tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post2896652104367323902..comments2024-03-28T16:04:49.918+00:00Comments on On Probation Blog: Bleak Futures Week 2Jim Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-3894077350773553892015-01-12T09:21:41.141+00:002015-01-12T09:21:41.141+00:00I meant the offenders will run rings around it.I meant the offenders will run rings around it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-76971747186394422772015-01-12T08:00:36.115+00:002015-01-12T08:00:36.115+00:00we were notified last week of a new Complaints Pro...we were notified last week of a new Complaints Procedure for CRC. All now have to be logged at HQ. I only scanned the document but it sounded like even small complaints dealt with inhouse by TM need to be referred. Must be another spreadsheet at HQ somewhere? . As an OM I am very worried about this - I do not want my name associated with complaints and whilst we always use the spin 'complaining is positive because its how things/processes change' I cant help thinking the information could be used against staff..<br /><br />I know people are getting really savvy at complaining particularly those coming out on licence angry at the experience they will have had inside - i just think sometimes offender managers are easy target.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-29488588661042152222015-01-11T22:15:49.620+00:002015-01-11T22:15:49.620+00:00At a recent CRC Roadshow (I kid you not) in DTV I ...At a recent CRC Roadshow (I kid you not) in DTV I was told that 80% of the budget is staff wages and this needs to be reviewed. My table took the view that this meant job losses rather than wage restructuring, something alluded to by a Director who tends to be blunt in their views. Now even with the staff we have I'm finding it difficult to accept that the anticipated caseloads can be safely managed so I'm quite concerned as to how we can manage them with fewer staff. One option is possibly volunteers but this raises concerns about the ability and profesionalism of those brought in, especially when the focus will be on quantity rather than quality. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-89227358444946562742015-01-11T21:38:54.879+00:002015-01-11T21:38:54.879+00:00Anybody had any details re TTG yet?......are mento...Anybody had any details re TTG yet?......are mentors being set on & are they employed or volunteers......if meeting someone at the gate are their early morning travel & waiting times (it can be a several hour wait on occasions due to prison systems/roll re-counts) being allowed for/paid for.......are the mentors expected to provide their own transport?.....if so , has appropriate insurance been discussed?.... a proper risk assessment done?.....what about lone working - surely clients should be met by 2 staff members?.........what if the client is being met by (possibly unfriendly) family or friends.....does the client still have to go with the mentor? ...& probably lots more issues.................BobbyjoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-59794830328086498422015-01-11T21:30:40.724+00:002015-01-11T21:30:40.724+00:00I am currently working for the NPS, I couldn't...I am currently working for the NPS, I couldn't tell you what this ORA and new activity requirement means. Chaos doesn't describe what is coming!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-55818008679285341842015-01-11T20:27:04.175+00:002015-01-11T20:27:04.175+00:00Safe as err houses, banks will rush to lend agains...Safe as err houses, banks will rush to lend against government guarantees....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-29035517686457406942015-01-11T20:25:36.402+00:002015-01-11T20:25:36.402+00:00Interregnum
What is clear is that there must be so...Interregnum<br />What is clear is that there must be some pretty big announcements coming from the probation-for-profit side given the business plans they will have submitted in order to win their contracts. It is inconceivable that this will be business as usual as significant cost reductions will have to be made in order to achieve profit for shareholders. Co-location appears to be coming to an end with searches already being made for alternative business premises ( probation offices/reporting centres). <br />We will see the EVR staff leaving soon and new management structures emerge. Practice will change in response to targets not offender need. It will be interesting to know what each probation-for-profit area will deliver and I hope this will be shared here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-75364851808600779942015-01-11T19:11:45.975+00:002015-01-11T19:11:45.975+00:00Doesn't need to leak. Have already started to ...Doesn't need to leak. Have already started to tell offenders re licence U12 months Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-89892686127829945232015-01-11T18:46:38.202+00:002015-01-11T18:46:38.202+00:00200 properties would be enough for my area. Howeve...200 properties would be enough for my area. However, there are 22 other CPA's and unless Wonga reduce their interest rates I cannot see the banks funding what would be a completely unknown and probably a high risk strategy.<br /><br />You might have something with your second point as Shelter have form for this. Sorry, that should read 'a business plan'. TBH I think the whole met at the gates thing will go West, in my area we cannot even recruit people for TTG so from the very off this part of the 'Rehabilitation Revolution' is fucked into a cocked hat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-59741324470298757082015-01-11T18:29:02.554+00:002015-01-11T18:29:02.554+00:00Re accommodation expectations/targets I was wonder...Re accommodation expectations/targets I was wondering if BASS Stonham would be stepping up for this target. They already have 200 properties and I would imagine the certainty of income for newly released offenders ( remember they do not take high riskers so fit the CRC probation for profit model) and government need would persuade them to buy more. <br />Look, if the target for Through The Gate is to accommodate upon release perhaps all they would have to do is provide that first night and the target is met. