R4E Logo June 2007Community Payback

Community Payback is a London Probation partnership with the Metropolitan Police and local authorities. It gives local communities the opportunity to suggest suitable areas for offenders to rejuvenate as part of their Community Order.

 

Graffitti removal

The offenders carry out work such as graffiti removal and rubbish clearance, making dangerous areas and amenities safer for local residents to use. The offenders are supervised by London Probation staff and accompanied by Metropolitan Police Officers. 

 

Presentation of Community Payback plaqueCommunity Payback visibly addresses crime and the fear of crime in local communities and is part of the Metropolitan Police's "Safer Neighbourhoods" programme. The scheme has been launched in most London boroughs, and will be London-wide shortly.

 
 

How can I get involved?

Do you know of an area in your community that needs improving? Has somewhere become dangerous or unsafe for local residents to use? You can make a difference by suggesting your area to be improved by contacting our Community Payback team.
 
Email your suggestions for Community Payback projects to payback@london.probation.gsi.gov.uk
 
or call the Community Payback helpline on 07894176943.
 
"Working in partnership is a way forward for London Probation. We are integrating our expertise to help make communities safer for local residents and to help offenders put something back into the community."
David Scott - Chief Officer, London Probation
 

Further Community Payback Information

Community Payback in London has recently received some much appreciated funding from Kingfisher. This funding will assist us in providing offenders with the materials they need to work on Community Payback projects. If you would like to provide funding for Community Payback projects, please contact payback@london.probation.gsi.gov.uk.
 
A short Community Payback video feature is now available online.
 

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