Hi I'm Diane. By profession, I am a Probation Officer, qualifying in 2001. My years in the London Probation Office has moulded and influenced my entire career; I relished the fast-pace, the challenging training, the high risk, and the support of my colleagues.

However, after moving to Scotland and discovering they have no probation service, I became a social worker. Now, I am an independent practitioner running a small company, delivering criminal justice and social work services.

Explaining the difficulties and changes of the Probation Service since the late 1990's, former Probation Officer Diane Willis tells us why she will never return to the National Probation Service.

Why I Won't Return To The Probation Service

Diane Wills details how her own family experiences have resulted in her becoming a Social Work professional.

Social Worker Or Parent At Christmas?

Diane Wills explains how she went from being a Social Worker in the Probation Service, to working full time with sex offenders.

How I Made Working With Sex Offenders My Career

Diane Wills explains what her career in Social Work is like working with sex offenders.

Could You Work With Sex Offenders?

Diane Wills explains why her job as a Probation Officer is more complicated than people first think.