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How probation works and why you may be put on probation as part of a community sentence or if you have been released from prison

If you're on probation you may have to attend meetings with an offender manager - find out how they can help you

If you break the terms of your probation you could be sent to court or go back to prison - find out more

Decide which sentence you would give for a crime - and see what happened in real life