News Coverage
ICYMI: A Story of Justice and Recovery
From The Press Enterprise. By Anthony Martinez.
As our communities come together to celebrate National Recovery Month, I want to take a moment to share my personal journey. My hope is that by telling my story, I can help inform ongoing discussions about addiction and criminal justice, while offering some hope to those who struggle with addiction.
Orange County Deputy Probation Officer Earns Outstanding Probation Officer of the Year Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Orange, Cali., September 11, 2024 – In a world where driving under the influence (DUI) remains a critical public safety concern, the dedication and innovative approaches within the justice system can make a significant difference. One such individual, Ronald De La Riva, is a recently honored member of the Orange County Probation Department, whose work with DUI court programs has earned him the 2024 Outstanding Probation Officer of the Year from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Statement on CPOC’s Support for Proposition 36 from President Kelly Vernon
The Chief Probation Officers of California support Prop 36 as an important step toward meaningful change in the justice system and the communities we serve. As professionals dedicated to public safety, helping individuals transform their lives and supporting victims, we recognize the urgent need for action and approach this decision with a lens of balancing accountability and opportunity for change.
Chief Jennifer Branning Appointed to Board of State and Community Corrections by Governor Newsom
SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom announced his appointment of Lassen County Chief Probation Officer Jennifer Branning to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).
ICYMI: State Gave Stanislaus Responsibility for its Serious Juvenile Offenders. What Has Changed?
From The Modesto Bee. By Julietta Bisharyan.
ICYMI: Reassessing California’s Approach to Public Safety and Reentry
In Case You Missed It
From Capitol Weekly. By CPOC Executive Director, Karen Pank.
Every day, crime reports shake communities across California, and recent high-profile incidents have heightened public concerns about safety and the policies guiding safety decisions in our state. It’s not just the high-profile cases causing alarm; it’s also the everyday incidents happening in our own neighborhoods.
Arts Council of Kern Receives $60k Donation for Rehabilitation Project
From KGET. By Joshua Eyraud.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Fifth District Supervisor Leticia Perez joined Kern Family Health Care Wednesday to announce a major contribution to the Arts Council of Kern.
Mindfulness Program Aims to Empower Incarcerated Teens in Kern County
From Bakersfield Now. By Solomon Ladvienka.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A mindfulness course has been implemented to possibly help empower teenagers’ futures. At the Bowles Youth Detention Facility, a wellness program has opened and comes at a time where many teens in the Kern County have been arrested this week.
Growing into Mindfulness: Kern County Youth Detention Centers see impact
From Turn to 23. By Raquel Calo.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Mindful Futures Initiative celebrated incarcerated youth on Saturday, honoring their dedication to mindfulness lessons with certifications that mark the beginning of their empowered futures.
The Mindful Futures Initiative (MFI) honored incarcerated youth with mindfulness certifications on Saturday.
Kern Arts Council gets $60,000 to Support Youth Rehabilitation Through Art
From Bakersfield Now. By Lena Folke.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — After over a year of operation, the Arts Council of Kern received $60,000 in funding the Arts4Rehabiltation project, to continue providing incarcerated youth with artistic methods to express themselves.
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The Connector Newsletter – September 10, 2024
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.
#CAProbation Spotlight: Sacramento County Probation Recovery Court
Sacramento County Probation’s Recovery Court helps create safer communities by connecting participants to employment, recovery, and community with this life-changing program. Probation and drug courts help keep our communities safer by connecting people in the justice system with transformative rehabilitation and helping change lives.
Sierra County Probation Promotes Safety Night for Back To School Month
The Sierra County Probation Department recently visited a local high school during Back to School Month. Deputy Probation Officers Sofia Gonzalez and Scott Quade of Sierra County Probation visited the Loyalton High School Grizzley Night to promote their upcoming TECHWISE SAFETY FAMILY NIGHT on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Ventura County Probation Celebrates Back to School Month with 2024 Backpack Bash
In celebration of #BacktoSchoolMonth, Ventura County Juvenile Probation Officers and Youth Advocates, in conjunction with Goodwill, The Partnership for Safe Families, Public Health, and United Parents, facilitated the 2024 Back to School Backpack Bash on August 6th, 2024. Donations were received by Staples, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Simi Valley, The Coalition for Family Harmony and the Ventura County Grand Jury. The event provided youth and families with 94 JanSport backpacks filled with school supplies as they prepare to return to school this fall.
Probation Parole Sweep in Kern County results in 15 Arrests
From Mojave Desert News by Patti Or.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A report from the Ridgecrest Police Department stated that on July 13th, they conducted compliance sweep for people who are on active parole, probation or post release supervision living within the community and surrounding areas; as a result of the sweep, 15 people were arrested.
Kern County Probation Graduation: 30 students take the first step into re-entering society
From Turn to 23, by Eric J. Dockery.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Kern County Probation Department & GEO Reentry Services held a graduation for 30 individuals who wanted to change the trajectory of their lives. GEO is a free program that services those on probation.
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Education Matters: How Orange County Probation Upheld this Fundamental Right
Orange, Cali., July 3, 2024 – In the ever-evolving landscape of juvenile rehabilitation, the College Occupational Program (COP) at Orange County Probation Department’s Juvenile Hall seeks to transform lives one class at a time.
A Message from CPOC President Chief Kelly Vernon in Honor of Probation Professionals: Probation Services Week 2024
As we draw Probation Services Week 2024 to a close, we will not stop honoring, acknowledging, and fighting for the incredible work our probation professionals do throughout California.
This week we took extra time to celebrate the remarkable achievements within our industry and worked to express our heartfelt appreciation for the dedicated professionals who make probation work across the state of California possible.
Watch: San Luis Obispo County Probation Department Ride-Along and ‘Day in the Life’ Experience
From Your New Channel/KEYT. By Christina Rodriguez.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The San Luis Obispo County Probation Department has offered an exclusive opportunity for a ride-along and day in the life of an officer experience to Your News Channel.
