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Valuing diversity
The South East Consortium, acting on behalf of its constituent Probation Areas, 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
Professional organisations and trade unions
napo logoNAPO
www.napo.org.uk
The Trade Union and Professional Association for Family Court and 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)
www.napbh.org.uk
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.

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

1st Floor
Mitre House
223-227 Borough High Street
London SE1 1JD
Tel: 0207 740 8537
Fax: 0207 740 8450

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:

Helen Hays - National Administrator
1st Floor
Mitre House
223-227 Borough High Street
London SE1 1JD
Tel: 0207 740 8563
Fax: 0207 740 8450

LAGIP
www.lagip.com
Association for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender staff working in probation and family courts.


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