CONCLUSION
If the Georgia Department of Community Supervision is recognized for anything , it is a commitment to leveraging innovative technology in conjunction with the latest research to effectuate positive change in the lives of individuals under supervision , their families , and communities across Georgia . Representatives from 14 states and countries across the globe as far away as Australia and Japan have either visited or worked with the Department to glean how technology is incorporated into the supervision model . This global recognition of this status is why DCS has been asked to present at numerous conferences organized by the American Probation and Parole Association , the International Community Corrections Association , and even the World Congress on Probation .
2020 created a ‘ new normal ’ in human behavior , business operations , and social connections across the globe . The pandemic has changed daily life for most people and organizations for the foreseeable future . Fortunately for DCS , facilitating change is a ‘ not so new normal .’ The dedicated men and women who comprise the agency understand pursuing innovation captures the core of the Department ’ s vision , and modeling change is at the heart of the Department ’ s mission . It is because of these committed change agents that DCS is well-positioned to continue leading the way for innovative approaches to community supervision .
Georgia DCS — A Not so New Normal 2021