The Secret Diary Of A Parole Board Member

ALT Text reads: An inspection of Approved Premises, Southview, York Overall rating: 'Outstanding' This is followed by a quote ascribed to HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones which reads: "“I am delighted the first report from our new Approved Premises inspection programme has given an ‘Outstanding’ rating. The team are motivated, knowledgeable, and passionate about the work they are doing, and residents praised staff and spoke about their keywork sessions highly."

ALT Text reads: This is the first inspection in the Inspectorate’s new Approved Premises inspection programme, and the first time APs have been subject to independent external scrutiny. Inspectors were impressed by the public protection work being undertaken at Southview. This contrasts with the Inspectorate’s findings across Probation Delivery Units (PDUs) where deficits are often found in this area.

ALT Approved Premises (APs) offer an enhanced level of public protection in the community, acting as a half-way house between prison and home.

ALT Approved Premises have two main roles: - to support the resettlement and rehabilitation of individuals who have committed serious offences - to support the safety of other people in individuals’ early months in the community.

ALT The importance of blending desistance-focused practice with risk management for long-term public safety and reduction of offending has been recognised for some years now. Work has concluded that theoretically desistance, risk management, rehabilitation and public protection are well aligned.

ALT Although public safety will always need to take precedence, an overly risk-cautious approach that impedes desistance work must be safeguarded against and an appropriate balance in practice found.