The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) of the Department of Justice. Probation’s aim is ‘Changing Lives for Safer Communities’ and it does this by tackling the root causes of offending behaviour and rehabilitating people to protect the public from harm and reduce the number of victims of crime. The work probation does to protect the public from harm and rehabilitate people who have offended is vitally important given 21.5% of crime is re-offending. Working to address the many underlying causes of offending behaviour that the criminal justice system exists to tackle, Probation ensures that the public is better protected, crime is reduced with better outcomes for people on probation and fewer people become victims.This podcast examines the work of Probation.

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The Probation Board for Northern Ireland is committed to continual improvement in its practice delivery to help change lives for safer communities. One way of guiding continual improvement for better outcomes is the Practice Performance and Research Unit (PPRU). In this episode of Probation Matters, Deputy Head of Communications Lisa Maginnis talks to PPRU Manager Claire Taylor about PPRU, what it is, why it is important to Probation, how it maintains and improves standards and how it encourages quality and innovation within probation work.Probation can also be found on X and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

Deputy Head of Communications Lisa Maginnis talks to PPRU Manager Claire Taylor about the Practice Performance and Research Unit

Practice Performance and Research Unit: Improving Probation Practice Quality and Outcomes.

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The Probation Board for Northern Ireland is committed to becoming a trauma informed organisation, aiming to achieve compassionate, nurturing, relationship-based practice, and build strong, resilient, healthy, and productive communities. Taking a trauma informed approach is important for both staff and the people probation comes into contact with. But what does taking a trauma informed approach mean for the organisation, staff, service users and the public?This is the first of a number of Probation Matters episodes about being trauma informed and in this excellent introductory episode, Head of Communications Gail McGreevy talks to Probation&#39;s Trauma &amp; Resilience Implementation Coordinator Kirsten McFarland and Safeguard Board NI&#39;s Trauma Informed Practice Implementation Manager Marian Molloy about Probation becoming a trauma informed organisation, how that can be implemented and how it is more natural to do than people think.Probation can also be found on X and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

Head of Communications Gail McGreevy talks to PBNI Kirsten McFarland and SBNI Marian Molloy about becoming a trauma informed organisation.

Probation Matters - Taking a Trauma Informed Approach in Probation

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Prisons Week takes place every year in October to raise awareness and generates prayer. It motivates volunteers to step forward and give their time and gifts, in prisons and in their own communities. It provides an annual focus and reason to work together, building capacity and motivation to make a difference for people who are out of sight and often out of mind.In this episode of Probation Matters, Probation&#39;s Deputy Head of Communications Lisa Maginnis talks to Clare, one of our Prison based Area Managers based in Hydebank. She talks to Lisa about the issues, challenges, and the belief she has for people, even after committing crime, have the potential to change their lives for safer communities.Probation can also be found on X(Twitter) and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

Clare talks about Probation's work in a Prison environment

"I Believe People Can Change" - Probation's work in a Prison environment

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World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October to highlight the importance of our mental health Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues? World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. Find out more at <a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day" rel="nofollow">www.mentalhealth.org.uk</a>In this episode of Probation Matters, Probation&#39;s Head of Communications Gail McGreevy chats to our Principal Psychologist Michael McCracken about the importance of our mental health, both t home and in the workplace and how it is good to take a moment to talk about how you are feeling with someone.In Northern Ireland we have services like <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">Mind</a> and <a href="https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/" rel="nofollow">Inspire Wellbeing</a>. We also have a <a href="https://www.mentalhealthchampion-ni.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">Mental Health Champion</a> and you can find out more about mental health resources on their <a href="https://www.mentalhealthchampion-ni.org.uk/take-a-moment" rel="nofollow">Take A Moment. Start a Conversation campaign</a> page.If you are having issues with your mental health you can contact your local GP or <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="nofollow">Samaritans</a> or <a href="https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/" rel="nofollow">Lifeline</a>.Probation can also be found on X(Twitter) and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

Head of Communications Gail McGreevy chats about mental health with Principal Psychologist Michael McCracken

Probation Matters - Talking Mental Health with Probation's Principal Psychologist

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Hidden Heroes Day takes place every year on 25 September to celebrate the people working in Probation, Prisons and Youth Justice to keep our communities safe. It is organised by the Butler Trust and they have a website to highlight the day at www.hiddenheroes.uk.In this episode of Probation Matters, Probation&#39;s Deputy Head of Communications Lisa Maginnis talks to Leona, one of our Probation Officers based in our Prisons team. She talks to Lisa about the issues, challenges, and positives of working within a Prison and of the work she does in Probation to change lives for safer communities.Probation can also be found on X(Twitter) and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

Leona talks about her work within our Prison's team.

