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Aims
The aims of the National Probation Service for England and Wales
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


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Our staff :
We employ nearly
750 staff in Thames Valley.

More than 60% of staff work directly with offenders. This includes work in six prisons, five Approved
Premises (hostels), 12 Magistrates' Courts and three Crown Courts and our 12 main office locations.

Other staff work in supporting roles such as training, research, information technology, admin & clerical, finance, personnel and communication
s.

Disability Equality Scheme:
To obtain a copy please write to: The HR Manager, Thames Valley Probation, Head Office, Kingsclere Road, Bicester Oxon OX26 2QD or download using the links opposite.

 

 


About us: Introduction

Thames Valley is one of 42 Probation Areas in England and Wales.

Together with the National Probation Directorate, we form the National Probation Service for England and Wales.

Roger Hill is the Director of Probation.

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For further information about the National Probation Service for England and Wales visit
www.probation.homeoffice.gov.uk

The National Probation Service is part of the Ministry of Justice. Jack Straw is the Minister for Justice.

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

Thames Valley Probation Board oversees the work of Thames Valley Area and is answerable to the Home Secretary on performance matters.

The Chairman of the Board,
Malcolm Fearn, was appointed in April 2007. The Chief Officer, Gerry Marshall, is also a member of the Board and is a qualified Probation Officer with more than 20 years' service.

>> More about the Thames Valley Probation Board.


Freedom of Information

Thames Valley Probation's Publications Scheme:

The attached information explains the types of information you can request and how to go about it.

FOI Thames Valley Probation Board's Publications Scheme


Race Equality Scheme

Race Equality Scheme


Gender Equality Scheme

This document has been added in two sections. For the full report please download all of the links below:

Gender Equality Scheme
Gender Equality Scheme

 

Disability Equality Scheme

Thames Valley Probation's Disability Equality Scheme:

The document has been added in sections. For the full report please download all of the links below:

Disability Equality Scheme

Annex A Local Area Functions

Annex B Functional Action Plan

Annex C, D, E Legislation

Annex F Review

Annex G Consultation Report

Or Contact:
The HR Manager
Thames Valley Probation
Head Office
Kingsclere Road
Bicester
Oxon
OX26 2QD

Tel: 01869 255300
Fax: 01869 255355
Email:
info@thames-valley.probation.gsi.gov.uk

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