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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of the NYC Department of Probation
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Commissioner Juanita Holmes introduces herself and her team from the NYC Department of Probation. She outlines the department's role in community-based rehabilitation and public safety, guided by five pillars: recidivism, employment, education, housing, and mental health.
- The department serves as NYC's principal resource for community-based rehabilitation and accountability.
- DOP emphasizes personalized intervention and tailored services for each client.
- The goal is to empower individuals under supervision to live productive, law-abiding lives.
Juanita Holmes
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Good morning everyone.
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Good morning chair.
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As members of and members of the council, I am Juanita N.
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Holmes, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Probation.
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I'm joined here today by Executive Cabinet, Deputy Commissioner Albert Culler, Patricia Williams, General Counsel Bridget Hamblin, Chief Information Officer Roswa Merzer and Senior Program Director Deldrina Petigan as well as the Associate Commission I just mentioned Antonio Polano.
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Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the critical work of the Department of Probation and our preliminary fiscal year twenty twenty six budget.
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The New York City Department of Probation serves as New York City's principal resource for community based rehabilitation and accountability.
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As one of the nation's largest alternatives to incarceration, we play a vital role in public safety.
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Guided by our five pillars, recidivism, employment, education, housing, and mental health, we are committed to breaking cycles of criminal justice involvement by connecting individuals with necessary services tailored to their core needs.
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These preventive methods begin with personalized intervention.
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There is no one size fits all.
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A true methodology identifies the specific individuals needs of each client with a focus on sustainable outcomes.