The Future of Probation in Wales:

In these papers the Probation Development Group, part of the Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice (WCCSJ), consider ideas concerning the future of the Probation Service in Wales, particularly for developing a devolved probation service in Wales.

PDG – Towards a Devolved Probation Service in Wales – Full publication

PDG – Towards a Devolved Probation Service in Wales – Exec Summary

PDG – Towards a Devolved Probation Service in Wales – Exec Summary CYM

Integrated Offender Management in Wales:

These research reports consider the views and experiences of probation and police officers working in Integrated Offender Management (IOM) in Wales at local level in 2023.

IOM Wales report FINAL May 2024

IOM IN WALES Executive summary (English only) May 2024

Adroddiad IOM Cymraeg a Saesneg Mai 2024

The Future of Youth Justice in Wales:

In this paper the Welsh Youth Justice Academic Advisory Group, part of the Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice (WCCSJ), consider ideas concerning the future of Youth Justice in Wales, how best to prepare for the possible devolution of youth justice and the options available for future development.

The Future of Youth Justice in Wales Final

Youth Justice and the Youth Court in Wales:

This paper, by Dame Vera Baird and Professor Stewart Field, considers the relationship between a devolved youth justice and the youth court in Wales. It considers what current experience of the youth court suggests could be done to promote coherence and consistency in the overall system in the event of devolution.

Devolution of YJ and Youth Ct in Wales Final 

Cultures, Identities and Purposes in Youth Justice:

This paper, by John Derring and Jonathan Evans presents 25 Welsh youth justice practitioner’s views concerning notions of professional identity, culture and the purposes of youth justice practice.

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