Probation Board for Northern Ireland Chief Executive Amanda Stewart has paid tribute to all those within justice who deliver services to make communities safer after being recognised today in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Amanda Stewart received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and today said: “I feel very humbled to have received this Honour … Continue reading Probation Chief Executive and Staff Recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
On Thursday 12th May, the Probation Board for Northern Ireland were delighted to host an online seminar “Tackling Domestic Abuse: The Experience in Northern Ireland and Lessons from the Pandemic“. The seminar, which had over 100 attendees, was introduced by PBNI Head of Communications, Gail McGreevy. Speakers at the event were Chief Executive of Belfast … Continue reading Probation Hold Tackling Domestic Abuse Online Event at Insights22 Festival
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) provides a number of interventions to domestic abuse perpetrators to challenge and change their behaviour and help tackle this devastating crime. As part of these interventions, Probation also provides a dedicated Integrated Support Service for the partners or ex partners of these men. This service is essential in … Continue reading Probation Supporting Victims of Domestic Abuse
The Festival has a programme of 500 events to allow attendees to learn, share, connect and celebrate the great work taking place across the Criminal Justice System. This includes a number of events related to Probation with events being a mix of taking place face to face and online. HMPPS Insights22 Festival events are FREE … Continue reading Probation Board taking part in HMPPS Insights22 Festival for Probation and Prisons
As part of a new approach to service user engagement PBNI has launched a newsletter developed and written by people on probation. The service users who are all part of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland’s Service User Involvement groups, have designed the newsletter for other people on probation to provide them with information and … Continue reading Probation CONNECTS Service Users to Change Lives
European Day for Victims of Crime is an opportunity to remember those who have suffered through the affects of crime and criminal behaviours. To mark this event, Amanda Stewart, our Chief Executive, and Geraldine Hanna, Victim Support NI Chief Executive, took part in a couple of videos to highlight the work being carried out to … Continue reading Probation marks European Day for Victims of Crime
Probation turns 40 years old this year and Chief Executive Amanda Stewart has made a short video to highlight the importance of 2022. While marking the achievements of Probation over the past 40 years, Amanda also looks to the future. Amanda said: “My focus over the coming years is on building an organisation that values … Continue reading Chief Executive Welcomes 40 Years of Probation
Coalisland’s Brackaville Church of Ireland has had help from Probation’s Community Service squads, to tidy and decorate the church for the local congregation. The work involves service users clearing up around the grounds of the church and car park. It is very important during winter, so leaves and debris don’t create hazards for church goers. … Continue reading Community Service helps out in Coalisland
Probation helps women ‘Dress for Success’ The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) has worked in partnership with Women’s Aid for many years in tackling domestic abuse. The Dress for Success initiative is an exciting and innovative project that empowers all women into the workplace from positions of disadvantage. This partnership with Dress for Success … Continue reading Probation helps Women ‘Dress for Success’
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) has developed a new approach to service user engagement that aims to rehabilitate people and make communities safer. Director of Operations Gillian Montgomery explains; “Our aim is to change lives for safer communities and we believe people have the capacity to change. In order for that to happen … Continue reading Probation Develops New Approach to Service User Engagement
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