Mike Guilfoyle

Mike Guilfoyle was a probation officer and regular columnist and a great friend of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies.

The zig zag towards desistance
Mike Guilfoyle recounts his meetings with 'Tommy'
Who will magistrates turn to?
Mike Guilfoyle considers one consequence of Chris Grayling's ill-considered probation reforms
Remembering Billy
In another reflection from his time as a probation officer, Mike Guilfolye remembers 'Billy'.
Getting caught out
Mike Guilfoyle reflects on the importance of using professional discretion
A shared belief in the change process
Building trust takes time, effort, commitment and a shared belief in the process
Believing in someone
Discussing the role of courts in the regular review of community sentences
Someone to listen to
Reflecting on the importance of offering emotional support to probation service clients
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