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Probation

The Supporting People programme, along with its 5 Year Strategy, is run by the Commissioning Body which includes the following partners - the Borough of Poole, the National Probation Service and the Poole Primary Care Trust.

The National Probation service aims to:

• protect the public
• reduce re-offending
• ensure the proper punishment of offenders in the community
• ensure offenders are aware of the effects of their crime on the victims and the public
  rehabilitate offenders.

In Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset the Probation Services works by:

• providing timely, professional advice concerning sentencing and the release of prisoners delivering effective supervision that reduces re-offending and protects the public.

More information about the National Probation Service can be found on their web site.