Volunteering in Probation – an evaluation of the Kirklees Mentoring Project

Author: Claire Rennison
Publisher: West Yorkshire Probation Trust

Summary: The Kirklees Mentoring Project was a 12 month pilot partnership between West Yorkshire Probation Trust and Foundation. Its aim was to improve the successful completion rates of Community Orders in Kirklees, to break down barriers to compliance and assist offenders to build pro-social links within the community. It also hoped to provide positive role models from members of the local community, some of whom are ex-offenders. This report is an evaluation of the partnership. Data was collected and analysed via pre and post mentoring questionnaires, file reads of mentee case files and interviews with offenders, Offender Managers, volunteers and Foundation representatives. The report presents the findings gained from this information and recommendations for practice.

Link to document: http://www.westyorksprobation.org.uk/documentlist.php?type=1

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