CA SR97

Proclaims July 17-23, 2022 as Probation Services Week in California to recognize the contributions of probation departments and officers.

Recognizes probation as an alternative to incarceration that provides supervision, rehabilitation services, and evidence-based programming to justice-involved individuals.

Acknowledges probation officers as trained experts who manage trauma, connect individuals to resources, and balance accountability with rehabilitative treatment.

Emphasizes probation departments' role as connectors between the justice system and community services including courts, law enforcement, social services, behavioral health, and nonprofits to reduce recidivism.

Highlights probation's focus on supporting justice-involved individuals' safe transition back to communities while applying equity principles to address diverse needs.