Guidance

Sentence management in the community policy framework

Expectations and guidance for community based probation practitioners, outlining their professional responsibilities in the supervision of people on probation.

From:
Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
Published
27 March 2023
Last updated
31 August 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Sentence management in the community policy framework

PDF, 820 KB, 68 pages

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This policy framework provides a comprehensive outline of the expectations of sentence management taking an evidence-informed approach to support practitioners in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the person on probation as a key driver to successful completion of their sentence in the community, either during their Licence / Post Sentence Supervision period, or whilst subject to a Community Order (CO) or Suspended Sentence Order (SSO).

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Published 27 March 2023
Last updated 31 August 2023 + show all updates

  1. Framework updated.

  2. Framework updated.

  3. First published.

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