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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VerfasserInnen: Priestley, Philip (Verfasst von) ; Vanstone, Maurice 1944- (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2019
In: Probation journal
Jahr: 2019, Band: 66, Heft: 3, Seiten: 335-347
Online-Zugang: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Schlagwörter:
Evidence-based practice
Practice skills
Practitioner qualities
Probation
Public service
Re-nationalisation
Values
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Zusammenfassung: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