Lebrun, Albert C.

Biographical Information: Albert C. Lebrun was a probation officer and parole agent with the state of Minnesota. He started in this line of work as a guard at a corrections facility in September of 1969, before acquiring a BA in Sociology at Minnesota State University in Mankato. After acquiring his degree (a perquisite to becoming a probation officer), Lebrun became a caseworker in corrections, a position which he continued to work in throughout the 1990s (including during the time of this interview, from May 13, 1993).

Transcript Summary: In an interview conducted on May 13, 1993, Albert C. Lebrun discussed his role as a probation officer and parole agent within corrections facilities administered by the state of Minnesota. Lebrun stated that he originally began working in corrections in September of 1969 as a guard, but later became a caseworker after acquiring a BA in Sociology from Minnesota State University in Mankato. Lebrun noted that in his time as a caseworker, several negative developments had gradually become more commonplace, including more widespread privatizations of facilities/resources, growing caseloads, and higher rates of violent crimes committed by juveniles, among other matters. Nevertheless, he also expressed enthusiasm for his job, noting that it paid well, that more opportunities for women workers in corrections had steadily opened up since the 1970s, and that above all else, his position gave him a unique and rewarding opportunity to help others change their lives for the better.

Interview conducted by Calvin Miller

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