Training
CPOCF Training Program
The Chief Probation Officers of California Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CPOCF supports and conducts research, provides educational and training activities relative to the development of the probation industry.
For more information regarding upcoming trainings, please click on Training Calendar.
Pretrial Services Training: Virtual Six-part Series
Registration will open early June
The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) is excited to announce a virtual six-part Pretrial Services Training series in partnership with Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR). The first training session will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd from 12pm to 2pm PST. This monthly training series is designed for probation officers, superior court judicial officers and staff, and other pretrial service providers who are focused on the delivery of pretrial services. This six-part series will cover:
Supervisors Leadership Academy – Sacramento 2022
Application Now Available
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Cost: $1100 STC Tuition
STC Certification: Certified for 72 Hours for
both weeks.
STC # Week 1: 04447812 (36 Hours)
STC # Week 2: 00532788 (36 Hours)
Course Schedule:
Week 1: July 11 - 15, 2022
Week 2: August 22-26, 2022
Mondays – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday to Thursdays – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Fridays – 8:00am – 3:00pm
Lunch will not be provided
Application: SLA Sacramento 2022 Application
Effective February 16, 2022, the July 26 Health Order requiring all individuals to wear face coverings indoors, as well as the January 6 Health Order directing all public meetings be held virtually were rescinded. There are currently no local Health Orders for Sacramento County.
Live Webinar: Brain Maturity: Impact on Decision-Making, Judgment and Impulse Control
Recent studies indicate the brain does not fully mature until the mid-20s. This course will provide an overview of how brain maturity affects decision-making, judgment and impulse-control in adolescent and young adult clients. We will discuss how developmental disorders such as Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism and Intellectual Disability affect reasoning and behavior. You will learn strategies for facilitating improved self-control in youth/ young adults.
Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Miller, Healthy Mind Sacramento Psychological Services, Inc
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cost: $50.00 ($37.50 STC + $12.50 registration fee)
STC Certification #01459413 (2 STC Hours)
Platform: Zoom Meeting
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/yvgnxl
Live Webinar: Conducting and Supervising Internal Affairs Investigation
Registration Now Open
This course will discuss the root causes of employee misconduct, and the Internal Affairs process/workflow, including complaint intact through investigation, reporting, disposition, pre-disciplinary rights and post-discipline appeal.
Target Audience: Supervisors to mid-level Managers
Instructor: Paul Coble
STC Cert #04899983 (6-STC Hours)
Cost: $120 ($112.50 STC + $7.50 Registration Fee)
Platform: Zoom Meeting
Registration link: https://cvent.me/wMdxQL
Domestic Violence Core Training For Probation Officers – Sacramento
Probation Officers who supervise individuals convicted of
domestic violence offenses encounter issues that are not common
in other types of supervision caseloads. For example, these
Probation Officers interact more with victims, work directly with
Batterer Intervention Programs, and need to understand the unique
dynamics of interpersonal relationship violence. This two-day (16
hour) intensive, highly interactive, victim-centered
trauma-informed core training is specifically designed to enhance
the knowledge and skills of Probation Officers responsible for
the supervision of individuals convicted of domestic violence,
dating violence, and stalking. Topics include: understanding
victim and offender profiles and behavior; victim-blaming;
history of trauma and abuse; power and control issues; legal role
and authority of probation; restraining orders; domestic violence
courts; supervision techniques, including awareness about LGBTQ
issues; risk assessments; investigation issues; the expectations
and requirements of Batterer Intervention Programs;
evidence-based interventions and fidelity; data collection; and
secondary trauma and toxic stress.
Target Audience: This course is designed for
Probation Officers responsible for the supervision of individuals
convicted of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and
PC290 cases.
Due to high demand, we request that maximum of two participants attend from each county. Additional course offerings will be available.
Instructors: Nada Yorke, LCSW & Trista Sherfey, Placer County Probation
Location: CPOC Training Room
Dates: May 25 & 26, 2022; 8:00am to 5:00 daily.
STC Cert # 07297763 (16 STC Hours)
No Cost to Attend this training
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/RLLg17
Supervisors Leadership Academy – Madera
WEEK ONE: MAY 2 – MAY 6, 2022
WEEK TWO: JUNE 6 – JUNE 10, 2022
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: Madera, CA
Cost: $1100 STC Tuition
STC Certification: Certified for 72 Hours for
both weeks.
STC # Week 1: 04447812
STC # Week 2: 00532788
Course Schedule:
Week 1: May 2 - May 6, 2022
Week 2: June 6 - June 10, 2022
Monday – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday to Thursday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday – 8:00am – 3:00pm
Lunch will not be provided
Registration Closed
COVID-19 Update for In-Person Trainings: CPOC will actively monitor state and local guidance to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our attendees, trainers and CPOC staff. Courses scheduled in-person may move to a virtual format depending on local restrictions and recommendations.
Supervisors Leadership Academy – San Bernardino
NEW Dates
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Cost: $1100 STC Tuition
STC Certification: Certified for 72 Hours for
both weeks.
STC # Week 1: 04447812
STC # Week 2: 00532788
Course Schedule:
Week 1: May 16 - May 20, 2022
Week 2: June 13 – June 17, 2022
Monday – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday to Thursday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday – 8:00am – 3:00pm
Lunch will not be provided
Application: SLA San Bernardino Application
COVID-19 Update for In-Person Trainings: CPOC will actively monitor state and local guidance to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our attendees, trainers and CPOC staff. Courses scheduled in-person may move to a virtual format depending on local restrictions and recommendations.
Live Webinar: CCR: Quality Matters – Enhancing Caseworker Visits for Foster Care Youth to Succeed
New Rescheduled Date
Quality engagement is essential when visiting youth in out-of-home care as this crucial component assist with ensuring positive outcomes for foster care youth. Since the federal passage of the Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006, the state of California has upgraded the performance standards for caseworker visits to be in accordance with federal guidelines that includes frequency, location, and quality of caseworker visits.
Live Webinar: Emotional Intelligence
Numerous research suggests emotional intelligence (EQ) is a factor in predicting job performance. This course will assist participants in assessing their own emotional intelligence while learning to mitigate the impact of stress while improving interpersonal communication in both their professional and personal lives. Attendees will learn seven traits of an emotional intelligence characteristics to help them react diligently to physical and psychological reactions of others. This course is intended for probation staff at all levels.
Instructor: Dr. Mel Campbell
Cost: $100.00 ($75 STC + $25 registration fee)
4 STC Hours – Certification #: 06877940
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Registration link: https://cvent.me/rv7bv1
