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Authorizing a Proclamation for Probation and Pretrial Supervision Week
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WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors are an essential part of the justice system; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors serve the community by promoting positive behavioral change utilizing proven methods to increase public safety; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors are highly skilled individuals who encourage and achieve successful re-entry and integration of offenders into their respective communities, through the utilization of evidence-based practices; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors uphold the law with dignity, while recognizing the right of the public to be safe-guarded from criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors are compassionate public servants who respect the dignity, cultural diversity and human rights of all mankind; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors are responsible for supervising 7,058 adult and 456 juvenile offenders ensuring that these individuals are compliant with their court ordered conditions; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors are trained professionals who are problem solvers, change agents, and concerned about ensuring the highest level of public safety to the community; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers, Pretrial Officers, and Youth Counselors are a true force for positive change that advocate community and restorative justice by providing services and referrals for offenders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board that recognition and proclamation is given for July 21-27th, 2024 as Probation and Pretrial Supervision Week.
Passed by the Kane County Board on October 8, 2024
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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