In March 2020 the work of probation in Northern Ireland changed beyond recognition. Coronavirus poses the biggest threat any of us have ever seen in our lifetime. In response to the pandemic and the unprecedented restrictions imposed by the UK Government and NI Executive , the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) made very significant … Continue reading PBNI response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Delegates from Government and the voluntary and community sector heard today that there is a direct link between homelessness and offending behaviour and tackling this issue requires a cross cutting partnership response. The Probation Board for Northern Ireland held a lunchtime seminar in Clifton House to highlight the impact of homelessness on reoffending. Speaking at … Continue reading Probation: Link between Homelessness & Offending
Members of the Probation Services, Prison Services, Police Services and Justice Departments in Ireland and Northern Ireland came together on 29 November in Belfast to reiterate their support for partnership working to assist public protection throughout the island of Ireland. The event was hosted jointly by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland and the Irish … Continue reading Public Protection Advisory Group Holds Conference In Belfast
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland and NIACRO have partnered to establish a mentoring service for men and women being released from custody to assist in their resettlement into the community. The project ‘Transitions’ is available to men over 30 and women leaving custody. It will provide assistance to people in the 16 weeks after … Continue reading TRANSITIONS PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TO AID RESETTLEMENT OF PRISONERS IN COMMUNITY
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland has worked directly with over 2000 victims of crime through its Victim Information Scheme based in Lisburn. It has also facilitated almost 100 restorative interventions which evidence shows can prevent reoffending in the future and enable victims to have their voices heard. Assistant Director Ruth McKelvey stated: “The public … Continue reading PROBATION ENCOURAGES VICTIMS OF CRIME TO SIGN UP TO INFORMATION SCHEME
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is partnering with ‘ASCERT’, a Northern Ireland based charity, to provide a ‘Rapid Response Addiction Service’ to people under probation supervision. The purpose of this partnership, which will commence at the beginning of November, is to ensure there is a ‘Rapid Response Service’ so that service users presenting … Continue reading NEW PROBATION PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE RAPID RESPONSE TO ADDICTIONS
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland’s Enhanced Combination Order (ECO) Project has won a prestigious award for its outstanding contribution to rehabilitation in a European wide competition. The Award in the Rehabilitation in the Community category was presented to PBNI representatives at the CEP (Confederation of European Probation) General Assembly official dinner on Thursday 23rd … Continue reading Probation Board wins European Accolade for Enhanced Combination Order
The role of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland is to lead in the reduction of re-offending by tackling the root causes of offending and rehabilitating people. In order to do this effectively Probation aims to work with a range of partners across the justice system, wider government and the community and voluntary sectors. Probation … Continue reading Probation Board Working with Partners to Improve Outcomes for Communities
PROBATION SEEKS VIEWS OF PUBLIC ON DELIVERY OF SERVICES Today the Probation Board for Northern Ireland is seeking the public’s views on how to help shape the future of probation services in NI. This consultation is part of the development of PBNI’s Corporate Plan for 2020-23 which will set out the strategic direction for the … Continue reading Probation seeks views of the public on the delivery of services
The Chair of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Cllr Sean Bateson, officially opened the new office for Probation. The new office is in a central location in the Diamond. Probation supervises a number of people on community sentences within the Coleraine area to guide their rehabilitation and reintegration back into the community. A community … Continue reading Mayor Officially Opens Probation’s New Office in Coleraine
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