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Probation Departments Give Back to Communities by Participating in Annual Torch Run to Benefit the Special Olympics
In honor of Probation Services Week, Chief Probation Officers of California are highlighting probation staff and officers’ service and compassion on and off the clock. Probation is committed to giving back to communities and helping change lives.
Probation departments from Mariposa, Sonoma, Solano, Sacramento, and Nevada counties participated in the 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.
Celebration of Probation Services Week 2022
Today, Chief Probation Officer Robert Reyes announced this year’s annual Probation Service Week will be taking place from July 17 – July 23, 2022, to honor probation professionals who work to keep communities safe, return restitution due to victims, and support the rehabilitative process for the justice-involved individuals under their supervision and care.
The Core Values of Probation
Watch this video to learn about what the core values of the Stanislaus County Probation Department are, and that each point of the badge represents a Core Values of the Department:
PPPS Week Highlight: Six Graduates Celebrated the Completion of “Another Way”, Domestic Violence Program
In honor of Probation Services (PPPS) Week, Chief Probation Officers of California is spotlighting probation officers and staff who help justice-involved individuals transform their lives and put people on safer, healthier pathways.
Last year, Solano County Probation Department celebrated its first graduation for the Domestic Violence program, “Another Way.” This 52-week in-house program started in April 2020, allowing probation clients to participate free of cost. Six graduates were honored, and other classmates attended in support.
Fresno County Highlights Probation Services Week
From Fresno County
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed July 17 - 23, 2022, Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.
The Fresno County Probation Department supervises approximately 13,000 adult and juvenile offenders. Annually, the department completes over 30,000 reports, screenings, and assessments.
The Probation Department also provides comprehensive services to victims and witnesses of crime. Victim-Witness advocates serve over 7,000 Fresno County citizens annually.
Santa Barbara County Probation Department saves lives by focusing on rehabilitation
In keyt.com
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – This week a key program in local court systems is recognized for helping people when they finish their time in jail or prison.
The week is known as pretrial, probation, and parole services week.
Many people like Brandon Miller have had their lives transformed through rehabilitation.
Plumas Probation Chief celebrates staff during Probation Service Week
In Plumas News
Chief Probation Officer Keevin Allred announced that this year’s annual Probation Service Week is July 17 – July 23, held to honor probation professionals who work to keep communities safe and support the rehabilitative process for the justice-involved individuals under their supervision and care.
CPOC Announces New Podcast: The California Probation Connection
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Foundation has released the first episode of their new podcast, The California Probation Connection.
CPOC is thrilled to share the launch of our new podcast, The California Probation Connection, hosted by CPOC executive director, Karen Pank.
CPOC Honors Statewide Officers and Staff Who Keep Our Communities Safe in Celebration of Probation Services Week 2022
Probation Services Week Commemorates the Work of Probation Professionals Throughout California
Sacramento, CA, July 18, 2022 – This week, the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) announced this year’s annual Probation Services Week, taking place from July 17 – July 23, 2022, to honor probation professionals who work to keep communities safe.
CPOC President Statement in Response to California State Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 1, 2022) – Below is the statement from CPOC President, Chief John Keene (San Mateo County Probation) in response to the budget passed by the California Legislature, and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom:
Supervisors applaud work by Probation Department
By Todd R. Hansen in Daily Republic
FAIRFIELD — The Solano County supervisors on Tuesday recognized July 17-23 as Probation and Community Supervision Week.
The theme this year is “Solano Probation: Making a Difference, One Client at a Time.”
Probation Youth Learn Life Skills Through Woodworking Program
Written by Chuck Westerheide in the County News Center
Butte County Probation Celebrates:
Three of their Veterans Treatment Court Participants Graduation
The Butte County Probation Department was proud to announce the graduation of three of their Veterans Treatment Court participants on June 21, 2022.
Two Butte County Probation Officers Save Person from Overdose
Two Officers used Naloxone to Save the Life of a Citizen During a Community Event
In Butte County Probation Department Facebook Page
Officers Lisa Carrillo and George Wise were assisting the California Highway Patrol with security at the Silver Dollar Fair.
During their shift, they observed a young man who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and was possibly suffering from a medical crisis.
The officers made contact with the individual and suspected he was suffering from an opioid overdose. The young man ultimately became non-responsive.
Probation Participates in annual Torch Run Benefitting the Special Olympics
From County of Sonoma Probation Department
Probation joined other Law Enforcement agencies throughout the State by participating in the annual Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics.
The Probation Department thanks the Sheriff’s Office for helping to coordinate the event.
For more information on the Northern California Special Olympics go to https://www.sonc.org/
Webinar: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow – Looking into Probation’s Past, Present & Future
CPOC hosted a webinar to hear from some of California’s Probation Chiefs, as well as newly retired Chiefs, about the evolution of Proabtion work in California, what current practices look like and what the future holds for the Probation profession in California.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: A Lineage of Service
Derek Hom’s father Morgan was the first AAPI probation officer in San Francisco; He wants to continue his legacy of diversity & service
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month, Chief Probation Officers of California are highlighting Senior Supervising Probation Officer Derek Hom and his late father, Morgan Hom.
Success Story: “Probation put a wall between what I should be doing and what I shouldn’t”
Erik Garduno’s life could have turned out differently.
The 30-year-old grew up in a good family. But the area where he lived was rough and he spent some of his time with the wrong crowd. As a result, a high school beer run gone wrong put him on a short probation stint, which turned out to be a good thing because it kept him away from bad influences and helped him figure out what he was – and wasn’t – supposed to be doing.
Stanislaus County Probation: Being reflective of their community helps connection for better safety
Stanislaus County Probation is no different than California Probation Officers statewide, repesenting a highliy diverse and gender equitable profession which is reflective of the community they serve. Click on this recently released graphic from the Stanislaus County Probation Department to learn more about the Stanislaus County Probation Department.
The Connector – June 2022
California Probation Creating Safer Communities Through Accountability & Opportunity
In this issue of The Connector, read stories of hope and inspiration of how California Probation is helping create safer communities by focusing on holding justice-involved individuals accountable while helping them transition out of the system permanently through transformative and evidence-based rehabilitation.
