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Offender Case Studies

Brian's Story

Brian was sentenced to undertake the Thinking Skills Programme and supervision for driving while disqualified. He had an extensive criminal history which included motoring offences and violence against a former partner.

Find out how we helped Brian to stop offending, gain skills and qualifications and re-establish contact with his children.

Sarah's Story

Sarah used to steal from shops and family members to feed a heroin and crack cocaine addiction. Thanks to probation she's now drug-free and working towards becoming a hairdresser.

Find out how we helped get Sarah off drugs and into education and training.

Pete's Story

Pete has been convicted of numerous offences since 2006, including drink driving, criminal damage, public order, breaches, racially and religiously aggravated harassment, common assault, actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, theft and drunk and disorderly.

Find out how Pete got his life back on track with support from our Integrated Offender Management Team.

John's Story

John, of Haywards Heath, racked up convictions for 40 crimes between 1993 and 2009 ranging from theft and public order to drugs and firearms offences.

Find out, in his own words, how John was supported to stop offending as part of our Prolific and Priority of Offender Scheme.

Simon's Story

Simon was an angry young man convicted of violence and criminal damage. He had a very poor record of engaging with probation. 

Find out how Simon turned his life around with support from his Probation Officer.

Wayne's Story

Wayne was a prolific offender with more than 50 previous convictions. He had problems with drugs and alcohol. Now Wayne has turned his back on crime and working as a volunteer mentor to help vulnerable young people.

Find out how probation supported Wayne's change.