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Time to Register! CPOC & CPOC Foundation Statewide Conference 2024
Supporting Excellence in California Probation: Strategies for Success Conference
CPOC and CPOC Foundation are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for our upcoming statewide conference, Supporting Excellence in California Probation: Strategies for Success! This transformative training event aims to educate and elevate probation professionals throughout California, providing attendees opportunities to expand their knowledge, skills, and tools to enhance their probation work across the state.
The conference will delve into various topics, focusing on key areas of probation’s work, including:
- Support for foster youth in the juvenile justice system
- The juvenile justice continuum, including SB 823 implementation
- Working with adults in the justice system including: reentry, supervision, and connections to services
- Pretrial programs and services
Join us in Anaheim for this one-of-a-kind conference!
Dates: June 24-26, 2024
Conference Registration: Register HERE
Cost: $575 ($356.25 STC reimbursable)
Hotel Information – book your room today and save!
Anaheim Marriott
700 W Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
Link to Reserve Room: Reserve HERE
Discounted Room Rate: $209 a night (not including local/state tax or fees)
The deadline to book under the discounted conference rate is June 2, 2024. Save money by booking your hotel stay today to take advantage of the discounted rate.
Schedule of Events
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Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Welcome Reception (TBD) |
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Monday, June 24, 2024 |
8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
General Sessions, Breakouts, Exhibitor Hall |
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 |
8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
General Sessions, Breakouts, Exhibitor Hall |
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
General Sessions |
STC’s pending approval for 19 STC hours
For more information contact please contact conference@cpoc.org.
Growing into Mindfulness: Kern County Youth Detention Centers See Impact
From Turn to 23. By Raquel Calo.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Mindful Futures Initiative celebrated incarcerated youth on Saturday, honoring their dedication to mindfulness lessons with certifications that mark the beginning of their empowered futures.
The Mindful Futures Initiative (MFI) honored incarcerated youth with mindfulness certifications on Saturday.
Christine McBride, MFI’s education director, teaches mindfulness to help students build inner strength.
MFI’s program has expanded to all Kern County youth detention centers, supported by a team of six instructors.
Kern Arts Council gets $60,000 to Support Youth Rehabilitation Through Art
From Bakersfield Now. By Lena Folke.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — After over a year of operation, the Arts Council of Kern received $60,000 in funding the Arts4Rehabiltation project, to continue providing incarcerated youth with artistic methods to express themselves.
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The Connector Newsletter – September 10, 2024
California Probation Creating Safer Communities Through Accountability & Opportunity
In this issue of The Connector, read stories of hope and inspiration of how California Probation is helping create safer communities by focusing on holding justice-involved individuals accountable while helping them transition out of the system permanently through transformative and evidence-based rehabilitation. Probation Departments are a connector in the justice system, interlacing and maximizing the resources available within our systems and communities to reduce recidivism by carefully balancing direct human services and research-based interventions.
#CAProbation Spotlight: Sacramento County Probation Recovery Court
Sacramento County Probation’s Recovery Court helps create safer communities by connecting participants to employment, recovery, and community with this life-changing program. Probation and drug courts help keep our communities safer by connecting people in the justice system with transformative rehabilitation and helping change lives.
Sierra County Probation Promotes Safety Night for Back To School Month
The Sierra County Probation Department recently visited a local high school during Back to School Month. Deputy Probation Officers Sofia Gonzalez and Scott Quade of Sierra County Probation visited the Loyalton High School Grizzley Night to promote their upcoming TECHWISE SAFETY FAMILY NIGHT on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Ventura County Probation Celebrates Back to School Month with 2024 Backpack Bash
In celebration of #BacktoSchoolMonth, Ventura County Juvenile Probation Officers and Youth Advocates, in conjunction with Goodwill, The Partnership for Safe Families, Public Health, and United Parents, facilitated the 2024 Back to School Backpack Bash on August 6th, 2024. Donations were received by Staples, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Simi Valley, The Coalition for Family Harmony and the Ventura County Grand Jury. The event provided youth and families with 94 JanSport backpacks filled with school supplies as they prepare to return to school this fall.
