NYC Department of Probation

Mayor Eric Adams Announces Appointment of DOP Commissioner Holmes

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Juanita N. Holmes as the commissioner for the New York City Department of Probation (DOP). Commissioner Holmes will lead the department and oversee the critical work of New York City probation officers, who play a key role in providing resources and support to help individuals exit the criminal justice system and thrive.

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The NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides youth between the ages 14 – 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. This is a great opportunity for young adults to capitalize on their strengths, and develop skills and competencies to thrive in today’s job market. Participating in SYEP is about having a fruitful and engaging summer. Contact your Probation Officer for details.

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NeON Photographers 2023 Virtual Class Schedule. Our introductory photo classes are available virtually for Winter Season! Sign up: nyc.gov/neonphoto

NeON Nutrition Kitchen

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COVID-19 created many food challenges for NYC families. NeON Kitchen, with the Food Bank of NYC, distributed healthy meals, packaged groceries, meat, dairy, and Starbucks sandwiches. We appreciate the Probation officers, NeON staff, and volunteers who contributed to the effort. Together, we served distressed neighborhoods in all five boroughs helping over 500,000 neighbors. View current schedule

About Probation

The New York City Department of Probation is a leader in community corrections, working within the criminal and juvenile justice systems and in the community to create a safer New York. Using Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), and a balance of enforcement, structure, treatment and support, we hold people on probation accountable and give them opportunities to forge new pathways so that they can move out and stay out of the justice system.

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Specialized Units

NYC Probation operates a variety of programs specially tailored for clients with unique needs.

Arches

Arches Transformative Mentoring is a highly effective mentoring program that reduces recidivism and improves the outcomes of young people under probation supervision.

CMJC

The Credible Messenger movement has emerged based on a core belief that communities have within them transformative resources to lift up justice-involved people in a comprehensive and positive way.

NeON

The Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON) is a philosophy of effective intervention that physically manifests itself as a citywide network of community-based centers in the seven neighborhoods of NYC where large concentrations of people on probation reside.

Youth Thrive

Youth Thrive is a framework designed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) to help young people reach their full potential.

Youth WRAP

Youth WRAP is a weekend program for young adults on probation. The program engages teens and young adults ages 14 to 26 in meaningful, service-oriented work on Saturdays.

Work for Probation

The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) is helping to build stronger and safer communities by supervising people on probation and fostering opportunities for them to move out of the criminal justice system through meaningful education, employment, health services, family engagement, and community participation.

Evidence-Based Policies and Practices

Evidence-based policies and practices (EBPP) use current research and the best available data to guide decisions and produce the outcomes that our stakeholders—probation clients, victims, and communities—expect.

YASC

Young Adult Success Corps (YASC) provides an opportunity for young adults age 18 to 24 who are on probation to serve their city and gain important life skills.

Artist in Residence

Rachel Barnard was appointed to DOP as a Public Artists in Residence (PAIR), which is a municipal residency program that embeds artists in city government to propose and implement creative solutions to pressing civic challenges.

Career Services

Provides DOP clients: info, advice & guidance on training and employment.

Certificate of Relief from Disability

This is documentation processed by the Probation Department and granted by the Court to anyone who has been convicted in New York State Court of any number of misdemeanors and no more than one felony, and who has not been sentenced to more than one year imprisonment. It removes bars to employment due to the conviction but it does not seal the case.