InstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumWed, 05 Aug 2026 01:18:04 GMT20https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost36291.aspxHi,<br/>I am a lifer, released nine years ago on life licence. Since my release there have been no concerns from probation officers nor police and, as far as I was concerned, was just getting on with my life, albeit attending monthly supervision appointments with my probation officer.&nbsp;<br/><br/>Earlier this year a new manager was allocated to the office which I attend. There were initially no problems but when she found out that I was a lifer things have started to go wrong. I've had to complete a course called 'Moving On', which is apparently aimed at people who have been released in the previous 3-6 months; I was told that I had 'not progressed' in the years since I was released; at a recent lifer panel she blocked a reduction in my supervision appointments, and now she wants me to undertake work that I completed in custody years ago for no apparent reason. As I said, there have been no concerns about me and I'm very confused (as is my probation officer) as to why this is happening, especially after so many years in the community.&nbsp;<br/><br/>Has anyone been through a similar experience? Thank you.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:32:14 GMTwakeyladhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost36295.aspx<div data-id="36291" class="if-quote-wrapper" unselectable="on" data-guid="1784996926066"><a class="quote-para" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="36291" title="Move Cursor Below" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">+</span></a><a class="quote-delete" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="36291" title="Delete Quote" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">x</span></a><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[quote]</span><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-header" contenteditable="false"><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-toggle-wrapper"><a class="if-quote-toggle quote-link" href="#" data-id="36291" title=" "></a></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[b]</span>wakeylad - 24 Jul 26 3:08 PM<span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/b]</span></div><div class="if-quote-message if-quote-message-36291"><div class="if-quote-message-margin">Hi,<br/>I am a lifer, released nine years ago on life licence. Since my release there have been no concerns from probation officers nor police and, as far as I was concerned, was just getting on with my life, albeit attending monthly supervision appointments with my probation officer.&nbsp;<br/><br/>Earlier this year a new manager was allocated to the office which I attend. There were initially no problems but when she found out that I was a lifer things have started to go wrong. I've had to complete a course called 'Moving On', which is apparently aimed at people who have been released in the previous 3-6 months; I was told that I had 'not progressed' in the years since I was released; at a recent lifer panel she blocked a reduction in my supervision appointments, and now she wants me to undertake work that I completed in custody years ago for no apparent reason. As I said, there have been no concerns about me and I'm very confused (as is my probation officer) as to why this is happening, especially after so many years in the community.&nbsp;<br/><br/>Has anyone been through a similar experience? Thank you.<a class="if-quote-goto quote-link" href="#" data-id="36291"><span class="goto"></span></a></div></div><span class="quote-markup">[/quote]</span></div><br/>Hi<br/><br/>I am sorry to hear your story.<br/>There could be numerous reasons i.e. first time manager trying to create an impression to someone who has had a bad experience with an ex offender before.<br/><br/>Hopefully they are just pushing buttons to see if the previous reports are valid. Be interesting to see if your actual PO stands up for you.<br/>Did they tell you why you have not progressed?<br/><br/>good luck&nbsp;Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:32:14 GMTJASB