Probation Institute’s Post

Some reflections on the development of probation practice and thoughts for the future direction.

🔥 Transforming probation starts with listening to people on all sides of the issue—including the supervision officers who work within the system. Here's a look at our impact at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) Conference. REFORM Alliance connected with over 60 dedicated probation professionals to reimagine the future of community supervision—all thanks to our amazing Indiana State Organizer, Maranda Williams. Our breakout session on implementing best practices for county-administered probation sparked essential conversations about improving our systems to better serve our communities.REFORM Alliance is committed to including all parties in the conversation—justice-impacted individuals, community organizations, legislators, advocates, and supervision officers who work within the walls of the system. Their invaluable input is crucial to driving meaningful change and improving probation and parole practices. Together, we’re making strides toward a better future! Learn more about our work in Indiana: https://lnkd.in/gNfjNXz2 #POPAI2024 #Probation #Parole #CriminalJusticeReform #CriminalJusticeSystem #REFORMAlliance

I find it hard to believe it has been 10 years since the Probation Institute was formed. It only seems like yesterday. Before it existed, I remember many calls for a probation institute to champion professional issues on behalf of all staff. All of a sudden, and a surprise to most of us, we had one. Unfortunately, it was arguably the profession's most challenging and disruptive period in modern times, and it would be an understatement to say that a lot was going on, everywhere, all at once. Despite the seismic changes that were happening all around it, the PI came into being. The Probation Institute is very different now from the fledgling organisation of a decade ago. No one could deny that probation in England and Wales has been on a bumpy rollercoaster of a journey over the last ten years. The PI is currently chaired by the redoubtable Professor Lorraine Gelsthorpe and from the outset has produced an impressive number of high-quality papers and reports. It regularly produces an excellent publication, Probation Quarterly, edited by Jake Phillips. https://lnkd.in/dRhCN4Sz is free to download and read. Well worth a look. I have always considered the PI to be a progressive organisation, and you only have to look at some of the position papers and publications produced to know that these are very useful to a range of people both in and interested in probation. Over the years, it has been able to consistently bring together a diverse range of very knowledgeable and experienced supporters and advocates of the probation profession. It has consistently presented some unique opportunities for the profession in various events, including one recently concerning professional registration. It has continued to provide appropriate engagement around professional issues that is both thoughtful, nuanced, and constructive. Supporting all those involved in probation, including service users in a way that is distinct from others and therefore of unique value in the probation world. It is great to look and see what the PI has previously achieved in 2024 and look forward at what the next 10 years will bring to our wonderful profession. So why not join today https://lnkd.in/eStaM3h6

✨In 2023, the Dutch Probation Service (Reclassering Nederland) marked 200 years since it became the first organised probation service in the country. Earlier this month, they were the hosts of the 6th World Congress on Probation and Parole. 📣🎙️𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Johan Bac, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, where we'll explore the organisation’s mission, progress, challenges, and perspectives for the future! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼: 🕵️♂️How The Dutch Probation Service actively achieves its vision - working with offenders to prevent new victims; 🎯The biggest challenges faced today and how are they being addressed; 🛡️The Service’s multi-year plan (2022-2024) and its six key action points; 💡The highlights of the progress in the modernisation of community service and the Probation Service; 📪 👉 Read the full interview as soon as the next edition of JUSTICE TRENDS is released. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://loom.ly/oMkANqM ➕ Until then, explore more advances in community corrections: https://loom.ly/cTa39VU #JusticeTrends #ProbationFuture #ProbationCongress

🔑Effective supervision means safer communities! This National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, we urge all community supervision agencies to visit the American Probation and Parole Association’s National Standards for Community Supervision for a roadmap to effective supervision, reduced recidivism, and successful reintegration. #PPPSWeek #CommunitySupervision https://zurl.co/ivKT

Fantastic to see this article published in the Irish Probation Journal. It provides information on the development and plans of the CORD (Criminal justice Open Research Dialogue) Partnership. This ‘researcher-policymaker-practitioner partnership’ (R3P) was initially established through a project funded by Ireland’s National Open Research Forum (NORF) and led by the wonderfully collaborative Ian Marder. The CORD partnership exists to support positive social change by embedding a culture of interdisciplinary open research in criminal justice in Ireland and I'm delighted to be a part of it!

An A-Z of key research messages HM Inspectorate of Probation new A-Z of key research messages to build a common understanding of key concepts in probation and youth justice https://lnkd.in/exdTTq2F

These new papers on Youth Justice in Wales look like essential reading https://lnkd.in/eFfHD9Yi (In Probation 2024 section of WCCSJ website)

To ensure clients are getting that support they need, Sacramento County Probation Department collaborates with other agencies and organizations to provide a full spectrum of services, including mental and physical health, housing, employment assistance, job training, education and more. Full story here: https://loom.ly/GaJWwzA Content created by N&R Publications for Sacramento County Probation Department. #AwarenessJournalism #SponsoredPost #Probation #Sacramento #AFreshStart

Join us for the CEP Workshop on Working with Communities and Awareness-Raising in Probation! 🔍 Ever wondered why some individuals receive alternative sanctions instead of prison time? Or how probation services work with offenders to foster community safety? 📅 Date: 10-11 June 2024 📍 Location: Prague, Czech Republic 🎙️ Meet our speakers! 🌟 Topic: Revealing Insights: Public Opinion Research on Probation 📝Presentation Focus: Explore the nuances of research with Eva Krulichova and Jan Tomasek as they share insights into public sentiment around probation. 🌟 Topic: Transitioning from Awareness to Action: Transforming Public Perception of Probation 📝 Presentation Focus: Join us as Andrea Matouskova provides concrete strategies for enhancing awareness and reshaping public views on probation. Prepare for an exploration of effective communication techniques and impactful evaluation methods. 🏃♂️ Plus, don't miss the Yellow Ribbon Run 2024 on June 11! The theme is Fathers with a criminal past. The aim is to promote safety in society and support children who suffer from their parent´s misconduct. 🔗 MORE INFO & REGISTER NOW! https://cutt.ly/KwVGfoBy.