Edward G. Rendell
Governor, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Catherine C. McVey
Chairman,
Board of Probation and Parole
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   -- Parole Handbook --
Introduction
What is Parole?
When Can Parole Be Granted?
Inside the Institution
    Preparing for Parole
    Employment Plan
    Home Plan
What Happens After Parole is Granted?
Outside the Institution
    How Offenders Are Supervised
    General Conditions of Parole
Fatherhood Initiative
Parole Violators
Finding Employment
Getting the Help You Need
District Offices
 
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Mission Statement:    
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole is committed to protecting the safety of the public, addressing the needs of crime victims, improving county adult probation and parole services and assisting in the fair administration of justice by ensuring the custody, control, and treatment of the offenders under the jurisdiction of the Board
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Introduction

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There are many agencies in
the community

that will help you
find a job, housing, food,

and 
other services.

  
It’s Your Choice – Successful Adjustment
How well you do while on supervision will be your responsibility. It is very important for you to find a stable residence and legitimate, steady employment. You have choices to make about how you live your life. If you have drug problems, want counseling, or need to see a doctor for a health problem, ask your parole agent to help you find these services in the community. There are many agencies in the community that will help you find a job, housing , food, and other services. Your willingness to take advantage of assistance in the community will help you be successful on supervision.
 
A Good Attitude is a Key to Success

Attitude is important. You control your attitude. A good attitude can help you while in state or county prison and on supervision.
 
Your attitude effects how you see people and how people see you. People respond to you based on your attitude. A good attitude can also help you in your relationships with friends, loved ones, and even future employers.
 
A good attitude will help you feel better about yourself!
 
 
For Additional Information
Please contact the Board's Office of Legislative Affairs and Communications
 
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Office of Legislative Affairs and Communications
1101 S. Front St., Suite 5100
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104-2517
(717) 787-6208
www.pbpp.state.pa.us