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What is the role of a Probation Officer?

A probation officer plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system, acting as a bridge between the judicial system and individuals on probation. Their primary responsibilities include:Superv...

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10 skills you need to work in Criminal Justice

​If you're considering a career in criminal justice, there are specific skills that you need to possess. There are different areas of Criminal Justice and whether you are interested in law enforce...

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Spotlight on Substance Misuse- Recovery Practitioner

IntroductionWithin this blog, we have asked one of our candidates, within our Substance Misuse division, questions you may ask yourself, or questions that will give you a further insight into the r...

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An update on funding for substance misuse treatment in England

Drug and alcohol abuse remains one of the UK’s biggest challenges. However, 16th February 2023 brought positive news from the Government, announcing that local authorities will receive additional f...

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Is Criminal Justice a Good Career Path?

So, let’s begin with the definition of criminal justice, “criminal justice is the delivery of justice to those who have been accused of committing crimes… goals include the rehabilitation of offend...

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How have prisoners been coping during Covid-19?

In March when the country went into lockdown, so did prisons. Prisoners were confined to their cells for 23 hours’ a day and restrictions placed on exercising and showering to try and stop the spre...

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Will we recruit 20 thousand police officers by 2023?

Operation Uplift is the UK Government's pledge to recruit 20,000 new police officers across the UK before the end of March 2023.Between March 2019 and March 2020, it has been reported that the figu...

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