Neurodiversity and the criminal justice system
How are neurodivergent offenders supported through the criminal justice system? Probation officer Laura explains.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in the Prison Service
Gavin Rowe, Equalities Officer spoke to us about beginning his career in the Prison Service as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, his experiences within his role and his aspirations for the future. I would never say that I have …
"I helped a service user escape a situation of modern-day slavery": Harvey's experiences as a probation officer
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Harvey Clarke, a probation officer based in Coventry, spoke to us about his experience on the probation officer trainee programme (PQiP), the best bits of his role and what it’s been like working during the pandemic. What was your route …
National Apprenticeship Week 2021: our new professional Custody and Detention Apprenticeship
Anyone who is employed to become a prison officer in England will soon work towards a Level 3 Custody and Detention Apprenticeship qualification to develop specialist skills that will assist them in their role.
My experience as a Residential Worker at an Approved Premises
Residential Worker Cynthia shares what it’s like to work in an Approved Premises, helping offenders make changes in their behaviour and transition back into the community.
Prison officer Assessment and Recruitment Centres (ARCs) are now online: what you need to know
From 23 November 2020, we’re launching a new virtual format of our Assessment and Recruitment Centre (ARC). Find out more about the change in this blog post.
A career in public protection, reducing reoffending, and changing lives
Jenny talks about the skills she’s learning as a new Probation Officer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Being a Youth Justice Worker
Youth Justice Worker Alex, from Feltham Young Offender Institution, shares how he and his team are supporting those in their care during the coronavirus pandemic.
Joining the Frontline - Deployed from MoJ HQ to a Prison
At the end of March 2020, Sally responded to the Covid-19 staff call up and moved from a professional services team based at HMPPS HQ to return to a Male Category C establishment where she had previously worked ten years ago.
New prison officer apprenticeship scheme
Being a prison officer involves a great deal of skill, specialist training and professionalism. In 2021, anyone successfully applying to become a prison officer in England will work towards a level 3 Custody and Detention Professional Apprenticeship qualification as they train.