Offenders Complete £180,000 Worth of Unpaid Community Service

Offenders in Jersey Complete Over £180,000 in Community Work

Offenders in Jersey contributed more than 16,000 hours of unpaid community service last year, delivering the equivalent of £186,496 in labour to charitable and non-profit organisations across the island, new figures reveal.

The data comes from the Jersey Probation and After-Care Service’s (JPACS) annual report, which highlights the service’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate offenders and reduce rates of reoffending.

JPACS, which oversees individuals released from custody on good behaviour, works to ensure former inmates reintegrate safely and constructively into society.

Chief officer Mike Cutland praised his team’s dedication, describing the results as a reflection of their “professionalism and commitment.”

“Staff regularly support individuals facing significant challenges and exhibiting difficult behaviour. This work demands considerable skill and resilience,” Mr Cutland said. “We are committed to delivering excellent public service and value for money, underpinned by continuous professional development.”

The report notes that nearly 80% of probation orders were successfully completed in 2024, alongside nearly 89% of community service orders—figures JPACS sees as a marker of successful intervention.

The service also plays a vital role in family law through the Jersey Family Court Advisory Service (JFCAS), which ensures that the interests of children are prioritised during legal proceedings.

Last year, JFCAS worked on 116 family law cases and helped establish the Jersey Family Justice Council—an initiative designed to drive reform of the island’s family justice system.