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.

Speakers:

• Chief Kim Craddock, Calaveras County Probation Department
• Tim Bennett, Supervising Probation Officer, Mariposa County Probation Department
• Jessica Ireland, Senior Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy

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