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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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A Model for Resettlement Based on the Principles of Desistance and Recovery

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This report reviews the latest research evidence from the field of addiction recovery.

European Probation Rules

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This report focuses upon the European Probation Rules, which were a key reference for the Inspectorate in developing standards for inspecting probation services. This Academic Insight was kindly written by Rob Canton.

Reconciling ‘Desistance’ and ‘What Works’ 

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This report summarises the development of the ‘desistance’ and ‘what works’ research literature and noting key findings. This Academic Insight was kindly written by Shadd Maruna and Ruth Mann.