CPOCF Training
CPOCF Training Program
The Chief Probation Officers of California Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CPOCF supports and conducts research, provides educational and training activities relative to the development of the probation industry.
For more information regarding upcoming trainings, please click on Training Calendar.
Family First Prevention Services (FFPS) – Prevention Candidacy Determination for Probation – Workshop
This workshop is for Probation staff working in FFPS Prevention Services who want to learn more about determining Title IV-E Candidacy for their prevention youth population. Participants will learn about the 3 pathways to prevention service plans, understand the candidacy determination framework and be able to complete determinations with confidence. Participants will learn through presentations, group discussions and practical scenario application.
Target Audience: Probation staff working in FFPS prevention services who will be determining and/or approving Title IV-E Candidacy for their county’s target prevention youth population
Location: Zoom Platform
Presenters:
Kathy Martinez, Retired Santa Clara County Probation, CPOC Consultant
Mark Perkinson, Senior Vice President, JBI, Ltd.
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 PM
STC Certification # 08759413 (3 Hours)
No cost to attend.
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/D9EvNq
Domestic Violence Core Training For Probation Officers – November 2026
Probation Officers who supervise individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses encounter issues that are not common in other types of supervision caseloads. For example, these Probation Officers interact more with victims, work directly with Batterer Intervention Programs, and need to understand the unique dynamics of interpersonal relationship violence. This two-day (16 hour) intensive, highly interactive, victim-centered trauma-informed core training is specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Probation Officers responsible for the supervision of individuals convicted of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Topics include: understanding victim and offender profiles and behavior; victim-blaming; history of trauma and abuse; power and control issues; legal role and authority of probation; restraining orders; domestic violence courts; supervision techniques, including awareness about LGBTQ issues; risk assessments; investigation issues; the expectations and requirements of Batterer Intervention Programs; evidence-based interventions and fidelity; data collection; and secondary trauma and toxic stress.
Target Audience: This course is designed for Probation Officers responsible for the supervision of individuals convicted of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking court case.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Instructors: Debra Gehring, Napa County
Probation
Molly McGimsey, Calaveras County Probation
Date and Time: November 4-5, 2026 | 8:00am – 5:00pm
STC Cert # 07297763 (16 STC Hours)
No Cost to Attend this training
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/5AwyOD
SYTF Secure Youth Treatment Facility Commitment Continuum – Sacramento
Previously named: Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) as a WIC 707(b) Disposition Option
This 2.5-day course provides an in-depth review of the statutory requirements and emerging best practices for juvenile probation staff working with youth committed to, or who are eligible to be committed to, a Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) by the court as a disposition for a Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 707(b) offense. The course content includes a brief history of SB 823 and SB 92, how to recommend a SYTF disposition and factors that go into that recommendation, how to establish the baseline term, determining age of jurisdiction, preparing to testify in court, creating the Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP), preparing for progress review hearings, when and how to recommend stepping down to a Less Restrictive Program (LRP), and preparing for the discharge hearing.
The course is designed for juvenile probation staff who have direct case management or court related responsibilities for youth eligible or committed to SYTF. The course is most applicable for juvenile probation court intake/investigation officers and field probation officers who work directly with youth committed to SYTFs. It is recommended that staff have been in their position for at least two to four months to get the most out of the training.
It is highly recommended that participants complete CPOCF’s eight-part SB 823 Implementation Core Training Series before attending this training. This self-paced course is available on the CPOC Foundation’s On-Demand Platform. For more information about the eight-part series, please click here.
Due to high demand, please contact CPOC if you’d like to enroll more than 3 people.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Dates: January 12-14, 2027
Time: Day 1 & 2: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm | Day 3: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch to be provided for Day 1 & 2.
STC Hours: 17.5
Cert. Number: 03388776
Tuition Cost: $500
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/VEQmyM
Sources of Authority for Probation Officers Working in the Field – Live Webinar
Virtual
This course provides an overview of the statutory authority for probation officers and deputy probation officers in California. Course content includes peace officer authority and limitations; other sources of authority for a variety of adult and juvenile probation officer field functions, including arrest, search, detention, supervision, revocation/violation, flash incarceration, and placement; as well as a review of certain key mandated functions and variations to departmental policy as they relate to this authority.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for deputy probation officers with fewer than three years of field supervision experience, as well as supervising probation officers seeking a refresher on probation authority.
