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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 2d

'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

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 15d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 16d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 17d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 17d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 20d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 21d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 22d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 23d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 24d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 25d

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 25d

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?

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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 27d

Released today! Issue 37 of Probation Quarterly.

Free to access, download your copy now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice

Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Sep 5

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Sep 2

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Aug 20

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Aug 9

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.

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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jun 27

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jun 26

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jun 25

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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jun 24

Reflections from this event are now available in a podcast edition. www.probation-institute.org/news/perspec... #probation

Perspectives on Serious Offending: An International Discussion on Justice, Reform, and Responsibility

On 17th June 2025, IN-CJ and the Probation Institute co-hosted an international webinar exploring some of the most pressing questions in criminal justice: how do we understand serious offending,…

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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jun 24

This research study, by Sue Watt, suggests a bias in the Police and Crime Plans towards women's experiences of violence, with VAWG offences discussed primarily in the context of women's victimisation.

Violence Against Women and Girls: Is the experience of girls adequately understood and addressed? — PQ36

By Sue Watt.

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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jun 23

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'Has Probation Been Rehabilitated?' - 27th June 2025

This major research project has focussed on the experience of practitioners, managers and policy makers of the unification of the Probation Service www.probation-institute.org/events/has-p... #probation

'Has Probation Been Rehabilitated?' — Probation Institute

This major research project has focussed on the experience of practitioners, managers and policy makers of the unification of the Probation Service and will be of interest to everyone who is seeking…

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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · Jun 23

Sarah Lewis shares how Justice 2.0 represents a transformative vision, reimagining justice as a system that fosters healing, growth, and flourishing rather than punishment and compliance.
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Justice 2.0: Transforming Justice Through Growth, Flourishing, and Connection — PQ36

By Sarah Lewis.

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