Kern County Probation Graduation: 30 students take the first step into re-entering society
From Turn to 23, by Eric J. Dockery.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Kern County Probation Department & GEO Reentry Services held a graduation for 30 individuals who wanted to change the trajectory of their lives. GEO is a free program that services those on probation.
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Education Matters: How Orange County Probation Upheld this Fundamental Right
Orange, Cali., July 3, 2024 – In the ever-evolving landscape of juvenile rehabilitation, the College Occupational Program (COP) at Orange County Probation Department’s Juvenile Hall seeks to transform lives one class at a time.
A Message from CPOC President Chief Kelly Vernon in Honor of Probation Professionals: Probation Services Week 2024
As we draw Probation Services Week 2024 to a close, we will not stop honoring, acknowledging, and fighting for the incredible work our probation professionals do throughout California.
This week we took extra time to celebrate the remarkable achievements within our industry and worked to express our heartfelt appreciation for the dedicated professionals who make probation work across the state of California possible.
Watch: San Luis Obispo County Probation Department Ride-Along and ‘Day in the Life’ Experience
From Your New Channel/KEYT. By Christina Rodriguez.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The San Luis Obispo County Probation Department has offered an exclusive opportunity for a ride-along and day in the life of an officer experience to Your News Channel.
Chief Probation Officers of California Announces Reentry 2025 and Beyond Education Campaign
Anaheim, California, June 26, 2024 – At the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) and the CPOC Foundation 2024 Supporting Excellence in Probation: Strategies for Success Conference, CPOC President Chief Kelly Vernon announced the Reentry 2025 and Beyond Education Campaign to elevate and educate communities and stakeholders about the transformative work done by California Probation Professionals in reentry and how they provide critical supervision and supports and services to help those reentering our communities from incarceration
San Joaquin County’s Newly Implemented SJ CARES Program is on the Move
From SJC Probation.
San Joaquin, Cali. – June 4, 2024 - The newly created, San Joaquin Community Assessment, Response, and Engagement Services (SJ CARES) team has been actively engaged in conducting homeless outreach throughout San Joaquin County.
California Can Rebalance Public Safety with Effective Probation Programs
From the Times of San Diego
Hope. It speaks to the promise of brighter days ahead. It’s also a word that sometimes seems just out of reach when looking at the trifecta of retail theft, fentanyl, and homelessness epidemics in our communities. These issues not only disrupt our social fabric but also test the resilience of our systems of justice and rehabilitation.
Shasta County Launches Tattoo Removal Program for Victims of Gangs and Trafficking
From KRCR. By Mike Mangas and Adam Robinson.
REDDING, Cali. – May 16, 2024 - Sometimes we make poor decisions, some of them can be corrected quickly and easily, other can affect us for years.
Butte County’s Drug Court Program Recognized Graduates & Members on Wednesday
May 8, 2024
by Camille Acevedo in Action News Now.
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - On Wednesday, Butte County’s Drug Court Program recognized graduates and current members who are overcoming substance use. And among the list of honorees, one couple is in the recovery process together.
Butte County Treatment Court marks National Drug Court Month with graduation ceremony
May 8, 2024
by Hannah Gutierrez in KRCR.
OROVILLE, Calif. — Butte County Treatment Court celebrated National Drug Court Month by hosting a graduation for individuals have gone through the program.
Farrah sheds ‘interim’ label as Chief Probation Officer
From Daily Republic.
SOLANO COUNTY, CA | April 30, 2024
- Six months after being appointed interim
probation chief, Dean Farrah is officially the boss.
The Solano County administration on Monday afternoon announced
Farrah’s appointment by the Solano County Superior Court to chief
probation officer….
ICYMI: VIDEO – Sonoma County Juvenile Hall Opens Music Studio for Rehab
From KTVU
In an effort to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, Sonoma County is trying something new. The County’s juvenile hall just opened a new music studio and program to help young offenders find their voice and develop their creative skills. KTVU’s Heather Holmes speaks with Giovanni Barbieri, Sonoma County Juvenile Hall Supervisor and Program Operator and Music Producer Herb Polk about how the program works and what it aims to provide for young offenders.
