The Implications of ?Transforming Rehabilitation' and the Importance of Probation Practitioner Skills, Methods and Initiatives in Working with Service-Users

AuthorJamal Hylton
Pages165-174
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THE IMPLICATIONS OF ‘TRANSFORMING
REHABILITATION’ AND THE IMPORTANCE OF
PROBATION PRACTITIONER SKILLS, METHODS AND
INITIATIVES IN WORKING WITH SERVICE-USERS
Jamal Hylton, Probation Officer, London Probation Trust
Abstract
With the anticipated reform of probation and rehabilitation services, it is important that
existing practitioner skills, methods and initiatives are maintained and develo ped. This
article is based on the research findin gs of a pilot study and subsequent introduction of a
one-to-one structured supervision programme in Hertfordshire Probation Trust. This was
a practition er led initiative and was found to assist with effecti ve use of the supervisio n
session, whilst highlightin g the importance of developing professional skills in working
with service-users and vulnerable groups.
Keywords
Probation; supervision; offend er engagement; best practice; training; Tra nsforming
Rehabilitation.
British Journal of Community Justice
©2013 Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield
ISSN 1475-0279
Vol. 11(2-3): 165-174

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