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"Critically debate whether the principle of integrity of professional delivery is more important than the principles of responsivity, risk and criminogenic need?"
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"Critically debate whether the principle of integrity of professional delivery is more important than the principles of responsivity, risk and criminogenic need?" The pessimism of a nothing works epoch caused an increase in political pressure upon the probation service to demonstrate their effectiveness at reducing recidivism of offenders; a practice the service had hitherto been resistant to execute. From research emerged the governmental effective practice initiative, 'what works', demonstrating a reflection of such a political expectation. This discussion will enlarge upon the background to these developments, before moving on to investigate the significant features that form the what works ethos. This will pay particular attention to the four principles of responsivity, risk, criminogenic need and integrity. The contribution of each of the concepts within the National Probation Service, predominantly in relation to accredited programmes and professional practice will be examined. The author will investigate possible clashes between the principles This debate...
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