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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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Needs assessment: risk, desistance and engagement

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This report recognises the importance of effective and robust assessment for planning and service delivery.

Collaborative Family Work in Youth Justice

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This report highlights: (i) the links between family relationships and criminal behaviour; and (ii) the research evidence on the effectiveness of family interventions for children in the criminal justice system.

County lines

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This report highlights how County Lines operations have moved to the country and expanded over recent years.

Electronic monitoring in probation practice

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This report highlights the differing types and uses of electronic monitoring.

Contextual Safeguarding

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This report sets out how Contextual Safeguarding has changed the response of child protection systems to children at risk of significant harm in extra-familial settings and relationships.

Maximising positive mental health outcomes for people under probation supervision

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This report highlights the importance of maximising positive mental health outcomes for people under probation supervision – both for the individuals themselves and in terms of wider societal benefits.

Trauma-informed practice

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This report summarises the evidence base around trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences in the lives of people who have committed offences.

Building restorative probation services

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This report highlights the Council of Europe guidelines on restorative justice.

Emotional Labour in Probation

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This report explores the concept of ‘emotional labour’ and its application to the delivery of probation services.

Recruitment, training and professional development of probation staff

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This report highlights the recent introduction of Council of Europe guidelines covering the recruitment, training and professional development of probation staff.