2022-04-20–CSOSA Celebrates Second Chance Month–News Release
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April 20, 2022:

CSOSA Celebrates Second Chance Month — News Release [PDF]
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April 20, 2022:

CSOSA Celebrates Second Chance Month — News Release [PDF]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] CSOSA believes strategic partnerships with public and private entities—including local organizations, city government, criminal justice agencies, the faith community, and individual citizens—are critical to facilitating successful reintegration. The agency is committed to ensuring individuals under its supervision have meaningful access to the services that will help them reach their full potential. This access begins…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] April 26, 2023: CSOSA Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week– News Release [PDF] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] You can access a PDF version of the letter here. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Connected for Change: Building Bridges in Supervision Each year during the third full week of July, communities across the country pause to recognize the men and women who supervise, support, and guide individuals on pretrial release, probation, and parole. This year, Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week runs July 19–25, 2026, under the theme Connected…
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.
CSOSA believes strategic partnerships with public and private entities—including local organizations, city government, criminal justice agencies, the faith community, and individual citizens—are critical to facilitating successful reintegration. The agency is committed to ensuring individuals under its supervision have meaningful access to the services that will help them reach their full potential. This access begins before…