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Community Corrections
1910: First chief probation officer appointed
1930: Earliest community supervision and support of adult offenders
1942: First probation system for adults instituted in B.C.
1945: Creation of the first probation officer’s association
1950: Creation of the Corrections Branch in B.C.
1950: Probation established across B.C.
1970: Priority given to innovative community corrections programs
1974 to 1977: Development of community correctional centres
1970 to 1980: Experiences with probation services in rural communities
1980: Creation of the B.C. Parole Board
1992: 50th anniversary of probation services
Memoirs of a Pioneer Probation Officer
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Last updated on July 30, 2021
History milestones:
1910: First chief probation officer appointed
1930: Earliest community supervision and support of adult offenders
1942: First probation system for adults instituted in B.C.
1945: Creation of the first probation officer’s association
1950: Creation of the Corrections Branch in B.C.
1950: Probation established across B.C.
1970: Priority given to innovative community corrections programs
1974 to 1977: Development of community correctional centres
1970 to 1980: Experiences with probation services in rural communities
1980: Creation of the B.C. Parole Board
1992: 50th anniversary of probation services
Memoirs of a Pioneer Probation Officer
Additional Videos
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Correctional Centres
Family Justice
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