desistance

Human Learning Systems and Probation Services: Making desistance real

[HMI Probation (2026)]

An alternative approach to manage probation consistent with desistance theories. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].

Keywords: management, desistance

The COMPASS model – a holistic approach for working with people on probation

[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

Carefully and humanely progressing responsible and ethical digitisation in probation

[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

Hope and Probation: Using the lens of hope to reimagine probation practice

[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

Progressive desistance practice in youth justice

[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

Desistance, recovery, and justice capital: Putting it all together

[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

Social capital building supporting the desistance process

[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

Risk and Desistance: A Blended Approach to Risk Management

[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

Relapses and challenges of 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

Reducing reoffending & increasing community (re)integration… when people have a sexual conviction

[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