A ‘weight’ on the shoulders of our youth: The pains of probation on young adult men with a sexual conviction. An exploratory study

• Published in: Probation journal Vol. 71; no. 4; pp. 342 - 363
• Main Author: Darby, Hannah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2024; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Convictions; Men; Pain; Parole & probation; Young adults; probation; offender management; supervision; suspended sentences; community orders; young people; offenders

This article is about the ‘pains of probation’ experienced by young adult men with a sexual conviction. It draws on the findings from a research study completed between July and August 2022. Seventeen participants who were subject to a probation Community Order or Suspended Sentence Order in England...