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Small professional body for Probation and wider rehabilitation organisations committed to equality in life chances. www.probation-institute.org

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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Clinks has published a voluntary sector-led manifesto for criminal justice reform, with proposals on community justice investment, probation, remand & recall, resettlement, and support for women. Read more: www.probation-institute.org/news/clinks-... #Probation #CriminalJustice #CommunityJustice
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Latest Probation Quarterly released, exploring some of the key issues shaping probation and criminal justice today. Download your free copy now: www.probation-institute.org/news/probati...
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Independent statutory regulation of probation practitioners is an important step forward. The Probation Institute welcomes the HMPPS consultation and is keen to hear members’ views to help inform our response. Consultation closes 8 October. Read more: www.probation-institute.org/news/indepen...
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Independent statutory regulation of probation practitioners — Probation Institute
The Probation Institute welcomes the formal consultation by HMPPS.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬! Issue 39 of Probation Quarterly explores some of the most pressing debates in probation today from a wide range of contributors, Download your copy of PQ39 now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu...
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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Improving Support for Former Service Personnel in the Justice System | Probation Institute posted on the topic | LinkedIn
*𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦* 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 A project from the Probation Institute, Anglia Ruskin University and Cogito Development P...
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
International AI & Rehabilitation Webinar and Roundtable — Probation Institute share.google/I1fvqPg6zIm4...
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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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Campaign success — Probation Institute share.google/3quEegDl6mGO...
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Campaign success — Probation Institute
Government scraps plans to ‘name and shame’ people serving community sentences.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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
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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.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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
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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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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 -
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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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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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
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Preventing the Revolving Door
A new report from Revolving Doors.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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
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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.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
'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
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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 · 24/09/2025
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
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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 · 23/09/2025
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
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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 · 22/09/2025
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
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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 · 21/09/2025
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
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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 · 19/09/2025
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
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Where Are They Now... Dr. Jill Dealey — PQ
By Jill Dealey.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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
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How Roland Barthes’ Structural Analysis Can Help Probation Officers — PQ37
By Sam Cossey.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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
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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 · 16/09/2025
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
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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 · 15/09/2025
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
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The Power of the Pen — PQ37
By Lyn Harrison.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
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
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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 · 13/09/2025
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 · 12/09/2025
Released today! Issue 37 of Probation Quarterly. Free to access, download your copy now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? - response from the Probation Institute
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The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? — Probation Institute
Response from the Probation Institute.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review from Eleni Courea, the Guardian’s Political Correspondent. www.probation-institute.org/news/labour-... #probation
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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 · 20/08/2025
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...
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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 · 09/08/2025
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 · 08/07/2025
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
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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 · 27/06/2025
The charity closed it's doors in Spring 2025, Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden and Lynn Saunders share their thoughts.
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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 · 26/06/2025
Edward Thacker shares his thoughts on social control and social liberation within a localised counselling service for people on probation.
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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 · 25/06/2025
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.
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Living with an IPP Sentence — PQ36
By UNGRIPP.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Reflections from this event are now available in a podcast edition. www.probation-institute.org/news/perspec... #probation
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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 · 24/06/2025
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.
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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 · 23/06/2025
🔍 Last chance to book your FREE place '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
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'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 · 23/06/2025
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. www.probation-institute.org/news/transfo... #probation #justice
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Justice 2.0: Transforming Justice Through Growth, Flourishing, and Connection — PQ36
By Sarah Lewis.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Cherry Wells shares an insight into an innovative project in Nottingham that aims to improve the way Community Payback is delivered across the country. www.probation-institute.org/news/a-uniqu... #probation
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A Unique Project Harnessing the Restorative Power of Nature — PQ36
By Cherry Wells.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
🔍 Wendy Fitzgibbon responds to the recent article in PQ34 entitled 'A whole new way to look at American Probation'. www.probation-institute.org/news/recent-... #probation
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Recent Developments in Photovoice in Europe: Service Users and Practitioners — PQ36
By Wendy Fitzgibbon.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
🔍 Caroline Bald and Steph Grant consider whether probation professionals can become powerful advocates for individuals with experience of traumatic brain injury. www.probation-institute.org/news/brain-i... #probation
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“Prisons Are Full of People Like Me”: Brain Injury, Criminalisation and the Role of the Probation Service — PQ36
By Caroline Bald and Steph Grant.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🔍 Helen Amor, Megan Thomas, Ceri Halfpenny and Jill Dealey discuss professional curiosity and highlight its central role within probation practice. www.probation-institute.org/news/profess... #probation #professionalcuriosity
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Professional Curiosity — PQ36
By Helen Amor, Megan Thomas, Ceri Halfpenny, Jill Dealey.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
🔍 Wendy Martin gives an insight into what a typical day looks like as a Head of OMU Function and reflects on her previous career in probation. www.probation-institute.org/news/a-day-i... #probation
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A Day in the Life of…Wendy Martin — PQ36
By Wendy Martin.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🔍 The project team share four dominant themes that emerged from their research and how they shape some of the key messages from the project. www.probation-institute.org/news/explori... #probation #rehabilitation
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Exploring Key Messages from the Rehabilitating Probation Project — PQ36
By Matthew Millings, Harry Annison, Lol Burke, Nicola Carr, Gwen Robinson, Elly Surridge.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
🔍 Jamal Hylton reflects on his recent attendance at the 'Conference on Public Perception of Probation' in Antalya, Türkiye. www.probation-institute.org/news/shaping... #probation #rehabilitation
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Shaping Probation’s Identity: Public Perception and the Three Rs (Rehabilitation, Reintegration, Reparation) — PQ36
By Jamal Hylton.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
🔍 The first opportunity for probation professionals from across Overseas Territories to come together in person - Fiona Campbell, Laura Aston and Nicola Robinson share their thoughts. www.probation-institute.org/news/inaugur... #probation
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Inaugural Probation in the British Overseas Territories Conference, March 2025 — PQ36
By Fiona Campbell, Laura Aston and Nicola Robinson.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
🔍 Joe Winkler discusses the evolution of Florida’s approach to probation supervision - especially through the implementation of alternative reporting methods like the Alternative Sanctioning Program. www.probation-institute.org/news/alterna... #probation
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Alternative Reporting Methods for Technical Violations: A Shift Toward Balanced Probation Supervision — PQ36
By Joe Winkler.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🔍 Sajith Mohmad Saleem explores the possibilities of using technology and AI in the Indian Probation Services. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-pos... #probation #technology
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The Possibility of Safe Innovations, Technology and AI in Indian Probation Services — Probation Institute
By Sajith Mohmad Saleem.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🔍 Philip Priestley & Maurice Vanstone set out examples of approaches to sentencing and rehabilitation in countries around the world and extrapolate distinct themes in their criminal justice and rehabilitation related policies. www.probation-institute.org/news/global-... #probation #criminaljustice
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Global Rehabilitation: Insights from Around the World — PQ36
By Philip Priestley and Maurice Vanstone.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📢 We're excited to share that Probation Quarterly Issue 36 is now available - free to download! 🔍 How to access Download it instantly via open-access and share widely with your networks - no login required. www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice #research
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Probation Quarterly — 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.
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Probation Institute @probinst2.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
The release of the Independent Sentencing Review, spearheaded by David Gauke, has been the focus of attention this month. 🔍 The Probation Institute has shared some preliminary reflections on the report and its suggestions. #probation #prison #criminaljustice
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Independent Sentencing Review
Response from the Probation Institute
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