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Latest News

This page brings together recent news, reports, articles, and commentary relevant to probation, rehabilitation, and community justice.

 

Latest news

The content includes both Probation Institute updates and selected external publications, chosen to support professional awareness, learning, and informed debate.

Items listed here do not necessarily represent formal positions of the Probation Institute, these are set out separately in our Position Papers, but reflect developments and discussions shaping the field.  

The News page is updated regularly to reflect developments across probation, rehabilitation, research, and practice.

 
Probation Trainees Event
Probation Trainees Event

On 24th November the Probation Institute is holding an online event exclusively for Probation Trainees.

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Richard Rowley24 October 2021
An evaluation of Making It Out
An evaluation of Making It Out

A small impact evaluation that evidences the impact that small organisations can have on rehabilitation.

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Richard Rowley23 October 2021
Unlocking women's potential
Unlocking women's potential

The Probation Institute recently invited Olivia Dehnavi to talk to our Professional Discussion Group about the work of Working Chance.

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Richard Rowley23 October 2021
Prisoners' Education Trust - new 5 year strategy
Prisoners' Education Trust - new 5 year strategy

Prisoners’ Education Trust launch their new 5 year strategy.

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Richard Rowley23 October 2021
An opportunity to become one of the last ever Griffins Research Fellows
An opportunity to become one of the last ever Griffins Research Fellows

After 20 years sponsoring practitioner-led research into the treatment of women in criminal justice, The Griffins Society will be closing its doors in 2024.

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Richard Rowley15 October 2021
Experiences of intimate partner violence and abuse among civilian partners of UK military personnel
Experiences of intimate partner violence and abuse among civilian partners of UK military personnel

The research was conducted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces in Mind Trust.

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Richard Rowley12 October 2021
HMPPS Drugs in Prison and Probation Guide
HMPPS Drugs in Prison and Probation Guide

HMPPS have published a guide to some of the drugs which are misused by service users.

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Richard Rowley4 October 2021
HMIP Substance Misuse Effective Practice Guide
HMIP Substance Misuse Effective Practice Guide

HMI Probation have published an important guide to effective practice in working with substance misuse.

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Richard Rowley4 October 2021
Are you a Probation Officer or Probation Service Officer using trauma-informed practice?
Are you a Probation Officer or Probation Service Officer using trauma-informed practice?

“We’d love to hear from practitioners using these approaches for a research project with HMI Probation.”

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Richard Rowley1 October 2021
A commission for lived experience engagement
A commission for lived experience engagement

The Next Generation of Accredited Programmes is a HMPPS change programme which seeks to contribute to reducing reoffending.

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Richard Rowley29 September 2021
Hidden Heroes Day – a statement from Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell
Hidden Heroes Day – a statement from Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell

Chief Inspector of Probation, Justin Russell, reflects on the important work of probation and youth justice service practitioners this Hidden Heroes Day.

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Richard Rowley29 September 2021
An analysis of inspection in probation and its impact on practitioners, practice and providers
An analysis of inspection in probation and its impact on practitioners, practice and providers

This article analyses the impact of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation on practice, providers and practitioners.

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Richard Rowley23 September 2021
Spending Review representation
Spending Review representation

HM Inspectorate of Probation has issued a representation on the upcoming spending review.

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Richard Rowley21 September 2021
Falling Through the Gaps
Falling Through the Gaps

This briefing paper sets out the current policy context and key findings about young women’s experiences as they turn 18 and transition to the adult justice system.

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Richard Rowley15 September 2021
Probation Institute Independent Review
Probation Institute Independent Review

The Probation Institute has completed an independent review of the potential requirements for an independent regulatory body for probation and wider rehabilitation and resettlement.

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Richard Rowley15 September 2021
Do digital programmes work with individuals that have committed offences?
Do digital programmes work with individuals that have committed offences?

Jonathan Hussey reports on the results of The Intervention Hub digital intervention being used on 10,000 people with lived experience of the CJS.

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Richard Rowley8 September 2021
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