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NAPO AGM 2013 ‘Privatisation’ What really works in probation and social work

NAPO AGM 2013 ‘Privatisation’ What really works in probation and social work Dr. Theo Gavrielides, IARS Founder & Director 17 th October 2013, Cymru Llandudno. Flight of the Hummingbird!. Flight of the Hummingbird!. Flight of the Hummingbird!. Flight of the Hummingbird!.

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NAPO AGM 2013 ‘Privatisation’ What really works in probation and social work

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  1. NAPO AGM 2013 ‘Privatisation’ What really works in probation and social work Dr. Theo Gavrielides, IARS Founder & Director 17th October 2013, Cymru Llandudno

  2. Flight of the Hummingbird!

  3. Flight of the Hummingbird!

  4. Flight of the Hummingbird!

  5. Flight of the Hummingbird!

  6. Let the battle begin! “A competition was launched today with more than 700 organisations from across the world looking to turn offenders’ lives around, as part of an annual £450 million package of rehabilitation contracts across England and Wales”. 19 September 2013

  7. Knoword Game!

  8. The harsh truth • Population in England & Wales: 54,809,100. BME groups account for 6,620,200 i.e.12.07% (ONS 2009). • Prison population in England & Wales: 85,002. BME groups account for 23,801 i.e. 28% (MoJ, 2012). (36% of young people in custody were BME). • London’s population: 7,753,600. BME groups account for 2,347,600 i.e. 30.28% (Office for national statistics, mid 2009). • In London, 49.1% of prisoners are BME (MoJ, 2012). • In London Probation, 50% are BME users (LPT, 2012) • 90% of prisoners have one or more mental health issue (Bradley Report, 2009). The 2007 ‘Count me in’ survey showed 40% of BME groups access mental healthcare through CJS.

  9. The harsh truth • Per 1,000 of the population, Black persons were Stopped and Searched 7.0 times more than White people in 2009/10 compared to 6.0 times more in 2006/07. • Across England and Wales, there was a decrease (just over 3%) in the total number of arrests in 2009/10 (1,386,030) compared to 2005/06 (1,429,785). While the number of arrests for the White group also decreased during this period, arrests of Black persons rose by 5% and arrests of Asian people by 13%. • The CPS and the Probation Service appeared to have the highest proportion of BME staff (of those considered), with more than 14% of staff in each from a BME background in the most recent year available. • The Police and the Judiciary appeared to have the lowest proportions with fewer than 5% from a BME group.

  10. The harsh truth

  11. Use the evidence – key principles forgotten • User vs. customer (user-led service) • Restorative justice/ The good lives model • Tailored service • The role of human rights • Equality as a quality factor

  12. A case study of what works: “Race in Probation – Improving outcomes for BME users”

  13. A case study of what works • LPT user survey – “Your Views Count” (x3)/ 3245 responses • 71.2% of users reported a positive experience • Asian & White users are more likely to be more satisfied • Mixed race users are least likely to report that their time in probation will lead to reduced reoffending • Working with the community • LPT Serious Group Offending Forum • User Voice – Offender Engagement Project – Community Councils • Staff training • Diversity in Action • Human rights • Engagement with the community.

  14. A case study of what works • In the last 12 months, 29 Equality Impact Assessments • Targeted initiatives • Faith Champions • Community in Action project • Work with the Association of Black Probation Officers • Work with the National Association of Asian Staff • Foreign Nationals Unit.

  15. Targeted Areas • Dealing with user confidence and engagement • Maximising existing infrastructures within the BME sector • Embedding a human rights culture • Delivering an individualised service • Addressing cultural preconceptions • Develop further initiatives such as the SGOF • Develop a more strategic approach to working with the VCS • Collect users’ voices directly. • Resettlement & Recidivism • Accessing informal support networks (family – faith structures, community) • Employment – accreditation • Housing (location, community, support systems) • Self-image and positive thinking.

  16. Targeted Areas • Mental Health • Early assessment/ Understanding risk • Issues around medication 4. Substance abuse & addiction • Culture – stigma • Tailored drug treatment programmes 5. Foreign national offenders (9,000 in 2012 (22% of LPT users) • Support systems • Immigration status – criminal/ immigration laws • Working with victims • Restorative Justice (NOMS – MoJ – CJJI) • EC Victims’ Directive

  17. Measurable outcomes • Customer (service user) satisfaction • User involvement • Community proofed practice (a ‘community standard’) • Legal compliance • Procurement & service agreements • Workforce development & employee satisfaction • Value for money & competition • Changes in public confidence • Human rights indicators – a corporate approach • Celebrate & Reward (beacon practice).

  18. Questions & Contact details

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