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Building a pro-worker AI innovation strategy The TUC sets out the building blocks for a pro-worker AI innovation strategy for the UK

'Building a pro-worker AI innovation strategy'

This paper is the TUC guidance on innovation in artificial intelligence and looks particularly at how public sector workers and trade union members need to engage quickly. #AI #innovation

Project Nervazhi: An Effort by the Kerala Government to Modernise and Strengthen Its Probation Services — PQ37 By Sajith Mohmad Saleem.

In PQ37, Sajith Mohmad Saleem discusses Project Nervazhi, the Government of Kerala’s initiative to rejuvenate and modernise the probation system. www.probation-institute.org/news/project... #probation #criminaljustice

Introduction to the Core4 Social Support Survey and Workbook — PQ37 By Phil Galli and Shawn Trusten.

In the new Probation Quarterly, Phil Galli and Shawn Trusten seek to better understand the instrumental, expressive, perceived, and received support in the lives of individuals. www.probation-institute.org/news/introdu... #probation

From Custodial Leaders to Societal Marginalisation: The Reintegration Disconnect for Prison Peer Mentors — PQ37 By Joe Hale.

In Probation Quarterly, Joe Hale highlights how the valuable skills developed through custodial mentoring are too often overlooked or disregarded during reintegration into society. www.probation-institute.org/news/from-cu... #probation #peermentoring

Unspoken No More: Applying Insights from Lesbian Practitioners to Professional Practice — PQ37 By Hollie Neal, Daniella Nudd and Victoria Jones.

In the latest PQ, Hollie Neal, Daniella Nudd and Victoria Jones reflect on why lesbians are disproportionately represented in the justice system, what language best supports this work, and how sexuality data can be gathered more sensitively. www.probation-institute.org/news/unspoke... #probation

Where Are They Now... Dr. Jill Dealey — PQ By Jill Dealey.

In this short article in the latest Probation Quarterly, Dr. Jill Dealey reflects on her role as an academic teaching on the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP). www.probation-institute.org/news/where-a... #probation

How Roland Barthes’ Structural Analysis Can Help Probation Officers — PQ37 By Sam Cossey.

In this article from PQ37, Sam Cossey examines Roland Barthes’ structural analysis, breaking text into codes of meaning, and considers how this approach can support and inform the work of Probation Officers. www.probation-institute.org/news/how-rol... #probation

The Legacy of an Advocate of Compassionate Front-Line Probation Practice — PQ37 By Elliot Tyler and Sarah Fitch.

Elliot Tyler and Sarah Fitch pay tribute to the late Mike Guilfoyle in the latest PQ, reflecting on his lasting legacy and contributions to the criminal justice field, while offering their thoughts on professionalism. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-leg... #probation #professionalism

Hidden Needs, Lasting Consequences: Addressing Health and Well-Being in the Youth Justice System — PQ37 By Nicola Sutterwood.

New Probation Quarterly released where Nicola Suttenwood explores how unmet health and well-being needs can have long-term impacts on young people in contact with the justice system. www.probation-institute.org/news/hidden-... #probation #wellbeing #criminaljustice

The Power of the Pen — PQ37 By Lyn Harrison.

PQ37 just released! In this article, Lyn Harrison reflects on the ‘Power of the Pen,’ drawing on three decades of experience as a Pre-Sentence Report writer. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-pow... #probation #criminaljustice

The Power of the Pause: Embracing Reflection and a Coaching Mindset for Leadership Excellence — PQ37 By Lee Whitmore.

In the latest Probation Quarterly, Lee Whitmore explores how the power of pausing, reflective practice, and a coaching mindset are not luxuries but essential to effective leadership in the probation service. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-pow... #probation

So disappointing and sad to see the far right demonstration today - arriving at Blackfriars station in London o...people draped in flags protesting against immigration. Where's the humanity?

Released today! Issue 37 of Probation Quarterly.

Free to access, download your copy now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu... #probation #criminaljustice

The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? — Probation Institute Response from the Probation Institute.

