Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
WHEREAS, pretrial services, probation, and parole officers are an essential part of the justice system; and
WHEREAS, pretrial services, probation, and parole officers maintain a system for individuals to be supervised in their communities while on pretrial supervision, probation, or parole, including after release from incarceration to community supervision; and
WHEREAS, pretrial services, probation, and parole officers uphold the law with dignity, while recognizing the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, pretrial services, probation, and parole officers assist judicial officers with setting and reconsidering bail decisions to assure public safety and court appearance; and
WHEREAS, pretrial services, probation, and parole officers are highly trained professionals who strive to create long-lasting public safety and have greatly contributed to Virginia’s low recidivism rate; and
WHEREAS, pretrial services, probation, and parole officers play a critical role in the criminal justice system and partner with numerous stakeholders to ensure that supervised individuals become law-abiding citizens by facilitating employment assistance, educational opportunities, and targeted treatment and intervention services;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize July 14-20, 2024, as PRETRIAL, PROBATION, AND PAROLE SUPERVISION WEEK in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.