Strengthening Probation Services & Public Safety

Recent changes to New York State’s criminal justice system, including raising the age of criminal responsibility, bail reform, and Leandra’s Law have added new responsibilities and challenges for county probation departments and staff without providing the flexibility needed to maximize available resources, promote public safety and reduce recidivism. 

To learn more about what services probation departments provide and what state policy they need to better serve New Yorkers, click the link below.