Wednesday, October 22
Embedding Family Engagement in Juvenile Justice: Enhancing Systems Through the Strengthening Families Program
Wednesday, October 22
1:15 PM–2:45 PM
Family connection is key to helping youth thrive, especially for those in the juvenile justice or foster care systems. This session highlights how Butte County Probation uses the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth and their families. The Strengthening Families Foundation will also share national insights on how SFP is being implemented in detention, diversion, and early intervention settings across the country.
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The Silent 10%: The Untold Crisis of the Justice System’s Fastest Growing Population – Women
Wednesday, October 22
1:15 PM–2:45 PM
Women are the fastest-growing population in the U.S. justice system—yet their unique needs remain widely unmet. This session explores the impact of incarceration on women and their families, and how gender-responsive strategies like the Gemma Project are addressing this hidden crisis. Participants will learn about the importance of tailored, trauma-informed approaches, and the power of multi-system collaboration to support justice-involved women, most of whom are mothers, through both pre- and post- release programming.
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Power in Partnership: Advancing Probation Outreach Through Collaboration
Wednesday, October 22
1:15 PM–2:45 PM
Probation departments are uniquely positioned to help address homelessness issues facing our communities – connecting accountability with services that promote long-term stability. This session highlights how Sacramento, Placer, and San Joaquin County Probation Departments developed Homeless Outreach Programs through innovative partnerships with community organizations and law enforcement. Presenters will share strategies for engagement, cross-system collaboration, and the critical role probation plays in reducing homelessness, enhancing public safety, and promoting rehabilitation.
Smart Justice: Using Data to Guide Pretrial Decisions
Wednesday, October 22
3:05 PM–4:35 PM
The Public Safety Assessment (PSA) is a validated pretrial tool that informs release decisions based on risk—not resources. Presenters will break down how the PSA works, how it supports both courts and probation, and share the lessons learned from its implementation across California. Attendees will learn practical ways to use the PSA to enhance fairness, reduce reliance on monetary bail, and improve public safety through effective pretrial monitoring.
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Move the Middle: Shifting Culture Starts with You
Wednesday, October 22
3:05 PM–4:35 PM
Probation is dedicated to helping people change—yet change is often the very thing we resist within our own organizations. To evolve and achieve our mission, we must confront this paradox. Culture shifts not from the top down, but when the people in the middle—the majority—choose to move. This workshop will challenge you to identify where you stand on the curve of change and empower you to take action. Embracing change isn’t optional; it’s essential. The future depends on your willingness to help Move the Middle.
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ISFC for Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth
Wednesday, October 22
3:05 PM–4:35 PM
This session explores how San Francisco Juvenile Probation and Alternative Family Services launched an Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) program to reduce detention and improve outcomes for justice involved youth. Attendees will learn what it takes to develop and sustain an ISFC model, including recruiting culturally responsive foster homes and providing 24/7 support/services such as individualized case management, peer support, and mental health services for both youth and caregivers.
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