Stream Our Latest Podcast Episode: The California Probation Connection
We’re excited to share an all-new episode of our podcast The California Probation Connection, featuring a conversation with Lake County Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans as she shares about Lake County Probation’s annual Resilient Reentry Event. This yearly event brings together justice-involved individuals, families, community partners, and local service providers to connect people with resources and support as they navigate reentry and build a path toward successful, meaningful lives.
Chief Mondfrans discusses the importance of community partnerships, accessible resources, and creating opportunities for individuals returning to the community. She also shares how the event reflects Lake County Probation’s commitment to supporting second chances and strengthening connections that contribute to successful reentry.
Whether you’re a probation chief, probation professional, community partner, or anyone working to support successful reentry, Chief Mondfrans offers valuable insight into how one event can bring agencies, organizations, and community members together to create meaningful connections and expand opportunities for those returning home. Tune in for ideas and inspiration that can help strengthen reentry efforts in your own community.
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Items to include in this newsletter
Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias in the Justice System
Implicit bias is the automatic association we make between groups of people and stereotypes about those groups. None of us are immune to this and under certain conditions, these automatic associations can influence behavior, making people respond in biased ways even when they are not explicitly prejudiced. This training will demonstrate that it is possible to mend the harm that racial stereotypes do to our minds and our public safety and offer ways to address it.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer R. Jones-Damis, PsyD, LPC
Cost: $45
California Legislative Process
This course will focus on “how a bill becomes a law” but also why it’s important to probation and your local planning. The training will cover the basic process as well as strategic concepts used historically and legislative trends that matter to the industry. This on-demand training will aim to peel back some of the layers how and why things happen that impact your day to day work. The course will cover both legislation as well as the state budget process using probation issues as the focus. The course is designed for anyone in probation but most useful for those involved in implement new laws or conduct legislative reviews.
Instructor: Karen Pank
Cost: $45
STC Number: 00963411 (2 STC Hour)