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A Special Week for Probation Systems

Each year, the American Probation and Parole Association sets aside a week in July as "Probation, Parole & Community Supervision Week." This year, that special week is July 17-23.

The focus the work done by community supervision professionals at all levels of government.

In the federal judiciary, the Office of Probation and Pretrial Services within the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts this year is marking the week with an emphasis on community. More specifically, the focus is on how probation and pretrial officers across the country keep communities safe, work with community resources, and help persons under supervision become law-abiding members of their communities.

John Hughes, assistant director in charge of the Office of Probation and Pretrial Services, wrote: "This is important work that is critical not only to the well-being of these defendants and offenders, but to the safety of the community as well. Helping a defendant or offender find or keep a job, remain drug free, stabilize a mental condition, improve family and social relationships, or achieve a stable living arrangement are all vital goals that officers work to attain with the help of community resources."