From July 21- 27, CSEA will join in publicly recognizing the valuable work of probation, parole, and community supervision professionals during Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.
Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week is a celebration that originated when American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) members initiated their request for states across the country to recognize the more than 100,000 professionals involved in community corrections, including CSEA members.
In 1999, APPA lobbied for every state to make a proclamation dedicating that one week in the month of July—later set as the third week—would be Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week.
The proclamations were simple and powerful statements each state could create in acknowledgment and celebration of the large number of people who work to improve outcomes, both for the individual and for the public safety of our communities.
Thousands of CSEA members work in local government probation departments, county jails and local police departments. Local government probation departments, county jails and local police departments. These professionals are a vital part of every New York state county workforce, performing an important dual role in the public safety field. Not only do they work with the justice system to protect the public from crime, violence and abuse, but they also provide important support services to rehabilitate offenders.
CSEA commemorates the pretrial, probation, and parole officers who work to ensure our communities remain safe, even when understanding the kinds of risks they face while on the job.
Our union members who work as probation professionals face challenges, including increasing workloads, understaffing, risk of violence and tight budgets that force them to be creative in finding solutions to ensure offenders have the necessary job, housing and treatment supports.
Often working as advocates, and sometimes even volunteering their own time outside of work, many officers go above and beyond to make a difference while faced with expanding caseloads and growing demands.
Through it all, they are dedicated to not only help their communities, but those who are directly served by their agencies.
“As we mark Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, CSEA honors not only these workers, but all of our union members who work to keep their communities safe,” said CSEA President Mary E. Sullivan. “Probation professionals consistently show dedication to their work. They help offenders make more positive life choices by helping increase stability and accountability. In doing this, they keep the public safe. Every day, they perform these services and give back to our community while facing challenges. I am grateful for their contributions.”
— Claire Peretta
