Probation

Gavin Wilkinson on how the fall of the USSR, power vacuums filled by organised crime have touched the UK Criminal Justice System and mental health services

Mike Guilfoyle remembers 'Albie' and a tragic incident in his past

Mike Guilfoyle recounts his supervision of 'Hunter', trying to escape a violent history

Gavin Wilkinson on why changes in technology are bringing problems to people’s mental-health as well as benefits, and why we need to understand these changes if we want to reduce re-offending

Mike Guilfoyle recalls his meetings with 'Armo'

Gavin Wilkinson on why taking a more considered long-term view of offender progress through treatment is important to help reduce re-offending

Mike Guilfoyle on an evocative encounter with Rocco who had a troubled upbringing

Mike Guilfoyle refects on old-style probation practices being replaced with office-based formalities