Probation Service

Question 1

aims and objectives

Answer 1

probation services supervises high-risk offenders released into the community.
work w around 30,000 offenders a year helping to try and rehabilitate offenders. whilst on probation, offenders may have to do unpaid work, complete education/ training, receive addiction treatment and have regular meetings with an offender manager.

Question 2

philosophy

Answer 2

NPS aims:
Believe in offenders’ ability to change.
Promote social justice, inclusion, equality.
Consider victims’ rights and needs.
Act with professional integrity.

Question 3

funding

Answer 3

National Offender Management Service funds through income taxation

Question 4

working practices

Answer 4

The NPS prepares reports for courts, manages premises for offenders, assesses prisoners for release, and supports victims of serious crimes.