Cost: $200
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2027
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
STC Credits: 7 Hours (02775205)
Trainer: Kalisa Rochester, Retired Chief Probation Officer, Merced County
Register here: https://cvent.me/L5nxr2
Sources of Authority for Probation Officers Working in the Field – Live Webinar
Virtual
This course provides an overview of the statutory authority for probation officers and deputy probation officers in California. Course content includes peace officer authority and limitations; other sources of authority for a variety of adult and juvenile probation officer field functions, including arrest, search, detention, supervision, revocation/violation, flash incarceration, and placement; as well as a review of certain key mandated functions and variations to departmental policy as they relate to this authority.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for deputy probation officers with fewer than three years of field supervision experience, as well as supervising probation officers seeking a refresher on probation authority.
Cost: $200
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
STC Credits: 7 Hours (02775205)
Trainer: Kalisa Rochester, Retired Chief Probation Officer, Merced County
Register here: https://cvent.me/bqQ5RM
Sources of Authority for Probation Officers Working in the Field – Live Webinar
Virtual
This course provides an overview of the statutory authority for probation officers and deputy probation officers in California. Course content includes peace officer authority and limitations; other sources of authority for a variety of adult and juvenile probation officer field functions, including arrest, search, detention, supervision, revocation/violation, flash incarceration, and placement; as well as a review of certain key mandated functions and variations to departmental policy as they relate to this authority.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for deputy probation officers with fewer than three years of field supervision experience, as well as supervising probation officers seeking a refresher on probation authority.
Cost: $200
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
STC Credits: 7 Hours (02775205)
Trainer: Kalisa Rochester, Retired Chief Probation Officer, Merced County
Register here: https://cvent.me/ZmKd0O
Advanced Felony Sentencing – Live Webinar
The course provides detailed instruction on sentencing pursuant to the Three Strikes law and for felony sex crimes. The class will review the special rules for consecutive sentencing and custody credits. The sex crimes portion of the class will discuss the use of risk assessment tools, probation eligibility, and the containment model for sex offender case management. The class is presented with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, and hypothetical case problems
Includes access to instructor’s virtual office hours a few weeks after the conclusion of the live webinar for detailed Q&A.
Instructor: Judge J. Richard Couzens, Retd.
NOTE: At this time, this webinar class is limited to probation staff ONLY.
Cost: $150
Platform: Zoom
STC Credits: 6 hours (#09046856)
Webcams are required.
Register Here: https://cvent.me/KyGM5r
Basic Felony Sentencing – Live Webinar
This course explores the power of evidence-based sentencing; the probation sentence; basic rules of sentencing of single and multiple count cases to state prison and under PC section 1170(h); the strategies of sentencing after realignment; an introduction to the calculation of custody credits; and victim restitution. The class is presented with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, and hypothetical case problems.
Includes access to instructor’s virtual office hours a few weeks after the conclusion of the live webinar for detailed Q&A.
Instructor: Judge J. Richard Couzens, Retd.
NOTE: At this time, this webinar class is limited to probation staff ONLY.
Cost: $150
Platform: Zoom
STC Credits: 6 hours (#03998873)
Webcams are required.
Register Here: https://cvent.me/Myvk3w
Calculating Custody Credits – Live Webinar
This course offers detailed instruction on awarding actual time and conduct credits in criminal cases. The class reviews conduct credit limitations, awarding of credits with concurrent and consecutive sentencing, and the rules of attributability when credit is claimed in more than one case. The class also reviews sentencing strategies to maximize the jurisdictional time over the defendant by use of the credit rules. The class is presented with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, hypothetical case problems, and written text materials.
Includes access to instructor’s virtual office hours a few weeks after the conclusion of the live webinar for detailed Q&A.
Instructor: Judge J. Richard Couzens, Retd.
NOTE: At this time, this webinar class is limited to probation staff ONLY.
Cost: $150
Platform: Zoom
STC Credits: 6 hours (#03998873)
Webcams are required.
Registration link: https://cvent.me/gqdzQB
Advanced Felony Sentencing – Live Webinar
The course provides detailed instruction on sentencing pursuant to the Three Strikes law and for felony sex crimes. The class will review the special rules for consecutive sentencing and custody credits. The sex crimes portion of the class will discuss the use of risk assessment tools, probation eligibility, and the containment model for sex offender case management. The class is presented with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, and hypothetical case problems
Includes access to instructor’s virtual office hours a few weeks after the conclusion of the live webinar for detailed Q&A.
Instructor: Judge J. Richard Couzens, Retd.
NOTE: At this time, this webinar class is limited to probation staff ONLY.
Cost: $150
Platform: Zoom
STC Credits: 6 hours (#09046856)
Webcams are required.
