HM Inspectorate of Probation

HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of youth justice and probation services in England and Wales.
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Crowley House AP has been rated as ‘Good’ following an inspection. Inspectors praised staff, management, and partnership agencies for delivering a service that was making a positive difference to women. https://t.co/3KfzM3UkuS

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In this example from our safeguarding adults on probation effective practice guide, we saw how professional curiosity and trauma-informed interviewing led a practitioner to uncover an individual’s history of coercion and exploitation. https://t.co/kaTorieWmC

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In another example from our safeguarding adults on probation - effective practice guide, we saw how a practitioner’s proactive approach supported one individual throughout their sentence. https://t.co/8vGLTOqple

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This week we are sharing examples from our safeguarding adults on probation effective practice guide. In this example, we saw how practitioners worked to protect an adult at risk of gang exploitation. https://t.co/kaTorieWmC

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This week we will be sharing examples from our Effective Practice guide, which focused on positive action taken to safeguard adults on probation. https://t.co/kaTorieWmC

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Inspection announcement: Trent House Approved Premises in Nottingham. On site fieldwork starts this week.

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Inspection announcement: youth justice services in Lancashire - fieldwork starts w/c 13 July 2026.

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NEW: Today we published our latest Academic Insight which highlights why leadership quality matters both instrumentally and ethically for probation and youth justice services. Read the full report here https://t.co/gSdTHhpVmj

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A Dynamic Inspection of Public Protection in the North West region was published today. Inspectors commented on some improvements since our last inspection in 2023, but noted shortfalls remained. Read the full report here: https://t.co/DuUJZgFRMV

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Inspection announcement: youth justice work with children and victims in Sandwell - fieldwork starts w/c 06 July 2026.

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Closing soon! Last chance to apply to be our new HM Inspector for our Approved Premises inspection programme. Apply before 12 June. https://t.co/WQLENS5Hhg

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To wrap up our week focusing on MAPPA, we’re highlighting an example of effective practice in managing transfers. It shows how careful planning and coordinated multi-agency working can support safe transitions and maintain effective risk management https://t.co/OynOUG8FdJ

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We’re hiring! Applications are open for suitable candidates to join us as an HM Inspector for Approved Premises inspection programme. Apply before 12 June. https://t.co/WQLENS5Hhg

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2/2 Read the full Effective Practice guide here: https://t.co/OynOUG8FdJ

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1/2 Reducing MAPPA levels requires a careful, evidence‑based approach. In this example, sustained progress, strong multi‑agency engagement, and effective risk management planning provided the confidence to step the case down safely.

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Read the full Effective Practice guide here: https://t.co/OynOUG8FdJ

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This week we’re highlighting effective examples of MAPPA in practice. This case demonstrates how Level 2 MAPPA adds value when risks cannot be managed at a lower level. It demonstrates highly effective joint working, appropriately overseen by MAPPA, to prevent further offending.

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This case demonstrates how effective information‑sharing and joint working at Level 1 can address risks early and reduce the need for escalation to higher MAPPA levels. Read the full Effective Practice guide here: https://t.co/OynOUG8FdJ

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3/3 Professionals working with this individual were active in their monitoring and continued looking for new ways to support the individual to move away from offending, appropriately using enforcement processes to protect the public when needed.

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1/3 This week we’re highlighting effective examples of MAPPA in practice. To begin, we’re focusing on the importance of early identification and coordinated multi-agency working to manage risk effectively. Read the full Effective Practice guide here: https://t.co/OynOUG8FdJ

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2/3 This case demonstrates highly effective joint working, appropriately overseen by MAPPA, to prevent further offending.