Professional organisations, trade unions and minority representative groups

NAPO National Association of Probation Officers

The trade union and professional association of probation staff.
www.napo.org.uk

Unison

The biggest trade union in Britain. It represents people who work in public services, voluntary organisations and private companies that provide services to the public.
www.unison.org.uk

Probation Boards' Association (PBA)

The Probation Boards' Association represents and supports the 42 local Probation Boards in England and Wales. It is the national employer's organisation for local Probation Boards.
www.probationboards.co.uk

Association of Black Probation Officers

Works with staff of African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin to oppose the effects of racism.

Contact:
2nd Floor
Glen House
200 Tottenhan Court Road
London
W1T 7PL
Tel: 020 7436 7121

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:
General Secretary
Shamin Khan
London Probation Area
Crown Court
Woodhall House
Lordship Lane
Wood Green
London
N22 5LF
Tel: 020 8881 1400
Email: shamin.khan@london.probation.gsx.gov.uk

LAGIP

For lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered staff working in probation and familiy courts.
www.lagip.com

Probation Service Christian Fellowship

Open to all Probation, Prison, YOT and CAFCAS staff and others working with offenders and their families.

Contact:
PSCF
PO BOX 783
Croydon
CR9 1BT
Tel: 0870 0127 3091