tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post7521147614308187206..comments2024-03-28T23:10:52.046+00:00Comments on On Probation Blog: MoJ Away Day 2Jim Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-3494568481676730582015-02-12T22:14:52.577+00:002015-02-12T22:14:52.577+00:00So they should. They have been sold a pup.
But qu...So they should. They have been sold a pup.<br /><br />But quite frankly they should have known better. What the hell is the point of the due diligence period otherwise?<br /><br />I do hope a friendly journalist is sitting adjacent to you at the bar...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-9943322340305021052015-02-12T06:09:19.676+00:002015-02-12T06:09:19.676+00:00your man is correct my woman says...matters referr...your man is correct my woman says...matters referred to those damn consultants again 'for urgent advice' yes really....... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-26437973309837030702015-02-12T06:05:29.668+00:002015-02-12T06:05:29.668+00:00So what this means is they cannot deliver TTG with...So what this means is they cannot deliver TTG within agreed deadlines, yup they might in the future but only might......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-41548650375597718462015-02-12T00:52:20.113+00:002015-02-12T00:52:20.113+00:00Above: the rehabilitation revolution was abandoned...Above: the rehabilitation revolution was abandoned years ago. Just a couple of years after I joined in 1992, a SPO voiced the sentiment that he was retiring and was of the opinion that what we are/were doing was a waste of time. I get that. I still have it nagging at me. Yet I still think it will/can/has work(ed), if the alternative is their for us to point at and say that is scary and they - offenders - see it IS scary. TonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-37155507982579909522015-02-11T23:38:45.495+00:002015-02-11T23:38:45.495+00:00The BCS has already been shortened as the powers t...The BCS has already been shortened as the powers that be realised the impossibility of completing it within realistic time scales. It is also dependent on the offender answering each question truthfully and accurately. The interviewer has no time to check information and certainly my prison colleagues are well aware that they aren't producing anything of much relevance -and if they are sensible they will be recording this. The BCS is all about the needs of the offender, risk issues, public protection concerns won't be picked up as quickly as we did with our old systems Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-30788859680785602582015-02-11T23:28:30.697+00:002015-02-11T23:28:30.697+00:00Man the Pub is on form tonight .... he says the bi...Man the Pub is on form tonight .... he says the big players are seeking to renegotiate the contracts already .......did someone once say " you couldn't make it up" , I will let you know further when I can afford another couple of whiskys for him again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-72091234997851424802015-02-11T23:21:45.505+00:002015-02-11T23:21:45.505+00:00Some interesting comments in the letters section o...Some interesting comments in the letters section of London Evening Standards - Wednesday 11th February commenting on the re offending of the London rioters;<br /><br />That so many of those involved with the 2011 London riots are continuing to offend [Martin Bentham, Tues] is a serious worry.<br /><br />The “rehabilitation revolution” was abandoned by this government years ago and massive budget cuts have gradually diminished the capacity of the Probation Service to deliver the rehabilitative effort that is necessary.<br /><br />Investment is also needed elsewhere. Before the riots and, arguably, increasingly since, local services which provide alternatives and opportunities, notably youth services and related provision, have been decimated across the capital.<br /><br />Finally, as Reading the Riots — the LSE’s research with The Guardian — uncovered, we must remember that the trouble on London’s streets in 2011 in part reflected the anger of a section of our youth who felt alienated, ill-treated and marginalised by our increasingly unequal society.<br /><br />The big question for political leaders in London is where will they find the money to provide the public services and opportunities the capital needs if it is to have any hope of improving its record on rehabilitation and of avoiding significant public disorder in the future.<br />Prof Tim Newburn, London School of Economics<br /><br />News that a large proportion of those involved in the 2011 riots have since reoffended sadly comes as no surprise.<br /><br />It is clear that the crude and outdated Conservative plans for our criminal justice system have failed. Frustratingly for Londoners, these discredited ideas are still being perpetuated by Boris Johnson, whose latest gimmick — tough “joint enterprise” sentences for everyone in a gang, even for individuals who have committed no crime — is a further symbol of a failure to understand the nature of gang crime.<br /><br />Tackling criminality in London requires a radical new approach to crime and, importantly, the causes of it. It should involve addressing the issues that lead some Londoners into a life of crime: a dearth of opportunities, no stake in society, low aspirations, absent parents and poor role models. <br />David Lammy MP (Lab)<br /><br />Failing to invest in the right level of support for offenders, which needs to be in place for when someone leaves prison, has longer-term consequences which are now playing out.<br /><br />At St Giles Trust we adopt a mix of practical support for issues such as lack of housing, unemployment and lack of skills coupled with emotional support to keep people motivated and on the road to resettlement. <br /><br />If we can generate sustainable funding it will mean everyone in society will feel the benefits of less crime, fewer victims and safer communities.