A necessary but painful journey: Experiences of unification in a probation service region

In this article, we present some initial findings from the first year of a longitudinal study of the experiences of unification by staff in one Probation Service region. Their reaction to unification is explored as well as their hopes and fears regarding the newly unified service. Despite working in...

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Main Author: Millings, Matthew (Author)
Contributors: Burke, Lol ; Annison, Harry ; Carr, Nicola ; Robinson, Gwen ; Surridge, Eleanor
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Probation journal
Year: 2023, Volume: 70, Issue: 4, Pages: 331-349
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