Research and analysis
Probation Reset implementation evaluation
This report presents findings from an MOJ implementation evaluation and statistical analysis of Probation Reset which was introduced from April 2024 to reduce demand on probation staff.
Applies to England and Wales
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Probation Reset was introduced from 29 April 2024 to reduce demand on probation staff by focusing their time on those who pose the greatest risk to the public (with some exemptions). It changed the management of individuals in the final third of their Community Order/Suspended Sentence Order or Licence, redirecting staff attention to the beginning of these orders. This implementation evaluation and quantitative analysis examines how probation reset was rolled out and the implications of the policy for a range of criminal justice system stakeholders.
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Published 30 July 2026