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3.4: Effectiveness of agencies in achieving social control: Probation -…
3.4: Effectiveness of agencies in achieving social control: Probation
Privatisation
2014 - Conservative government launched a 'rehabilitation revolution'
Part-privatisation of the probation service
21 private companies
Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC's)
Operating in each geographical area
Dealt with low-risk offenders
Payment-by-result basis
Evidence
Failed to live up to government expectations
19/21 companies failed to meet target for rehabilitation
Had to have extra £342m funding
2018 probabtion service inspection report found that:
Offender's housing needs met less often
Offenders supervised by phone only
Inadequate protection for victims and children of domestic abuse
CRC's carrying high caseloads due to staff cuts
Bias
Conservative political ideology - biased in favour of privatisation
see privately owned businesses as the most effective means of social control
Believe the private sector can provide a more efficient and cost-effective service
The NPS
National Probation Service has been more effective than the CRC's in achieving social control
Limitations
National shortage of probation officers
High workloads - professional standards compromised
Lack of professional leadership
Premises are dated and not secure
Half the rate of re-offending