WHEREAS, National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week is observed annually during July; and
WHEREAS, community corrections is an essential part of the criminal justice system nationally and in Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the dedicated staff and volunteers in the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation deliver sustainable correctional supervision to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients in Hennepin County, at any given time; and
WHEREAS, probation and parole officers strive to provide clients with services, education, and resources to help them take the steps necessary to make the changes they want in their lives that reduces the likelihood of recidivism, and promote a safer Hennepin County.