Standard and Training Corrections (STC) Certified Courses

Training June 25, 2021

Adolescent Brain Science

Hear adolescent brain development expert Dr. Laurence Steinberg discuss the emerging adult brain science that should be informing our approach to juveniles and young adults in the justice system. Probation Officers has an important role in expanding opportunities for young people to develop in positive ways. Dr. Steinberg’s discussion will focus on facilitating positive development of young people in helping them become successful and competent adults.

Instructor: Dr. Laurence Steinberg

Cost – $30.00 ($18.75 STC Reimbursable)

STC Number: 05091036 (1 STC Hour)

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Training March 22, 2023

Applying the Rules of Court to Sentencing Issues

This self-paced course will teach probation officers the proper application of the California Rules of Court (ROC) in preparing sentencing reports for the court. The ROC have recently undergone substantial revision to incorporate legislative changes to criminal sentencing statutes. The class would address the basic rules for applying sentencing factors in the context of the new statutory law.

Cost: $45 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)
STC #09774052 – (2 STC Hours)

Training July 28, 2021

California Legislative Process

This course will focus on “how a bill becomes a law” but also why it’s important to probation and your local planning. The training will cover the basic process as well as strategic concepts used historically and legislative trends that matter to the industry. This on-demand training will aim to peel back some of the layers how and why things happen that impact your day to day work. The course will cover both legislation as well as the state budget process using probation issues as the focus. The course is designed for anyone in probation but most useful for those involved in implement new laws or conduct legislative reviews.

Instructor: Karen Pank

Cost – $45.00 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)

STC Number: 00963411 (2 STC Hour)

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Training May 9, 2022

Changes in Criminal Procedure Effective 2022: What Probation Officers Need to Know

This course will review the most important 2021 legislation changing California felony procedural rules relevant to probation officers and will emphasize those changes that will be reflected in reports to the court. Probation officers will be aware of new legislative changes as they relate to SB567, AB518, SB81, SB317, SB483, AB333, and SB73, and identify new statutes on release of probationers after arrest on a violation of probation.

Instructor: Judge Richard Couzens (Retired)

Cost – $45.00 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)

Training September 17, 2020

Crisis Intervention Skills and Fostering Resilience in Corrections

This on demand webinar introduces participants to conflict resolution techniques to assist in de-escalating situations with clients and how to identify potentially triggering situations in order to intervene before escalation. Additionally, officers will be able to learn about resilience and the important role they play in fostering resilience in their clients.

Instructor: Jennifer R. Jones-Damis, PsyD, LPC

Cost – $45.00 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)

STC Number: 06321187 (2 STC Hours)

Training March 6, 2023

Felony Sentencing 101

The self-paced learning will teach probation officers the introductory basics of felony sentencing. The class will be designed for a person having little or no exposure to the felony sentencing system. Students will learn basic terminology, the basic rules governing eligibility for probation, the structure of a probation sentence, and a sentence to state prison or under PC § 1170(h). Attendees do not need to have any prior experience with felony sentencing.

Cost: $45 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)
STC #03798651 – (2 STC Hours)

Training December 2, 2024

Implementation Overview of New Laws 2025 – Adult (STC # 07385772)

This 2-hour self-paced learning summarizes and provides information on laws, newly signed by the Governor in October 2024, pertaining to adult probation and will be implemented in 2025. This session will discuss considerations and implications in implementing recently enacted legislation impacting probation departments and related state and local systems.

This course is intended for probation professionals at all levels.

Presenter: Danielle Sanchez, CPOC Legislative Director

Training December 13, 2024

Implementation Overview of New Laws 2025 – Juvenile (STC # 00041146)

This 2-hour self-paced learning summarizes and provides information on laws, newly signed by the Governor in October 2024, pertaining to juvenile probation and will be implemented in 2025. This session will discuss considerations and implications in implementing recently enacted legislation impacting probation departments and related state and local systems.

This course is intended for probation professionals at all levels.

Presenter: Danielle Sanchez, CPOC Legislative Director & Rosie McCool, Deputy Director, CPOC

Training February 13, 2023

The History of Realignment – Paving the Way to 2011

This self-paced presentation covers history of the state-county relationship starting with the passage of proposition 13 in 1978. This will include the state’s response to Proposition 13 and how that affected the relationship between the state and counties as well as how it led to certain state budget decisions that affected counties and, therefore, the budgets for probation. 1991 Realignment will be discussed with an eye to the impact on counties and counties’ budgets.

Training December 13, 2024

Title IV-E Candidacy Policies and Procedures (STC # 04671223)

This self-paced course provides an overview of Title IV-E Candidacy policies and procedures with a focus on the CDSS/CPOC approved Title IV-E Pre-Placement Case Plan and Evaluation of Imminent Risk Tool. A portion of the training will also focus on how to complete a time study and allowable and unallowable activities.

Target Audience: This training is intended for probation officers and department staff who work on Title IV-E candidacy and are doing claiming or programming to include identifying who is a candidate and developing case plans.

Training August 18, 2021

Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias in the Justice System

Implicit bias is the automatic association we make between groups of people and stereotypes about those groups. None of us are immune to this and under certain conditions, these automatic associations can influence behavior, making people respond in biased ways even when they are not explicitly prejudiced. This training will demonstrate that it is possible to mend the harm that racial stereotypes do to our minds and our public safety and offer ways to address it.

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer R. Jones-Damis, PsyD, LPC

Training September 17, 2020

Understanding Mental Illness in Corrections

The intersection of mental health and the behaviors leading to the justice system are at times difficult to distinguish. As a result, more and more officers working in communities and detention centers are often faced with individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses. This training for officers and personnel in the criminal justice system in anticipation of the range of psychological challenges, diagnosed and undiagnosed, they are likely to encounter in their daily work.

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer R. Jones-Damis, PsyD, LPC

Cost – $45.00 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)

STC Number: STC # 03422124 (2 STC Hours)

Training January 14, 2022

Vicarious Trauma: Learning the Importance of Self Care

This 2-hour self-paced training will assist officers with understanding the impact working with traumatized justice involved youth has on their minds and bodies. Officers will examine the sources of their stress and learn ways to identify ways to reduce that stress. Additionally, officers will examine ways they can be exposed to trauma vicariously and recognize the importance of self-care to combat burnout.

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer R. Jones-Damis, PsyD, LPC

Cost – $45.00 ($37.50 STC Reimbursable)

STC Number: STC # 06071336 (2 STC Hours)

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Related Content

Adolescent Brain Science

Applying the Rules of Court to Sentencing Issues

California Legislative Process

Changes in Criminal Procedure Effective 2022: What Probation Officers Need to Know

Crisis Intervention Skills and Fostering Resilience in Corrections

Felony Sentencing 101

Implementation Overview of New Laws 2025 – Adult (STC # 07385772)

Implementation Overview of New Laws 2025 – Juvenile (STC # 00041146)

The History of Realignment – Paving the Way to 2011

Title IV-E Candidacy Policies and Procedures (STC # 04671223)

Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias in the Justice System

Understanding Mental Illness in Corrections

Vicarious Trauma: Learning the Importance of Self Care

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.

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