Press Releases
Report Highlights Positive Outcomes in Probation Since Realignment
PPIC releases report documenting probation supervision as a cost-effective tool in public safety amid significant reforms.
SACRAMENTO – Today, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released a report, California Probation in the Era of Reform, which shows, through data collection, that probation is responsible for more people in the criminal justice system than all other public safety entities combined, remains the most cost-effective sanction in the criminal justice system, and has been successful in expanding evidence based practices to reduce recidivism post realignment.
First Annual Continuum of Care Reform Conference
Concludes with Collaborative Progress to Make CCR work for Probation Involved Foster Youth
Sacramento – Today, the Chief Probation Officers of California hosted the First Annual Continuum of Care Reform Conference: Making CCR Work for Probation Foster Youth.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: April 2-8
Sacramento – Today, Chief Mary Butler, President of the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC), issued the following statement honoring National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2017. “We join our law enforcement partners and crime victim organizations throughout the state and nation in commemorating April 2-8, 2017 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Our mission as probation departments is to protect our communities.
Prop 57 Regulations Statement from CPOC President Chief Mary Butler
“The regulations released by CDCR today are fair and consistent with the mission of Prop 57,” said Chief Mary Butler, President of the Chief Probation Officers of California. “We are especially pleased with how well CDCR worked with us during this process and listened to our input as the leaders of rehabilitative programming in public safety. These regulations reflect what we know is most important in programming and will have the greatest positive impact on the safety of our communities.
Governor’s Budget Proposal
Sacramento – Today, Chief Mary Butler, President of the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC), issued the following statement in response to Governor Brown’s State Budget Proposal:
Statement on Passage of Prop. 57
Sacramento – “We are thrilled the people of California have agreed that there is a better way to protect public safety and reduce recidivism” said Chief Mark Bonini, President of the Chief Probation Officers of California. “Probation Chiefs look forward to working with the Governor and CDCR on the implementation of Prop. 57 and lending our expertise in evidence based programming and rehabilitative strategies.
Block bill to streamline detention for probation violators signed by governor
Sacramento – A proposal allowing probation department to detain adult probation offenders for up to 10 consecutive days without revoking probation or removing offenders from their local communities was approved today by the governor.
The streamlining measure, SB 266, was authored by state Senator Marty Block.
SB 266 allows probation departments to use “flash incarceration” to hold offenders accountable with less disruption to work, home, or treatment programs.
CPOC Endorses Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016
Sacramento – Today, the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) announced their support for the “Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016,” the initiative backed by Governor Jerry Brown now in signature gathering efforts for the November ballot.