The Values and Beliefs of the Stephenson County Probation Department
- As Officers of the Court, we are held to a higher ethical standard, and we take responsibility for treating employees, victims, offenders and all others with dignity and respect in all interactions.
- We value our commitment to public safety and public service.
- We believe in people’s ability to change behavior and provide a safe environment for teaching and learning to occur.
- We believe that building on the strengths of offenders creates a basis for positive growth and change.
- We value teamwork and cooperation through partnerships with all justice and community stakeholders.
- We adopt a philosophy of data driven decision making to enhance program effectiveness and ensure cost efficiency.
- We respond to the directives of the local judiciary and State of Illinois Courts.
