Recommendation 152

We heard about best practices in Northern Ireland. The Probation Board of Northern Ireland (PBNI) told us that Enhanced Combination Orders involve “a multiagency, multidisciplinary, collaborative approach, with PBNI leading on the Order, and support provided by a range of organisations including Barnardo’s, Community Restorative Justice Ireland (CRJI), Northern Ireland Alternatives and Victim Support”. They added that: “Within PBNI, ECOs involve Probation Officers (POs), Probation Service Officers (PSOs), Community Service Officers (CSOs) and PBNI Psychologists providing greater flexibility and choice.” 281 As a result, “the associated wrap around services are now well embedded and excellent working relationships have developed between stakeholders”. 282