This section is for people who have offended and their families and friends.

It will try to answer any questions you may have and state what will be expected of you - or your relative or friend.

The Community Order
This is the name of the order that people punished by the courts must carry out in the community for their offences. It can be one, or any combination of 12 different Requirements which make up the Community Order.
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Accredited programmes
Challenging courses people who continue to commit crimes must attend as part of their order. Works to change the way people think and act so they stop offending.
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Tagging
What happens when people are on a curfew - 'tagged'. A way of restricting liberty - rather like 'house arrest'. Can give people a new sense of structure and discipline in their life.
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Are you in prison?
How probation services will keep in touch with people while in prison. About people's supervision on release from prison.
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Approved Premises (Hostels)
The rules people must obey when they have to stay in a probation and /or bail hostel. Daily routine in a hostel.
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Diversity
What Thames Valley Probation Area has in place to promote diversity and prevent discrimination in the service.
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Need help?
Contact details of national advice & support services for people with problems which may be linked to their offending e.g. drug & alcohol misuse, debt, housing, domestic violence, health.
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