Memorandum
Date: July 14, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Wendy Mondfrans, Chief Probation Officer
Subject: Adopt a Proclamation Designating the Week of July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week in Lake County
Executive Summary:
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JULY 19-25, 2026
AS PROBATION SERVICES WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation promotes public safety by helping individuals ready to change to begin building a better path forward, while protecting communities from those who are not, uniquely combining accountability with rehabilitation: no other system does both; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation serves as key connector within the justice system and the community, maximizing the resources available through courts, local governments, law enforcement, social services, behavioral health providers, schools, crime survivor organizations, and nonprofit agencies; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation officers receive extensive training - 400 hours within their first two years of service, and at least 40 hours annually thereafter - in areas including trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based approaches, and emotional intelligence. This training enables probation professionals to manage the trauma and complex needs of offenders while safely connecting them to the support and supervision necessary for successful reentry; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation delivers a multifaceted public safety model that combines supervision, accountability, and access to transformative rehabilitative services, offering a safe and effective alternative to incarceration; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation works tirelessly every day for youth and families of Lake County through its work as school resource officers, partnering with agencies for child abuse prevention efforts, parenting strengthening, and promoting positive community norms; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and commend the critical role of Lake County’s Probation professionals and celebrate Probation Services Week in honor of their ongoing dedication to justice, rehabilitation, and community safety.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED the Lake County Board of Supervisors designates July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week to highlight Lake County Probation’s immense contributions to our community.
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Recommended Action: Adopt a Proclamation Designating the Week of July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week in Lake County