A Mentoring Mentality

John Stubbins, from The Oswin Project, discusses the independence, purpose, and structure that employment brings.

Richard Rowley15 June 2022

Women working with women – vicarious trauma in the probation service

Becky Shepherd introduces her research that indicates probation is not consistently trauma-informed in its work with women.

Richard Rowley15 June 2022

‘It’s a hard balance to find’

Anne-Marie Day discusses the perspectives of youth justice practitioners in England on the place of ‘risk’ in an emerging ‘child first’ world.

Richard Rowley15 June 2022

Language barriers in the criminal justice system

Suzanne Smith, from the Centre for Justice Innovation, reflects on a new series of research reports and practical guidance.

Richard Rowley15 June 2022

What next for Probation? Findings from a Lived Experience Inquiry into Probation

Philip Mullen, from Revolving Doors, reflects on the findings from a Lived Experience Inquiry into Probation.

Richard Rowley15 June 2022

‘Learning from young adults’ – The new report from the Young Justice Advisors

In collaboration with young adult men and women, both in prison and community settings this report explores young adults' experiences in the Criminal Justice and Care System.

Richard Rowley30 May 2022

Overarching Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 factsheet

Here is a link to a useful note summarising the overall content of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 - which received Royal assent on 28th April.

Richard Rowley30 May 2022

The 24th Annual Bill McWilliams Memorial Lecture

This will take place on Thursday 9 June at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge. Attendance is possible in person or on-line.

Richard Rowley24 May 2022

Promising approaches to knife crime: an exploratory study

Excellent HMIP Research and Analysis Bulletin from Jake Philips - looking at promising approaches to knife crime and young people.

Richard Rowley23 May 2022

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the criminal justice system - a progress report

The report points clearly to the ongoing workforce problems in probation recognising the double impact of Covid 19 and unification.

Richard Rowley18 May 2022

‘Chronic’ staff shortages ‘severely hampering’ Probation Service

The Chief Inspector of Probation, Justin Russell, says key areas of probation must be ‘addressed urgently’ following recent disappointing inspection ratings.

Richard Rowley17 May 2022

Inspection of the Military Corrective Training Centre

This inspection report of the Military Corrective Training Centre notes improvements in rehabilitation and planning for release.

Richard Rowley13 May 2022

Systemic Resilience

This Academic Insights piece looks at the importance of safeguarding transitions from adolescence to adulthood.

Richard Rowley13 May 2022

Working with trauma in adult probation

This bulletin explores the experiences of staff working with trauma in adult probation.

Richard Rowley27 April 2022

Probation Institute becomes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

We are delighted to announce that the Charity Commission has accepted our application to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Richard Rowley1 April 2022

'Drug Treatment and the Justice System'

The Probation Institute invites you to join us at a Research Event on ‘Drug Treatment and the Justice System’ on Monday 25th April.

Richard Rowley18 March 2022

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