Probation

Recognising a touch of humanity
Mike Guilfoyle on an evocative encounter with Rocco who had a troubled upbringing
The changing face of probation and keeping in touch
Mike Guilfoyle refects on old-style probation practices being replaced with office-based formalities
Unconventional ways of working
Mike Guilfoyle remembers Elias who he supported before and during trial
Shifting identity: Working with Kojo
This month Mike Guilfoyle recounts taking a therapeutic approach to supervision
Which door you choose to enter is now up to you
Mike Guilfoyle recollects his encounter with 'Ash'
Double standards of justice
This month, Mike Guilfoyle remembers his supervision of Elsha
Family ties
Mike Guilfoyle reflects on meeting 'Aldane' and his mother
Powerlessness in the face of negligence
Mike Guilfoyle reflects on how institutional failure led to a sad outcome
The benefits of guidance
Mike Guilfoyle remembers a professionally challenging time with 'Glenmore'
Maintaining relationships is the key to change
Mike Guilfoyle recalls his supervising 'Anya'.
Our submission to Transforming Rehabilitation inquiry
Whatever the government's original intentions, we argue in the submission, the Transforming Rehabilitation…
Call to end dysfunctional probation privatisation
'None of government’s stated aspirations for Transforming Rehabilitation have been met in any meaningful way…
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