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We are pleased to officially present our new standards and ratings guidance for the inspection of probation and youth offending services. These standards are designed to drive improvement and were developed in consultation with service providers and based on evidence.
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HMI Probation is the independent inspector of youth offending and probation services in England and Wales. We report on the effectiveness of work with adults and children who have offended. This is our corporate plan for 2018-2021
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Probation reforms have failed to deliver the aim of ensuring that voluntary and third sector organisations play a central role in providing specialist support to offenders, according to Dame Glenys Stacey, HM Chief Inspector of Probation.
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