2019-05-30–Team Up to Clean Up–Media Release
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CSOSA is excited to join the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) and agencies all around the country to mark Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week. Now in its 25th year, PPPS Week is celebrated annually during the third full calendar week of July. It’s an opportunity to honor the achievements of community corrections…
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][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] July 22, 2024: CSOSA Celebrates Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week 2024 [PDF] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) has launched “Hire One,” a new campaign to directly connect area employers with a pool of talented people who are ready, able and eager to work: justice-involved men and women who hope to get a second chance. The “Hire One” initiative aims to team employers with…
[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]
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…