Process Evaluation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Electronic Monitoring Pilot: Quantitative Findings

This document describes an evaluation of a GPS location monitoring pilot by the Ministry of Justice, aimed at providing an alternative to custody and enhancing offender management and rehabilitation. Conducted from October 2016 to March 2018 across two police force regions, the program involved seven cohorts of offenders with different conditions. The evaluation employed quantitative data analysis, regression and survival analyses, and surveys to assess compliance and perceptions among staff and offenders. Findings showed that GPS tags were mainly used for court-imposed bail and post-release monitoring, with exclusion zones as a common requirement. The majority of violations were due to equipment shutdowns and curfew breaches. Successful completion rates were influenced by factors such as the type of cohort, order length, and offenders' previous cautions. Staff generally had positive views on GPS monitoring, which varied by job role, and most offenders understood their obligations, with many believing in the potential for positive behavioral changes. The evaluation concluded that GPS monitoring is beneficial for offender management and rehabilitation, but noted that the results might not be fully representative due to low survey response rates and other limitations. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Surveys and polling
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: July 2019

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes