UK: Probation service needs more men to tackle masculinity issues, chief says

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'More male probation officers are needed to tackle masculinity issues, the new chief says.

Kim Thornden-Edwards chief probation officer for England and Wales, said employing more men could help tackle violent criminals such as domestic abusers.

Personnel in the service, which oversees 240,000 convicts and offenders According to her, 75 percent of women serving sentences outside prison are “stuck” for 30 years.

“Maybe it would be good for a woman to lead a domestic violence case, but it would also be good for a man to address these issues of masculinity and power from a male perspective.”'

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