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Chief Inspector calls for an independent review of the Probation Service, publishing his final annual report

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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.

Chief Inspector Martin Jones congratulates HM Inspector Dave Argument…

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“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.

‘Good’ East Sussex Youth Justice Service ‘helps children thrive’

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East Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

‘Good’ Wokingham Prevention & Youth Justice Service has made ‘significant improvements’

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Wokingham Prevention and Youth Justice Service (PYJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

‘Positive findings’ at ‘Good’ Westminster Youth Justice Service

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Westminster Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

‘Good’ Lewisham Youth Justice Service have a ‘passionate commitment’ to anti-racist practice

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Lewisham Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

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HM Inspectorate of Probation has announced the publication of a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

A statement from HM Chief Inspector of Probation, on the introduction of SDS40

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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.

Inspectorate calls for improvements to support ‘unique challenges’ faced by young people on probation

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HM Inspectorate of Probation has published a new thematic report, focusing on the quality of services delivered to young people in the Probation Service.

‘Impressive’ youth justice services praised in Inspectorate’s annual report

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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.