Probation Institute
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Small professional body for Probation and wider rehabilitation organisations committed to equality in life chances.
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The Zahid Mubarek Trust calls for HMPPS to publish a Racial Equality Strategy for prisons setting out a clear vision of how the prison service provides true racial equality for prisoners and staff.
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The Movement for Race Equality in Prisons
The Zahid Mubarek Trust call for HMPPS to publish a Racial Equality Strategy for prisons.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The Zahid Mubarek Trust calls for HMPPS to publish a Racial Equality Strategy for prisons setting out a clear vision of how the prison service provides true racial equality for prisoners and staff.
Read more - www.probation-institute.org/news/the-mov... #prison #raceequality
Read more - www.probation-institute.org/news/the-mov... #prison #raceequality
The Sentencing Academy works as a research and engagement charitable incorporated organisation, dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales and informing public debate.
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The Sentencing Academy
A charitable incorporated organisation, dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The Sentencing Academy works as a research and engagement charitable incorporated organisation, dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales and informing public debate.
Read more about their work -
Read more about their work -
A new report from Revolving Doors, 'Preventing the Revolving Door', looks at the cost and the impact of short term prison sentences.
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Read more - www.probation-institute.org/news/prevent... #prison
Preventing the Revolving Door
A new report from Revolving Doors.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A new report from Revolving Doors, 'Preventing the Revolving Door', looks at the cost and the impact of short term prison sentences.
Read more - www.probation-institute.org/news/prevent... #prison
Read more - www.probation-institute.org/news/prevent... #prison
Kick off your week by diving into the latest edition of PQ, brimming with insightful articles ranging from the significance of reflective practice to a government-driven initiative that revitalises and updates probation practices in Kerala. www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation
Probation Quarterly
PQ publishes short articles which are of interest to practitioners and researchers in public, private or voluntary sector work with people on probation and victims.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Kick off your week by diving into the latest edition of PQ, brimming with insightful articles ranging from the significance of reflective practice to a government-driven initiative that revitalises and updates probation practices in Kerala. www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation
'Building a pro-worker AI innovation strategy'
This paper is the TUC guidance on innovation in artificial intelligence and looks particularly at how public sector workers and trade union members need to engage quickly. #AI #innovation
This paper is the TUC guidance on innovation in artificial intelligence and looks particularly at how public sector workers and trade union members need to engage quickly. #AI #innovation
Building a pro-worker AI innovation strategy
The TUC sets out the building blocks for a pro-worker AI innovation strategy for the UK
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October 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
'Building a pro-worker AI innovation strategy'
This paper is the TUC guidance on innovation in artificial intelligence and looks particularly at how public sector workers and trade union members need to engage quickly. #AI #innovation
This paper is the TUC guidance on innovation in artificial intelligence and looks particularly at how public sector workers and trade union members need to engage quickly. #AI #innovation
In PQ37, Sajith Mohmad Saleem discusses Project Nervazhi, the Government of Kerala’s initiative to rejuvenate and modernise the probation system. www.probation-institute.org/news/project... #probation #criminaljustice
Project Nervazhi: An Effort by the Kerala Government to Modernise and Strengthen Its Probation Services — PQ37
By Sajith Mohmad Saleem.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
In PQ37, Sajith Mohmad Saleem discusses Project Nervazhi, the Government of Kerala’s initiative to rejuvenate and modernise the probation system. www.probation-institute.org/news/project... #probation #criminaljustice
In the new Probation Quarterly, Phil Galli and Shawn Trusten seek to better understand the instrumental, expressive, perceived, and received support in the lives of individuals. www.probation-institute.org/news/introdu... #probation
Introduction to the Core4 Social Support Survey and Workbook — PQ37
By Phil Galli and Shawn Trusten.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:18 AM
In the new Probation Quarterly, Phil Galli and Shawn Trusten seek to better understand the instrumental, expressive, perceived, and received support in the lives of individuals. www.probation-institute.org/news/introdu... #probation
In Probation Quarterly, Joe Hale highlights how the valuable skills developed through custodial mentoring are too often overlooked or disregarded during reintegration into society. www.probation-institute.org/news/from-cu... #probation #peermentoring
From Custodial Leaders to Societal Marginalisation: The Reintegration Disconnect for Prison Peer Mentors — PQ37
By Joe Hale.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM
In Probation Quarterly, Joe Hale highlights how the valuable skills developed through custodial mentoring are too often overlooked or disregarded during reintegration into society. www.probation-institute.org/news/from-cu... #probation #peermentoring
In the latest PQ, Hollie Neal, Daniella Nudd and Victoria Jones reflect on why lesbians are disproportionately represented in the justice system, what language best supports this work, and how sexuality data can be gathered more sensitively. www.probation-institute.org/news/unspoke... #probation
Unspoken No More: Applying Insights from Lesbian Practitioners to Professional Practice — PQ37
By Hollie Neal, Daniella Nudd and Victoria Jones.