Register Here: https://cvent.me/gqQNm9
Practical Leadership in Probation – Winter 2026
In - Person Training
This course will provide management-level staff with pragmatic solutions to real-world issues in their leadership roles. Topics will include leadership vs. management, thinking like a Chief, implementing new processes, dealing with personnel issues, overcoming challenges, running productive meetings and systems, and effective team building.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
December 9-10, 2026
8:30am – 4:30pm
Calculating Custody Credits – Live Webinar
This course offers detailed instruction on awarding actual time and conduct credits in criminal cases. The class reviews conduct credit limitations, awarding of credits with concurrent and consecutive sentencing, and the rules of attributability when credit is claimed in more than one case. The class also reviews sentencing strategies to maximize the jurisdictional time over the defendant by use of the credit rules. The class is presented with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, hypothetical case problems, and written text materials.
Includes access to instructor’s virtual office hours a few weeks after the conclusion of the live webinar for detailed Q&A.
Instructor: Judge J. Richard Couzens, Retd.
NOTE: At this time, this webinar class is limited to probation staff ONLY.
Cost: $150
Platform: Zoom
STC Credits: 6 hours (#03998873)
Webcams are required.
Registration link: https://cvent.me/Ry34Qg
Basic Felony Sentencing – Live Webinar
This course explores the power of evidence-based sentencing; the probation sentence; basic rules of sentencing of single and multiple count cases to state prison and under PC section 1170(h); the strategies of sentencing after realignment; an introduction to the calculation of custody credits; and victim restitution. The class is presented with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, and hypothetical case problems.
Includes access to instructor’s virtual office hours a few weeks after the conclusion of the live webinar for detailed Q&A.
Instructor: Judge J. Richard Couzens, Retd.
NOTE: At this time, this webinar class is limited to probation staff ONLY.
Cost: $150
Platform: Zoom
STC Credits: 6 hours (03981675)
Webcams are required.
Register Here: https://cvent.me/1oGxL9
Live Webinar: Emotional Intelligence
Virtual Training
Numerous research suggests emotional intelligence (EQ) is a factor in predicting job performance. This course will assist participants in assessing their own emotional intelligence while learning to mitigate the impact of stress while improving interpersonal communication in both their professional and personal lives. Attendees will learn seven traits of an emotional intelligence characteristics to help them react diligently to physical and psychological reactions of others. This course is intended for probation staff at all levels.
Instructor: Dr. Mel Campbell
October 27, 2026
Cost: $100
4 STC Hours – Certification #: 06877940
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Registration link: https://cvent.me/1oYrg9
Managers Leadership Academy – San Bernardino Spring 2027
In-Person
The 80-hour intensive training course is designed to prepare current probation managers for executive positions. The course blends practical skill building, individualized leadership development, and a focus on ethical, data-driven decision-making to cultivate California’s future probation leadership. The course is comprised of two weeks of classroom training, an intersession practicum assignment, self-paced learning modules, peer study groups, and a 360-leadership assessment.
Foster Care Training: Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Sacramento County
In-Person
This three-day training provides participants with the basic knowledge and skills to facilitate a Child and Family Team (CFT) meeting. Utilizing the Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM) as the foundational guide for CFT meeting facilitators, trainees will learn: 1) key elements of team meetings for safety and case planning 2) procedural basics of team meeting facilitation 3) the role and skills needed to be an effective CFT facilitator 4) structured problem-solving and solution-focused dialogue within team meetings.
Juvenile Report Writing for Probation
Virtual
This 12-hour, two-day course is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of juvenile probation officers, with a focus on the essential skills needed to write accurate, clear, and effective reports. Through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn about various types of juvenile probation reports.
Foster Care Training: Navigating Mental Health Services for Youth on Probation
Virtual
This course will orient attendees to the essential landscape of the state’s Mental Health delivery system, including the Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS), California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and other services to help support Probation-involved youth in foster care. Topics will include but not limited to understanding the impacts of trauma, key terms of mental health, and the role of the probation in treatment and case management.
Course Schedule: May 11-12, 2027
Extended Foster Care – A Comprehensive Overview For Probation
In-Person
This course will explore all aspects of Extended Foster Care (EFC) for probation supervised youth, including but not limited to governing federal and state laws, court and legal requirements, case management techniques and best practices to better serve non-minor dependents (NMDs). Resources, including housing options, will be discussed for youth in and exiting extended foster care. This course will incorporate various learning styles that promote participant engagement.
Foster Care Training: Quality Matters – Enhancing Caseworker Visits for Foster Care Youth to Succeed -Virtual
April 20, 2027
Quality engagement is essential when visiting youth in out-of-home care as this crucial component assist with ensuring positive outcomes for youth in foster care. Since the federal passage of the Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006, the state of California has upgraded the performance standards for caseworker visits to be in accordance with federal guidelines that includes frequency, location, and quality of caseworker visits.
