Question Posted Thursday November 3 2005, 12:54 pm
Well a while ago I got into trouble with the cops and I am supposed to be doin community service,but the boys there are really immature and ask me questions of harassment so I haven't been going and everyday I'm so scared that my probation officer will be here to pick me up.I've already been sent off once and it was unbearable.I'm just so confused.What should I do.
Please help!!
Signed,Confused and scared.
They should not be putting you into a position where you feel uncomfortable and worried - and to the point that you are risking getting into further trouble with the law to avoid these boys!
If your probation officer is unhelpful, you have the right to ask to speak to his/her supervisor.
It's important to go about things in this way - by keeping people informed and going through the 'right' channels - because otherwise you are putting yourself at serious risk of being sent off again.
Open your mouth, share your concerns, explain that you are willing to do service with a different group or independently. You have the right to be safe emotionally and physically, and they should help you out. If they don't, ask about their complaints process!
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