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September 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In the latest PQ, Hollie Neal, Daniella Nudd and Victoria Jones reflect on why lesbians are disproportionately represented in the justice system, what language best supports this work, and how sexuality data can be gathered more sensitively. www.probation-institute.org/news/unspoke... #probation
In this short article in the latest Probation Quarterly, Dr. Jill Dealey reflects on her role as an academic teaching on the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP). www.probation-institute.org/news/where-a... #probation
Where Are They Now... Dr. Jill Dealey — PQ
By Jill Dealey.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
In this short article in the latest Probation Quarterly, Dr. Jill Dealey reflects on her role as an academic teaching on the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP). www.probation-institute.org/news/where-a... #probation
In this article from PQ37, Sam Cossey examines Roland Barthes’ structural analysis, breaking text into codes of meaning, and considers how this approach can support and inform the work of Probation Officers. www.probation-institute.org/news/how-rol... #probation
How Roland Barthes’ Structural Analysis Can Help Probation Officers — PQ37
By Sam Cossey.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:28 AM
In this article from PQ37, Sam Cossey examines Roland Barthes’ structural analysis, breaking text into codes of meaning, and considers how this approach can support and inform the work of Probation Officers. www.probation-institute.org/news/how-rol... #probation
Elliot Tyler and Sarah Fitch pay tribute to the late Mike Guilfoyle in the latest PQ, reflecting on his lasting legacy and contributions to the criminal justice field, while offering their thoughts on professionalism. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-leg... #probation #professionalism
The Legacy of an Advocate of Compassionate Front-Line Probation Practice — PQ37
By Elliot Tyler and Sarah Fitch.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Elliot Tyler and Sarah Fitch pay tribute to the late Mike Guilfoyle in the latest PQ, reflecting on his lasting legacy and contributions to the criminal justice field, while offering their thoughts on professionalism. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-leg... #probation #professionalism
New Probation Quarterly released where Nicola Suttenwood explores how unmet health and well-being needs can have long-term impacts on young people in contact with the justice system. www.probation-institute.org/news/hidden-... #probation #wellbeing #criminaljustice
Hidden Needs, Lasting Consequences: Addressing Health and Well-Being in the Youth Justice System — PQ37
By Nicola Sutterwood.
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September 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM
New Probation Quarterly released where Nicola Suttenwood explores how unmet health and well-being needs can have long-term impacts on young people in contact with the justice system. www.probation-institute.org/news/hidden-... #probation #wellbeing #criminaljustice
PQ37 just released! In this article, Lyn Harrison reflects on the ‘Power of the Pen,’ drawing on three decades of experience as a Pre-Sentence Report writer. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-pow... #probation #criminaljustice
The Power of the Pen — PQ37
By Lyn Harrison.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
PQ37 just released! In this article, Lyn Harrison reflects on the ‘Power of the Pen,’ drawing on three decades of experience as a Pre-Sentence Report writer. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-pow... #probation #criminaljustice
In the latest Probation Quarterly, Lee Whitmore explores how the power of pausing, reflective practice, and a coaching mindset are not luxuries but essential to effective leadership in the probation service. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-pow... #probation
The Power of the Pause: Embracing Reflection and a Coaching Mindset for Leadership Excellence — PQ37
By Lee Whitmore.
