Work With Us

Partner with us to bring
positive change to the
criminal justice system
and the community

Partnering with BPS

The Barbados Probation Service partners with individuals and organisations whose values and objectives align with our strategic initiatives of providing excellent service to the criminal justice system and the community.

Agencies / Organisations

We partner with agencies and organisations whose values and objectives align with our strategic initiatives.

Individuals / Consultants

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Registration of Intent to Accredit Form Organization/Programme

CONTACT INFORMATION

Programme Name

Website

Contact Name

Title

Phone

Address

CEO/Director

Parish

CEO Email

Other

DIRECTIONS

Barbados Probation Service requires that all diversion programmes serving the clients of the department must be accredited. This self-assessment is designed to provide the Barbados Probation Service with sufficient information to consider your programme an ‘Accredited programme’.

If your programme complies with the standard check (✔) IN COMPLIANCE and label and attach your documentation.
If your programme does not comply, check (✔) SEE PLAN. Please provide the steps the agency will take to come into compliance in those areas that are deficient. A short 2-3 sentence narrative.

Attach your documentation

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

The agency/organization is a non-profit organization or a unit a government agency

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization has a governing body

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization has a written policy manual and/or employee handbook.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization subscribes to a code of ethical standards and practices.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization operates out of an office/facility that complies with all building and safety codes and is accessible to persons with disabilities

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS

The agency/organization has an application or resume on file for each of its employees and volunteers involved in the programme

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will conduct criminal background checks annually on staff and sub-contractors who have one-on-one direct contact diversion participants. All volunteers will undergo either a reference and/or criminal background check.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization has written employee job descriptions on file.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization has a process for evaluating staff who are involved with diversion.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization has a signed oath of confidentiality form on file for all staff and volunteers associated with diversion

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Agency/organization will provide training/orientation to new diversion staff and volunteers.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will maintain a record of training provided to diversion staff and volunteers.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

The agency/organization can show evidence of community involvement. (eg. List of volunteers, service sites, social media)

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization can show evidence that they have working relationships with local police and schools

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

FINANCIAL

The agency/organization has an annual operating budget for programs related to diversion that is approved by its governing body.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization can provide evidence that it has liability insurance for its governing body, employees, volunteers and diversion related programs.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

RECORD KEEPING AND EVALUATION

The agency/organization has a mechanism for evaluating the effectiveness of its diversion program.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

DIVERSION PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

The agency/organization has a written process for channelling the needs and abilities of the clients.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization has written eligibility guidelines for participation in the diversion programme

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will utilize a confidential release of information form for all diversion participants.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will show evidence that it incorporates restorative justice principles into its diversion.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will have a resource or program to educate diversion participants about drugs and alcohol.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will document all contact it has with diversion program participants, parents or others involved with the diversion process

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will have a process for exiting diversion participants from the program upon completion.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will have a case closing/completion letter on file for all who complete.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The agency/organization will notify all referral sources in writing upon completion of a diversion case.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

Agreement

I agree that the information cited above and included documentation in this self-assessment is true and current and is a fair representation of the operations of the operations of the organization.

Programme Representative

Signature:

Name

Title

Date

DIRECTIONS

If your programme complies with the standard check (✔) IN COMPLIANCE and label and attach your documentation.
If your programme does not comply, check (✔) SEE PLAN. Please provide the steps the agency will take to come into compliance in those areas that are deficient. A short 2-3 sentence narrative

Please submit your completed self-assessment to:

Chief Probation Officer

#33 Roebuck Street,

Bridgetown, Barbados

Attach your document:

INDIVIDUAL/CONSULTANT

The individual/consultant operates out of an office/facility that complies with all building and safety codes and is accessible to persons with disabilities

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS

Individuals having direct contact with the participants will be limited to employees or volunteers of the individual/consultant.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant has an application or resume on file for each of its employees and volunteers involved in the programme

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will conduct criminal background checks annually on staff and sub-contractors who have one-on-one direct contact diversion participants. All volunteers will undergo either a reference and/or criminal background check.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant has written employee job descriptions on file.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant has a signed oath of confidentiality form on file for all staff and volunteers associated with diversion

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Individual/consultant will provide training/orientation to new diversion staff and volunteers.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will maintain a record of training provided to diversion staff and volunteers.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

The individual/consultant can show evidence of community involvement. (eg. List of volunteers, service sites, social media)

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant can show evidence that they have working relationships with local police and schools

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant has an annual operating budget for programs related to diversion that is approved by its governing body.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant can provide evidence that it has liability insurance for its governing body, employees, volunteers and diversion related programs.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

RECORD KEEPING AND EVALUATION

The individual/consultant has a mechanism for evaluating the effectiveness of its diversion program.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

DIVERSION PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

The individual/consultant has a written process for channeling the needs and abilities of the clients.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant has written eligibility guidelines for participation in the diversion programme

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will utilize a confidential release of information form for all diversion participants.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will show evidence that it incorporates restorative justice principles into its diversion.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will have a resource or program to educate diversion participants about drugs and alcohol.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will document all contact it has with diversion program participants, parents or others involved with the diversion process

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will have a process for exiting diversion participants from the program upon completion.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will have a case closing/completion letter on file for all who complete.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

The individual/consultant will notify all referral sources in writing upon completion of a diversion case.

IN COMPLIANCE SEE PLAN

Agreement

I agree that the information cited above and included documentation in this self-assessment is true and current and is a fair representation of the operations of the operations of the organization.

Work With Us

Partner with us to bring
positive change to the
criminal justice system
and the community

Partnering with BPS

Agencies / Organisations

Individuals / Consultants

Newsletter

Registration of Intent to Accredit Form Organization/Programme

CONTACT INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

FINANCIAL

RECORD KEEPING AND EVALUATION

DIVERSION PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

Agreement

Programme Representative

Registration of Intent to Accredit Form Individual/Consultant

CONTACT INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS

INDIVIDUAL/CONSULTANT

EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

FINANCIAL

RECORD KEEPING AND EVALUATION

DIVERSION PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

Agreement

Programme Representative

Work With Us

Partner with us to bringpositive change to thecriminal justice systemand the community

Partnering with BPS

Agencies / Organisations

Individuals / Consultants

Newsletter

Registration of Intent to Accredit Form Organization/Programme

CONTACT INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

FINANCIAL

RECORD KEEPING AND EVALUATION

DIVERSION PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

Agreement

Programme Representative

Registration of Intent to Accredit Form Individual/Consultant

CONTACT INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS

INDIVIDUAL/CONSULTANT

EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS

FINANCIAL

RECORD KEEPING AND EVALUATION

DIVERSION PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

Agreement

Programme Representative

Partner with us to bring
positive change to the
criminal justice system
and the community