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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To recognize and acknowledge the efforts of the Probation and Parole Officers of the
Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Youth Services, Office of Juvenile Justice
(OJJ) and to designate July 17-23, 2016, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole
Supervision Week.
WHEREAS, supervision at the community level is an essential part of the Louisiana
juvenile justice continuum of treatment; and
WHEREAS, OJJ Probation and Parole Officers are responsible for supervising youth
in the community while helping youth and families navigate the juvenile justice system; and
WHEREAS, Probation and Parole Officers fulfill a vital role in public safety while
coordinating educational, vocational, and treatment opportunities for youth to obtain skills
necessary for a successful future in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Probation and Parole Officers are the central point of contact, bridging
the gap between facilities and field services through the direct intake process, cross-training
and multi-disciplinary team staffings; and
WHEREAS, Probation and Parole Officers work in very demanding and stressful
conditions caring for a high risk population, face many challenges and put themselves at risk
every day; and
WHEREAS, Probation and Parole Officers work in partnership with community
agencies and groups to promote prevention, intervention, and advocacy programs; and
WHEREAS, Probation and Parole Officers are a true force for positive change in the
lives of young people in their communities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana that
the efforts of the Probation and Parole Officers of the Louisiana Department of Public
Safety, Youth Services, Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) are hereby recognized and
acknowledged and July 17-23, 2016 is hereby designated as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole
Supervision Week.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens are hereby encouraged to honor these
community probation and parole professionals and recognize their achievements.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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