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My experience as a Residential Worker at an Approved Premises

Posted by: Cynthia, Posted on: 28 January 2021 - Categories: Personal stories, Probation

Residential Worker Cynthia shares what it’s like to work in an Approved Premises, helping offenders make changes in their behaviour and transition back into the community.

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