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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.
CPOC 2023 Award Winners: Leaders in California Probation
Learn more about the winners of the CPOC 2023 Awards last December, and the great work that they are doing in probation across the state of California.
Report: State Investment in Probation Associated with Lower Recidivism, Improved Safety
The California Probation Resource Institute (CaPRI) released a study conducted by respected expert Mia Bird who is a Visiting Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley and Ryken Grattet who is a Professor of Sociology at UC Davis. The report, titled, “SB 678 Incentive-Based Funding and Evidence-Based Practices Enacted by California Probation Are Associated with Lower Recidivism Rates and Improved Public Safety,
Chief Probation Officers of California Issue Statement in Response to Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 10, 2024 – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his proposed January 2024-25 State Budget focused on addressing the deficit. Chief Probation Officers of California President Kelly Vernon issued the following statement:
Placer County Probation Officer named Sacramento Regional Employee of the Year
From Gold Country Media.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — December 21, 2023 – A Placer County deputy probation officer received national recognition for his work in more than 45 cases regarding the homeless, according to a Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) press release.
Placer County Probation Outreach Team member Deputy Probation Officer James Corry has worked in probation since 2016 and for Placer County for 17 years. Through 2023, Corry has engaged with the homeless, coordinated cleanup efforts, distributed water and has even saved lives through his kindness.
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County Highlight: 300 Third Graders Participate in ‘Shop with a Cop’
From Times of San Diego.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — December 6, 2023 – Regional law enforcement accompanied 300 specially selected third graders for a special day that ended with a $200 holiday shopping spree at Target, San Diego County officials said Wednesday.
Breaking the Cycle: Sacramento County Probation works with community organizations to help juveniles changes their lives
From Sacramento News and Review.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — December 19, 2023 – Josef Gray is fighting against many forces as he tries to help young people stay clear of the justice system. Mostly, though, he is fighting a word.
Inevitable.
That’s how it seemed for him and his childhood friends from South
Sacramento, who wound up tangled in the system. Wrong place,
wrong time, wrong choice, and a story that seemed to repeat on an
endless loop.
For Gray, it meant three years in the probation system. But it
also meant a determination to chart a different course for the
kids coming up behind him.
Imperial County Juvenile Justice Leaders Honored in Sacramento
From the Calexico Chronicle.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders — including Imperial County’s own Maribel Carvajal — were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California.
Outstanding Adult and Juvenile Justice Leaders Honored for their Community Efforts at Chief Probation Officers of California Ceremony
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC). Awardees were celebrated for their work and dedication to transforming adults and youth seeking healthy, productive lives outside the justice system.
Former Plumas employee wins statewide probation award
From the Plumas Sun.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 13, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California on Dec. 7 in Sacramento. Awardees were celebrated for their work and dedication to transforming adults and youth seeking healthy, productive lives outside the justice system.
The winner of the CPOC Employee of the Year and North Region Employee of the Year awards is Scott Quade, formerly of the Plumas County Probation Department.
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California Probation Connection Podcast Episode 13 is out now
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has released the thirteenth episode of their podcast, The California Probation Connection.
In this episode we are joined by Chief Probation Officer Jennifer Branning of Lassen County Probation, and dive into the evolving landscape of probation and discuss just some of the efforts used to address the complex mental and behavioral health needs of individuals on their journey toward reentry.
Imperial County Deputy Imperial County Probation Officer receives statewide recognition
From the Imperial Valley Press.
IMPERIAL COUNTY – Imperial County Deputy Probation Officer Maribel Carvajal was honored at the 2023 annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony, receiving the Regional Employee of the Year Award for the South Region for her outstanding contributions in Imperial County.
Solano County Juvenile Corrections Counselor Honored
From the Daily Republic.
Solano County Senior Juvenile Correctional Counselor Kelvin
Brooks was given the Regional Employee of the Year Award for the
Bay Region at the recent Chief Probation Officers of California
Awards Ceremony.
Brooks was recognized for his work at the Juvenile Detention
Facility.
Martin Honored For Work With Probation Department
From the Oakdale Leader and Riverbank News.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) at a ceremony hosted in Sacramento on Thursday, Dec. 7. Among the statewide honorees was Vicki Martin, who works for the Stanislaus County Probation Department.
Awardees were celebrated for their work and dedication to transforming adults and youth seeking healthy, productive lives outside the justice system.
Tulare County Probation Chief to lead statewide organization
From the San Joaquin Valley Sun.
TULARE, Calif. – December 11, 2023 – The Chief Probation Officers of California elected Chief Probation Officer Kelly Vernon as the 2024 CPOC President.
Vernon will be the first Probation Chief from Tulare County to serve as CPOC President.
Outstanding Adult and Juvenile Justice Leaders Honored for their Community Efforts at Chief Probation Officers of California Ceremony
From the Sierra Booster.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – This year’s statewide CPOC Employee of the Year is Deputy Probation Officer Scott Quade from the Sierra County Probation Department.
Solano probation officer hailed for training prowess
From the Daily Republic.
FAIRFIELD, Calif. – December 9, 2023 – Solano County Supervising Probation Officer Agustina Simms was recently recognized with the Trainer of the Year Award for her ”outstanding efforts and impact” in the training of probation…
Simms, who oversees the Juvenile Court Unit for the department, received the award during the recent Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony. It acknowledges her “dedication and excellence” to ensure that probation professionals receive high-level and effective training.
Imperial County Juvenile Justice Leaders Honored in Sacramento
From the Holtville Tribune.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders — including Imperial County’s own Maribel Carvajal — were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California.
El Dorado County staff members recognized with state awards
From the South Tahoe Now.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – El Dorado County Health & Human Services staff member Mindi Paxiao was recognized at the 2023 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony with the Tim Fitzharris Award. The award acknowledges outstanding achievements in community corrections by honoring a non-probation employee who has made a substantial and noteworthy contribution. Eligible recipients may include volunteers, Juvenile Justice Commissioners, journalists, college professors, or others who have demonstrated excellence in their work within the corrections sector.
California Probation Chiefs Elect New President and Executive Officers for 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif., December 7, 2023 – The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) today announced the election of its 2024 executive officers: President Chief Kelly Vernon (Tulare County), Vice President Chief Steve Jackson (San Joaquin County), and Secretary/Treasurer Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause (Contra Costa County).
County Spotlight: Santa Barbara County Probation Officers – Your County, Your Heroes Feature
By CBSTV20.
Watch this video to learn more about how probation officers in Santa Barbara County work with justice-involved individuals and create safer communities for everyone. The video features DPOs Monica Hernandez and Nelson Maldonado, discussing their service to the community, their clients, and why they are passionate about the work they do.
