Probation Challenge Founder and President

Probation Challenge, Inc.
Founder and President Biography

Rev. Harold E. Bailey
Founder and President

Rev. Harold E. Bailey, was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Adolphus Sr. and Lillian Bailey.

After completing the Chicago Public School System, he attended: Wilson Jr. College, Central State University, Chicago State University and Governor State University.

In earlier years he was known for his musical contributions with the "Harold Bailey" Singers, who recorded for the Rush, HOB and Savoy labels. Bailey traveled the United States with his group pioneering Gospel music in the late 50's through the early 70's.

Bailey entered the criminal justice system, as a Probation Officer, and became the personal probation officer to Judge R. Eugene Pincham, and there he founded the now noted . . . Probation Challenge.

Probation Challenge is the FIRST court mandated program of its kind in the country where clients are forced to help themselves through the channels of education. A vision of Bailey, the program is created for the express purpose of serious rehabilitation. School or Jail! He has been the subject of local and national media, and has been awarded and honored as far away as Israel for his contributions in the field of criminal justice.

Bailey and Probation Challenge has been endorsed by: Channel 7 News, Cook County Bar Association, The Chicago Defender News, John Howard Association, City Club of Chicago, Spiritual Outreach, Black-On-Black Love, Positive Anti-Crime Trust, My Sister's Keeper, Jessie "Ma Houston" Prison Outpost-Rainbow Push, and others.

Bailey is Chairman of the Cook County Board of Corrections and Chairman of the Chicago's "No Crime Day Committee."

Harold Bailey has traveled throughout the State of Illinois to a large number of prisons, speaking to individuals regarding the subject crime and rehabilitation through the vehicle of education and spirituality.

Rev. Bailey was licensed to the Gospel Ministry in 1968 and ordained in 1972.

Rev. Harold E. Bailey, was the first person to implement a "Peace" initiative, via a Peace Summit held in Montigo Bay, Jamaica. The Summit drew over 200 delegates and their families.

A dedicated Rev. Harold E. Bailey, is the father of two children: Paul Eugene [Deceased] and Brandi Nicole Bailey.

Probation Challenge Academy of Education
P.O. Box 498293
Chicago, Illinois 60649
Tel (773) 978-3706 contact us via email at pccbroadcast@aim.com

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