HM Prison & Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
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HMPPS retweeted
๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ช๐ฆ ๐ช๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ช๐ข๐ ๐๐ก ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ! ๐
What a morning. โค๏ธ
Our Founder and CEO, @SarahBurrows100, walked into the @lorraine @ITV studio this morning believing she was one of three finalists.
She walked out as the 2026 winner of the ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ @womenofyear ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ฏ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ.
For more than a decade, Sarah has fought to make sure children with a parent in prison are recognised, heard and supported.
Speaking to Lorraine this morning, Sarah said:
โ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐ค๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐ฅ๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฎ.โ
Children Heard and Seen began around Sarahโs kitchen table in 2014. Everything that has grown from there has only been possible because of the strength and courage of the children and families we support, who have trusted us with their experiences and helped shine a light on an issue that has remained hidden for far too long.
And, of course, alongside them are our incredible staff, volunteers, supporters and partners who have shared Sarahโs determination to create change.
Today, that national spotlight is shining a little brighter.
We could not be prouder of you, Sarah. โค๏ธ๐
#Lorraine #WomanOfTheYear #TrailblazerAward #ChildrenHeardAndSeen
HMPPS retweeted
Tough but smart justice to cut crime. ๐บ๐ธ ๐ฌ๐ง
In Missouri, they intervene early with rigorous rehabilitative programmes to reduce offending.
We are delivering this in our youth justice system. Robust parenting orders, transforming an outdated custody estate, new military-style academies and investment in community support. And more to come. ๐
On a low income or receiving benefits?
You may be eligible to claim support in advance, or after you have visited.
๐ Find out more: gov.uk/help-with-prison-visiโฆ
ALT Female with glasses hugging a prisoner, expressing comfort and support indoors.
You could get help with the cost of prison visits, including:
โ๏ธ Public transport (just remember to keep your tickets)
โ๏ธ Fuel if youโre travelling by car
โ๏ธ Food and drink if your visit takes more than 5 hours
๐ Find out more: gov.uk/help-with-prison-visiโฆ
Donโt let the cost of visits come between you and a family member in prisonโค๏ธ
Help is available. Check eligibility and apply at:
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ALT Close-up of a male gently cradling a baby's head.
HMPPS retweeted
Weโve partnered with @fredsirieix1 and @RightCourse_UK to launch Chefs Unlocked, a competition that gives prisoners life skills and real job opportunities in hospitality.
This is part of @JamesTCobblerโs work to reduce reoffending.
More ๐ youtu.be/c8uG8AWPogw
HMPPS retweeted
25 March, Holyroodhouse Palace, Edinburgh: The Butler Trust held its 41st Annual Awards Ceremony, presided over by HRH The Princess Royal
butlertrust.org.uk/2026-awarโฆ
HMPPS retweeted
High-risk offenders will face greater and closer supervision after release from prison, to cut crime and reduce reoffending.
That means:
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Thousands more offenders tagged with GPS and alcohol monitors
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Cutting-edge tech for probation staff
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Increased probation workforce
Yesterday Lord Timpson set out future plans for probation staff to strengthen offender monitoring & protect the public.
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More contact for the highest risk offenders
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1,300 more probation officers
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Expanded GPS tagging for domestic abusers & thieves
gov.uk/government/news/goverโฆ
ALT Lord Timpson giving a presentation and addressing the crowd at senior probation leaders forum.
HMPPS retweeted
Highest ever funding deal agreed to deliver faster, fairer justice for victims.
โ No cap on Crown Court sitting days
โ Magistrates' Courts funded to run at maximum capacity
โ ยฃ287m investment in estate & digital upgrades
โ First 3-year funding settlement
โฌ๏ธ Learn more.
ALT Image of a person facing away in a court. Graphic text reads: Highest ever funding deal to drive down the court court backlog.ย How we're delivering faster and fairer justice for victims.
ALT Image of a courtroom with desks and chairs. Overlay text reads: "WHAT'S CHANGING? - No Crown Court sitting days cap - ยฃ287m investment in estate & digital upgrades - Funding magistrates' courts at full capacity.
ALT Image of a chair in a court room. Graphic text says: What are sitting days? Sitting days are a day a courtroom is open with a judge, staff and everyone else required ready to hear a case.ย Why do they matter? There is a graphic arrow pointing right.
ALT Image of a courtroom with chairs and a panel. Graphic text says: 'They play a key role in how quickly cases move through the system.ย For victims awaiting their day in court, this helps: Tackle days and support swifter and fairer justice.
Family members and guardians visiting a young person at HMYOI Werrington or HMYOI Wetherby can now get financial help towards the cost of:
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Travel
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Overnight stays
The Help with Visits pilot will run until 31 March 2026. Apply now โฌ๏ธ
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HMPPS retweeted
Construction has begun on 240 new prison places at HMP Northumberland, part of 5,000 under construction nationwide.
Keeping the most dangerous offenders off our streets.
Learn more: gov.uk/government/news/new-pโฆ
HMPPS retweeted
The Sentencing Act is now law.
Prisons are under pressure. Without reform, the system risked running out of places for dangerous offenders.
A complete breakdown of law and order.
The Sentencing Act will ensure that never happens, while keeping communities safe.
Prison staff perform a vital role in society, in an environment like no other. It's a job that requires resilience, confidence and strong communication skills.
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
Apply now โก๏ธ ow.ly/PfgE50Y0OHa
Your listening skills can start a ripple of change.
Probation staff make tough, informed decisions every day, supporting change that helps build safer communities.
Apply now โฌ๏ธ
prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uโฆ
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
Working in the Prison and Probation Service means fresh challenges, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
Itโs an extraordinary job, done by someone like you.
Find out more and apply: prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uโฆ
Imran, a programme facilitator, talks about one of the offenders he's helped in his role.
From supporting better choices to building skills, no two days in the Probation Service are the same.
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
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HMPPS retweeted
Alcohol fuels 39% of violent crime.
This Christmas, almost 5000 offenders are wearing alcohol monitoring tags, detecting drinking and keeping our streets safe when it matters most.
Offenders stay sober 97% of the time whilst tagged.
More: bit.ly/49dabtI
HMPPS retweeted
Congratulations to everyone recognised in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours 2026ย ๐
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/uk-ceโฆ
ALT Congratulations to all recipients included in New Year Honours 2026. Find the full list of this year's recipients on GOV.uk