LAGIP: Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals and Transgendered People in Probation and Family Courts

Aims and Objectives

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LAGIP provides a formal and informal support network to members and other Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered (LGB&T) probation staff.

The objectives of LAGIP are:

To ensure that LGB&T issues are addressed at national and local levels
That no LGB&T staff or service users are disadvantaged due to their sexual orientation or gender identity
To provide an effective formal and informal support network for LGB&T staff
To increase awareness of LGB&T issues
To work with NPS/NPD/NOMS to take forward diversity policies and strategies

The Strategy for achieving these objectives is:

To ensure LGB&T representation on national and local groups
To ensure that:
1. All NPD/NPS/NOMS policies and procedures are written and implemented after consultation with LGB&T representatives
2. That they take account of LGB&T issues
3. And that such policies are observed
To ensure all LGB&T staff have access to
1. An effective formal and informal support network
2. Regular local/ regional meetings to exchange views and issues
3. Annual conference where issues and experiences can be discussed in greater detail
To increase involvement of LGB&T issues and awareness as part of training for all NPS/NPD/NOMS staff
To develop links and work with other Area LGB&T support groups
To develop links and work with other Criminal Justice System LGB&T groups including Police, Prison, Courts, Legal Profession