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Howard Wright
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished probation officer with over two decades of experience in criminal justice and offender rehabilitation, including 21 years as a Royal Military Police officer. Demonstrates expertise in case management, multiagency coordination, and safeguarding procedures, with a proven track record of reducing reoffending rates through tailored rehabilitation plans and cognitive behavioural programmes. Adept at report writing, conflict resolution, and maintaining confidentiality while fostering strong professional relationships with offenders, victims, and community agencies. Skilled in decision-making, active listening, and compassionate communication to support successful reintegration into society. Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and continuously enhancing practices within the criminal justice system.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
National Probation Service
York, North Yorkshire
04.2004 - 04.2025
- Recommended probation conditions, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programmes.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of best practices in probation and criminal justice.
- Prepared detailed reports for parole boards, highlighting offender progress and recommendations for future management.
- Chaired review meetings, presenting case updates and adjusting rehabilitation plans as needed.
- Delivered one-to-one counselling sessions to address individual needs and barriers to successful reintegration.
- Presented clients with alternative approaches to resolving identified problems using positive coping skills and methods.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive case files, documenting all interactions and interventions.
- Counselled and mentored offenders in adjusting to community life to limit reoffending.
- Presented parole hearing information to update wider teams on offender status and enable next steps.
- Advocated for offenders in court, providing evidence-based evaluations of their progress and challenges.
- Referred clients to various community resources for additional support with housing, transport or childcare.
- Organised assistance through direct or outside referrals to help clients through ongoing or crisis situations.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports outlining observations, diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Partnered with social service agencies and healthcare providers on individual client plans.
- Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Utilised cognitive behavioural, motivational enhancement based on individual treatment needs.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Helped offenders integrate into community after release and improve attitudes and behaviours.
- Assisted prison, probation and parole professionals with determining correct action for individual offender cases.
- Participated in multi-agency meetings to discuss complex cases and develop cohesive support plans.
- Developed professional relationships with offenders through regular home, school and community visits.
- Coordinated with victim support services to ensure that the impact on victims was fully considered in rehabilitation plans.
- Managed full-cycle caseloads across pre-trial, pre-sentence and client supervision.
- Referred offenders to community service agencies for compliance with court orders.
- Established strong working relationships with local agencies, including police, social services, and community groups, to support offender reintegration.
- Implemented risk assessment tools to evaluate the potential of reoffending and harm to the community.
- Facilitated cognitive behavioural programmes for positive transitions between prison and community settings.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritising tasks to meet strict deadlines and court dates.
- Utilised motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive behaviour change in offenders.
- Monitored compliance with community orders and licence conditions, taking appropriate action in case of breaches.
- Responded to crisis situations, offering immediate support and intervention to prevent harm.
- Facilitated group sessions focusing on anger management, substance abuse, and emotional resilience.
- Conducted initial assessments of offenders to develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
Royal Military Police Officer
British Army
03.1982 - 04.2004
- 1982-1987 - Uniformed Royal Military Police Officer carrying out normal policing duties in UK and various postings abroad.
- Trained as HGV3 driver fulfilling driving details in UK and abroad.
- 1987 - 2004 - Plain clothed detective in the Special Investigation Branch in UK and abroad.
- Responsibilities and roles included:
- Investigation of serious crime throughout the Military in UK and abroad, resulting in the production of the appropriate written and oral evidence to support the prosecution of alleged offenders in Military and civilian Court.
- Collecting evidence at crime scenes as a qualified Scenes Of Crime Officer.
- Leading and managing units of British and international detectives and specialist investigators, ensuring that the highest standards of professionalism were maintained at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield2004
NVQ Level 4 - Varied
British Army
UK1996
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Carre's Grammar School
Sleaford1981
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Professional judgement
- Customer service excellence
- Case management
- Clear communication
- Confident
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Confidentiality
- Active listening
- Health and Safety
- Highly organised
- Relationship-building
- Customer engagement
- Compassionate communication
- Client-Centred approach
- Physical stamina
- Self-motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathetic listening
- Safeguarding procedures
- Report writing
- Multiagency coordination
- Conflict resolution
Interests
Timeline
Probation Officer
National Probation Service
04.2004 - 04.2025
Royal Military Police Officer
British Army
03.1982 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sheffield Hallam University
NVQ Level 4 - Varied
British Army
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Carre's Grammar School