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Chief Probation Officers of California Concludes 2024 Strategies for Success Conference
The conference aimed to advance probation practices through professional growth and innovative strategies to ensure effective re-entry, rehabilitation and safer communities.
Anaheim, California, June 26, 2024 – Today, the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) and the CPOC Foundation concluded their 2024 Supporting Excellence in Probation: Strategies for Success Conference. The conference, which began on Monday, June 24 aimed to educate and elevate probation professionals in the state, and provide attendees with opportunities to expand their knowledge, skills, and tools to enhance their probation work.
ICYMI: 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.
ICYMI: 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.
ICYMI: 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.
ICYMI: 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.
ICYMI: 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.
ICYMI: 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.
Marin County’s Phoenix Project Marks 15 years
From Marin Independent Journal. By Krissy Waite
Ventura County Probation’s Juvenile Facilities Complex Celebrates 20th Anniversary
From The Ventura County Star.
Local dignitaries joined workers and retirees of Ventura County’s Juvenile Facilities Complex on April 16, 2024 to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Chief Probation Officer Gina Johnson kicked off the celebration that included a reception of light refreshments, displays of memorabilia and site tours.
#CAProbation Spotlight: Fresno County Probation Hosts Honor Walk and Resource Fair for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
On April 23, 2024, in recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights week, Fresno County Probation’s James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center hosted an Honor Walk and Resource Fair. Guests representing survivors, family members, law enforcement, various County departments, and community based agencies came together as one, showing support and hope for crime survivors.
Inyo County Drug Court Graduate Celebrates 15 Years of Sobriety
By Julie Weier, Inyo County Probation Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Additional messaging by CPOC.
Recovery is an act of self-love, a reclaiming of your life and a new beginning full of possibilities. Anthony Brown created a new life 15 years ago when he entered the Inyo County Probation Drug Court program in 2009 and dedicated himself to a life of sobriety, forgiveness and living with a purpose. Mr. Brown successfully completed the program in June of 2011.
ICYMI: The Case for Re-Incentivizing Drug Court Participation in California
From
Capitol Weekly:
By: Chief Kelly Vernon
#CAProbation Spotlight: San Joaquin County Probation Partners with Loads of Hope to Help Unhoused
San Joaquin County Probation has recently partnered with Loads of Hope in downtown Stockton to connect the unhoused population with clean laundry, internet access, and health services.
Check out this short video highlighting San Joaquin Probation’s positive partnership with Loads of Hope.
The Connector Newsletter – April 30, 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.
ICYMI: “Reading Has Given Me Hope”: Bringing the Library to Incarcerated Youth
From Santa Clara County, by Omar Perez
SANTA CLARA, CA | March 20, 2024 - Coordinated efforts by multiple County of Santa Clara agencies are bringing library services directly to incarcerated youth who currently reside in the County’s Juvenile Justice Centers.
For years, teens in youth detention facilities in Santa Clara County had no access to libraries or reading programs.
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#CAProbation Spotlight: Contra Costa Probation Unveils New Multi-Sensory Room for Youth
On March 20th, 2024, the Contra Costa County Probation Department unveiled a brand new multi-sensory de-escalation room for youth at the John A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Contra Costa County.
Chief Probation Officer Esa Ehmen-Krause, along with Manager Tamara Gusman-Taylor and Director Malkia Crowder welcomed the crowd of probation partners and staff to celebrate the grand opening, provided a tour of the room, and encouraged people in attendance to enter suggestions for the room name.
ICYMI: How to Prepare for Organizational Change – Chief Marlon Yarber Shares Probation Tip: Taking on a New Role
From NAPE Monthly Email. By Marlon Yarber, Sacramento County Chief Probation Officer
SACRAMENTO, CA | March 07, 2024
– Be Ready for Change – whether planned or unexpected
Organizational change can happen at any time. When executives
have a transition plan in place, they should be ready for change
most every time.
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