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A thematic review of work to prepare for the unification of probation services

Plans to unite probation services and return them to the public sector are progressing well but some gaps remain, according to inspectors.

14 May 2021 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

Race equality in probation: the experiences of black, Asian and minority ethnic probation service users and staff

Probation services must show greater consideration and confidence in their work with black, Asian and minority ethnic service users and staff.

16 March 2021 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

A thematic review of the quality and effectiveness of probation services recovering from the impact of exceptional delivery models introduced owing to the Covid-19 pandemic

Probation services made significant progress in restoring delivery of key functions by the end of November last year, but backlogs have built up and Covid-19 restrictions continue to prevent business as usual delivery.

25 February 2021 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

A thematic review of the Exceptional Delivery Model arrangements in probation services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Probation and youth offending services – strong early response to COVID-19, but more work needed to tackle longer-term challenges

18 November 2020 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

A thematic review of the work of youth offending services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Probation and youth offending services – strong early response to COVID-19, but more work needed to tackle longer-term challenges

18 November 2020 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

A thematic review of probation recall culture and practice

Probation services more effective at recalling offenders to prison – but greater consistency and scrutiny needed.

10 November 2020 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

Accommodation and support for adult offenders in the community and on release from prison in England

Widespread homelessness and a lack of suitable housing is jeopardising the rehabilitation of offenders, according to inspectors.

08 July 2020 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

A thematic inspection of the Serious Further Offences (SFO) investigation and review process

The probation system is not doing enough to learn lessons from serious crimes committed by offenders under supervision, according to inspectors.

14 May 2020 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

Post-release supervision for short-term prisoners: The work undertaken by Community Rehabilitation Companies

Last year, more than 38,000 people were released from prison after serving sentences of less than 12 months. Many of these individuals are prolific perpetrators of crime, with chaotic lifestyles and complex needs. Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of short-term prisoners go on to reoffend.

21 May 2019 | Thematics - HMI Probation only

Management and supervision of men convicted of sexual offences

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons conducted a joint inspection into the management and supervision of men convicted of sexual offences in England and Wales.

24 January 2019 | Thematics - HMI Probation only