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Time to Register! CPOC & CPOC Foundation Statewide Conference 2024
Supporting Excellence in California Probation: Strategies for Success Conference
CPOC and CPOC Foundation are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for our upcoming statewide conference, Supporting Excellence in California Probation: Strategies for Success! This transformative training event aims to educate and elevate probation professionals throughout California, providing attendees opportunities to expand their knowledge, skills, and tools to enhance their probation work across the state.
The conference will delve into various topics, focusing on key areas of probation’s work, including:
- Support for foster youth in the juvenile justice system
- The juvenile justice continuum, including SB 823 implementation
- Working with adults in the justice system including: reentry, supervision, and connections to services
- Pretrial programs and services
Join us in Anaheim for this one-of-a-kind conference!
Dates: June 24-26, 2024
Conference Registration: Register HERE
Cost: $575 ($356.25 STC reimbursable)
Hotel Information – book your room today and save!
Anaheim Marriott
700 W Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
Link to Reserve Room: Reserve HERE
Discounted Room Rate: $209 a night (not including local/state tax or fees)
The deadline to book under the discounted conference rate is June 2, 2024. Save money by booking your hotel stay today to take advantage of the discounted rate.
Schedule of Events
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Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Welcome Reception (TBD) |
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Monday, June 24, 2024 |
8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
General Sessions, Breakouts, Exhibitor Hall |
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 |
8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
General Sessions, Breakouts, Exhibitor Hall |
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
General Sessions |
STC’s pending approval for 19 STC hours
For more information contact please contact conference@cpoc.org.
Central Coast Juvenile Detention Centers Introduce VR Marine Science Program
From KSBW.
Seaside, Calif. – April 1, 2025 – Several juvenile detention centers on the Central Coast have introduced a virtual reality program, focused on marine science.
The immersive experience will allow incarcerated kids to virtually dive through the open water, all while learning more about the underwater world.
Lindholm shared his inspiration behind the virtual reality program that originated after two students who enrolled in his class developed epilepsy, barring them from scuba diving ever again. He wanted to give those unable to join the program a new way to collect marine data.
Empowering Change: Ventura County Probation Juvenile Justice Facility’s Inside-Out Program Bridges the Divide
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – May 22, 2025 – At the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Facility, a unique educational partnership is providing hope and opportunity for incarcerated youth while bridging divides between the incarcerated and non-incarcerated populations. The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, launched in collaboration with California Lutheran University (CLU) and the Ventura County Probation Agency, is giving incarcerated students the chance to engage in a college-level criminology course alongside traditional students from CLU.
This year marks the program’s first-ever implementation at the juvenile facility, providing a transformative opportunity for 20 students to examine the criminal justice system from different perspectives and discuss solutions for improving it.
The Connector Newsletter – May 29, 2025
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. Probation Departments are a connector in the justice system, interlacing and maximizing the resources available within our systems and communities to reduce recidivism by carefully balancing direct human services and research-based interventions.
San Diego Probation Officer and New Narcotics K-9 Keep Youth Facilities Safe
From San Diego County News, by Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – May 19, 2025 – Probation Officer Claudia Romero is working with a relatively new K-9 partner named Lilly that is trained to sniff out narcotics. Together, they are working to keep youth safe by checking for illegal drugs in juvenile facilities like the Youth Transition Campus and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility.
Watch the video here.
Chief Probation Officers of California Issue Statement in Response to Governor Newsom’s May Revise
NEWS STATEMENT
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 14, 2025) – Governor Gavin Newsom today released his May Revision of the California State Budget. Chief Probation Officers of California President Steve Jackson issued the following statement:
Santa Clara County Probation Vans Bring Services To Homeless Residents
From SF Gate.
Santa Clara, Calif. – May 3, 2025 – Santa Clara County wants to help homeless people on probation avoid extra jail time by bringing legal services to encampments.
People on probation are required to attend regular meetings with a probation officer and court hearings. But for homeless people who lack transportation, making these appointments becomes an obstacle, which can lead to longer probation periods or going back to jail. The county aims to reduce these barriers by having a mobile probation service center.
Outreach Vans Bring Santa Clara County Probation Services to Unhoused Community
From Santa Clara County, by Eric Kurhi.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – May 2, 2025 – To most eyes, the Probation Department’s latest acquisitions look like a pair of unassuming Sprinter high-roof crew vans with discreet County branding. But to the department – and, more importantly, to the clients it serves – the vans represent the County’s latest effort to bring life-changing services out of government offices and into the communities that need them.
These Mobile Service Centers, funded by a state grant aimed at increasing access to probation services, made their debut this week at a County probation resources fair. Officials say they’ll soon be seen in the field – at homeless encampments, outside courthouses and community centers, and posted in areas of the County distant from the three brick-and-mortar probation offices.
Orange County Probation Sees Positive 10-Year Impact of Day Reporting Centers
Orange County, Calif., April 30, 2025 – The Orange County Probation Department (OC Probation) is pleased to announce the significant decline of re-conviction rates of Day Reporting Center (DRCs) program participants.
Sonoma County Probation Partners with Local Artists on Juvenile Hall Mural Project
From County of Sonoma.
