CPOC hosted a conversation with seven California Chief Probation Officers on September 24, 2021, to delve into a conversation and exchange information about unique and promising programs in California Probation. The Chiefs highlight how program formation happens, the hurdles that often need to be overcome for new program implementation and why these programs and others like them are so important to increase sustainable safety in our communities by helping justice-involved individuals with a careful balance of services, treatment, accountability and opportunity.

Moderator:

Karen Pank, CPOC Executive Director

Chief Panelists:

Chief Wayne Barley (Butte) – Transitional Age Youth Pilot Program

Chief Marshal Hopper (Placer) – The Mobile Chipper Crew Program

Chief Laura Garnette (Santa Clara) – Youth Advisory Council

Chief Tracy Reece (San Bernardino) – Welding Technology Program

Chief Robert Reyes (San Luis Obispo) – Coastal Valley Academy

Chief Katy Miller (San Francisco – J) – Make it Right: Restorative Community Conferencing

Chief Kalisa Rochester (Merced) – Peer Support Specialists