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Guidance and reference

Prison and probation policies

Find Prison Service Instructions (PSIs), Prison Service Orders (PSOs) and policy frameworks. Search by what you need to know or by an exact policy reference.

This is a selected collection. A policy may exist even if it is not listed here. Use the official collections linked below to look further.

3 policies found

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  1. Prison and Probation Policy FrameworkCurrent

    Community Accommodation Service – Tier 2 (CAS – 2) Policy Framework

    Sets responsibilities for referring eligible people to CAS 2 accommodation and supporting them during their stay. It prioritises people on bail, home detention curfew and specified cases involving recall or release after recall, with other groups subject to eligibility and…

  2. Prison and Probation Policy FrameworkCurrent

    Critical Public Protection Cases- MP notification Scheme Policy Framework

    Explains when probation staff should seek registration of a Critical Public Protection Case and how the scheme supports its management. It covers referral criteria, advice, limited funding and notification of ministers and participating MPs about release plans. Registration does not…

  3. Prison and Probation Policy FrameworkCurrent

    Enhanced Behaviour Monitoring (EBM) Policy Framework

    Sets a process for identifying and monitoring risk related behaviour in specified prisoners preparing for temporary release, and within progression regimes. It covers psychological file reviews, individual targets, staff observations and regular feedback. The file review supports management decisions but…