Doing Community Payback

Community Payback - what it is

Doing unpaid work as part of a community sentence is known as ‘Community Payback’. It’s a way to pay back to the community for the damage a crime has caused.

Your offender manager discusses the type of work that’s best for you - and also where and when the work is.


Types of work done on Community Payback

Community Payback can involve work like:

removing graffiti
clearing overgrown areas - like pathways
clearing wasteland
decorating public places and buildings - for example, a community centre

You may work in a team which is managed by a Community Payback supervisor.

The work aims to help you learn new skills and get on better with people around you.

Where work is carried out

Community Payback work is carried out in your local area

It’s likely that the work is carried out in your local area. You must wear a high visibility orange vest so that people can see you’re being punished for your crime.

Members of the public can suggest Community Payback projects that would benefit their area.
To read more and suggest a project, follow the link: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/Sentencingprisonandprobation/Communitysentences/DG_196050