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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Probation are recruiting for Area Managers! This is a key leadership role that focuses on protecting the public, preventing further victims of crime & supporting staff deliver effective probation services. For more information and an application pack visit pbni.org.uk/vacancies

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

PBNI Principal Psychologist Michael McCracken is also Co-Chair of the Forensic Managed Care Network advisory board & he recently chaired the Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & Justice Learning Summit in Ards Community Hospital.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Board Members met with Victim Information Unit Manager Karen Sinnamon & her team to discuss how the Unit provides registered victims information in a compassionate way that is accessible & understandable. Read more about VIU at www.pbni.org.uk/victim-infor...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Chief Executive Amanda Stewart recently met with Stephen Dunne MLA to talk about the delivery of probation services in the North Down and Ards area and how they change lives for safer communities.

Chief Executive Amanda Stewart and Stephen Dunne MLA seated at a table in an office

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Probation has proudly partnered with North West 200 again. Community Service squads have been helping prepare the Pits area ahead of 4th May. 🖥️Read about this work at www.pbni.org.uk/news/probati...

Probation’s Director of Operations Gillian Montgomery, Area Manager Denise Stewart, Community Service Supervisor Eddie Black and a service user meet up with North West 200 Course Director Mervyn Whyte to see the work community service has done for the North West 200 event.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our Chief Executive Amanda Stewart joined the @pbninews.bsky.social relay team who are taking part in the Belfast Marathon at a coffee morning today to raise funds for @ascertni.bsky.social

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Dir. of Operations Gillian Montgomery with Prof. Joe Duffy Professor Emeritus @QUBelfast at the launch of PBNI's Service User Involvement Strategy. At the launch he spoke about the importance of service user involvement. 👉Read the Press release: www.pbni.org.uk/news/pbni-la...

Director of Operations Gillian Montgomery with Professor Joe Duffy Professor Emeritus Social Work and Inclusion Queen's University Belfast standing outside in the garden of Clifton House at the launch of PBNI's Service User Involvement Strategy.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Read about the launch of Probation's Women's Strategy to develop the current #Inspire model to provide outcomes for the women we supervise that are gender responsive & trauma informed. 🖥️Probation News issue 21 is online at pbni.org.uk/publication/...

Graphic of the page in Probation News 21 focused on the launch of the Women's Strategy

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

CONNECT magazine Issue 4 is now available online. Staff, service users and colleagues from partner organisations attended a recent event in Clifton House Belfast where Issue 4 was launched. It is written, edited and published by service users themselves. Read at pbni.org.uk/publication/...

Photo of three women standing talking to each other with one of the women holding the Connect magazine and the front cover is showing.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Probation's Deputy Chair Bria Mongan, Chair Glenn Houston, Director of Operations Gillian Montgomery & Assistant Director Aideen McLaughlin getting ready to launch Probation’s five year Service User Involvement Strategy at Clifton House Belfast today. Read the strategy at pbni.org.uk/publication/...

PBNI Deputy Chair Bria Mongan, Chair Glenn Houston, Director of Operations Gillian Montgomery and Assistant Director Aideen McLaughlin standing outside in Clifton House garden preparing to launch the Service User Involvement Strategy

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Hugh Widdis, Dept of Jusitce NI Perm Sec, was welcomed to PBNI by Chair Glenn Houston, Dep Chair Bria Mongan & CEO Amanda Stewart. He was attending a Board meeting to discuss DoJ priorities & challenges, & PBNI key issues. Hugh thanked PBNI for their contribution to creating safer communities.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Read how Probation support safer communities through effective community sentencing in Probation News Magazine article on page 5. 🖥️Probation News issue 21 is online at pbni.org.uk/publication/...

Graphic of the page in Probation News 21 focused on the community sentencing.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

At the end of 2025, Probation was supervising 4,043 Service Users. 👉Read more about Probation caseload and trends in our Probation News Magazine issue 21 online at www.pbni.org.uk/publication/...

