SCHENECTADY — As a probation officer in Schenectady County for more than 20 years, Scott Wilson has seen just about everything, is rarely surprised and never complacent.
Wilson views probation work as a conduit to improve communities.
“Probation work is holding people accountable and helping them toward rehabilitation and there are tools and resources we use to help,” said Wilson. “It could be assistance with employment, housing, getting help with substance abuse services and helping them to lead more productive lives.”
Probation officers often play an important role in offenders’ lives.
“The goal is to hopefully have this be their last event in the criminal justice system moving forward,” said Wilson. “Matching people to community resources that are in place is a way to build that bridge and provide a conduit to better outcomes.”
— Therese Assalian