Research, Training & Development Directorate
The Research, Training & Development Directorate is responsible for the following:
• Monitoring emerging research,
• Planning and undertaking programme effectiveness research,
• Critically reviewing current legislative base,
• Developing and articulating proposals for new legislation,
• Updating and expanding practice and procedure guidelines,
• Bringing an enhanced victim focus into day-to-day probation practice,
• Encouraging interest by the Service in restorative justice,
• Planning and delivery of training programmes,
• Leading to the implementation of the integrated model of PMDS,
• Strengthening management skill and capacity,
• Updating staff on new developments, legislation and guidelines,
• Co-ordinating external training opportunities,
• Contributing to training in other bodies,
• Support and training for training staff.
Structure of the Directorate
The Research, Training & Development Directorate comprises the following posts:
• Deputy Director of Research, Training & Development
• Assistant Principal Probation Officer
• Senior Probation Officer
• Probation Officers
The Deputy Director for Research, Training & Development has overall responsibility for the day-to-day administration, planning and management of this directorate and reports regularly to the Director of the Probation Service.
Administrative support for the Research, Training & Development Directorate is provided by staff of the Corporate Services Directorate.
