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Probation Services Week Spotlight: Sacramento County Probation Pre-Trial Program
Sacramento County is one of 16 counties in California that was awarded a Pretrial Pilot Program through the state’s Judicial Council. With resources awarded through this innovative pilot program, the Sacramento County Probation Department (Probation) created a Pretrial unit in 2019.
Why Being on Probation in Napa County is a Privilege
A Client Letter to Napa County Probation
This Probation Services Week, we honor the life transformations made possible by the opportunity, hope, help and accountability probation provides. We are proud to highlight this story, and hear in the client’s own words how probation’s trained experts successfully manage trauma and other needs of the people they serve by connecting service and need to enhance safety and restoration — creating sustainable safety in the communities we serve.
ICYMI: LA County Probation: Probation Department program offers hope to youth
By Shirley Hawkins
From The Wave Publication
LOS ANGELES — David had a troubled childhood. His parents, who were both addicted to drugs, abandoned him when he was just 2. With no relatives to take him in and searching for the love and sense of belonging he had never received, David soon found himself falling in with the wrong crowd. Before long, he had joined his newfound friends in committing petty thefts.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Highlight
San Diego County Probation's Interim Chief Probation Officer Cesar Escuro
“I stand on the shoulders of people who helped me along the way.”
That’s Cesar Escuro, San Diego County’s top probation official.
And those shoulders he’s referring to? They belong to his parents, two hardworking Filipinos who, along with Mr. Escuro’s colleagues and friends, helped to guide him on his life journey.
Pretrial Program Highlight: Sonoma County Probation
Fred (not using his real name for privacy) had been having many challenges. He was repeatedly in and out of jail for drug use and property crimes. During multiple incarcerations he talked about changing his life and quitting drugs to reunite with his kids, as he had lost custody of his children due to meth use.
Earlier this year, following another arrest, he was released as a part of a Pretrial pilot program under the care and supervision of the Sonoma County Probation Department.
Probation Spotlight: Welding Program Offers Opportunity for Justice-Involved Individuals
The San Bernardino County Probation day reporting centers offer justice-involved individuals many resources to help transition them back into the community in a positive way. These programs include evidence-based rehabilitation programs, education and workforce development.
Fresno County Probation commemorates Crime Victims Rights Week
National Crime Victims’ Right Week (NCVRW) is an annual commemoration that promotes victims’ rights and services.
Each year, communities across the country revisit the history of the victims’ rights movement, celebrate the progress made, and recommit to further advancements in the crime victims field.
NCVRW helps to raise awareness of victims’ rights and services, highlighting programs, celebrating progress achieved, and honoring victims and the professionals who serve them. The 2021 NCVRW theme- Support Victims, Build Trust, Engage Communities.
CPOC Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict
April 21, 2021 - The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) issued the following statement from President Chief Steve Sentman, in response to the guilty verdicts in the George Floyd murder trial:
This is California Probation
Equity in Gender, Diverse Officers Focused on Collaborative Safety for All
California Probation officers are diverse and highly educated professionals with over 72% of probation officers identifying as non-white, and 51% are women, the majority have four-year degrees, and over half of probation departments have employed former system-involved individuals.
California Probation is educated and trained to help protect communities by carefully balancing justice-involved individuals’ need for accountability along with their need for the help and hope required to safely leave the justice system permanently.
This is California Probation
Equity in Gender, Diverse Officers Focused on Collaborative Safety for All
California Probation officers are diverse and highly educated professionals with over 72% of probation officers identifying as non-white, and 51% are women, the majority have four-year degrees, and over half of probation departments have employed former system-involved individuals.
California Probation is educated and trained to help protect communities by carefully balancing justice-involved individuals’ need for accountability along with their need for the help and hope required to safely leave the justice system permanently.
ICYMI: Youth Detention Facility finds culture of kindness more effective than punishment
By Laurie Udesky
From the PACES Connection.
When a young person enters the de-escalation room in the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility, they’ll find dimmed lights, bottles of lavender, orange and other essential oils, an audio menu featuring the rush of ocean waves and other calming sounds, along with squeeze balls, TheraPutty, jigsaw puzzles, and an exercise ball to bounce on.
Breaking Through: A Conversation with the Female Leaders of California Probation
As part of the Chief Probation Officers of California’s (CPOC) celebration of Women’s History Month in 2021, CPOC hosted a conversation with many of California’s women Probation Chiefs during a webinar on March 19, 2021. With 51% of probation officers in California being women, this important discussion highlights the value women bring to the probation profession and the importance of a work environment responsive to opportunities for advancement.
Q&A with Chief Tanja Heitman during Women’s History Month 2021
Did you know over half of the probation officers in California are women? 51% of probation officers in California are women, representing diverse and well-trained professionals to help provide accountability for justice-involved individuals while focusing their efforts on long-term community safety through the use of evidence-based rehabilitation and programs.
Q&A with Chief Jennifer Branning during Women’s History Month 2021
Did you know over half of the probation officers in California are women? 51% of probation officers in California are women, representing diverse and well-trained professionals to help provide accountability for justice-involved individuals while focusing their efforts on long-term community safety through the use of evidence-based rehabilitation and programs.
ICYMI: Probation Officers Hand Out Wellness Bags
From the Santa Barbara Edhat.
On March 25, 2021, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department conducted county-wide wellness checks on active Probation and Post Release Community Supervision clients. The operation specifically focused on probationers where it was determined there were children, victims, or vulnerable adults in the home.
Women’s History Month Highlight: Officer Stokes & Officer Juarez
March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate the month CPOC is highlighting some of the incredible women Probation officers and the work they do for our communities.
Probation Fact: 51% of Probation Officers in California are women
2 of those officers are Fresno County Probation Officers Tiffany Stokes and Hillary Juarez. Both have dedicated to working with youth to help them onto healthier pathways in the community.
Thank you for your work to help youth and our communities!
ICYMI: New Adult Drug Treatment Program Approved In San Diego County
From Patch.
County supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved the launch of a residential drug and alcohol treatment program to help adults re-enter society and keep them out of jail.
The county will now put the program, to be run by the Probation Department, out for bid.
Q&A with Chief Kelly Zuniga during Women’s History Month 2021
Did you know over half of the probation officers in California are women? 51% of probation officers in California are women, representing diverse and well-trained professionals to help provide accountability for justice-involved individuals while focusing their efforts on long-term community safety through the use of evidence-based rehabilitation and programs.
ICYMI: Marin drug court gets $500K to aid defendants
By Richard Halstead
From the Marin Independent Journal
A new $500,000 grant from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance will enable Marin County to provide additional assistance to defendants in drug court.
The three-year grant will help pay for additional beds in sober living environments and a part-time recovery coach to connect participants with other services.
