Reimagining Probation Practice - book review by Sam Ainslie

Sam Ainslie, from Sheffield Hallam University, reviews the book 'Reimagining Probation Practice'.

Richard Rowley9 December 2022

Gambling related harms across the criminal justice system

Helen Churcher discusses the growing call to recognise the role and impact of gambling related harms and addiction within the CJS.

Richard Rowley9 December 2022

From being in prison to working in probation via higher education and the Longford Trust

Peter Stanford shares how a Longford Scholar has gone from being under the supervision of a probation officer to becoming one.

Richard Rowley9 December 2022

Helping people on probation with gambling-related harms

Criminal Justice Researcher and Consultant, Russell Webster, gives an overview of his recent work with GamCare.

Richard Rowley9 December 2022

PQ26 Editorial

Jake Phillips, Editor of Probation Quarterly, shares his thoughts on the key themes of PQ26.

Richard Rowley9 December 2022

Probation Quarterly Issue 26 published today

We are delighted to publish PQ26 today, with submissions from academics, practitioners, people with lived experience and the voluntary sector.

Richard Rowley9 December 2022

Deaths of racialised people in prison 2015 to 2022 - Challenging racism and discrimination

This report was written by Jessica Pandian. Louise Finer led the early stages of this report.

Richard Rowley28 November 2022

Independent Culture Review of the London Fire Brigade November 2022

This is a deep and detailed study of the culture of LFB - there is room for serious concern but there are lessons here for all organisations and individuals.

Richard Rowley28 November 2022

Progress & Prejudice - Shifts in UK employer attitudes to hiring people with convictions

Working Chance has launched its latest research ‘Progress & Prejudice: Shifts in UK employer attitudes towards hiring people with convictions’.

Richard Rowley17 November 2022

Desistance, Recovery and Justice Capital - Putting it all Together

The latest academic insights piece highlights the importance of recovery capital and justice capital to desistance and community integration.

Richard Rowley7 November 2022

A joint thematic inspection of Offender Management in Custody – pre-release

A joint inspection has found Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) is falling well short of expected standards – calling for the model to be overhauled.

Richard Rowley7 November 2022

Inspectorate calls for urgent action as trio of London probation services rated ‘Inadequate’

A press release which refers to three HMI inspections of London PDU.

Richard Rowley18 October 2022

Justice Select Committee report on IPP Sentences

The Justice Select Committee has produced a report of its meeting to review the position regarding the MOJ Action Plan to reduce the size of the IPP prison population.

Richard Rowley11 October 2022

National Hate Crime Awareness week

We'd like to draw your attention to National Hate Crime Awareness Week from 8th to 15th October.

Richard Rowley7 October 2022

Probation Institute CIO Annual General Meeting

We are pleased to report on a very successful first Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 4th October.

Richard Rowley7 October 2022

Probation Trainees Event 18th October 2022

On 18th October the Probation Institute is holding an online event exclusively for Probation Trainees.

Richard Rowley23 September 2022

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