Prisoners and Probation Officers have a deeply ambivalent relationship, yet a 'relationship' is precisely what many imprisoned clients seek whilst workers often revert to bureaucratic tactics which leave consumers frustrated or unimpressed. Brian Williams, Social Work Lecturer at Sheffield University, draws on his recent research interviews with prisoners to clarify what they value from Probation contact.
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