Probation staff shortages threaten to derail plans to safely release prisoners early

Probation staff shortages threaten to derail plans to safely release prisoners early

Exclusive: ‘Vital window’ to boost probation workforce before prison reforms put huge pressure on service already in chaos, says union chief

Probation Reform Can't Wait: Kenjuan “KJ” Congo Jr.'s Story

Probation. The word probation evokes so much controversy, and there is a vast divide between perspectives on the issue. On one end of the spectrum, many people believe that probationers are convicted criminals that deserve harsh restrictions to keep the public safe. On the other end, many people recognize that exclusion from public housing, education, and employment leads to recidivism. No one is talking about what life is like for someone on pr…