probation service

Question 1

underlying philosophy

Answer 1

-believes in reducing reoffending rates by supervising effectively and rehabilitating those who have been released from prison
-reforming prisoners would lead to a law abiding life by supervising them throughout being in the community

Question 2

aims and objectives

Answer 2

-work around 30,000 offenders support them into the transition back into society
-communicating with and prioritising the wellbeing of victims of serious sexual and violent crimes where the offender received 12 months or more

Question 3

working practices

Answer 3

-7 areas of cps with 35 probation divisions
-will take a full range of work which include assessments, sentencing, managing offenders throughout a conviction and report writing
-manage caseloads

Question 4

funding

Answer 4

-funding by HMPPS- his majesty prison and probation service
-community probation are self funded

Question 5

strengths

Answer 5

-more successful in privatising services in maintaining social control with half the rate of reoffending compared to prison

Question 6

weaknesses

Answer 6

-national shortage of probation officers and high work loads lead to professional standards being compromised
-failed to provide adequate protection to victims when domestic abusers returned to the community, defeating the objective of probation officers