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This resolution designates the week of July 20-26, 2025, as Probation Services Week in California, recognizing the important role of probation professionals in the state's criminal and juvenile justice systems. The resolution highlights how probation officers provide accountability and support to justice-involved individuals, helping them successfully reenter society through evidence-based rehabilitative programming. It emphasizes the diverse and highly trained nature of probation professionals, noting that over 72 percent are non-White and 51 percent are women, and that they receive extensive training in areas like trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy. The resolution praises probation departments for their multifaceted approach to public safety, which combines supervision, accountability, and access to critical services such as workforce development, substance use treatment, and mental health care. By recognizing probation professionals, the resolution aims to acknowledge their critical work in addressing root causes of crime, reducing recidivism, and ultimately fostering a safer and healthier California.

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