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235 inspections and research

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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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.

Independent review of issues arising from the case of Joseph McCann

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A thematic inspection of the Serious Further Offences (SFO) investigation and review process

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A thematic inspection of the Serious Further Offences (SFO) investigation and review process

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Youth resettlement – final report into work in the community

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