[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
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 2018

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2018

  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 July 15 through July 21, 2018, ``Pretrial, 
Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2018.'' 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 supervision, crime prevention and restorative justice.
  In honor of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2018, I 
want to particularly recognize those who carry out community 
corrections and supervision services here in the District of Columbia, 
because unlike in other jurisdictions, officers and professionals of 
the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of 
Columbia (CSOSA) come under congressional jurisdiction.
  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 
15,000 individuals on probation, parole or supervised release, while 
PSA supervises over 18,000 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, 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 15 through July 21, 2018, as 
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2018.

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