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Chapple Continued from page 4
Chapple began his career with the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as a parole officer in Fulton County in 2005. He was promoted to assistant chief parole officer in October 2007. Chapple developed a desire to work with crime victims after volunteering at a Victims Visitors’ Day event during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. He transferred to the Office of Victim Services as a Program Manager in 2014 to manage the state’s Victim Offender Dialogue Program, address unwanted offender communications with victims, and assist victims with restitution issues.
Chapple is a POST-certified Instructor and a certified Crisis Intervention Team Officer and Trainer. He is certified in NOVA’s (National Organization for Victim Advocacy) Crisis Response Training, and critical incident stress management (CISM)
Parole Prepares Future Leaders Through APPA Institute
Georgia Parole Board employees Laura Weaver and Chris Toussant have graduated from the American Probation and Parole Association's Leadership Institute. The graduation ceremony was held at the 49th Annual APPA Training Institute in Indianapolis. Toussant was the class valedictorian and delivered inspiring remarks to the class and those attending.
Parole Board Chairman David Herring attended the APPA Training Conference.
"Laura and Chris are ready for the next steps in their careers to become leaders of our agency. I have no doubt the future holds great things for them and this agency," said Herring.
Weaver is a District Operations Manager working in the Field Services Division for the Board. Toussant is a Program Manager for the Georgia Office of Victim Services.
Public Safety Partnerships Continued from page 6
"Included in the presentation is the fact that the Board accepts input about an offender's case prior to a parole decision from anyone. These attorneys have information about their clients that can assist the Board in making the best parole decision," said Barnett.
"In the best interest of public safety, we will continue to engage all stakeholders," he added.