Last week, in preparation of Remembrance Sunday, people on probation carried out their Community Payback work requirement by preparing and tidying memorials and cenotaphs around Greater Manchester. These pictures from Farnworth Park, Bolton show the great difference made.

🐶For many this is a dream job - working with their dogs. We have over 800 dogs who work alongside their humans to keep prisons safe. It's one of the specialist careers available for qualified Prison Officers. Read LeicestershireLive's article: leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-…

We are supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. In GM, our staff are attending a series of informative events. Staff are being trained to better respond to domestic abuse, recognise and manage risk, as well as support victims.

.HMPPS are making it easier to block unwanted contact from prisoners. Our Unwanted Prisoner Contact Service helps protect victims of crime from harassment. Click below to stop receiving unwanted calls, texts & letters from someone in prison ⬇️ …r-contact.form.service.justice.gov.uk

We are preparing for our annual Star Awards 🌟 The Star Awards is about recognising our extraordinary staff members in Greater Manchester, who work so hard to protect the public and change lives for the better. Good luck all in Greater Manchester Probation!

A career where the work you do protects your community and supports offenders to make positive changes. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…

Our Community Payback (CP) teams work on brilliant projects. Our Forestry England partnership is a great example of how CP helps make Greater Manchester a better place for all by keeping the area tidy & accessible while teaching people on probation skills for rehabilitation.

Vinay & his Community Payback team spruced up Delemere Park in Manchester by: 🌲cutting trees for accessibility 🎾clearing tennis courts 🧰edging pathways 🚲building tracks for cyclists & go-carts The offenders transformed the space in memory of Max who died aged 4 MaxTrax.

This #TimeToTalk day, we're encouraging our Greater Manchester staff to check-in with those around them. 💬 Our brilliant Wellbeing Champions and Staff Support Team support us to consider mental health. 💜

Have you heard of the Bright Sky App? Bright Sky is a safe, easy to use app that provides practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse. Find out more: hestia.org/brightsky

Community Payback is where people on probation work on local projects to give back to society. This includes: 🎨 Removing graffiti & decorating public places 🌳 Making pathways accessible 🚮 Picking litter & clearing alleys Nominate a CP project: ow.ly/3xko50UyQOS

People on probation have been working hard at Southern Cemetery as part of their Community Payback sentence. The teams have been clearing overgrown areas, tidying paths & helping keep the site clean for all who visit. Nominate a CP project in your area: gov.uk/nominate-commu…

We're proud to have nominated 10 Greater Manchester colleagues for a Butler Trust award this year 👏💜 Our colleagues do fantastic work protecting the public and we take every opportunity to recognise great work. Join us to make a difference 👇 prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/current-vacanc…

People are working hard in Greater Manchester whilst completing their Community Payback sentences. One of our projects, in collaboration with Canal & River Trust, ensures our waterways are clear and accessible for boats and pedestrians. Great work 👏

Offenders completing their Community Payback sentence have been working hard to tidy this allotment by removing overgrowth. They've helped create a space for locals to enjoy in the lovely weather 👏 Have you say on our next project: gov.uk/nominate-commu…

🗣️ “I felt we had to change the conversation about women’s safety.” Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, discusses the latest phase of our #IsThisOk? campaign, focusing on raising awareness of coercive and controlling behaviour.

Today is Probation Day 💜 A huge thank you to all those in @HMPPS who work to protect the public and change lives for the better. ‘A life in the day of’ - Simon Armitage’s ode to the Probation Service: youtube.com/watch?v=UwjOu3…

Applications for the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) are open until Sunday 31 August. 🟣 Prevent Victims 🟣 Change Lives 🟣 Protect the Public Apply to join Greater Manchester Probation Service here: jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDet…

Welcome to the Ministry of Justice RT Hon David Lammy after your appointment to the roles of Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.

Victims of crime in Greater Manchester can now access support services via a new digital portal. It doesn’t matter when, where or how the crime happened. 💭 Free, confidential support 🚔 No police report necessary Visit the portal: gmvictimsservices.org/en-US/