Probation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the philosophy of the probation service?
A
- Offenders can change for the better
- Believe in worth and dignity of individual
- Social justice, inclusion, equality and diversity
2
Q
What are the working practices of the probation service?
A
- Supervises high risk offenders released into society.
- Provide support for victims.
- Rehabilitation
3
Q
In 2018, how much money was shared between the prison and probation service?
A
£6.4 billion
4
Q
In 2018, how much money was spent on CRC’s?
A
£342 million
5
Q
How many offenders are on probation?
A
250,000
6
Q
What percentage of offenders are supervised by CRC’s?
A
60%
7
Q
What percentage of offenders are supervised by the NPS?
A
40%
8
Q
What are the probation service responsible for?
A
- Preparing pre-sentencing reports
- Help select appropriate sentences
- Managing approved premises for offenders
9
Q
What are the aims of the probation service?
A
- Reducing offending by working with offenders to change their behaviours.
