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45 Prob. J. 2 (1998)

handle is hein.journals/probj45 and id is 1 raw text is: It would be interesting to know how many of the current generation of probation officers would have given serious consideration to a career in the 'Community Corrections', 'Community Justice' or even 'Public Safety' Service. These are just some of the terms heard during the developing debate about what now looks like a very probable change of name for the Probation Service. This edition of Probation Journal contains a Reflections piece which attempts to shed some light on the practical and philosophical issues to be addressed if choosing a new name is to be a constructive and co-operative process. Enhancing the Probation Service's reputation as a punitive agency to help reduce the use of custodial sentencing is clearly the government's major concern, which is probably why the Home Secretary is said to favour the stern sounding 'Community Corrections Service'. However, the- relevance of labels to self-identity and organisational ethos is also huge. A poorly thought-out change could well result in a Service which ceases to attract entrants with the kind of values and qualities suited to the intellectually rigorous and reflective practice which the ever-increasing effectiveness literature demands. The much awaited Probation Inspectorate report 'Strategies for Effective Offender Supervision', summarised in the Reports section, outlines evidenced and well-evaluated practice which requires multi- skilled and high calibre workers who believe that their talents are not going to be wasted in an agency which wants to sound, tough rather than one which encourages a genuine appreciation of the most effective ways to combat offending. The Editorial Board would welcome submissions in the shape of letters or articles to further advance thinking on this debate and the implications of a name change for the ethos of the Probation Service. CAPITA CONFERENCE Mental Health in Prisons: Moving Towards Partnerships 27th March 1998, Central London There is increasing agreement that future provision for mentally disordered offenders depends on strong and effective partnership between a number of agencies. In spite of significant progress during the 1990s much remains to be done. Experienced speakers from the Prison Service, the NHS and the Probation Service will describe recent developments and explore what further steps can be taken in order to help set the agenda for improving mental health services for prisoners. Key Speakers Include: - Dr John O'Grady, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Wessex Forensic Psychiatric Service - Dr Mike Longfield, Director of Health Care, Prison Health Service John Hicks, Chair Association of Chief Officers of Probation - Dr John Reed, Medical Inspector, HM Inspectorate of Prisons For further information please phone Lynne Marr at Capita on 0171 222 5110. 2

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