Probation Matters Podcast - Hidden Heroes in Probation - Leona talks about her work in Prisons

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Hidden Heroes Day takes place every year on 25 September to celebrate the people working in Probation, Prisons and Youth Justice to keep our communities safe. It is organised by the Butler Trust and they have a website to highlight the day at www.hiddenheroes.uk.In this episode of Probation Matters, Probation&#39;s Deputy Head of Communications Lisa Maginnis talks to Siobhan, one of our Probation Victim Liaison Officers based in our Victim Information Unit. She talks to Lisa about the issues, challenges, and positives of working with Victims of Crime and of the work she does in Probation to change lives for safer communities.Probation can also be found on X(Twitter) and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

Siobhan talks about her work with Victims of Crime in the Probation setting

Probation Matters Podcast - Hidden Heroes in Probation -Siobhan talks about her work with Victims of Crime

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Hidden Heroes Day takes place every year on 25 September to celebrate the people working in Probation, Prisons and Youth Justice to keep our communities safe. It is organised by the Butler Trust and they have a website to highlight the day at www.hiddenheroes.uk.In this episode of Probation Matters, Probation&#39;s Head of Communications Gail McGreevy talks to Laura, one of our Probation Officers based in our North Belfast team. She talks to Gail about the issues, challenges, and positives of working in the North Belfast area and of the work she does in Probation to change lives for safer communities.Probation can also be found on X(Twitter) and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

Laura talks about her work in Probation's North Belfast team

Hidden Heroes in Probation: Laura talks about her work in North Belfast

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Probation&#39;s Head of Communications Gail McGreevy talks to Assistant Director Emer Loughran about her career journey through Probation, from her student placement right through being a Probation Officer, Area Manager to eventually become an Assistant Director, part of Probation&#39;s Senior Leadership team.Probation can also be found on X(Twitter) and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

An Interview with Probation's Assistant Director Emer Loughran on her career within Probation

Probation Matters - From Social Work Student to Assistant Director: What its like to Work in Probation

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Probation&#39;s Communications Officer Ivor Whitten talks to Assistant Director Aideen McLaughlin about how Probation incorporates Restorative Practice into the work we do with Victims of Crime registered with our Victim Information Scheme and with Service Users. Aideen explains how this supports victims and keeps them at the centre of Probation&#39;s work to change lives for safer comunities.If you have been a victim of crime and wish to know more about how Probation can help you through the Justice process register at https://www.pbni.org.uk/victim-information-schemeProbation can also be found on X(Twitter) and Facebook as @PBNINews; on Instagram at @PBNI.News; and on YouTube at @ProbationBoardNI.

An Interview with Probation's Assistant Director Aideen McLaughlin on Restorative Practice/Restorative Justice

Probation Matters - How Probation uses Restorative Practice for a Victim Centred Service

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Probation&#39;s Head of Communications Gail McGreevy talks to Director of Operations Gillian Montgomery as well as Maria, one of our Service Users supervised by our North West team. Gillian discusses how Probation has been involving Service Users over the past number of years in providing feedback on their experiences of being supervised by Probation. Maria tells us about her experience of being supervised by Probation to change her life around.

talks to Director of Operations Gillian Montgomery as well as Maria, one of our Service Users supervised by our North West team talk about how Probation makes a difference to the lives of service users through involving them and listening to their feedback.

Probation Matters - How Probation is Making a Difference to the Lives of Service Users

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Probation&#39;s Head of Communications Gail McGreevy talks to Victim Liaison Officer Siobhan McElnea as well as Beth, a victim of crime registered with Probation&#39;s Victim Information Unit. Siobhan sets out how Probation works with victims of crime to help them through their traumatic experience. Beth tells of her experience with being supported by Probation.If you have been a victim of crime you can register with Probation on the website at https://www.pbni.org.uk/victim-information-schemeFollow us on our socialsTwitter @PBNINewsFacebook @PBNINewsInstagram @PBNI.NewsProbation works to change lives for safer communities.

An interview with Probation's Victim Information Unit and a Victim of Crime.

Probation Matters - Probation Works with Victims of Crime

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Probation&#39;s Head of Communications Gail McGreevy talks to two Probation Officers on how their work changes lives for safer communities. The Probation Officers talk about their experiences in our North and South Belfast offices as they change lives for safer communities.Find out more about Probation <a href="https://www.pbni.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">on our website</a>

Probation Matters - How Probation Works to Change Lives

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This podcast has an interview with a Probation Service Officer who explains what an Enhanced Combination Order and a Community Service Order is, what they entail and how they help change lives for safer communities. There are also interviews with Service Users who have received these Court sentences.

An interview with Probation staff and with Service Users on the impact of Enhanced Combination Orders and Community Service Orders.

Probation Matters - Enhanced Combination Orders and  Community Service Orders: What are they?

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) of the Department of Justice. Probation’s aim is ‘Changing Lives for Safer Communities’ and it does this by tackling the root causes of offending behaviour and rehabilitating people to protect the public from harm and reduce the number of victims of crime.

** The work probation does to protect the public from harm and rehabilitate people who have offended is vitally important given 21.5% of crime is re-offending. Working to address the many underlying causes of offending behaviour that the criminal justice system exists to tackle, Probation ensures that the public is better protected, crime is reduced with better outcomes for people on probation and fewer people become victims.

This podcast examines the work of Probation.