News Coverage
ICYMI: County opposes juvenile justice changes in Assembly bill
From Daily Republic
The Solano County Board of Supervisors has sent a letter opposing state legislation that Chief Probation Officer Chris Hansen said would add strings to how juvenile-detention funds get to the counties.
County News Center: Probation helps students get ready for school
In County News Center by Yvette Urrea Moe
San Diego County Probation officers partnered with STAR/PAL, a nonprofit youth organization at its Back-to-School event passing out 450 backpacks and supplies to help students start the school year off right.
California Probation Connection Podcast Episode 11 is out now
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has released the eleventh episode of their podcast, The California Probation Connection.
In this episode, we showcase a panel discussion following the premiere of “Jetro’s Journey,” a documentary highlighting the life of Jetro, a young man under the care of Sacramento County Probation’s supervised foster care program. The panel explores the transformative impact of probation officers and resource parents on the lives of individuals like Jetro.
Yuba County chief probation officer announces retirement
From The Appeal Democrat by Michaela Harris
After 30 years of service to the Yuba County Probation Department, Chief Probation Officer James “Jim” Arnold recently announced his plans to retire by the end of August.
ICYMI: Ribbon cutting held for regional juvenile hall
From The Appeal Demorat
The Tri-County Youth Development Center, a new juvenile hall facility focused on providing treatment-based rehabilitation, will begin serving Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties this fall.
Community leaders, members of law enforcement and county probation services gathered at the facility in Marysville for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday morning.
County Celebrates its Career Explorers
San Rafael, CA – The Marin County Probation Department is celebrating with a variety of County of Marin departments about a record-breaking summer paid internship graduation that exposed young people between the ages of 15 and 22 to careers in public service.
ICYMI: CPOC Executive Director and Past President Published in APPA Magazine
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Past President Chief John Keene and CPOC executive director Karen Pank were published in the July issue of the APPA Perspectives Magazine.
Their article discussed how SB 678 has helped transform California’s Probation system. SB 678 created an incentive-based permanent state funding source to stem the flow of probationers to the state prison system. The reform has been heralded as a resounding success, helping save the state billions, reducing caseload sizes allowing probation to provide more individualized approaches to supervision and rehabilitation, and facilitated a culture shift to focus on behavior change and exiting probation supervision successfully – all while continuing to keep communities safe.
The impacts of SB 678 helped lead to the outcomes we see today: reduction in the number of incarcerated individuals and correctional costs, better collaboration between probation departments, counties, and state agencies, and more rehabilitative programming available to address individual criminogenic needs.
You can read the article here or see it in APPA’s Perspectives Magazine.
Justice Marsha Slough Discusses Probation’s Work in Pretrial Services During Judicial Council Meeting
During a Judicial Council meeting on July 21, 2023, the Honorable Justice Marsha G. Slough discussed the benefits of pretrial services and the work probation is doing with individuals out of custody on pretrial to enhance safety and services in our communities.
During their business meeting, the Judicial Council received the final report on California’s pretrial pilot program showing its overall positive effect on courts, defendants, and the public.
Probation Services Week to highlight probation officers and staff in Imperial County
In Imperial Valley Press by Staff Report
IMPERIAL – Chief Probation Officer Dan Prince is pleased to announce the upcoming Probation Services Week, which will be held from July 17 to July 23, 2023.
Johnson Appointed Chief Probation Officer
In TriCounty Sentry by Staff Reports
The Board of Supervisors appointed Gina Johnson to the position of Chief Probation Officer, effective July 11, 2023. Chief Johnson has served the Probation Agency since 1991. For the past 10 years, she has served as the Chief Deputy Probation Officer and, most recently, the Interim Chief Probation Officer.
Yolo County Board of Supervisors highlight probation department
In Daily Democrat by Robyn Dobson
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors highlighted the probation department by declaring July 16-22, 2023 as Probation Services Week.
During Tuesday’s meeting, Supervisor Oscar Villegas presented the resolution to Yolo County Chief Probation Officer Dan Fruchtenicht after speaking to the important role the department plays in the community.
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
In South Tahoe Now by Paula Peterson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week is July 17-21, and to get the week started off, El Dorado County’s Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart cooked a big breakfast for staff on Monday.
SLO hosts 17th annual Probation Services Week
In KEYT.com by Avery Elowitt
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Chief Probation Officer Robert Reyes announced the 2023 Probation Service Week starts on July 16 and ends on July 22.
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors will meet in the Supervisors’ Chambers and read a resolution honoring officers and staff within the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department.
A Message from CPOC President Jennifer Branning for Probation Services Week 2023
This week, we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our industry and express our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated professionals who make probation work across the state of California.
On behalf of the Chief Probation Officers of California, I want to extend my deepest thanks to each and every one of you. It is because of your tireless efforts, unwavering commitment, and exceptional skills that we have not only met the challenges thrown our way but have surpassed them with resounding success.
Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen Floor Speech for Probation Services Week 2023
Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) gives a heartfelt tribute to probation professionals in California during the California State Assembly Floor recognition of her HR 45. HR 45 is an important resolution commemorating Probation Services Week in California.
California Probation Connection Podcast Episode 10 is out now
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has released the tenth episode of their podcast, The California Probation Connection.
For Probation Services Week, we sat down with Marlon Yarber, the Chief Probation Officer of Sacramento County, to hear about his professional journey and discuss how the work of probation has evolved. We also explored whether the mission has remained the same and how it aims to effectuate change for the improvement of our communities.
San Benito juvenile detention center receiving comfort dog
A rescue dog will soon serve as a therapy dog at the Darrell B. Hester Juvenile Detention Center in San Benito.
Peanut, a schnauzer mix, was found roaming the streets of Brownsville last year and was picked up by the Brownsville Animal Defense Rescue Group.
Judah Garrison: A Beacon of Inspiration and Achievement
In a remarkable turn of events, 20-year-old Judah Garrison, a committed youth at the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) in the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center, recently celebrated a significant milestone: his graduation from Laney College. Judah’s extraordinary accomplishment not only highlights his academic success but also showcases his unwavering determination and leadership qualities.
ICYMI: Seven Probation students awarded certificates of completion
By ELIZABETH LARSON in the Lake County News
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Probation Department is excited to announce the graduation of seven students from job readiness, courage to change substance abuse and coping with anger classes on June 21.
The Richmond Standard: Probation Dept.’s youth pre-apprenticeship program celebrates first graduates
By Mike Aldax in The Richmond Standard
The Contra Costa County Probation Office recently celebrated the graduation of the first youth cohort in its pre-apprenticeship training program that prepares participants for the construction industry.
