Bill Text: CA AR45 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Introduced

California Assembly Resolution 45

Introduced

Bill Title: Relative to probation.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 54-18)

Status: (Passed) 2023-07-10 - Read. Adopted. (Page 2591.). [AR45 Detail]

Download: California-2023-AR45-Introduced.html

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

House Resolution

No. 45

Introduced by Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen

June 12, 2023

Relative to probation.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

HR 45, as introduced, Stephanie Nguyen.

WHEREAS, Probation professionals play a unique and essential role in our justice system and communities. Through transformative and evidence-based rehabilitation, probation helps justice-involved individuals transition out of the system permanently and onto a healthier and safer life path; and

WHEREAS, Probation departments are a connector in the justice systems and work to maximize the resources available within the courts, local governments, law enforcement, social services, behavioral health system, schools, crime survivor organizations, nonprofits and the community. Their work balances the need for accountability with the opportunity for justice-involved individuals to engage in rehabilitative treatment and services, providing them the support and opportunity to change their lives; and

WHEREAS, Probation officers are trained experts prepared to manage trauma and other needs of system-involved individuals and safely connect them to the supports they need to successfully transition back to our communities; and

WHEREAS, Probation departments in California support policies that further this focus and apply an equity lens to ensure these policies effectively address the diverse needs of those they serve; and

WHEREAS, Probation departments have a profound impact on the safety and health of our communities by working to tackle the underlying causes of crime and reduce recidivism. Their success fosters a safer environment for all Californians to live and prosper; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby proclaims July 16, 2023, to July 22, 2023, inclusive, as Probation Services Week; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.