Senior Probation Officer wins national award for outstanding work
17 Feb 2009
Janet Robinson, a Senior Probation Officer for Lancashire Probation Service based at Preston Crown Court is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award, for outstanding achievement in her years of service. She will receive the Butler Trust Award from HRH Princess Royal next month at Buckingham Palace.
Janet, who lives in Clitheroe says: “I was absolutely delighted when I received the letter in the post; it is a really good feeling to have my work recognised at a national level. I am looking forward to meeting like minded people at the award ceremony on the 18th of March.”
The Butler Trust is an independent charity which rewards and spreads good practice in the correctional services across the UK through their annual awards for staff and volunteers.
Janet joined the probation service in September 1974 and has worked full time in the Lancashire Crown Courts since December 1994.
She has been especially commended for her work within the courts where she has become very well known as problem solver and an accomplished communicator among Judges, colleagues and offenders alike.
Janet has played a critical role in the implementation of new sentencing initiatives and her involvement can be directly attributed to the higher than average completion of such orders. In particular her role in the review process, a unique aspect of the Drug Rehabilitation Requirement which requires offenders to attend court regularly and have their progress reviewed by a Judge.
Bob Mathers Chief Officer of Lancashire Probation said. “It is a pleasure to have all of Janet’s hard work recognised on a national level as it is a clear reflection of what she deserves. Janet has been an invaluable member of Lancashire Probation for a considerable length of.”
The Honorary Recorder of Preston, His Honour Judge Russell QC said: “Janet’s experience is invaluable in assisting me to come to appropriate decisions. She regularly updates me on developments, programmes, resources and individual cases coming up that need my attention.”
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Photo: Janet Robinson and His Honourable Judge Woolman pictured discussing a case in his chambers.
