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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.

 
Journeys to Harmful Behaviour: Implementation Report
Journeys to Harmful Behaviour: Implementation Report

A project from the Probation Institute, Anglia Ruskin University and Cogito Development Projects, funded by Forces in Mind Trust.

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Richard Rowley29 January 2026
Start your journey with the Probation Service today
Start your journey with the Probation Service today

HMPPS recruitment information.

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Richard Rowley24 January 2026
Sentencing Act 2026
Sentencing Act 2026

Government scraps plans to ‘name and shame’ people serving community sentences.

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Richard Rowley23 January 2026
International AI & Rehabilitation Webinar and Roundtable
International AI & Rehabilitation Webinar and Roundtable

International online webinar and roundtable focused on the growing role of technology and AI in rehabilitation.

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Richard Rowley19 January 2026
Campaign success
Campaign success

Government scraps plans to ‘name and shame’ people serving community sentences.

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Richard Rowley19 January 2026
New healthcare pilot scheme
New healthcare pilot scheme

NHS clinicians will sit in on appointments in pilot scheme in four areas aimed at reducing reoffending.

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Richard Rowley12 January 2026
The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England
The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England

By Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England.

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Richard Rowley12 January 2026
Risk of Serious Violence of those already known to the Probation Service - a research study
Risk of Serious Violence of those already known to the Probation Service - a research study

By Ani Setchi, Darren Madgwick, Mary Boeker and Simon Butterworth

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Richard Rowley12 January 2026
How Useful Is a Bowl of Spaghetti? Untangling Partnership Governance
How Useful Is a Bowl of Spaghetti? Untangling Partnership Governance

By Josie Ashwood.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
Unlocking Potential: How can AI Support Probation
Unlocking Potential: How can AI Support Probation

By Lee Whitmore.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
Mending the Shield: Public Protection Work in Probation
Mending the Shield: Public Protection Work in Probation

By Kevin Ball.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
The Role of Harmful Terminology in Perpetuating Toxic Masculinity
The Role of Harmful Terminology in Perpetuating Toxic Masculinity

By Kira Day.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
Where Are They Now... Still Serving - Just Differently
Where Are They Now... Still Serving - Just Differently

By Asha Berzon.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
‘Reflections on Probation’: Organisational, Diversity and Training Factors Influencing Reflective Practice
‘Reflections on Probation’: Organisational, Diversity and Training Factors Influencing Reflective Practice

By Jennifer Grant, Laura Haggar and Michelle McDermott.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
The Impact of Commissioned Service Provision on Probation Practice
The Impact of Commissioned Service Provision on Probation Practice

By Ruth Hart.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
Brainkind and the Brain Injury Linkworker Service
Brainkind and the Brain Injury Linkworker Service

By Thea Arch.

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Richard Rowley3 December 2025
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