Patricia (Patti) Klassen
About Patricia (Patti) Klassen
Patricia (Patti) Klassen is an Officer with the Government of Canada, specializing in community safety and reintegration. She has extensive experience in case management and community supervision of federal offenders, supported by her educational background in Criminal Justice and Addictions Studies.
Work at Government of Canada
Patricia Klassen has been employed as an Officer at the Government of Canada since 2017. In this role, she focuses on community safety and the reintegration of individuals into society. Her work involves developing and implementing tailored interventions that address the needs of recently released Federal Offenders. Through her position, she contributes to initiatives aimed at promoting public safety and effective community supervision.
Experience in Community Support Services
Prior to her current role, Patricia Klassen worked at Calgary Alternative Support Services as an Outreach Support Worker from 2013 to 2016. During her three years there, she focused on promoting reintegration and community safety through personalized support and interventions. Additionally, she served as a Caseworker at Calgary John Howard Society's Bedford House CRF from 2014 to 2017, where she further developed her expertise in case management and community supervision.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Klassen studied at Mount Royal University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice from 2012 to 2015. She also completed an Addictions Studies Extension Certificate in 2016, which lasted for 11 months. Her educational background provides her with a strong understanding of mental health disorders and addictions, which informs her work in developing appropriate programming and interventions for community safety.
Focus on Community Safety and Reintegration
Patricia Klassen's professional focus is on promoting community safety and the successful reintegration of individuals into society. She employs tailored interventions that address the specific needs of recently released Federal Offenders. Her experience in community supervision and case management allows her to effectively support individuals in their transition back into the community.