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July 8th, 2008
America, Skagit County Observe Probation, Parole & Community Supervision Week July 13-19, 2008
SKAGIT COUNTY – During the week of July 13 through the 19, 2008, people across the United States and its territories will join together to recognize the work that probation, parole and community supervision professionals do for our public safety.
On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation commemorating National Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week in Skagit County.
Since 1841, the practice of probation and parole has played a vital role in our justice system. These professionals are a critical part of the public safety system.
These professionals make lasting marks on our communities by assisting juvenile and adult offenders in becoming productive members of society. One day they may play the part of a counselor, the next they are enforcing the rules of an offender’s supervision. They may help a single mother find daycare or a job in order to abide by the conditions of her supervision. They are problem solvers, crime prevention specialists, motivators, educators, facilitators and often times they are the only support system an offender may have.
Community corrections professionals are to be commended for the work they do is unnoticed and least known about, yet it is one of the most important jobs in community safety.
Members of our community are encouraged to join together during Probation, Parole & Community Supervision Week to honor those who work to make our communities a safer place to live. For additional information about Probation, Parole & Community Supervision Week, please contact Linda Eiford, Director, or Laure Bergsma, Probation Officer, at Skagit County District Court Probation at 360-336-9372.
We, along with the Department of Corrections and Youth & Family Services, will be hosting an open house in Hearing Room 8 on July 18, 2008, from 11 am to 2 pm. Please join us for refreshments and to learn more about probation services.
Contact: Linda Eiford, Director
Skagit County District Court Probation
360-336-9372