Community Initiatives
The Probation Service provides funding and support to community based organisations (CBOs) to develop and deliver services in their communities to meet local needs and enhance the work of the Probation Service in changing offending behaviour.
The Probation Service recognises and acknowledges the important role that CBOs play in working with offenders, supporting their re-integration and engagement in a positive and contributing lifestyle in their communities.
The network of projects play an important role for the Probation Service, in addition to the work of mainstream services, by adding a further dimension to services and supports the Probation Service can offer offenders and their communities in reducing re offending and increasing public safety.
Many offenders under the supervision of the Probation Service have complex needs such as alcohol or drug problems, literacy skills, and social skills. These offenders require a broad range of support and assistance in the community if they are to make better choices for themselves and their communities. There are also specialised initiatives and support services delivered by community based providers such as restorative justice, mentoring and sex offender programmes.
Information on the work of the projects and initiatives, and their contact details are available by following the relevant link below:
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