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Values
Probation staff are committed to the following core values:
treating people fairly, openly and with respect
an uncompromising stance against harm caused by crime
a strong belief in the capacity of people to change
the importance of taking personal responsibility for behaviour
the necessity of learning from experience


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Statement to all staff and service users on equal opportunities

The West Mercia Probation Board recognises the probation service's duty to play a key role in promoting racial equality and valuing diversity in the wider criminal justice system. The Board will ensure that service practice supports and encourages the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities for all.


Professional organisations & trade unions

napo logoNAPO National Association of Probation Officers
www.napo.org.uk
The trade union and professional association of probation staff.

Unison logoUnison
www.unison.org.uk
The biggest trade union in Britain. Representing people who work in public services, voluntary organisations and in private companies providing services to the public.

PBA logoProbation Boards' Association (PBA)
www.probationboards.co.uk
The Probation Boards' Association is the national employer's organisation for local Probation Boards. It represents and supports the 42 local Probation Boards in England and Wales.

NAPBH logoNational Association of Probation and Bail Hostels (NAPBH)
Works to support and promote all Home Office approved probation and bail hostels. Approved hostels provide enhanced supervision in order to protect the public and reduce risk.
The association works alongside other bodies concerned with residential facilities for offenders and tackling crime.
Contact:

    Eunice Dunkley
    General Secretary
    NAPBH
    2 New Walk
    Totnes
    Devon
    TQ9 5HA
    Tel: 01803 864 781
    Fax: 01803 866 265
    Email:

Association of Black Probation Officers
Works with staff of African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin to oppose the effects of racism.
Contact:

2nd Floor
Glen House
200 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7PL
Tel: 020 7436 7121

National Association of Asian Probation Staff
Encourages and maintains a support group of members promoting an Asian perspective on professional issues. Initiates and campaigns for changes within the criminal justice system to address disadvantage suffered by all minority ethnic groups.
Contact:

General Secretary
Shamin Khan
London Probation Area
Crown Court
Woodhall House
Lordship Lane
Wood Green
London
N22 5LF
Tel: 020 8881 1400
Email:

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