Year: 2020
Electronic monitoring in probation practice
This report highlights the differing types and uses of electronic monitoring.
A thematic review of the Exceptional Delivery Model arrangements in probation services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Probation and youth offending services have responded well to the COVID-19 pandemic but attention must now turn to tackling backlogs and longer-term problems, according to inspectors.
A thematic review of probation recall culture and practice
Background
Joseph McCann committed multiple violent and sexual offences in April and May 2019. At the time of the crimes, he was under the supervision of the National Probation Service after being released from prison on licence. He was given 33 life sentences in December 2019.
Contextual Safeguarding
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.
Inspecting probation services: a technical review of our standards framework
The focus in this bulletin is upon the technical performance of the framework, covering five of the case-level delivery standards.
The quality of pre-sentence information and advice provided to courts
The focus in this bulletin is upon the extent to which, in recent years, the probation service has been able to provide courts with advice which is sufficiently well-informed, considered and tailored.
Maximising positive mental health outcomes for people under probation supervision
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.
Accommodation and support for adult offenders in the community and on release from prison in England
Widespread homelessness and a lack of suitable housing is jeopardising the rehabilitation of offenders, according to inspectors.
Trauma-informed practice
This report summarises the evidence base around trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences in the lives of people who have committed offences.
Tailoring delivery to service users’ needs and strengths
The focus in this bulletin is upon the extent to which the delivery of probation services in England and Wales is being tailored to both needs and strengths.