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California Probation Connection Podcast Ep. 7 is out now
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has released the seventh episode of their podcast, The California Probation Connection.
In this episode, we are joined by two recently retired chiefs, both of whom have served as CPOC President, to discuss the evolution of probation over the past two decades.
Chief Probation Officers of California Call for an Immediate Limited Court Receivership for Los Angeles County’s Juvenile Facilities
Limited court receivership will take politics out of the swift action needed to address the systemic cultural challenges that have resulted in a crisis at the County’s juvenile facilities
Sacramento, California – The Chief Probation Officers of
California (CPOC) have made an unprecedented call to action today
asking state and county leaders to pursue a narrowly tailored
court receivership over the County’s juvenile facilities. Such a
receivership will focus on the most immediate issues impacting
safety of the youth in the facility and to break through barriers
that have existed historically, and uniquely, in Los Angeles
County. A receivership can move above normal process, bureaucracy
or political impediments which have overwhelmed the system for
years.
Webinar: Diversity Matters – Strengthening the Probation Profession for All
In celebration of Black History Month, CPOC hosted a webinar to hear from some of California’s Probation Chiefs talk about the diversity within the probation profession, their personal stories of struggles and triumphs as black leaders and how the unique and unduplicated work of probation professionals is enhanced by its high level of diversity in the field.
Placer County opens ‘first-of-its-kind’ mobile temporary shelter in Auburn
By Mariah Pearson in ABC 10
Placer County has opened a “first-of-its-kind” mobile temporary shelter in Auburn to serve the unhoused community.
The shelter consists of approximately 50 heavy-duty tents with cots and bedding, shower and restroom facilities, drinking water access, trash service and picnic tables, according to Placer County.
California Probation Connection Podcast Ep. 6 is out now
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has released the fifth episode of their podcast, The California Probation Connection.
This episode features some of CPOC’s legislative team to talk about CPOC priorities and advocacy efforts in 2023.
The California Probation Connection Podcast is a space to dive deeper into complex topics that face probation professionals, as well as California’s justice system. Each episode features chief probation officers, as they share their experiences and perspectives about issues involving probation and our justice system.
CPOC President Chief Jennifer Branning’s Statement on Tyre Nichols Tragic Death
“The inexcusable and horrific actions by Memphis police officers, which resulted in the tragic death of Tyre Nichols, shocks the conscience of all communities, including our own. Members of every community are entitled to receive respect, fairness, and dignity from those who employ to serve and protect them. We must do better through honest, open dialogue, to build and keep trust while pursuing an end to violence and mistrust. Our sincerest sympathies and prayers are with Mr. Nichols’ family, friends, and neighbors as they mourn this terrible loss.”
-Chief Jennifer Branning
Probationers Share Tales of Reconciliation
Marin Probation’s inspiring ‘Wall of Change’ newcomers honored at special event
San Rafael, CA – James Mayberry’s painful childhood and young adult years were the start of a long path toward healing and his second chance at life.
Marin probationers recognized in ‘Wall of Change’ ceremony
By Richard Halstead in Marin Independent Journal
The video that kicked off the event featured a candid conversation between Deann Marie Ashley, and her parole officer, Jose Barajas.
During the exchange, Ashley said, “I suffer from depression. I lost my children in a house fire.”
ICYMI: OC DUI court reaches key milestone with 1,000-plus graduates
From Sean Emery in the Orange County Register
A long-running, nationally-acclaimed Orange County court program to rehabilitate repeat drunk drivers reached more than 1,000 graduates on Tuesday, as county and court leaders joined new and returning graduates in marking the milestone in a packed Newport Beach courtroom.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fog Run benefits those in probation system
Put on by the Probation Auxiliary County of Kern and the Kern County Probation Department, the annual Fog Run on Saturday was to benefit educational scholarships and its Helping Hands program.
Through the program, the probation officer who is working with the juvenile or institution staff, if they’re in custody, refers them to receive what is called a SHOP bag, which stands for Support, Hope, Opportunity and Possibilities. It contains clothes and hygiene items.
The Connector Newsletter – January 2023
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.
Tullock breaks barriers as San Francisco’s chief adult probation officer
In the Bay Area Reporter by Eric Burkett
Cristel Tullock recalled a time back in 1990, when on the Arsenio Hall Show, gay icon Madonna said she liked hanging out with the Black kids because they got away with more.
“Cause all my girlfriends were Black and it seemed their parents were more lenient than my parents,” the singer told Hall. “And somehow, I had it stuck in my mind that because they were Black, they had more fun. You know, my parents were really strict.”
Juvenile Supervision Unit 1 Team’s Holiday Act of Kindness: Delivering Meals to Families in Need
The Santa Clara County Probation Department’s Juvenile Supervision Unit 1 (JSU) team, consisting of Supervising Probation Officer (SPO) Johnson and Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) Anthony Barnes, recently demonstrated their commitment to care and kindness by delivering meals to the families of 10 youth they serve. This holiday season, the team worked alongside DPO Barnes to bring food and cheer to these families in need.
Nevada County Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Jim Amaral receives Trainer of the Year Award by his peers
From YubaNet
Sacramento, Calif. – December 8, 2022 – Nevada Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Jim Amaral was recognized at the statewide 2022 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony as Trainer of the Year. This award is given to an employee of any rank selected by the CPOC affiliate for meritorious service, significant contributions, career achievement among other reasons warranting recognition.
Sonoma County Deputy Probation Officer III Larry Younger Receives Statewide Recognition from the Chief Probation Officers of California for CPOC Award of Excellence
On December 8, 2022, Sonoma Deputy Probation Officer III Larry Younger was recognized at the statewide 2022 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony in Sacramento as the CPOC Award of Excellence recipient. This award is given to an employee of any rank selected by the CPOC affiliate for meritorious service, significant contributions, career achievement among other reasons warranting recognition.
ICYMI: Pilot Welding Program Offers Opportunity for Youth in Sonoma County Juvenile Hall
The Sonoma County Probation Department’s Juvenile Hall pilot Welding Program for youth in the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) is off to a great start!
The inaugural program was offered to two youth in Juvenile Hall who had to apply for acceptance into the program. Both youth successfully completed the program and were able to learn this high-demand trade, which is something that can translate into a successful career when they are released.
Local probation supervisor to receive award in state ceremony
20-year veteran Jonell Casada is one of five recipients in the state to be honored.
In the San Benito Link by Robert Eliason
Jonell Casada, a San Benito County Probation Department supervisor at Juvenile Hall, is one of five people statewide who will be honored for their outstanding performance and significant contributions to the field of probation on Dec. 8 and 9 at the annual 2022 Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony in Santa Cruz.
