West Midlands Probation

Walsall Women’s Hub

[West Midlands Probation (2024)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: the Walsall Women’s Hub is a bespoke service for females on probation where they can access probation and commissioned services under one roof.

Keywords: female offenders

Sandwell & Dudley Effective Practice Delivery Team

[West Midlands Probation (2024)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: the Effective Practice Delivery Team comprises 5 staff members of various grades who between them ensure they keep up-to-date on the latest developments and their implications for practice, and then provide guidance, training and support to colleagues as required.

Keywords: effective practice, staff training

PROSPER Intensive Intervention & Risk Management Service

[West Midlands Probation (2022)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: a service providing support to hard to reach people with Personality Disorder traits, or personality characteristics that are linked to risk of harm.

Keywords: personality disorder

Community Payback Hub

[West Midlands Probation (2024)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: the Communiy Payback hub in Walsall focuses on providing alternative activities for those who might find it difficult, perhaps by virtue of a physical or mental health condition, to take part in more traditional Community Payback activities.

Keywords: community payback

Community Resettlement & Integration Boards

[West Midlands Probation (2024)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: the CRIB (Community Resettlement and Integration Board) at Hewell Prison brings together a wide range of agencies – both in prison and outside – to help ensure that no prisoner leaves the establishment with unaddressed resettlement needs.

Keywords: resettlement

Women’s Trauma Informed Community Healthcare Project

[West Midlands Probation (2023)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy Winner: The Women’s Trauma Informed Community Healthcare Project is a joint project between Sandwell & Dudley Probation, the NHS, and Black Country Women’s Aid, aimed at ensuring the women in their care get the healthcare support they need.

Keywords: female offenders, healthcare