HMI Probation

The HMI Probation site includes findings from their inspections and research relevant to working in probation settings. For more information visit the HMI Probation site.

Exploring procedural justice and problem-solving practice in the Youth Court

[HMI Probation (2021)]

This Academic Insight offers a brief overview of procedural justice and its role in strengthening public support for the criminal justice system. Part of HMI Probation’s Academic Insights series.

Keywords: procedural justice

Supporting the desistance of children subject to court orders

[HMI Probation (2021)]

HMI Probation distils common enablers and barriers to desistance in children, from 43 inspections.

Keywords: desistance, young people

Academic Insights: Mentoring and Peer Mentoring

[HMI Probation (2021)]

Review of the evidence base on the impact of mentoring and peer mentoring on mentors and mentees, also includes useful advice on how mentoring schemes can go wrong. Part of HMI Probation’s Academic Insights series.

Keywords: mentoring

Academic Insights: Needs assessment: risk, desistance and engagement

[HMI Probation (2021)]

Study highlighting the importance of effective and robust assessment for planning and service delivery, and considering the potential for improvements to assessment processes. Part of HMI Probation’s Academic Insights series.

Keywords: assessment

Academic Insights: Collaborative family work in Youth Justice

[HMI Probation (2021)]

Study highlighting: (i) the links between family relationships and criminal behaviour; and (ii) the research evidence on the effectiveness of family interventions for children in the criminal justice system. Part of HMI Probation’s Academic Insights series.

Keywords: families