Restoring probation: a declaration of independence

In light of the 2019 announcement by the then Secretary of State for Justice, David Gauke, that the probation service is to be re-nationalised, this paper reflects on what forms a more radical restoration might take. In essence, the paper makes a case for probation to be re-constituted as a moral en...

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Authors: Priestley, Philip (Author) ; Vanstone, Maurice 1944- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Probation journal
Year: 2019, Volume: 66, Issue: 3, Pages: 335-347
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Evidence-based practice
Practice skills
Practitioner qualities
Probation
Public service
Re-nationalisation
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Summary:In light of the 2019 announcement by the then Secretary of State for Justice, David Gauke, that the probation service is to be re-nationalised, this paper reflects on what forms a more radical restoration might take. In essence, the paper makes a case for probation to be re-constituted as a moral enterprise; an independent agency based in the community, staffed by skilled and idealistic but pragmatic practitioners and managers, and informed by evidence of what is most likely to help people lead offence-free lives.
ISSN:1741-3079
DOI:10.1177/0264550519863485