Graphic with a PBNI corporate background of blue. The text sys “4,043 service users were supervised by PBNI”

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Principal Psychologist Michael McCracken represented Probation on the Priority Setting Partnership Steering Group that helped produce the James Lind Alliance "10 Research Priorities for Forensic Mental Health and Neurodiversity” report. 👉 Read the publication now at jla.nihr.ac.uk/priority-set...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Assistant Director Melissa Spence and Deputy Principal Statistician Naomi Mill delivered training today to Area Managers on the management of information and Key Performance Indicators to help maintain probation service delivery standards. #ContinuedLearning #BestPractice #Standards

Assistant Director Melissa Spence and Deputy Principal Statistician Naomi Mill standing in a room in front of a presentation screen.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Probation Board Members visited our Public Protection Team based on the Antrim Road. They met with Manager Ruth McKelvey and staff to discuss how the team manages high risk service users to keep the public safe. Read more about Probation at www.pbni.org.uk

Probation Board Members and Probation staff in their Antrim Road office in Belfast. Three are sitting on chairs while seven others are standing behind them.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Probation will be recruiting for Area Managers this month. This is a key leadership role that focuses on protecting the public, preventing further victims of crime and supporting staff deliver effective probation services. Read about being an Area Manager: pbni.org.uk/life-area-ma...

Graphic with a coloured background with PBNI corporate purple fading behind a woman sitting down listening. The text says “Could you help people change their lives?”

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We asked one off our Area Managers what it was like working in a Prisons setting.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Community Service has been breaking down electrical items at Kiltonga Christian Centre. They have been breaking down old televisions, speakers, fridges, washing machines etc for recyclable metal while giving back to the community, reducing waste and improving the environment.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The latest Probation News magazine has been published. In it you will hear about the effectiveness of Community Sentencing, our work to reduce domestic violence, Probation's trauma informed approach and careers in Probation. 👉Read at pbni.org.uk/publication/...

Front cover of Probation News Magazine issue 21

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Probation will be recruiting for Area Managers soon. Area Managers have a key leadership role focusing on protecting the public, preventing further victims of crime and supporting staff deliver effective probation services. Read about being an Area Manager: pbni.org.uk/life-area-ma...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Board Chair Glenn Houston & Assistant Director Aideen McLaughlin delighted to meet Department of Justice NI Minister Naomi Long & a victim of crime who had registered with our Victim Information Scheme at the Commissioner for Victims of Crime NI Victim Summit today in Titanic, Belfast.

Photo of Assistant Director Aideen Mclaughlin, Justice Minister Naomi Long, a victim of crime and Probation Board Chair Glenn Houston standing in front of the stage at the Titanic, Belfast.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our social work qualified Probation Officers know even the smallest moment can have a big impact. Read more about a Probation Officers role online www.pbni.org.uk/life-probati...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Probation Board Members visited the North Antrim Probation office in Ballymena this week. They met with Assistant Director Jill Grant, Managers Michelle Grant and Jenni Clarke and their team to get an overview of the work delivered in the Ballymena area. #ChangingLives #SaferCommunities

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Principal Psychologist Michael McCracken and Area Manager Anne Weir attended the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council “It’s in Your Hands” conference on ending violence against women and girls. Anne spoke to attendees about the important work PBNI delivers to keep women and girls safe.

Area Manager Anne Weir standing on stage behind a lectern speaking to conference attendees.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

PBNI Director of Operations Stephen Hamilton and PSNI D/Chief Inspector Lorraine McCutcheon take part in panel discussion on ‘Transformation: From Ambition to Delivery’ and highlight the work undertaken within public protection arrangements to make processes more effective. #nigovconf26

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Mid Ulster Community Service has been out in force during the good weather to begin lawn cutting and clearing at Parkanaur Trust, Castlecaufield. The estate has large grassy and wooded areas to maintain so it keeps service users very busy.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Board Chair Glenn Houston hosted a Board workshop with Board members and senior managers on formulating the Business Plan for 2026/27. Chief Executive Amanda Stewart set out the context on PBNI strategic priorities to help the discussion and feedback session on delivery outcomes and indicators.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Community service in the North West has continued to work with local organisations like Men’s Shed, Women’s Aid and Termonbacca throughout the winter months preparing for spring time. #ChangingLives #SaferCommunities

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

! Probation will be recruiting for Area Managers soon ! Could you be a leader managing a local office based in the heart of the community to deliver effective probation services? Read more at www.pbni.org.uk/publication/... #CouldYouChangeLives #SaferCommunities

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Probation supports tomorrow’s World #SocialWork Day. Probation Officers are social work qualified & work with colleagues across different sectors to change lives for safer communities. Read about Probation’s work at www.pbni.org.uk/about-probat...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Probation is featured on #BBC News NI today about the positive work carried out by #CommunityService. More than 70% of those given Community Service do not re-offend within one year. Read the article on www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Read about Community Service at www.pbni.org.uk/community-se...

