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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.
Solano Probation Department welcomes State Attorney General Rob Bonta to Youth Achievement Center
In the Reporter
State Attorney General Rob Bonta visited Vallejo in recent weeks to learn more about the city’s Youth Achievement Center and discuss the needs and concerns of youths.
The event was held in partnership with the Solano County Probation Department and Solano County Supervisor Erin Hannigan, among others.
ICYMI: Tehama County Probation project helps put youth offenders on right track
By Melissa Joseph in Red Bluff Daily News
RED BLUFF— Chief Probation Officer Richard Muench approached the Tehama County Board of Supervisors Tuesday to request the board’s approval of plans for a Probation Outbuilding Electrical Project, the second half of a workshop project first introduced on June 22, 2021.
ICYMI: San Francisco opens transitional housing for justice- involved adults with mental health and substance use needs
San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), and the San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD) today announced the opening of a new transitional housing facility at 509 Minna Street for justice-involved adults who are experiencing homelessness and have complex mental health and substance use disorders.
California Probation Connection Podcast Episode 2 is out now
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has released the second episode of their new podcast, The California Probation Connection.
This podcast is a space to dive deeper into complex topics that face probation professionals, as well as everyone involved in our justice system. Each episode will feature chief probation officers, and they will share their experiences and perspectives about issues involving probation and our justice system.
Merced County probation gets $6 million for diversion program to offer job skills, treatment
A $6 million state grant to the Merced County Probation Department is being leveraged to implement a stronger pretrial diversion program for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, county officials say.
Orange County Probation Department appoints Daniel Hernandez as Chief Probation Officer
In the Orange County Breeze
The Orange County Executive Officer (CEO) Frank Kim announced that Daniel C. Hernandez is the new Chief Probation Officer of the County Probation Department on July 26, 2022. The announcement came after the Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Chief Hernandez.
Tamika Nelson Appointed to the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board
SACRAMENTO – Today, the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Tamika Nelson to the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board. Ms. Nelson fulfills the requirement for one county chief probation officer to be appointed to this office.
KPBS: Youth Transition Campus offers new treatment and hope for young offenders
In KPBS
The Youth Transition Campus (YTC) in Kearny Mesa aims to give young offenders the opportunity to change their lives with treatment, education, support and career training in a state-of-the-art facility.
This summer, some young people in custody are learning more than just life’s hard lessons.
Solano Probation officer honored for work with DUI offenders
FAIRFIELD — Solano County Deputy Probation Officer Amanda Phillipps was recently honored with the the Bay Area Mothers Against Drunk Driving Outstanding Probation Officer award for her efforts to curb and prevent impaired driving in Solano County.
San Mateo County Probation Thanks Officers & Staff During Probation Service Week
This Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week San Mateo County Proabtion and Chief John Keene want to say thank you to theiramazing staff who provide services, education and resources to more than 3,500 adult and juvenile clients in San Mateo to help them make changes in their lives to enhance safety in the community.
Thank you for the work you do all year to facilitate positive change in the lives of adults & juveniles, reducing recidivism, fostering law-abiding lifestyles & more.
Probation Services Week Highlights 2022!
Enjoy just a sampling of some of the great programs, officers, staff and highlights from California Probation during this year’s Probation Services Week!
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:
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.
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.”