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International AI & Rehabilitation Webinar and Roundtable — Probation Institute International online webinar and roundtable focused on the growing role of technology and AI in rehabilitation.

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Campaign success — Probation Institute Government scraps plans to ‘name and shame’ people serving community sentences.

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Probation Quarterly — The Journal of the Probation Institute 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.

PQ38 release today! Offering a wide range of perspectives predominantly from practitioners in the third and statutory sectors. Access for free: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation

The Movement for Race Equality in Prisons The Zahid Mubarek Trust call for HMPPS to publish a Racial Equality Strategy for prisons.

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 Sentencing Academy A charitable incorporated organisation, dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales.

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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Preventing the Revolving Door A new report from Revolving Doors.

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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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.

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 The TUC sets out the building blocks for a pro-worker AI innovation strategy for the UK

'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

Project Nervazhi: An Effort by the Kerala Government to Modernise and Strengthen Its Probation Services — PQ37 By Sajith Mohmad Saleem.

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

Introduction to the Core4 Social Support Survey and Workbook — PQ37 By Phil Galli and Shawn Trusten.

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

From Custodial Leaders to Societal Marginalisation: The Reintegration Disconnect for Prison Peer Mentors — PQ37 By Joe Hale.

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

Unspoken No More: Applying Insights from Lesbian Practitioners to Professional Practice — PQ37 By Hollie Neal, Daniella Nudd and Victoria Jones.

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

Where Are They Now... Dr. Jill Dealey — PQ By Jill Dealey.

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

How Roland Barthes’ Structural Analysis Can Help Probation Officers — PQ37 By Sam Cossey.

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

The Legacy of an Advocate of Compassionate Front-Line Probation Practice — PQ37 By Elliot Tyler and Sarah Fitch.

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

Hidden Needs, Lasting Consequences: Addressing Health and Well-Being in the Youth Justice System — PQ37 By Nicola Sutterwood.

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

The Power of the Pen — PQ37 By Lyn Harrison.

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 Pause: Embracing Reflection and a Coaching Mindset for Leadership Excellence — PQ37 By Lee Whitmore.

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?

Released today! Issue 37 of Probation Quarterly.

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

The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? — Probation Institute Response from the Probation Institute.

The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? - response from the Probation Institute

Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review.

Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review from Eleni Courea, the Guardian’s Political Correspondent. www.probation-institute.org/news/labour-... #probation

The sentencing disconnect: Why sentencers need better information about community orders Recent commentary from Kelly Grehan, Policy Manager at Revolving Doors.

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.

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Celebrating the Life and Times of the Safer Living Foundation Charity — PQ36 By Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden, Lynn Saunders.

The charity closed it's doors in Spring 2025, Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden and Lynn Saunders share their thoughts.

Counselling in the Probation Service: Counselling for Social Control or Social Liberation? — PQ36 By Edward Thacker.

Edward Thacker shares his thoughts on social control and social liberation within a localised counselling service for people on probation.

Living with an IPP Sentence — PQ36 By UNGRIPP.

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.

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,…

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