Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the Isle of Man Probation Service.

The Probation Service, based at Prospect House, Prospect Hill, Douglas, works alongside the Police and the Prison services as the Department of Home Affairs’ criminal justice divisions.

The Probation Service assists in realising the Departmental goal of providing Community Safety and in addition works in the family courts of the Island where its Family Court Welfare Service operates independently, but under the umbrella of the wider Probation Service.

The Probation Service has officers working in the Criminal Courts, the Isle of Man Prison, the Drug and Alcohol Team (DAT), the Youth Justice Team and the Family Court Welfare Service.

Contact Details:

For more information about the Isle of Man Probation Service please contact probation.dha@gov.im

The Mission Statement of the Division states:

The Isle of Man Probation Service is committed to reducing offending behaviour and protecting victims by undertaking accurate risk assessments, structured supervision and the delivery of high quality reports to the criminal and family courts. The service will strive to protect the public, working in partnership with relevant agencies, ensuring the objectives are measurable, achievable and proportionate. All practice will actively promote integrity, respect and anti discriminatory behaviour to support community safety.