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-87296037905231739842015-01-11T17:44:03.567+00:002015-01-11T17:44:03.567+00:00It does not appear to dissimilar to what we have a...It does not appear to dissimilar to what we have already and we know how quickly the Police respond to Licence recalls! There's going to be umpteen more and less Police!! It might be worth noting signing on times as many of mine make sure they attend and it makes it a bit easier for the Police to get them. That may sound a little harsh but they are being recalled for a reason!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-11621818110213572732015-01-11T17:37:20.753+00:002015-01-11T17:37:20.753+00:00I did some training on the Offender Rehabilitation...I did some training on the Offender Rehabilitation Act last week. I think many of our offenders are going to run rings around this piece of legislation. Rushed legislation often has unforseen consequences and I think the requirements relating to post sentence supervision are fairly flakey e.g. if the offender disappears, the licence keeps running. Police are never going to prioritise these warrants. It's going to leak llike a sieve!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-1156205587465019392015-01-11T17:33:54.690+00:002015-01-11T17:33:54.690+00:00i was thinking of something else ;)i was thinking of something else ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-60164956470341307932015-01-11T13:28:47.993+00:002015-01-11T13:28:47.993+00:00From my understanding regarding the complaints sit...From my understanding regarding the complaints situation serco have their own complaints procedure for community payback in London so assuming CRCs can develop their own going forward. Nps process will be standardised. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-859949637666805872015-01-11T13:08:59.867+00:002015-01-11T13:08:59.867+00:00Thats a very good point annon 12:46, many wont get...Thats a very good point annon 12:46, many wont get full housing bebefit.<br />Universal Credit is also becoming a big barrier, with many private landlords refusing to let because benefits are being paid to the tenent and not straight to the landlord.<br />I have much sympthy for all the 'victims' that TR has made and is going to make in the future. But I really can't wait for the day the penny drops for the privateers that are prepared to trade with human beings as commodities, when they realise just exactly what they've bought.<br /><br />Just an aside (and only curosity), but if a client wishes to make a complaint regarding his supervision will the process be generic? Or will CRCs and NPS have different proceedures and subject to different bodies of adjuicators?<br /><br />'Getafix'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-80018086399174892212015-01-11T12:46:48.785+00:002015-01-11T12:46:48.785+00:00A factor not mentioned much is that most will not ...A factor not mentioned much is that most will not be eligible for full housing benefit and will have to pay top up rent from their £46.<br />And the fine that the Courts now have to impose even on custodial cases.<br />Purple Futures et al have one massive shock for them come the latter part of this year and I just hope they have deep pockets because if anyone thinks there is money to be made they are in for a huge shock.<br /><br />Oh, and a special plea. Could all staff please mention to any cases sentenced to custody under ORA that Mr Grayling has made them a set of promises and to mention it to their Solicitor and the Courts should he fail to keep them.<br /><br />If the CRC's want to hold individual OM's responsible for their performance, I feel it's only fair that the same be applied to those above us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-41277268083730312672015-01-11T11:46:05.540+00:002015-01-11T11:46:05.540+00:00Not such a bad analogy- crocs- as in crocodile !Not such a bad analogy- crocs- as in crocodile !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-2622700550849614332015-01-11T11:43:07.136+00:002015-01-11T11:43:07.136+00:00CROcs was a consequence of a kindle spellchecker. ...CROcs was a consequence of a kindle spellchecker. Can a tablet device make a Freudian slip?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-71118004851239166492015-01-11T11:41:16.576+00:002015-01-11T11:41:16.576+00:00There is an argument that CROcs are likely to beco...There is an argument that CROcs are likely to become the A&E of the Criminal justice system. If there is poor practice pre-sentence and nothing to signpost anyone to, the CRC will be left holding the baby. It is going to be fascinating to watch the creeping chaos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-22963087881440376022015-01-11T11:32:03.589+00:002015-01-11T11:32:03.589+00:00The CRC primes will, if they can, push the accommo...The CRC primes will, if they can, push the accommodation issue down the line to their voluntary and CIC 'partners'. It's going to be a huge headache for them, though it may prove advantagous to some dodgey letting agent that has a number of 'hard to let' properties to rent on their books.<br />I really do think accommodation is a massive issue that probations new 'private landlords', have paid little attention to, are are soon to discover its going to cost them a lot more then they catered for when submitting their original bid.<br />Yesterday, I highlighted a letter published in the Torygraph, and I'm pleased to see it re-posted on todays blog. I think it has huge signifigance with regard to the whole TR process.<br />When a barrister, who obviouslys at the coal face of the sentencing process says that people are being 'under charged' to encourage guilty pleas in an attempt to cut costs, and that dangerous and serious offences are therefore not being prossecuted, we have to believe it.<br />However, such practices have to have a serious impact on TR, as someone being 'under charged' may well end up being supervised by a CRC, when really they may well have been placed with the NPS if the original charge had not been watered down as a cost cutting exercise.<br />I think CRCs are in for a shock, not only discovering the real costs of what they've taken on, but by many of the 'clients' that walk thorogh their doors!<br /><br />'Getafix'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com