[HMI Probation (2025)]
The COMPASS model integrates principles from compassion-focused therapy, positive psychology and desistance theory to provide a holistic framework for understanding and supporting people on probation. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].
Keywords: desistance
[HMI Probation (2025)]
This report provides a guide for practice and policy, helping all to understand the kinds of practical steps and activities needed to help support people on probation with digital resources as a means to nourish their desistance journeys. . [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].
Keywords: desistance
[HMI Probation (2025)]
This report focuses on the concept of hope within the delivery of probation services, recognising that having hope is important for people who have a desire to change. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].
Keywords: desistance
[HMI Probation (2025)]
Academic insights report which focuses on existing desistance literature and its application to children. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].
Keywords: young people, desistance
[HMI Probation (2022)]
This report was produced by Hazel Kemshall and Kieran McCartan, highlighting the importance of recovery capital and justice capital to desistance and community integration. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].
Keywords: desistance
[HMI Probation (2021)]
Summarises the concept of social capital and how increases in the strength, range and quality of bonding, bridging and linking opportunities can be beneficial in supporting the desistance process. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].
Keywords: desistance
[HMI Probation (2021)]
How to blend probation practice so as to protect the public by managing risk while still promoting desistance. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].
Keywords: risk assessment, public protection, desistance
[Prison Service Journal (2022)]
Article, based on interviews of men reconvicted of a sexual offence after release, and some of the key challenges affecting desistance.
Keywords: sex offenders, desistance
[Clinks (2022)]
This evidence review provides an in-depth look at the issue of reducing reoffending and increasing community (re)integration for people who have a sexual conviction. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].
Keywords: sex offenders, desistance
[HMI Probation (2021)]
HMI Probation distils common enablers and barriers to desistance in children, from 43 inspections.
Keywords: desistance, young people
