Probation supervisors face abuse and threats

National Probation Service workers supervising offenders on unpaid work placements are routinely facing threats, abuse and in some cases violence, according to a new report.


Session workers employed to supervise the placements are increasingly complaining of feeling intimidated, the National Association of Probation Officers (Napo) union reports.

 

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