News Coverage
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.
Probation Parole Sweep in Kern County results in 15 Arrests
From Mojave Desert News by Patti Or.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A report from the Ridgecrest Police Department stated that on July 13th, they conducted compliance sweep for people who are on active parole, probation or post release supervision living within the community and surrounding areas; as a result of the sweep, 15 people were arrested.
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.
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.