Positive Behaviour Support For Criminal Justice System Providers
Delivering safer, more effective support in secure and community settings
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Working Within the Criminal Justice System
Navigating behavioural support within prisons, probation services, and rehabilitation programmes presents unique and often multi-layered challenges.
At PBS UK, we partner with criminal justice providers to deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions that reduce risk, improve compliance, and support rehabilitation. Our approaches are tailored to secure environments, community-based supervision, and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring sustainable outcomes for individuals and safer environments for staff and the public.
- Reducing incidents of aggression and crisis behaviours
- Supporting rehabilitation and reintegration
- Training in trauma-informed and ethical interventions
- Strategies within correctional and community services
- Agency coordination to streamline and improve outcomes
Here For Courts, Police, Probation Services & Beyond
De-Escalation in Custodial Settings
Helping staff manage high-risk behaviours safely while minimising restraints and preserving dignity.
Rehabilitation-Focused Behaviour Plans
Supporting offenders with personalised PBS strategies that promote prosocial skills and reduce recidivism.
Probation & Community Supervision Support
Guiding probation officers to apply evidence-based interventions that improve compliance and engagement.
Trauma-Informed Staff Training
Equipping teams with practical skills to recognise trauma triggers and respond effectively.
Multi-Agency Collaboration
Integrating PBS approaches across police, courts, and social services for consistent and sustainable outcomes.
Reducing Incidents & Improving Safety
Analysing patterns of risk to design proactive strategies that safeguard staff, individuals, and the public.
Hear From the People We Support
Real stories, real outcomes, real change.
How PBS Works For Justice System Providers
In essence, Positive Behaviour Support within criminal justice settings combines clinical expertise with practical strategies to reduce risk and improve rehabilitation outcomes. So what does this look like in practice?
By understanding an individual’s history, triggers, and needs, PBS plans empower staff to respond proactively, prevent escalation, and support long-term behavioural change.
From custodial environments to probation supervision, our evidence-based, person-centred approach helps justice providers deliver safer, more effective services while maintaining dignity, compliance, and measurable outcomes across every stage of the system.
What We Offer Criminal & Justice Service Providers
Behavioural Risk Assessments For Offenders & High-Risk Individuals
PBS Plans Tailored For Rehabilitation Settings
Training in De-Escalation & Behaviour Management Techniques
Consultancy For Complex Cases Involving Neurodiverse or Vulnerable Individuals
Expert Witness Reports & Professional Court Testimony
Ongoing Case Review & Behaviour Monitoring Services
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We’re here when you’re ready
No judgment — Practical support — Meaningful change
Specialised Support for the Justice Sector
We work regularly with courts, police forces, probation services, prisons, and rehabilitation programmes to improve outcomes for offenders, victims, and communities.
Our deep expertise in Positive Behaviour Support enables safer environments, reduces re-offending risks, and supports rehabilitation through evidence-based interventions. We tailor every solution to your operational needs and statutory requirements.
Why Choose PBS UK?
A Proven Track Record in the Justice Sector
Clinical, Legal, & Behavioural Expertise
Aligned With National Standards & Compliance Requirements
Flexible, Responsive Service For Ongoing cases
Our Services
We support people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic where behaviours that challenge impact safety, wellbeing, and quality of life.
We understand these behaviours as meaningful responses to a person’s experiences and circumstances – they are often the most effective way people have to cope with or influence their world. Because such behaviours arise from complex interactions between individuals and their environments, our work focuses not only on working with the person, but also the systems and contexts around them.
Meet the PBS UK Team
Meet the friendly faces behind every PBS UK plan, assessment and training session.
Paddy Behan
Co-Founder & Director
Tia Martin
Co-Founder & Director
Donald Martin
Company Secretary
Hannah Newcombe
Senior Associate Director
Huw Price
PBS Practicioner
Katie Lyon
Associate Director
Anna Knight
PBS Practitioner
Kate Barker
PBS Practitioner
Sandra Bryan
PBS Practicioner
Susie Jenni
PBS Practitioner
Poonam Khunti
PBS Trainee Practitioner
Jonathan Shield
PBS Technician
Iain Thomson
PBS Practitioner
Where To Find Us
While PBS UK is registered as a business in Scotland, our team is based across the UK and we deliver services nationwide
Registered in Scotland with company number SC540834.
Contact Us
Reach out today – we’d love to hear from you!
FAQs | PBS In Criminal & Justice Services
What is Positive Behaviour Support in criminal and justice contexts?
Positive Behaviour Support (or PBS) is a person-centred, evidence-based approach designed to reduce challenging behaviours and improve quality of life.
In criminal and justice services, PBS can help individuals with complex needs – such as learning disabilities, autism, or mental health conditions – engage more positively with probation, rehabilitation, and community integration programs.
How does PBS help people in the justice system?
Ultimately, PBS supports individuals to:
- Develop new skills;
- Manage emotions; and,
- Reduce behaviours that might lead to reoffending.
It works by identifying the reasons behind behaviours, and creating tailored support plans that promote safety, independence, and positive choices.
Who can benefit from PBS in this setting?
PBS is effective for people in custody, on probation, or involved with court-ordered programs who have additional needs.
It’s also valuable for those transitioning back into the community, ensuring the right support is in place to prevent setbacks.
Can PBS work alongside probation, police, and courts?
Absolutely. PBS is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing criminal justice services. Our specialists collaborate with probation officers, court teams, prison staff, and other professionals to provide a joined-up, consistent approach.
Is PBS proven to work in criminal and justice settings?
Yes. Research shows PBS can reduce the frequency and severity of challenging behaviours, improve engagement with rehabilitation, and support better long-term outcomes.
Rest assured, we combine best practice with measurable goals, so progress is always clear and always accountable.
Still have questions?
Contact our team or call us on 01234 567890 today.
Take the First Step Today.
We’re here when you’re ready
No judgment — Practical support — Meaningful change
