Abstract
The National Probation Service in England and Wales has been buffeted by change in recent years. This has happened at a time when rhetoric has become increasingly punitive, with probation emphasising its role in providing punishment in the community. It therefore seems surprising that there has been a decisive shift in terms of the gendered composition of its staff - there are now many more women than men working in probation. This review outlines quantitative changes and then explores qualitative research data from women probation officers. These different perspectives provide an in-depth account of this interesting and still-changing organisational setting.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 44-64 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | European Journal of Probation |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Probation Gender Organisational change Occupational culture Feminisation Work-life balance