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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing July 19 through July 25, 2026, as Probation Services Week (Supervisor Mashburn)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Chief of Probation recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing July 19 through July 25, 2026, as Probation Services Week.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Probation Services Week, observed July 19 through July 25, 2026, provides an opportunity to recognize the essential contributions of Solano County's Probation Officers and Juvenile Correctional Counselors. These dedicated professionals play a critical role in promoting community safety, supporting rehabilitation, and guiding individuals toward positive change. This item presents a resolution acknowledging their commitment, specialized training, and ongoing efforts to deliver effective supervision, services, and support to those entrusted to their care.
Probation Officers and Juvenile Correctional Counselors enhance public safety and reduce recidivism through proven programming, structured supervision, and supportive services. Probation offers a cost-effective approach by supervising individuals in the community and connecting them to vital services such as workforce development, substance use treatment, mental health care, and education. In doing so, Probation professionals balance accountability with meaningful opportunities for rehabilitation, helping individuals make positive changes and reduce future crime.
The Probation Department employs 94 Deputy Probation Officers, one Mental Health Clinician, seven Social Services staff, and 42 additional Probation professionals to supervise, support, and provide programming to approximately 1,632 adults and 157 youth in the community. The Department also employs 50 Juvenile Correctional Counselors who supervise and provide services to youth housed at the Juvenile Detention F...
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