As CSOSA works to effectively supervise adults on probation, parole, and supervised release in the District of Columbia, in order to enhance public safety, reduce recidivism, support the fair administration of justice, we collaborate closely with our criminal justice partners and the community. These partnerships are integral to promoting accountability, inclusion, and successful reintegration for those under CSOSA supervision.

One recent partnership began in 2018, when CSOSA joined forces with the District of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) as it launched the first cohort of the Pathways Ambassador Program. The Pathways Program is a nine-month program that targets individuals who are at high risk of becoming either victims or perpetrators of violent crime. Pathways provides workforce readiness training and conflict resolution skills through a three-month workforce development module and a six-month, subsidized job training module.

In order to facilitate interagency collaboration and accountability among participants, CSOSA embedded a dedicated community supervision officer to supervise the program participants who were also under our jurisdiction. Moreover, CSOSA personnel were part of a team of on-site case managers, credible messengers, and other staff that provided the wraparound services that contributed to the efficacy of this program. Our partnership with ONSE is one way CSOSA places special focus on the highest risk individuals under our supervision.

The most recent cohort of 24 Pathways graduates included 19 who are under CSOSA supervision. Read more from the Washington Post about the recent Pathways graduation (February 2019).