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Introduction
What we do
How we are doing
Areas we cover
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The aims of the National Probation Service
Protecting the public.
Reducing re-offending.
The proper punishment of offenders in the community.
Ensuring offenders' awareness of the effects of crime on the victims of crime and the public.
Rehabilitation of offenders.

map of the UK showing the South East
For further details of the five Probation Areas see
Areas we cover.

Valuing diversity

The South East Consortium is committed to treating all persons fairly, openly and with respect. We recognise that discrimination can occur in many forms and we are committed to its elimination, adopting policies of positive action where this is permitted.

Probation 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.

For each intake of Probation Officers/Offender Managers we will deliver the Diploma in Probation Studies in partnership with Portsmouth University and the five Probation Areas.

For further details about Portsmouth University visit their website: www.port.ac.uk

 About us
The South East Consortium is one of nine such Consortia across England and Wales, which works to deliver training that covers all aspects of probation work.

Together with the 42 Probation Areas in England and Wales and the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) we form the National Probation Service. Roger Hill heads the National Probation Service. Roger was formerly a Chief Officer and is a qualified Probation Officer.
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For further general information about the National Probation Service visit
www.probation.homeoffice.gov.uk

However for more specific advice involving careers please visit Working for Probation.

As of May 2007 responsibility for Probation, Prisons and the prevention of reoffending moved from direct Home Office control to the Ministry of Justice. Further information about the Ministry of Justice can be found at www.noms.justice.gov.uk
Home Office logo The Ministry of Justice is part of the Government's Home Office. The Home Secretary, The Rt. Hon. Jacqui Smith MP, heads this.

For further details of the work of the Home Office visit
www.homeoffice.gov.uk

A Board of Chief Officers & Chairs, representing each of the 5 constituent Probation Areas oversees the work of the South East Consortium.

Barrie Crook

Chief Officer, Hampshire Probation Area

Mike Fisher

Chair, Hampshire Probation Area

Sarah Billiald

Chief Officer, Kent Probation Area

Janardan Sofat

Chair, Kent Probation Area

Karen Page

Chief Officer, Surrey Probation Area

Pauline Dawkins

Chair, Surrey Probation Area

Sonia Crozier

Chief Officer, Sussex Probation Area

John Steele

Chair, Sussex Probation Area

Gerry Marshall

Chief Officer, Thames Valley Probation Area

Malcolm Fearne

Chair, Thames Valley Probation Area


Contact details:

The South East Consortium
College House
Woodbridge Road
Guildford
Surrey GU1 4RS

Tel: 01483 304 963
Fax: 01483 440 601

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