The Sentencing Bill - an opportunity missed? - response from the Probation Institute

Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review.

Interesting update on the outcomes of the Sentencing Review from Eleni Courea, the Guardian’s Political Correspondent. www.probation-institute.org/news/labour-... #probation

The sentencing disconnect: Why sentencers need better information about community orders Recent commentary from Kelly Grehan, Policy Manager at Revolving Doors.

This recent commentary from Kelly Grehan, Policy Manager at Revolving Doors, reflects on the fall in the use of community sentences and points - among other issues - to the lack of information available to Magistrates. www.probation-institute.org/news/the-sen...

Please let's not fill up the prisons with people who are protesting against atrocities....prison should be the last resort for those who we cannot safely contain in our communities.

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Celebrating the Life and Times of the Safer Living Foundation Charity — PQ36 By Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden, Lynn Saunders.

The charity closed it's doors in Spring 2025, Kirsty Teague, Nicholas Blagden and Lynn Saunders share their thoughts.

Counselling in the Probation Service: Counselling for Social Control or Social Liberation? — PQ36 By Edward Thacker.

Edward Thacker shares his thoughts on social control and social liberation within a localised counselling service for people on probation.

Living with an IPP Sentence — PQ36 By UNGRIPP.

UNGRIPP describe how Probation services have a unique role to play and an opportunity to truly help in transforming the lives of those affected by IPP sentencing.

Perspectives on Serious Offending: An International Discussion on Justice, Reform, and Responsibility On 17th June 2025, IN-CJ and the Probation Institute  co-hosted an international webinar exploring some of the most pressing questions in criminal justice: how do we understand serious offending,…

Reflections from this event are now available in a podcast edition. www.probation-institute.org/news/perspec... #probation

Violence Against Women and Girls: Is the experience of girls adequately understood and addressed? — PQ36 By Sue Watt.

This research study, by Sue Watt, suggests a bias in the Police and Crime Plans towards women's experiences of violence, with VAWG offences discussed primarily in the context of women's victimisation.

'Has Probation Been Rehabilitated?' — Probation Institute This major research project has focussed on the experience of practitioners, managers and policy makers of the unification of the Probation Service and will be of interest to everyone who is seeking…

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'Has Probation Been Rehabilitated?' - 27th June 2025

This major research project has focussed on the experience of practitioners, managers and policy makers of the unification of the Probation Service www.probation-institute.org/events/has-p... #probation

Justice 2.0: Transforming Justice Through Growth, Flourishing, and Connection — PQ36 By Sarah Lewis.

Sarah Lewis shares how Justice 2.0 represents a transformative vision, reimagining justice as a system that fosters healing, growth, and flourishing rather than punishment and compliance.
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A Unique Project Harnessing the Restorative Power of Nature — PQ36 By Cherry Wells.

Cherry Wells shares an insight into an innovative project in Nottingham that aims to improve the way Community Payback is delivered across the country.
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Recent Developments in Photovoice in Europe: Service Users and Practitioners — PQ36 By Wendy Fitzgibbon.

🔍 Wendy Fitzgibbon responds to the recent article in PQ34 entitled 'A whole new way to look at American Probation'.
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“Prisons Are Full of People Like Me”: Brain Injury, Criminalisation and the Role of the Probation Service — PQ36 By Caroline Bald and Steph Grant.

🔍 Caroline Bald and Steph Grant consider whether probation professionals can become powerful advocates for individuals with experience of traumatic brain injury.
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Professional Curiosity — PQ36 By Helen Amor, Megan Thomas, Ceri Halfpenny, Jill Dealey.

🔍 Helen Amor, Megan Thomas, Ceri Halfpenny and Jill Dealey discuss professional curiosity and highlight its central role within probation practice.
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A Day in the Life of…Wendy Martin — PQ36 By Wendy Martin.

🔍 Wendy Martin gives an insight into what a typical day looks like as a Head of OMU Function and reflects on her previous career in probation.
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