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How quickly can you finish a course such as iHorizon?

NotMyName — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:14:42 GMT

I'm due in court for my first hearing on Wednesday for (making) IIOC. I'll be pleading guilty.

I am wondering the course, such as iHorison, if it's say, 31 days (or similar), how quickly can you actually do it? As I'm self employed already, I can

Lack of closure and info at end of Probation.

Saxon — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:50:29 GMT

Having completed a 3-year Community Order for indecent image offences - and completed it well, according to what I have been told - I was anticipating some kind of well, I dunno.. 'closure'. I didn't expect a party or a fanfare or a medal, but I did think

Probation Ending

Mo22 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:51:53 GMT

Hi guys probation coming to an end soon. What happens afterwards do the probation officers send reports to a court or something like that.

PPU Visits Dropping Off

khafka — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:17:06 GMT

Hi folks, it's dawned on me today that I haven't had a visit from my PPU in over 3 months. Normally it'd be every 4 weeks like clockwork (I make a note). I haven't seen him since the middle of May. Perhaps worth noting I am coming up to my final year on t

Probation Report

MrQuestion — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:03:02 GMT

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Get out of lockdown free pass (To see probation officer)

alexh07 — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:24:02 GMT

Anyone else getting probation appointments just now? I've got one next week which was made today so will be good to get out (although I could potentially spread the virus and kill some people down the line I suppose it's more important that my supervisor

How often do I need to see my PO while on license?

icy — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:18:30 GMT

I need some help from anyone that might have gone through this before.

I got a 7 years for fraud and money laundering and served 3 1/2. I beleive that im considered low risk and never had any problems with police before or after my sentence. Now

what help do they offer ?

Rufus — Fri, 15 May 2020 15:26:39 GMT

what help do the probation office offer to get you back into work - do they do offer training courses etc as mine hasnt rely offered anything rather than an informal chat every few weeks.

Advice needed

Hantsmale — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:47:18 GMT

I came out of prison in September 2018! Initially was in approved premises then moved into supported accommodation I have been with my partner for more than nine months now when we got together I was honest with her about my conviction for robbery as I'm

Can probation unilaterally disclose a criminal record to an employer

philfer — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:26:35 GMT

I don't know where to turn.

I have a conviction for an internet downloading offence.

I got a job as an accountant in an office where there are no children and where the employer does not require a DBS check (as it is not a relevan

Regular meetings with probation officer - purpose?

Star — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 13:10:25 GMT

Hi everyone, I was sentenced in early March this year to a 12 month community order (following a guilty verdict for a breach of a restraining order) with 100 hours unpaid work to complete (finished before July) and I understand I am required to undertake

Supervision orders

StevenA — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:24:07 GMT

I amam up prisoner who has been out for 4 years I’m trying to apply to get my probation supervision order suspended. But who do I apply to as my probation officer hasn’t got a clue, she says she doesn’t do it it’s up to me but when I research it it says s

Urgent Help Needed

MonkeyMagi — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:33:12 GMT

- Index offence: Harrasment No Violence (Some shitty texts I sent)
- Sentenced July 2017 20 Weeks, reduced to 16 weeks on appeal + 10 Year Restraining Order
- HDC Granted Sept 17
- Licence Expiry 10th December or thereabouts.
- 1 Year PSS

Confused!

PeterWigan — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:27:22 GMT

I was told at around 2.45pm today 10/08/17 by a manager(Phil Lawson) at Wigan Probation that I shouldn't be taking notice of what people are telling me on here.
I have requested a copy of the Local Area Agreement to change probation officer

Complaint about probation officer

PeterWigan — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:04:31 GMT

I have made a serious complaint about my probation officer and there is an ongoing investigation...I have told her I am not seeing her I am refusing to see her but she demanding that I see her and has sent me a warning letter for not attending. Even