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A guide to what probation is and the work of the National Probation Service
Information on visiting rights and how to keep in touch with someone in prison
Details on community sentencing and what it means for offenders - including Community Payback
Information on getting financial help to visit a family member in prison
Information on the visitor searching that is carried out in prisons before visits
Contacts and sources of support for those with relatives or loved ones in prison