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New Interview online: Oliver Hackbarth, Public Probation and Parole Officer
The latest episode of Division_Y features an in-depth conversation with Oliver Hackbarth, a public probation and parole officer in Munich, Bavaria. He discusses his career, beliefs, and the Phoenix project, which focuses on working with violent offenders in probation services.
The interview is available in German with English subtitles via the following link:
The Division_Y YouTube channel explores what criminal offenders need to successfully desist from crime. Experts from probation and related fields across Germany and Europe share their insights in each episode.
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Newsletter August 2026 out now
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