NAPO National Association of Probation Officers
The trade union and professional association of probation staff.
Website: www.napo.org.uk

Unison
The biggest trade union in Britain. Representing people who work in public services, voluntary organisations and in private companies providing services to the public.
Website: www.unison.org.uk

Probation Boards' Association (PBA)
The Probation Boards' Association is the national employer's organisation for local Probation Boards. It represents and supports the 42 local Probation Boards in England and Wales.
Website: www.probationboards.co.uk

National Approved Premises Association
Working to support and promote all Approved Premises (hostels) both within probation and the voluntary managed sector.  The Association works in partnership with other bodies concerned with residential facilities for offenders and tackling crime.

Contact:
NAPA
PO Box 13682
Cradley Heath
B62 2DY
Tel: 0121 550 6444
Email: office@napbh.org.uk
Website: www.napa-uk.org

Association of Black Probation Officers
Works with staff of African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin to oppose the effects of racism.
Contact:

1st Floor
Mitre House
223/237 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1JD
Tel: 020 7740 8537

National Association of Asian Probation Staff
Encourages and maintains a support group of members promoting an Asian perspective on professional issues. Initiates and campaigns for changes within the criminal justice system to adjust the imbalance of disadvantage suffered by all minority ethnic groups.
Contact:

National Administrator
Room 102a
1st Floor, Mitre House
223/237 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1JD
Tel: 020 7740 8563