A joint thematic inspection of community-based drug treatment and recovery work with people on probation

The scope of this inspection covered the work of both the NPS and CRCs, including community sentences and post-release licence.

Richard Rowley19 August 2021

Recruitment for Managing Editor of the Probation Journal

After 17 years in the role, Emma Cluley is stepping down at the end of the year as Managing Editor of the Probation Journal. A timely replacement is being sought so that there is a period of overlap.

Richard Rowley17 August 2021

Traumatic Brain Injury

This report highlights the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among children and adults in contact with the justice system, and its links with offending.

Richard Rowley17 August 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Probation Services

Mike Nellis is Emeritus Professor of Criminal and Community Justice, University of Strathclyde, an honorary member of CEP, and one of two advisers to the current PC-CP work on AI in prisons and probation.

Richard Rowley11 August 2021

Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans

Regional Probation Directors have each produced a Regional Reducing Reoffending Plan for their region.

Richard Rowley10 August 2021

The Macpherson Report: Twenty-two years on

The report by the Home Affairs Select Committee examines how police have progressed against recommendations made in the Macpherson Report from February 1999.

Richard Rowley2 August 2021

Government response to the independent review of drugs by Dame Carol Black

The Government respond to the independent review of drugs by Dame Carol Black.

Richard Rowley29 July 2021

Beating Crime Plan

The Government’s new ‘Beating Crime Plan’ introduces bold new measures to drive down crime and tackle the underlying causes of repeat offending.

Richard Rowley27 July 2021

Lord Chancellor outlines government plans to rebuild criminal justice

Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland outlines how the government is rebuilding the criminal justice system and looking to its longer-term future.

Richard Rowley21 July 2021

The future of prison mental health care in England

‘The future of prison mental health care in England’ shares examples of the good and innovative practice happening in prison mental health services.

Richard Rowley13 July 2021

HMPPS Digital, Data & Technology Strategy: What to expect in 2021/22

HMPPS share their Digital, Data & Technology Strategy outlining their strategic priorities and plans for the next financial year.

Richard Rowley12 July 2021

Emerging from the Pandemic: The Future of Gambling Treatment & What Works

Join GamCare and Kings College London for an in-depth analysis of treatment data and the impact of the pandemic on gambling behaviour.

Richard Rowley9 July 2021

Review of drugs: phase two report

The second part of Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs focusses on prevention, treatment and recovery.

Richard Rowley8 July 2021

Risk and Desistance: A Blended Approach to Risk Management

This Academics Insight paper was produced by Professor Hazel Kemshall, exploring a blended approach which combines practice to manage risk with practice to enhance desistance.

Richard Rowley7 July 2021

Probation reform: Your questions answered

Last month, probation underwent a major shake-up with the launch of a new national Probation Service covering the whole of England and Wales.

Richard Rowley7 July 2021

Call for Chapters – Pracademics and Criminal Justice

DeMontfort University are seeking proposals for chapters to feature in this volume which provides a useful contribution to the anatomy of criminal justice practice, study and research.

Richard Rowley1 July 2021

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