2022-04-20–CSOSA Celebrates Second Chance Month–News Release
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April 20, 2022:

CSOSA Celebrates Second Chance Month — News Release [PDF]
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April 20, 2022:

CSOSA Celebrates Second Chance Month — News Release [PDF]
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It’s Public Service Recognition Week! CSOSA is honored to celebrate and express gratitude to its employees for all they do. Celebrated the first full week in May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week honors the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. In a Proclamation on Public Service…
Mounting research indicates that there are significant benefits for our communities in helping men and women that have been in prison, jail, or on probation find employment.
Unfortunately, some employers remain reticent to hiring someone who is or has been involved in the justice system, as evidenced by the need for laws such as Ban the Box, which, among other things, makes it illegal for an employer to inquire about criminal history prior to making a conditional offer of employment. In the District’s highly competitive and saturated job market, gainful employment remains an intractable challenge. For some, it is further compounded by the additional challenges posed by their history of involvement with the justice system.
The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Marks Quarter-Century as Independent Federal Agency On August 4, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) recognizes a significant milestone: 25 years as an independent federal executive branch agency serving the District of Columbia. Since its establishment under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of…
CSOSA is pleased to announce that our fiscal year 2024 data is now available, providing valuable insights into our community supervision efforts and the impact of our work in the District of Columbia. A strong foundation of reliable data supports effective community supervision. This information not only helps us track the progress of individuals under…
CSOSA believes strategic partnerships with public and private entities—including local organizations, city government, criminal justice agencies, the faith community, and individual citizens—are critical to facilitating successful reintegration. The agency is committed to ensuring individuals under its supervision have meaningful access to the services that will help them reach their full potential. This access begins before…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The third week of July marks Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week! For more than 20 years, the American Probation and Parole Association has called on the nation to honor the community corrections professionals who help keep our communities safe places to live, work, and visit. The theme for PPPS Week is Restoring…