Peter Dunn, Senior Probation Officer and Hostel Manager in Berkshire, considers inconsistencies in Probation Services' commitment to equal opportunities, with obvious discriminatory effect for lesbian and gay staff and service users, and suggests a strategy for enhancing equal opportunities.
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