Nottingham Probation Area has several support groups available to employees in addition to recognised Trade Unions.

To find out more about these support groups please select from:

National Disabled Staff Network

To find out more regarding the Trade Unions please select from:

National Association of Probation Officers

Unison

ABPO (formerly Association of Black Probation Officers)

ABPO works to improve equality practice throughout the National Probation Service; ensuring all employees are treated fairly and consistently, without discrimination and by tackling discrimination in all areas of employment and Service delivery.

Monthly meetings are held for members and there is an annual general meeting.

Black Staff Group (BSG)

The BSG meet for a morning on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

The BSG’s aim is to provide mutual support, a professional network and to ensure equality of opportunity for all black staff within the Nottinghamshire Probation Area.

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender Support Group (LGBT)

The LGBT is facilitated by staff members who identify with lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender issues.

Information shared in the group is confidential and you do not have to be openly gay to attend the group. It is a safe group which respects individuals viewpoints and encourages, supports and nutures.

The group meets monthly at a location in the city centre.

National Association of Asian Probation Staff (NAAPS)

NAAPs offers support, assistance and formal representation to it’s members and aims to help minimise and eliminate incidents of discrimination against Asians. 

NAAPs works to ensure that the National Probation Service provides facilities to Asian staff in terms of cultural needs, dietary requirements and religious practices.