2019-05-30–Team Up to Clean Up–Media Release
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Heroes Behind the Mission: Changing Lives, Securing Safety The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) joins agencies nationwide in celebrating National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. Created by the American Probation and Parole Association 25 years ago, this annual observance highlights the essential work of community corrections professionals who promote accountability, support successful…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The third week of July marks Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week! For more than 20 years, the American Probation and Parole Association has called on the nation to honor the community corrections professionals who help keep our communities safe places to live, work, and visit. The theme for PPPS Week is Restoring…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] July 17, 2023: CSOS Celebrates Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Week [PDF] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Mounting research indicates that there are significant benefits for our communities in helping men and women that have been in prison, jail, or on probation find employment.
Unfortunately, some employers remain reticent to hiring someone who is or has been involved in the justice system, as evidenced by the need for laws such as Ban the Box, which, among other things, makes it illegal for an employer to inquire about criminal history prior to making a conditional offer of employment. In the District’s highly competitive and saturated job market, gainful employment remains an intractable challenge. For some, it is further compounded by the additional challenges posed by their history of involvement with the justice system.
Mounting research indicates that there are significant benefits for our communities in helping men and women that have been in prison, jail, or on probation find employment.
Unfortunately, some employers remain reticent to hiring someone who is or has been involved in the justice system, as evidenced by the need for laws such as Ban the Box, which, among other things, makes it illegal for an employer to inquire about criminal history prior to making a conditional offer of employment. In the District’s highly competitive and saturated job market, gainful employment remains an intractable challenge. For some, it is further compounded by the additional challenges posed by their history of involvement with the justice system.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]July 16-22 is Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week! Now in its 23rd year, PPPS Week celebrates and honors the achievements of community corrections professionals nationwide. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) joins the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) in saluting the dedication and commitment of the individuals in CSOSA’s Office of…