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September 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
In the latest Probation Quarterly, Lee Whitmore explores how the power of pausing, reflective practice, and a coaching mindset are not luxuries but essential to effective leadership in the probation service. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-pow... #probation
So disappointing and sad to see the far right demonstration today - arriving at Blackfriars station in London o...people draped in flags protesting against immigration. Where's the humanity?
September 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
So disappointing and sad to see the far right demonstration today - arriving at Blackfriars station in London o...people draped in flags protesting against immigration. Where's the humanity?
Released today! Issue 37 of Probation Quarterly.
Free to access, download your copy now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice
Free to access, download your copy now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice
September 12, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Released today! Issue 37 of Probation Quarterly.
Free to access, download your copy now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice
Free to access, download your copy now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice
The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? - response from the Probation Institute
The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? — Probation Institute
Response from the Probation Institute.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? - response from the Probation Institute
Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review from Eleni Courea, the Guardian’s Political Correspondent. www.probation-institute.org/news/labour-... #probation
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales
Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review from Eleni Courea, the Guardian’s Political Correspondent. www.probation-institute.org/news/labour-... #probation
This recent commentary from Kelly Grehan, Policy Manager at Revolving Doors, reflects on the fall in the use of community sentences and points - among other issues - to the lack of information available to Magistrates. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-sen...
The sentencing disconnect: Why sentencers need better information about community orders
Recent commentary from Kelly Grehan, Policy Manager at Revolving Doors.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM
This recent commentary from Kelly Grehan, Policy Manager at Revolving Doors, reflects on the fall in the use of community sentences and points - among other issues - to the lack of information available to Magistrates. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-sen...
Please let's not fill up the prisons with people who are protesting against atrocities....prison should be the last resort for those who we cannot safely contain in our communities.
August 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Please let's not fill up the prisons with people who are protesting against atrocities....prison should be the last resort for those who we cannot safely contain in our communities.
Thinking about joining the Probation Institute?
It’s a space for learning, connecting + shaping the future of probation.
Get involved 👉 www.probation-institute.org/how-to-join
#Probation #CriminalJustice
It’s a space for learning, connecting + shaping the future of probation.
Get involved 👉 www.probation-institute.org/how-to-join
#Probation #CriminalJustice
Join the Probation Institute
We are here to help practitioners to progress in their careers through our Professional Development Events, Professional Publications, Networks and Research.
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July 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Thinking about joining the Probation Institute?
It’s a space for learning, connecting + shaping the future of probation.
Get involved 👉 www.probation-institute.org/how-to-join
#Probation #CriminalJustice
It’s a space for learning, connecting + shaping the future of probation.
Get involved 👉 www.probation-institute.org/how-to-join
#Probation #CriminalJustice
The charity closed it's doors in Spring 2025, Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden and Lynn Saunders share their thoughts.
Celebrating the Life and Times of the Safer Living Foundation Charity — PQ36
By Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden, Lynn Saunders.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The charity closed it's doors in Spring 2025, Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden and Lynn Saunders share their thoughts.
Edward Thacker shares his thoughts on social control and social liberation within a localised counselling service for people on probation.
Counselling in the Probation Service: Counselling for Social Control or Social Liberation? — PQ36
By Edward Thacker.
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June 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Edward Thacker shares his thoughts on social control and social liberation within a localised counselling service for people on probation.
UNGRIPP describe how Probation services have a unique role to play and an opportunity to truly help in transforming the lives of those affected by IPP sentencing.
Living with an IPP Sentence — PQ36
By UNGRIPP.
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June 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
UNGRIPP describe how Probation services have a unique role to play and an opportunity to truly help in transforming the lives of those affected by IPP sentencing.