bbc.co.uk

Belfast: Community service 'keeps us off the streets,' say young offenders

Some of those convicted of crimes are pleased not to be sent to prison and are instead carrying out community service.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

PBNI Senior Managers were delighted to attend the Prison Arts Foundation art exhibition launch last night at 2 Royal Avenue and hear about the work taking place through the arts to assist rehabilitation and make communities safer. The exhibition is open until 30th March.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Tomorrow we will be attending the @BelfastPCSP Safe Well & Connected event in @BelfastCC. Come along & find out more about what we do at our stall. Find out more about PBNI at www.pbni.org.uk

Graphic of Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership event ‘Safe, Well and Connected’ taking place on 13 March 2026 in Belfast City Hall from 10am to 12.30pm.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Asst Dir Aideen McLaughlin attended the launch of the Victims & Witnesses Strategy. It was great to see so many there to support it. PBNI is on the Victim & Witness Steering Group, which developed the strategy & will oversee delivery. Read more at www.justice-ni.gov.uk/publications...

Graphic of the front cover of the Victims and Witnesses of Crime strategy 2026-2032 A Strategy for All.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We have a structured supervision toolkit for Probation Officers and Probation Service Officers supervising someone on a community sentence. The toolkit allows for short and focused conversations to encourage individuals to recognise risky/harmful behaviours and motivate change.

Graphic showing all the parts of the structured supervision toolkit.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Our Probation Officers must be social work qualified & registered with NI Social Care Council. Their passion & dedication to the role is not only underlined with Probation’s values but that of social work too. Read about the work of a Probation Officer at pbni.org.uk/life-probati...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Asst Dir Melissa Spence & Area Mgr. Clare Osbourne marked #IWD holding an Inspire forum on our Women's Strategy & action plan with @hereni.bsky.social training on support for women & an inspiring talk from CEO Amanda Stewart. Read our Women's Strategy at pbni.org.uk/publication/...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Leading up to International Women’s day this Sunday, Chief Executive Amanda Stewart pays tribute to the number of women in Probation who have leadership roles throughout the organisation and take on that responsibility in a positive way.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Sunday is International Women’s Day with the theme “When we give, we gain”. Women working in PBNI, alongside male colleagues, give needed support to those they supervise helping them gain responsibility to change their lives around. Learn about PBNI at pbni.org.uk #IWD

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The Probation Board oversees the strategic function of probation services in NI. The Board uses committees to help that oversight. Today Corporate Resources Committee, chaired by Maynard Mawhinney, met with Board Chair Glenn Houston in attendance alongside PBNI senior management.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Probation's Procurement and Grants Manager Graham Parkinson at the recent @nicva.org Funding Fayre. He had a busy time highlighting the opening of the Community Service Placements Funding Scheme 26-28. 📩Applications close 30 March 2026. 🖥️Details online at pbni.org.uk/community-an...

Photo of Graham Parkinson sitting behind a table. The table has Probation Board for Northern Ireland promotional material sitting on it. Two Probation Board for Northern Ireland pop-up stands at placed behind Graham.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

This is #NoMore week, about standing together against domestic and sexual violence. In probation, we take a trauma informed approach and support staff through its staff policies on Domestic Abuse alongside a Trusted Colleague scheme.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Chief Executive Amanda Stewart setting the scene at our PBNI Leadership Forum today which had colleagues from across the Probation. #ChangingLives #Leadership

Photo of Chief Executive Amanda Stewart standing behind a lectern speaking to staff who are seated at tables.

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Working as a Probation Officer for the PBNI means you must have a Social Work qualification. Find out more how someone with a social work qualification can become a Probation Officer at www.pbni.org.uk/careers

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

📌FUNDING OPPORTUNITY📌 Community Service Work Placement Grants are now open. 📩Applications close on 30 March 2026. 🖥️Details are online at pbni.org.uk/community-an...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Being a probation officer can be both challenging and rewarding. It is a career that can have a profoundly positive effect on someone’s life, where they are supported out of criminal behaviours. Find out what its like as a Probation Officer at www.pbni.org.uk/life-probati...

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Amanda Stewart speaking at Lena by Inspire Conference said “Hope grows where care is given” and outlined the importance of holding compassion alongside accountability. #heartofcare #lenabyinspire

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Pictured with Chief Executive of Inspire Kerry Anthony and other speakers is PBNI Chief Executive Amanda Stewart who is speaking today at the Lena by Inspire Conference on probation’s work implementing a trauma informed approach and supporting staff wellbeing. #heartofcare #lenabyinspire

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