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Probation is when you serve a court sentence in the community, and can include unpaid work or being supervised after coming out of prison
Probation means you’re serving your sentence but you’re not in prison. You…
When you’re on probation you may have meetings with your offender manager.…
You could go back to court if you break any rules of your probation. For…
You can be taken straight back to prison if you have been released on…
If you have been taken back to prison and think you should be released on…
HM Inspectorate of Probation reports to the government on the effectiveness of work with adults, children and young people who have offended with an aim to reduce reoffending and protect the public. HM Inspectorate of Probation works with the Ministry...
Engage with our reform programme, get involved and stay updated on progress.
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigates complaints from prisoners, young people in detention (prisons and secure training centres), those on probation and individuals detained under immigration powers (detained individuals). It also investigates all deaths that occur among prisoners, young...
This collection contains action plans produced by HMPPS in response to inspections of probation carried out by HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP).
Policy and guidance for prison and probation professionals in England and Wales.
A policy framework for Probation Service court staff which summarises, consolidates and, where required, clarifies existing policy instructions and practice guidance relating to Probation Service court related functions.
This guidance sets out the key minimum qualifications required to perform core probation roles.
Find information on probation, contact centres in England & Wales, including opening times and contact details as well as local services offered.
Bolton Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the Greater Manchester region.
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