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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.

 
Probation Quarterly Issue 40 published today
Probation Quarterly Issue 40 published today

We are delighted to publish PQ40 today, with articles from academics and professionals on a wide range of topics.

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Richard Rowley9 June 2026
Rehabilitating Probation
Rehabilitating Probation

Professor Mathew Millings presents his research courtesy of HMI Probation.

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Richard Rowley2 June 2026
Cutting Youth Crime. Changing Young Lives.
Cutting Youth Crime. Changing Young Lives.

This White Paper represents once-in-a-generation reform of youth justice in England and Wales.

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Richard Rowley2 June 2026
Research Event: Ethics, Values and Diversity
Research Event: Ethics, Values and Diversity

Monday 22nd June with speakers including Professor Rob Canton, Ella Rabaiotti and Ashlea Swinford.

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Richard Rowley25 May 2026
What’s The Price of a Pay Rise in Probation?
What’s The Price of a Pay Rise in Probation?

Jake Phillips writes about the recent long overdue pay settlement for probation.

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Richard Rowley23 May 2026
Written Statement: Strengthening Devolution
Written Statement: Strengthening Devolution

Published under the 2021 to 2026 administration of the Welsh Government.

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Richard Rowley23 May 2026
Conference report - Local futures for Probation: Research, policy & practice in Wales
Conference report - Local futures for Probation: Research, policy & practice in Wales

Perspectives on a local future for Probation in Wales.

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Richard Rowley23 May 2026
Safeguarding adults at risk of harm supervised by the Probation Service in England
Safeguarding adults at risk of harm supervised by the Probation Service in England

A thematic inspection.

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Richard Rowley27 April 2026
Safety in Custody
Safety in Custody

Upcoming event with The Howard League.

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Richard Rowley27 April 2026
Understanding barriers to early termination of community orders for good progress
Understanding barriers to early termination of community orders for good progress

Dissertation by Kyle Hart.

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Richard Rowley21 April 2026
Scribe and Prejudice - Exploring the use of AI Transcription tools in social care
Scribe and Prejudice - Exploring the use of AI Transcription tools in social care

Report by the Ada Lovelace Institute.

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Richard Rowley13 April 2026
Reframing Masculinity for Young Men and Boys 
Reframing Masculinity for Young Men and Boys 

Report by Dr. Sophie King-Hill.

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Richard Rowley3 April 2026
State of the Sector 2025
State of the Sector 2025

Published by Clinks.

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Richard Rowley3 April 2026
Do We Want A High-Tech Future For The Probation Service?
Do We Want A High-Tech Future For The Probation Service?

Blog by Mike Nellis.

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Richard Rowley29 March 2026
Bridging Custody and Community - The role of Approved Premises in successful reintegration
Bridging Custody and Community - The role of Approved Premises in successful reintegration

HMIP February 2026

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Richard Rowley21 March 2026
28th Annual McWilliams Lecture
28th Annual McWilliams Lecture

This year's lecturer is Professor Melissa Hamilton.

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Richard Rowley21 March 2026
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