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Black History Month

Reclaiming Narratives: Black History Month - Insights from Community Payback Supervisor Victoria's 19-Year Career 

Ministry of Justice, 24 October 2024 - Black History Month, Community Payback, Personal stories, Probation

In line with this year’s Black History Month theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’, we’re highlighting personal stories and career journeys to illustrate the varied experiences of Probation Service colleagues. We spoke to Victoria, a Community Payback supervisor, about what this year’s …

From crafting mosaics to creating better futures

Ministry of Justice, 27 October 2023 - Black History Month, Career progression, Culture, Personal stories

From crafting mosaics to creating better futures  Being in the Civil Service for 15 years, Myra didn’t quite start her journey like most do. It was her love for mosaics which created her destiny in the Prison Service. Why did …

A prison officer with a purpose

Ministry of Justice, 17 October 2023 - Black History Month, Culture, Personal stories, Prison officer

Growing up as an ethnic minority from a deprived neighbourhood, Leroy didn’t see a place for himself in today’s society. That was until he joined the Prison Service. As a prison officer, Leroy feels he now has a purpose - …

Ken's career journey

Ministry of Justice, 9 October 2023 - Black History Month, Career progression, Culture, Personal stories

Throughout October we will be covering Black History Month, sharing stories from those inside the HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). We spoke to HMP Whitemoor’s Kenneth 'Ken' Tangie about his career journey with HMPPS. Ken taught French and English …

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