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Academic insights

Academic Insights are aimed at all those interested in research and developments in the evidence base for high-quality probation and youth justice services.

We commission leading academics to present their views on specific topics, assisting with informed debate and aiding understanding of what helps and what hinders the delivery of services.

Crucially, evidence-based practice is supported by blending key findings and insights from a range of models, disciplines and types of research, as well as from across jurisdictions. 

The views expressed in the papers do not necessarily reflect the policy position of HM Inspectorate of Probation.


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Effective practice in Resettlement

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This report was kindly produced by Dr Matt Cracknell, reviewing the evidence base on how best to support people as they leave prison and transition back into the community.

Older people on probation

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This report was kindly produced by Nichola Cadet, highlighting the importance of understanding the needs of older people on probation.

Professionalism in Probation

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This report was kindly produced by Dr Matt Tidmarsh, reviewing the literature on ‘professionalism’ and applying it to the probation service.

Desistance, recovery, and justice capital: Putting it all together

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This report was kindly produced by Hazel Kemshall and Kieran McCartan, highlighting the importance of recovery capital and justice capital to desistance and community integration.

Using attachment theory in probation practice

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This report was kindly produced by Dr Maria Ansbro. It examines the research findings on attachment theory in probation practice, covering the history, themes and case examples.

Child to Parent Abuse

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This report was kindly produced by Dr Amanda Holt.

Putting professional curiosity into practice

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This report was kindly produced by Jake Phillips, Sam Ainslie, Andrew Fowler and Chalen Westaby.

Adultification bias within child protection and safeguarding

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This report was kindly produced by Jahnine Davis, highlighting adultification bias, its links to racialised discrimination, and how it can impact upon child protection and safeguarding practices.

Compliance with international children’s rights in the youth justice system

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This report was kindly produced by Dr Louise Forde, examining international children’s rights and how they can be adequately realised for children who come into contact with the youth justice system.

Systemic Resilience

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This report was kindly produced by Dr Alex Chard, summarising the concept of Systemic Resilience which brings together systemic thinking and resilience theory.