Santa Rosa, Calif. – April 25, 2025 – The Sonoma County Probation Department has partnered with artists Amanda Lynn and MJ Lindo-Lawyer to create nine large murals at Sonoma County Juvenile Hall. The project was funded through AB 178, which supports improvements to juvenile halls in California, and the Youth Programs and Facilities Grant Program Part A, which helps redesign therapeutic and programming spaces.
Sonoma County Probation has worked to create therapeutic spaces in Juvenile Hall to support rehabilitation. The new murals bring intrigue and wonder to areas that lacked color, helping to reduce stress, promote comfort, and enhance overall well-being. The artwork has a positive impact on mood and provides an uplifting environment.
Orange County Probation Focused on Community Centered Diversion Access with Prop 47 Grant Funding
Orange County, Calif., April 24, 2025 – The Orange County Probation Department (OC Probation) was awarded a grant by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) funded through the Proposition 47 Grant Program, focused on supporting mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and diversion programs for those in the criminal justice system.
Reentry Program Celebrates Graduates Reforming their Lives in Fresno County
From Fox 26 News.
Fresno, Calif. – April 24, 2025 – GEO Reentry Services and the Fresno County Probation Department celebrated several people working to reform their lives.
Dozens of men and woman on probation graduated from the Reentry program at the Fresno County Day Reporting Center.
… The program offers an alternative to jail incarceration while holding individuals on probation accountable in a community corrections setting.
The Fresno County Probation Department funds the program as one of its evidence-based strategies in reducing criminal activity. Evidence-based practices refer to programs backed by scientific research to reduce recidivism.
Orange County Probation: Healing Paws, Healing Hearts
Orange County, Calif., April 21, 2025 – If you were to visit a room at the Orange County Probation Department’s (OC Probation) Juvenile Hall, you’d likely come across something unexpected — a photograph of a dog, side by side with the youth. It’s a small, yet powerful reminder of the unique bond they share, one that stands out in a place where many misperceive as a place where hope and connection can be out of reach.
Orange County Probation Officer Uses Superhero Persona to Uplift Communities Nationwide
Orange, Calif., April 17, 2025 – In a remarkable fusion of public service and community outreach, Yuri Williams, a dedicated probation officer with the Orange County Probation Department, has garnered national attention over the past few years for his unique approach to supporting those facing challenges. By donning superhero costumes, Officer Williams brings joy and hope to those in need, all while using his professional experience to make a lasting impact.
San Bernardino County Probation Provides Youth Driving Simulator
From the HeySoCal.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – April 9, 2025 – San Bernardino County’s Driving Simulator program offers local youth an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience toward becoming safe and responsible drivers.
Officials said the county Probation Department is committed to providing programs that equip youth in its care with valuable life skills.
Marin County Probation Department Recruitment Open for Paid Summer Internship Program
From the County of Marin.
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. – April 11, 2025 – Recruitment is open through May 9 for the Marin County Career Explorer Program, a popular vocational internship opportunity for youth ages 15 to 21, funded by the Marin County Probation Department.
Marin County Probation Check on DUI Probationers Results in 5 Violations
From Marin County.
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. – April 2, 2025 – Unannounced checks of Marin County residents on active supervised probation for DUI offenses resulted in five individuals found in violation but no arrests, according to the Marin County Probation Department.
“Alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the biggest threats to public safety and well-being on our roadways,” said Chief Probation Officer Marlon Washington.
“That’s why operations like this are critical — not only for community safety but also for ensuring that individuals on probation comply with the terms of their supervision.”
Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Starts in Santa Ana Courtroom – Orange County Probation
From Orange County Register.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – March 26, 2025 – On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Young Adult Court (YAC) Graduation took place at the Central Justice Center. After 18-24 months of working the program, the graduating young adults spoke about how instrumental Probation was in helping them achieve a positive future.
Under the Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez, these eight graduates completed the program and walked out of the courtroom felony-free.
Young Adult Court is a pilot program in the Orange County Superior Court that aims to reduce recidivism and promote positive life outcomes for men ages 18 through 25 who have encountered trouble with the law.
Yuba County Probation Department Hosts Graduation Celebrating Recovery and Education Milestones
Graduates Highlight the Transformative Impact of Accountability and Rehabilitation in Creating Long-Term Community Safety
Marysville, CA. – On March 14, 2025, the Yuba County Probation Department celebrated the success of 11 individuals who completed the department’s outpatient substance abuse treatment program, For Our Recovery Families (F.O.R. Families), alongside six individuals who earned their high school diplomas. The graduation ceremony, held at the TEAM Center in Marysville, marked a powerful moment of resilience and transformation for participants working to rebuild their lives.
Kern County Probation Officers Seize 70 grams of Suspected Narcotics from North Bakersfield Hotel, 4 Arrested
From KGET.
KERN COUNTY, Calif. – March 4, 2025 – Officers with the Kern County Probation Department arrested four people on Friday after a search led to alleged seizures of fentanyl and meth, according to a press release.
Jessica Cambron, Walter Contreras, Keith Davis, and Ruben Tinoco were arrested Feb. 28 after probation officers searched the Studio 6 hotel…