectors found probation hostels do well at protecting the public but could do more to tackle reoffending. More places are needed, particularly for women.
