Probation service

• What does the probation service supervise?

  High-risk offenders released into the community
• How many offenders does the probation service work with each year?

  Around 30,000 offenders
• What activities might offenders have to complete while on probation?

  Unpaid work, education/training, and regular meetings with an 'offender manager'
• How is the probation service funded?

  Through income taxation by the National Offender Management Service
• What are the main working duties of the probation service?

  • Prepare pre-sentence reports for courts
  • Help select appropriate sentences for individuals
  • Prepare individuals for release from prison
  • Supervise offenders once released
  • Communicate with victims of serious crimes regarding offender release
• What role does the probation service play in the rehabilitation of offenders?

  They help rehabilitate offenders by supervising them and providing support during their probation period
• What is the purpose of preparing pre-sentence reports?

  To help select the most appropriate sentence for an individual
• What is one responsibility of the probation service when an offender is due to be released?

  To communicate with victims of serious crimes
• What might be a consequence of not completing education/training while on probation?

  It could affect the offender's rehabilitation process
• Who do offenders meet regularly with while on probation?

  An 'offender manager'
• What is the primary goal of the probation service?

  To rehabilitate offenders