AC 3.1 - Role of the NPS in Social Control Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Aim/Objective of the NPS? (1 point)
A
- Supervise high-risk offenders released into the community - approximately, 30,000 high-risk offenders per year
2
Q
Define Probation (3/4 points)
A
- When someone is serving a sentence but they aren’t in prison
Someone may be on probation because:
- Serving a community sentence
- Released from prison on license or parole
3
Q
What may a person have to do on Probation? (3 points)
A
- Unpaid work
- Complete education / training course
- Get treatment for addictions, such as alcohol or drugs
4
Q
How are the NPS funded? (3 points)
A
- The NPS is served by 35 probation trusts, who are funded by HMP & Probation Services
- Taxation from government, however, the Community Rehabilitation companies work directly with the NPS & are self-funded
- 2020/21: MoJ budget was £9.15bn, and of this, £1.15bn was given directly to NPS
5
Q
What is the Philosophy of the NPS? (3 points)
A
- Believe in the ability of an offender to change for the better & become responsible members of society
- Promote social justice & inclusion, equality & diversity
- Fully consider the rights of victims when planning a probation sentence
6
Q
What are the Working Practises of the NPS? (4 points)
A
- Prepare pre-sentence reports for courts, to help selection of the most appropriate sentence
- Manage approved premises for residence requirements
- Assessing offenders in prison to prepare their release
- Communicate with and prioritise the wellbeing of victims of serious offences
7
Q
What roles in the NPS deal with what types of offenders? (3 points)
A
- Probation Officers (POs): Very high & High risk offenders
- Probation Service Officers (PSOs): Medium & Low risk offenders
- Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs): Youth offenders & Low risk offenders
8
Q
What is the Reach of the NPS? (2 points)
A
- There are 12 regions in England & Wales
- All overseen by a Regional Probation Director
