July 14, 2021
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp Proclaims July 18 - 24, 2021 as Community Supervision Week
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp Proclaims July 18 - 24, 2021 as Community Supervision Week
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a proclamation declaring July 18th through July 24th as "Community Supervision Week" in the State of Georgia. The week is set aside to honor and celebrate the important work performed by the men and women who serve and protect Georgia citizens through effective and efficient community-based offender supervision.
The proclamation reads, in part, “community corrections professionals work in partnership with community agencies and groups to promote prevention, intervention, and advocacy; and… provide necessary services, support, and protection for victims, and...;”
DCS Commissioner, Michael Nail believes DCS officers are deserving of this honor.
“This week is an opportunity to recognize the selfless service community supervision professionals across Georgia provide to our communities. It is important that we take this time to express our gratitude and appreciation to the DCS employees working to better the lives of so many of our fellow Georgians,” said Nail.
As the state's felony community supervision provider, DCS employs approximately 2,200 professionals dedicated to serving Georgia's citizens and sustaining Georgia as a recognized leader in the field of community-based offender supervision.
Members of our community are encouraged to join together during Community Supervision Week to honor those who work to make our communities a safer place to live.
About the Georgia Department of Community Supervision:
The Department of Community Supervision is responsible for the community-based supervision of more than 200,000 adult felony offenders, and Class A and Class B designated juvenile offenders. DCS employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state's recidivism rate.
It is the mission of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision to protect and serve all Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in our communities while providing opportunities for successful outcomes. DCS employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state’s recidivism rate. For more information, visit dcs.georgia.gov.
Media Contacts:
Brian Tukes, Director of External Affairs
Georgia Department of Community Supervision
470-217-6539
Jamelle Washington, Public Information Officer
Georgia Department of Community Supervision
404-561-4590