<br />Rob Owen OBE, chief executive, St Giles TrustAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-88656352219250796262015-02-11T23:13:08.194+00:002015-02-11T23:13:08.194+00:00I'd be surprised if BeNCH have staff to spare....I'd be surprised if BeNCH have staff to spare. With some staff leaving and others off sick the workload in our office is now unmanageable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-72271897024134394692015-02-11T23:07:37.113+00:002015-02-11T23:07:37.113+00:00This is a probation blog about the issues we are f...This is a probation blog about the issues we are facing as a result of the TR disaster not a reason to vent your non-religious facist rules. Islamaphobic views you should be ashamed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-35343230077007757482015-02-11T23:02:17.040+00:002015-02-11T23:02:17.040+00:00I thought st giles are in partnership with ingeus ...I thought st giles are in partnership with ingeus and cri in midlands area. Rrp. How can they be working for both?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-52854189657841234252015-02-11T22:55:18.544+00:002015-02-11T22:55:18.544+00:00Needs a good spankingNeeds a good spankingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-49215680308538992632015-02-11T22:41:21.399+00:002015-02-11T22:41:21.399+00:00Email sent to us in the CRC today
Sodexo have ale...Email sent to us in the CRC today<br /><br />Sodexo have alerted us to a potential delay in their supply chain delivery of TTG work to the under 12 month population unless we can support this on an interim basis by using our own staff. <br /><br />St Giles are working with Sodexo now to determine how best to meet the need and fill the gap that has been identified, but the deadline for staff names to be submitted to NOMS is approaching (end of February) which is faster than their recruitment and identification of appropriate staff can be completed. So, we have been asked to provide the names of 12 PSOs who are able to undergo the vetting process and potentially move into each of the 4 prisons from May to October on a full-time basis for that period. We are therefore requesting 3 volunteers at this stage for work within each of the following prisons - HMP Peterborough, Bedford, Wood Hill and The Mount. There may be staff across BeNCH who are already vetted and we are also considering how best to use agency staff, either to backfill our staff or perhaps to go into the prison places where possible. It is a difficult situation but one which we believe can be overcome with good co-operation across BeNCH and we will be working closely with managers to ensure that business as usual, which remains our core work, attracts minimal disruption. <br /><br />Wheels falling off!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-56010015547136961462015-02-11T21:46:41.819+00:002015-02-11T21:46:41.819+00:00A quick selection of results:
Page 7:
B40 I feel...A quick selection of results:<br /><br />Page 7:<br /><br />B40 I feel that the National Probation Service as a whole is managed well - 20% positive<br />B43 B43 I believe that the NOMS Management Board has a clear vision for the future of the National Probation Service - 15% positive<br />B46 When changes are made in the National Probation Service they are usually for the better - 7% positive<br />B49 B49 I think it is safe to challenge the way things are done in the National Probation Service - 19% positive<br /><br />Page 8:<br />B51 I would recommend the National Probation Service as a great place to work - 26% positive<br />B55 B55 I believe that senior managers in the National Probation Service will take action on the results from this survey - 16% positive<br />B57 Where I work, I think effective action has been taken on the results of the last survey - 11% positive<br /><br />Page 13:<br />F04 Systems within the National Probation Service are working effectively - 14% positive<br />F05 I believe that my local leadership team manages change well - 36% positive<br />F06 Communication within the National Probation Service is good - 28% positive<br />F08 I feel positive about my future in the National Probation Service - 24% positiveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-39995305456657359012015-02-11T21:23:20.481+00:002015-02-11T21:23:20.481+00:00Frances Crook
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Staff morale in proba...Frances Crook<br />@francescrook<br />Staff morale in probation & prisons has crashed in last couple of years, terrible indictment of government policies <br /><br />https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/401978/national-probation-service-survey-results-2014.pdf …Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-27063133283586064232015-02-11T21:14:21.401+00:002015-02-11T21:14:21.401+00:00http://www.russellwebster.com/stop-commissioning-s...http://www.russellwebster.com/stop-commissioning-start-licensing-public-services/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-78560211537004751862015-02-11T21:09:00.423+00:002015-02-11T21:09:00.423+00:00Well perhaps Anon 16:29 and 16:42 could post somet...Well perhaps Anon 16:29 and 16:42 could post something about their experiences? Laughing followed by anger certainly matches the experience of ORA briefings in the area I work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-85956003383356840962015-02-11T21:03:24.038+00:002015-02-11T21:03:24.038+00:00Well the judges are revolting: http://www.judiciar...Well the judges are revolting: http://www.judiciary.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/jac-2014-results.pdf<br /><br />"An overwhelming majority of judges who have been in post for at least 5 years (86%) feel that working conditions are worse now than they were 5 years ago."