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The outgoing Chief Inspector of Probation, Justin Russell, is calling for an independent review of whether the Probation Service should return to local control, two years on from unification into a national service.
“I wish to offer my congratulations to HM Inspector Dave Argument for winning Inspectorate Staff Member of the Year at this year’s Skills for Justice – Inspire Justice Awards.
Wokingham Prevention and Youth Justice Service (PYJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.
Today, as the Government implements the SDS40 scheme, I am again highlighting the significant impact this move will have on the Probation Service, and its critical role in mitigating and managing risk.
HM Inspectorate of Probation has published a new thematic report, focusing on the quality of services delivered to young people in the Probation Service.
HM Inspectorate of Probation has praised ‘impressive’ youth justice service (YJS) inspection results on the publication of its Youth Annual Report 2023, and has highlighted the ‘stark contrast’ to Inspectorate findings across adult probation services.