November/December 2011 News Update
09.12.2011

Head of the Probation Review says: "We Do Not Want Fragmentation"
The head of the joint NOMS/MoJ Probation Review has given assurances to the PA Council that he does not want the process to result in the fragmentation of services or disruption to effective local partnerships.
Phil Copple told Chairs attending Council that the review team recognised probation as the "glue" that created a cohesive system for offenders.

Ministers Attend PA Reception
Justice Ministers Crispin Blunt, Nick Herbert and Lord McNally all attended the PA's reception for parliamentarians in the House of Lords on Monday.

PA Commends NOMS paper
NOMS' commissioning intentions, as outlined in its latest discussion document, have been commended by the PA.

Communications Set To Change
The PA is to change the way it sends corporate communications to members. The Council has agreed that all communications for Chairs, Chiefs and Secretaries be sent via an email link to posts on the PA Forum. The change will come into effect in the New Year.

Media Plans Progress
More than 50 Trust communications professionals attended a joint PA and PCA conference to look at improving probation's national profile and boosting Trust's use of social media.

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