The topic for the 36th TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is, “Successful Reentry through Employment.” Employment is vital to the reentry process. We also acknowledge that there is reluctance for some employers to hire CSOSA clients. The question is; what can be done to entice more employers to consider people on…

The topic for the 35th TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and the Office of Cable Television is “Successful Parole and Probation Practices.” The program interviewed four directors of state parole and probation agencies to discuss best practices as it applies their state or counterparts nationally. See transcripts…

The topic for the 32nd. television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and the Office of Cable Television is “Mental Health and Recovery.” The program provides an overview of mental health issues within the criminal justice system from experts from the D.C. Department of Behavioral Health, University Legal Se…

The topic for the 33rd TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is, “The Justice Experience of Black Men and Boys: A Congressional Perspective.” The program provides an overview by two members of the US House of Representatives as to programs (or lack of programs) to assist black men and boys with the skills, education…

The topic for the 31th. TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and the Office of Cable Television is “Family Reunification and Reeentry.” The criminological community is increasingly focusing on family reunification as a method of reducing recidivism or return to prison. The program provides an overview of pr…

The topic for the 30th TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and the Office of Cable Television is “Successful Reentry from Prison.” The program provides an overview of the lives of four people who have successfully reentered society after spending time in prison. What are the lessons learned? What should society un…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. Comcast Newsmakers interviewed Nancy Ware, the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). Please see http://media.csosa.gov for a full list of CSOSA radio and television shows. See the main CSOSA website at http://www.cs…

The topic for the twenty-ninth TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and the Office of Cable Television is “Synthetic Drugs.” Television Program: The program provides an overview of efforts to address synthetic drugs in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country. Participants-first segment: Adrienne Poteat,…

The topic for the twenty-eighth TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and the Office of Cable Television is “CSOSA’s Young Adult Offender Program.” Television Program: The program provides an overview of CSOSA’s young adult efforts based on national best practice standards. The program will discuss: The find…

The topic for the twenty-sixth TV show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency and the Office of Cable Television is “Coordinating Justice-The District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.” The program provides an overview of cooperative efforts of federal and local criminal justice and government agencies and h…

The topic for the twenty-fifth television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is “Corrections Monitoring and Reentry.” The program is a combined effort of the D.C. Corrections Information Council and the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. The portal site for “DC Public Safety” television, radio, blog and…

The topic for the twenty-fourth television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is “Supervision and Treatment of Sex Offenders.” The program is a combined effort of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and the Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice. The portal site for “DC Public Sa…

The topic for the twenty-third television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is “Police-Parole and Probation Cooperative Efforts.” The program is a combined effort of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department and the US Marshal’s Service. The portal site for “DC Public…

The topic for the twenty-second television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is “Faith Based Initiatives for Offender Reentry.” The program is a combined effort of Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships of U.S. Department of Justice and the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. We currently av…

The topic for the twenty-first television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is “Hiring Offenders-What Works” and is a combined effort of the National Institute of Corrections (USDOJ) and the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. The front page of the CSOSA website (http://www.csosa.gov) contains a section…

The topic for the twentieth television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is “Supervision of High Risk Offenders”. There is extensive research that parole and probation agencies should focus their efforts on offenders who pose an obvious risk to public safety. CSOSA embarked on two reorganizations in 2011, one focus…

The Mayor’s Office on Cable Television (MOCT) created a commercial for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency’s “DC Public Safety” television series in the summer of 2011. It was distributed to 60 cable outlets. The DC Mayor’s Office of Cable TV (MOCT) films “DC Public Safety” for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. “DC …

Welcome to DC Public Safety–radio and television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. The topic for the nineteenth television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is DC Safe Surrender. The combined federal and District criminal justice system came together in November of 2007 and created…

Sexual Exploitation of Children – “DC Public Safety” Welcome to DC Public Safety–radio and television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. The topic for the eighteenth television show produced by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency is the Sexual Exploitation of Children. US Attorney General Eric Holder …

Faith Based Partnerships and Offenders – “UDC Sound Advice” “Faith Based Partnerships and Offenders” features a discussion with a policy maker within the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a Cluster Coordinator with CSOSA’s Mentoring Faith Based Program and an individual currently under CSOSA supervision. Guests for this program: Cedri…

“Successful Offenders” is part of the” DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes. This is the fifteenth edition of “DC Public Safety” television. The program, entitled “Successful Offenders” features discussions with four offenders currently under the supervision of the …

“What Works: Evidence-Based Practices in Community Corrections” is part of the” DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. This show provides an overview of “what works” in community corrections through…

This video is an overview of employment and workforce development programs at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency in Washington, DC. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. Information about crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. M…

“Employing Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. “Hiring People on Community Supervision” provides an overview of the CSOSA initiatives and programs available working wit…

“Parole and Probation Officers” ( A Day in the Life) is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. “Parole and Probation officers” provides an overview of a “day in the life” of a Community…

“Police, Parole and Probation Cooperation” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive br…

“Police, Parole and Probation Cooperation” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. See www.twitter.com/lensipes. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive br…

“Mental Health and Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D.C. “Mental Hea…

Welcome to DC Public Safety podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov. This video provides an overview of a program that exhibits leading strategies in offender reentry for Women. Our Place DC is a comprehensive reentry program for women offering an array of services…

“Using GPS to Supervise and Assist Criminal Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov. This video provides an overview of one program that exhibits leading strategies in a law enforcement-involved offender reentry program. The Community Re-Entry Program in Racine, Wisconsin is des…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov. This video contains a CBS News Segment on CSOSA’s Reentry and Sanction Center. Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=49 Information about crime, criminal offender…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov. This video contains an interview with Paul Quander, Jr, the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, on Comcast Newsmakers. Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/…

“Fugitive Safe Surrender in Washington, D.C.” is part of the”DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. This is the second in a series of 3 television ads features the Fugitive Safe Surrender program in Washingt…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. This is the first in a series of 3 television ads features the Fugitive Safe Surrender program in Washingto…

“Programs for Criminal Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D.C. The pro…

“Supervising Domestic Violence Offenders” is part of the “DC Public Safety” television series. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. The program is offered by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, a federal executive branch entity in Washington, D.C.…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. This program is a 30-minute television show addressing efforts in the District of Columbia for supervising …

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. This program is a 30-minute television show addressing efforts in the District of Columbia to provide volun…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. Today on DC Public Safety we discuss how CSOSA supervises Sex Offenders in the Washington DC Community. Tra…

This video clip discusses how CSOSA works with Faith Based Mentors to help offenders prepare for re-entry into the community after being incarcerated. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p=32 In…

This video clip contains an overview of how CSOSA works with Faith Based organizations to mentor offenders an increase public safety in the Washington, DC community. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/trans…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Podcasts and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. For audio podcasts, please see http://media.csosa.gov. This video contains information about a career with the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. Transcript available at http://media.csosa.gov/podcast/transcripts/?p…

Welcome to DC Public Safety – Radio and Television shows on crime, criminal offenders and the criminal justice system. Please see http://media.csosa.gov for our radio shows. We welcome your comments and suggestions at leonard.sipes@csosa.gov. On today’s show, we feature an interview regarding the issues of helping to reform women offenders and help…