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<p>Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) came into existence on 1 June 2014 and
ownership was transferred to new rehabilitation providers on 1 February 2015.</p><p>
</p><p>The performance of CRCs, including compliance with Licence and Post-Sentence
Supervision (PSS), is assessed through a range of service levels and through a robust
contract management and assurance process. Performance information against these service
levels is published quarterly, and the latest data can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/community-performance-quarterly-mi-update-to-december-2016"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/community-performance-quarterly-mi-update-to-december-2016</a>.
End state targets for some service levels were only expected to be met by February
2017, and this period is due for publication on 27 July 2017.</p><p> </p><p>Public
protection is our top priority and we will take all necessary action to make sure
the probation system is reducing reoffending and preventing future victims. We have
undertaken an overarching review of probation, looking at the standards we set for
providers and how we hold them to account and will be publishing our findings in due
course.</p>
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