Our Mission

The Barbados Probation Service is committed to promoting and enhancing the administration of justice by implementing a balanced justice model which includes diversion, supervision, and rehabilitation.

Core Values

  • A commitment and dedication to providing a service that adds value to the justice system.
  • A collaborative approach to clients’ problems by functioning through teamwork.
  • Community orientation with a passion to reduce crime by maintaining excellent relationships with the general public.

Vision

To provide preventative services through collaborative partnerships while empowering lives and building safer communities.

Our Motto


Enhancing public safety through diversion, education, and rehabilitation.

Some of the Functions of the Department

  • Social Advisor to the Court.
  • Provide counselling for persons placed on Probation.
  • Engage in welfare, access, and the custody of children.
  • Present lectures at schools and community organisations.
  • Mobilise resources to assist clients through networking.
  • Act as Guardian Ad Litem in Adoption matters.
  • Prepare reports ordered by the Courts.
  • Supervise persons placed on Community Service.
  • Implement programmes for juvenile and adult offenders.

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Our Objectives

  • To assist in the adjudication process of the courts through the presentation of comprehensive reports and recommendations in accordance with the required due date.

  • To provide comprehensive programmes on an annual basis that will lead to behavioural change, utilizing an effective system of monitoring and evaluation.

  • To supervise persons for the duration of their community sentence utilizing a case management system to ensure compliance and reduce recidivism.

  • To provide staff with annual training opportunities that will result in certification and enhance competencies.

Our Team

Denise Agard
Chief Probation Officer (Ag.)
Angela Dixon
Deputy Chief Probation Officer (ag.)
Mrs. Rosanne Grace
Senior Probation Officer
Ms. Diana Goodridge
Senior Probation Officer
Mrs. Carla-Rae Farley
Senior Probation Officer
Mr. Owen Birch
Probation Officer
Ms. Sandrene Browne
Probation Officer
Mrs. Cheryl Cumberbatch
Probation Officer
Ms.Gina Douglas
Probation Officer
Mrs. Tamesha Duesbury
Probation Officer
Ms. Sandra Green
Probation Officer
Ms. Linda-Kay Robinson
Probation Officer
Mr. Lyndon Robinson
Probation Officer (ag).
Mr. Othneal Kellman
Community Service Officer
Mrs. Rice Watkins
Community Service Officer
Ms. Sharon Collymore
Executive Secretary
Ms. Lynda Nurse
Clerical Officer
Mrs. Marlene White-Roachford
Maid
Mr. Anthony Bruin
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Bringing change in the lives of the individuals with whom we provide service to and communities across the island.
3

Senior Officers

11

Probation Officers

2

Community Service Officers

Who We Serve

  • Parents & Guardians
  • Partner Agencies
  • Programme Co-ordinators
  • Students & Researchers
  • Previously Incarcerated
  • Individuals Seeking Support

Need to speak with us? Give us a call.

  • 1.246.536.0400
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