[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 119 (Friday, July 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E995-E996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING OUR NATION'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONALS DURING 
          PRETRIAL, PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPERVISION WEEK 2017

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 14, 2017

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the nation's 
community corrections professionals and the vital role they play in 
enhancing public safety throughout the United States. In honor of the 
invaluable contributions of these dedicated public servants, the 
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) and its associated 
members have designated the week of July 17 through 23 ``Pretrial, 
Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2017.'' I thank the thousands of 
men and women who perform these important public safety duties, and 
urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in 
support of APPA's week-long recognition efforts this year.
  In my congressional district, the nation's capital, thousands of 
women and men serve as pretrial, probation and parole officers or 
administrators. As public servants, these constituents, along with many 
other Americans, commit themselves on a daily basis to helping improve 
the lives of those involved in the criminal justice system. The work of 
these professionals ultimately results in stronger and safer 
communities for all.
  Community corrections professionals are responsible for the 
supervision of adult and juvenile offenders in communities throughout 
our nation. These trained professionals go above and beyond the call of 
duty by connecting their clients to supportive services, community-
based resources, employment opportunities, housing programs and other 
evidence-based practices that help individuals successfully complete 
supervision and reenter society. Community corrections professionals 
strive to provide these services and support, while simultaneously 
providing client surveillance, crime prevention and restorative 
justice.
  In honor of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2017, I 
take the opportunity to recognize those who carry out community 
corrections and supervision services here in the District of Columbia, 
including the officers and professionals of the Court Services and 
Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA).
  CSOSA and the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia 
(PSA) are dedicated to reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety 
in the nation's capital. CSOSA and PSA are recognized as model 
community supervision entities because of their use of evidence-based 
practices and community partnerships.
  On any given day, CSOSA is responsible for supervising approximately 
11,000 individuals on probation, parole or supervised release, while 
PSA supervises over 17,000 defendants over the course of a year. 
Charged with having to balance issues of public safety with social 
services and reentry support, the employees of CSOSA and PSA help to 
enhance the security of everyone who lives, works or visits the 
District.
  Mr. Speaker, again, I extend my gratitude to these public servants 
for their commitment,

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compassion and contributions to healthier and safer communities 
throughout the United States. I ask the House of Representatives to 
join me in acknowledging the impact community corrections professionals 
have on the quality of life of all Americans throughout our country by 
recognizing July 17 through 23 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole 
Supervision Week 2017.

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