<br /><br />"Almost two-thirds (65%) of all judges report that the morale of court staff is poor"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-82270280102264033822015-02-11T20:53:14.904+00:002015-02-11T20:53:14.904+00:00The PR argument for TR was won as soon as Grayling...The PR argument for TR was won as soon as Grayling first spoke about the lack of support for those serving under 12 months in custody. No-one could seriously argue that this wasn't a good idea, and it became too easy to paint those arguing that the proposal was highly dangerous as dinosaurs and vested interests. <br /><br />Grayling has also managed to sidestep questions about exactly what sort of support those people are going to receive by repeating his monotonous soundbites about "innovative solutions". In my area, those "innovative solutions" currently consist of "finding out how you do things at the moment", no doubt as a way of trying to do exactly the same things but cheaper and with larger numbers. I may be astonishingly naive, but it still beggars belief that companies can win bids to provide public services without ANY understanding of what those services actually are, and can still be scrabbling around trying to find out even after they're given the keys. As someone commented the other day, it's no way to run a country.<br /><br />I once got through to the final round of applications to join the Civil Service fast stream. That was in the Blair years, and although I was initially disappointed, it wasn't long before I realised I was well out of an organisation that tried to follow what a small political elite dictated was the flavour of the month. I'm even more glad now that I didn't get in, because although I'd like to think that I would have realised what a pile of horsesh*t TR is, I'm not sure that most of those in Whitehall pay any attention to how their policies actually play out on the ground.<br /><br />Getafix is absolutely right that TR is simply an excuse to shrink the state. I wonder how many of those in Petty France are working MoJ 'reforms' through realise that they are going to end up doing themselves out of a job? Or are they all expecting to head through those revolving doors into the private sector in the near future?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-44704889403094467992015-02-11T20:52:02.125+00:002015-02-11T20:52:02.125+00:00It makes me want to vomit. My career is in tatters...It makes me want to vomit. My career is in tatters and I am experiencing a feeling of powerlessness. There should be a paralel process in how staff are treated reflecting how we work with clients. There' s not much hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-12655892656401803772015-02-11T20:23:52.492+00:002015-02-11T20:23:52.492+00:00The rest of Whitehall hopefully looked at the fact...The rest of Whitehall hopefully looked at the fact that TR was a massive extension of work combined with a huge privatisation programme, and concluded that a sensible department of state would never try to do both at the same time.<br /><br />The only thing holding this together (where it is being held together) is a committed and experienced staff group desperately trying to do the best for their clients and their communities. When this number dwindles away, as it surely will, all pretence will collapse.<br /><br />It is Grayling's vanity project and should be his political epitaph.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-81982942484448957142015-02-11T20:03:59.003+00:002015-02-11T20:03:59.003+00:00These MoJ presentations are so depressing. The dis...These MoJ presentations are so depressing. The disconnect is astonishing although I am aware that the MoJ contract managers on the ground are starting to get a sense of the distance between the rhetoric and the reality. The providers are starting to put their ideas together and the specific operational issues are manifesting themselves in subtle and not so subtle ways. I think some fingers are going to get burned. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-64502687704207383412015-02-11T19:02:38.706+00:002015-02-11T19:02:38.706+00:00saw the Basic Custody Screening Tool completed by ...saw the Basic Custody Screening Tool completed by my local prison - inaccurate information on it. I know this because I've supervised the person before. If these basic (the clue's in the word) cant be filled in properly it discredits the whole process - btw the error will not doubt lead to an incompatible element being included in the Resettlement Plan leading to de-motivation and possible dis-engagement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-60592331167145145132015-02-11T18:47:30.829+00:002015-02-11T18:47:30.829+00:00" This is the programme that virtually nobody..." This is the programme that virtually nobody else in Whitehall thought was deliverable"<br />Grayling and his disparaged nodding dogs are so deluded and out of touch. Ask anyone on the frontline or managing the shambles . There is a problem on every corner be it CRC or NPS . Breakdowns everywhere in communication two entities drifting off like icebergs in different directions. Failing interfaces where there were no interfaces before . The problems and issues this has created could really not be made up!<br /> It will fail apart in months not fit for purpose just like the SOS who is by far the worst minister in a generation if not the last century.<br />Dream on SOS you will be gone in MayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-51336472145334173622015-02-11T18:40:58.507+00:002015-02-11T18:40:58.507+00:00It appears this issue is now resolved.
http://ww...It appears this issue is now resolved.<br /><br /> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/11406710/Grave-of-Catholic-Shadrack-Smith-will-not-be-exhumed-family-told-in-row-over-Muslim-burial-plot-next-door.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-67783317021419638922015-02-11T18:33:06.089+00:002015-02-11T18:33:06.089+00:00Or who gets a pat on the back for this?
http://w...Or who gets a pat on the back for this?<br /><br /> http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/heart-attack-inmate-forced-wait-hour-8621584Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com