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I just wondered if anyone had any experience of community service and what kind of things this might be.
My person has got 100 hours of this to do, they are 21.
if anyone has any experience of what goes on, if people discuss how they've got where they are as in crime wise it would give my person an insight into what might be said.
thanks x
My person has got 100 hours of this to do, they are 21.
if anyone has any experience of what goes on, if people discuss how they've got where they are as in crime wise it would give my person an insight into what might be said.
thanks x
Hello, yes I can help with this.
Firstly, they are not allowed to discuss their offences, a definite no-no, some may make comments and disclose things potentially, out of ear shot of the probation officer. But please advise your son to not disclose anything (I know that sounds obvious) due to the risk he would put himself in. The other people could be there for any number of offences, some may be chatty and friendly, but remind your son that they aren't there to be his friends. I worried that my person could be lulled into thinking the people could be friends and may have let his guard down/disclosed his offence.
The activities will be things like litter picking, fly tipping collecting, sorted donated clothing, cleaning graffiti, gardening (more in the summer).
My person said it was very relaxed and informal, and that the other offenders were all OK on a surface level, the probation officers were respectful and polite. My person found it ok, and gave some structure and routine to his week.
My person agreed at 1 day per week, as you can always pick up more, but if you agree to more in the beginning and then can't make it, there's obvious risk of consequences.
I hope this helps without being too scary sounding! My person found it completely fine :)
Firstly, they are not allowed to discuss their offences, a definite no-no, some may make comments and disclose things potentially, out of ear shot of the probation officer. But please advise your son to not disclose anything (I know that sounds obvious) due to the risk he would put himself in. The other people could be there for any number of offences, some may be chatty and friendly, but remind your son that they aren't there to be his friends. I worried that my person could be lulled into thinking the people could be friends and may have let his guard down/disclosed his offence.
The activities will be things like litter picking, fly tipping collecting, sorted donated clothing, cleaning graffiti, gardening (more in the summer).
My person said it was very relaxed and informal, and that the other offenders were all OK on a surface level, the probation officers were respectful and polite. My person found it ok, and gave some structure and routine to his week.
My person agreed at 1 day per week, as you can always pick up more, but if you agree to more in the beginning and then can't make it, there's obvious risk of consequences.
I hope this helps without being too scary sounding! My person found it completely fine :)
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