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Yolo County Honors Probation Professionals During Probation Services Week

From the Daily Democrat.

July 24, 2026 — Yolo County recently recognized Probation Services Week, observed July 19 through July 25, by honoring the probation officers and staff whose work strengthens public safety, supports victims, promotes accountability and helps people make lasting change in their lives.

“Yolo County’s probation staff play an important role in helping justice-involved community members build toward a better life,” Chair of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors Sheila Allen said. “My colleagues and I were glad to take some time…to recognize the work our probation team does to create safer and healthier communities.”

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County of Santa Barbara Probation Department Celebrates Probation and Pretrial Services Week 2026

From the Santa Barbara Independent

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 20, 2026 -  In recognition of Probation and Pretrial Services Week, July 19–25, 2026, the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department proudly honors its dedicated officers and professional staff who protect public safety, promote accountability, and support individuals as they transition back into our community.

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California State Legislative Members Recognize Probation Services Week 2026

California State Legislative Members Recognize Probation Services Week 2026

As Probation Services Week 2026 begins, California’s probation professionals were recently recognized on both the Senate and Assembly floors for their vital contributions to public safety and community well-being. We extend our sincere thanks to legislators Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen and Senator Anna Caballero who took the time to acknowledge the dedicated work of probation professionals across the state and highlight the essential role they play in California’s justice system. 

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Message from CPOC President Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause for Probation Services Week 2026

As we recognize Probation Services Week 2026, I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all the probation professionals serving communities across California every day.

Probation is a profession built on balance, balancing accountability with compassion, structure with support, and enforcement with opportunity for change. It is work that often happens behind the scenes, yet its impact is seen every day in safer communities, stronger families, and individuals finding pathways toward lasting change.

Quarterly Newsletter

The Connector Newsletter – August 2026
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.

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Placer County Probation Youth Experience Smoothie Bike Event

From Placer County Probation

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – July 6, 2026 –  Youth at the Juvenile Detention Facility recently had the opportunity to participate in a fun, hands-on wellness activity using a Smoothie Bike, made possible through the collaboration of Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) staff and Probation officers.

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Monterey County Probation Youth Drive Learning Through Green Car Project

From Sacramento County Probation and CPOC Communications.

MONTEREY, Calif. – July 2, 2026 –  Monterey County Probation has partnered with the Monterey County Office of Education and Fab Lab to bring hands-on STEM learning to youth at the Monterey County Youth Center through an exciting new Green Car Project.

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Sacramento County Probation Celebrates Student Successes

From Sacramento County Probation and CPOC Communications.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – July 2, 2026 –  Sacramento County Probation recently celebrated two inspiring educational milestones at its Youth Detention Facility (YDF), recognizing the hard work and determination of young people committed to building brighter futures.