Autism Support Services - South Central

In June 2020 the Ministry of Justice established the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) to allow the Authority and Participating Bodies to purchase services to deliver rehabilitative and resettlement Interventions. The Dynamic Framework and subsequent Call-Off Competitions are conducted pursuant to

Section 7 of the PCR 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) the 'Light Touch Regime'. The Provider is expected to deliver interventions to people on probation that meet the specific needs of those, living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. As needs will vary, the support to be provided shall include, but is not limited to one or more or the following:

• (a)Support to improve communication and social skills;
• (b)Support to improve the Person on Probation's awareness of their own emotional state and well being, and that of

others;

• (c)Support to improve impulse control and/or make better social judgements;
• (d)Identification of appropriate strategies and coping mechanisms;
• (e)Ensuring the individual is better equipped to comply with probation requirements, adequately

address their offending behaviour and engage in programmes (where applicable).

To note: This service shall be delivered in the South Central Region (Hampshire).