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Chief Inspector of Probation highlights systemic public protection challenges in South Central region of Probation Service

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HM Inspectorate of Probation has undertaken an inspection of the adequacy of public protection measures [see notes to editor] across the South Central region of the Probation Service.

Inspectorate “concerned’ by quality of work to keep people safe, following inspection of probation services in the South West region 

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HM Inspectorate of Probation has undertaken a review of public protection measures across the South West region of the Probation Service.  

“Aspirational for its children” Barking & Dagenham Youth Justice Service, rated ‘Good’ following inspection 

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Barking & Dagenham Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. 

The Public Accounts Committee reports on the Probation Service  

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A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned the Probation Service in England and Wales is being placed under significant strain, seriously impeding its ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending rates. 

Chief Inspector of Probation flags concerns in first public protection inspection

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HM Inspectorate of Probation has undertaken a review of public protection measures [see notes to editor] across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex region of the Probation Service. Concerningly, it found work to keep people safe had improved since our last inspection, but still met the required standard in less than half of cases for ‘assessment’ and ‘implementation and delivery’.

‘Strengths and weaknesses’ found as Ascot House Approved Premises in Stockport rated ‘Requires improvement’

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Ascot House Approved Premises (AP) in Stockport has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

“Variable” work at Hounslow Youth Justice Service, rated ‘Requires improvement’

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Hounslow Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Requires improvement’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Warwickshire Youth Justice Service, rated ‘Good’ following inspection

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Warwickshire Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.