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ICYMI: The case for re-incentivizing drug court participation in California
From
Capitol Weekly:
By: Chief Kelly Vernon
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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ICYMI: Now Recording At Juvenile Hall: Incentive-Based Music Studio
From Patch. By Maggie Fusek.
SONOMA COUNTY, CA | March 05, 2024 – A new music recording studio that recently opened in Sonoma County’s Juvenile Hall in Santa Rosa has proven to be a motivation for youth incarcerated at the facility.
ICYMI: Sonoma County Juvenile Hall opens new music studio
From Sonoma County
SANTA ROSA, CA | March 04, 2024
The Right Path: Sacramento County Probation Department puts clients on the road to success
From Sacramento
News and Review by Gail Allyn Short
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A fresh start in life.
That is what probation affords individuals who are justice
involved.
When a judge hands down a sentence of probation, it enables a defendant to remain in the community, under strict conditions, instead of jail or prison.
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Chief Probation Officers of California Statement in Response to Fentanyl & Retail Theft Legislation Announced by Senate Pro Tem McGuire and Senate Leadership
SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 26, 2024 – Chief Probation Officers of California President, Chief Probation Officer Kelly Vernon, issued the following statement in response to Fentanyl & Retail Theft Legislation announced by Senate Pro Tem McGuire and Senate Leadership:
Isaac Hernandez Wins Madera Rotary Speech Contest
From Madera
Tribune by Nancy W. Simpson
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. – The Madera Rotary Club
held a speech contest at its regular meeting on Tuesday, January
30. There was only one contestant, Isaiah Hernandez, from
Juvenile Hall’s Endeavor/Voyager Secondary School.
Chief Probation Officers of California Statement in Response to Retail Theft Legislation Announced by Speaker Rivas and Assemblymember Zbur
SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 15, 2024 – Chief Probation Officers of California President, Chief Probation Officer Kelly Vernon, issued the following statement in response to retail theft Legislation announced by Speaker Rivas and Assemblymember Zbur:
Madera County Probation Youth Feed Dogs at Pre-Valentine’s Event
From
Your Central Valley by Victoria Meza
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. – Youth at the Court Day
School and Correctional Academy aftercare participated in a
pre-Valentine’s Day event to feed dogs with a pup cup.
Marin County Probationers Honored for Remarkable Turnarounds
Probation’s inspiring ‘Wall of Change’ recipients bask in pride at ceremony
From Marin County Probation New Release.
San Rafael, CA – Boris Rodriguez of Novato is a responsible young man now, but for much of his adult life he was responsible for a lot of anguish.
San Joaquin County approves new initiative to address homelessness (Video)
In KCRA by Lee Anne Denyer.
San Joaquin County is taking a new approach to helping the county’s homeless individuals.
The county’s board of supervisors approved the creation of a Community Assessment, Response and Engagement (CARE) team earlier this week. It will be headed by the county’s probation department.
Chief Probation Officers of California Statement in Response to Today’s Retail Theft Advisory Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 9, 2024 – Chief Probation Officers of California Executive Director Karen Pank issued the following statement following today’s Retail Theft Advisory Committee hearing:
County Spotlight: Lake County Probation Department hosts Collaborative Resilient Re-entry Events in their Community
The Lake County Probation Department, in collaboration with the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College, hosted a Resilient Re-entry event in late 2023, designed to provide valuable resources and guidance to justice-involved individuals.
The event aimed to facilitate the reintegration of justice-involved individuals into society by offering a range of services, including record expungement, information about college education opportunities, and even free tattoo removal services.
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.
What Works Wednesdays: 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:
