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206 inspections and research

An inspection of probation services in: Gwent PDU Probation Service – Wales region

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An inspection of probation services in: Gwent PDU Probation Service – Wales region

An inspection of probation services in: Swansea Neath Port Talbot PDU Probation Service – Wales region

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Swansea Neath Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

The use of electronic monitoring as a tool for the Probation Service in reducing reoffending and managing risk

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A thematic inspection of the experiences of black and mixed heritage boys in the youth justice system

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Inspectors have found “significant deficits” in the quality of work conducted by youth offending services and partner agencies with black and mixed heritage boys.

A joint thematic inspection of community-based drug treatment and recovery work with people on probation

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A thematic review of work to prepare for the unification of probation services

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Plans to unite probation services and return them to the public sector are progressing well but some gaps remain, according to inspectors.

Race equality in probation: the experiences of black, Asian and minority ethnic probation service users and staff

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Probation services must show greater consideration and confidence in their work with black, Asian and minority ethnic service users and staff, according to a new report.

A thematic review of the Exceptional Delivery Model arrangements in probation services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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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

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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.

Accommodation and support for adult offenders in the community and on release from prison in England

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Widespread homelessness and a lack of suitable housing is jeopardising the rehabilitation of offenders, according to inspectors.