Training

Numerous research suggests emotional intelligence (EQ) is a factor in predicting job performance. This course will assist participants in assessing their own emotional intelligence while learning to mitigate the impact of stress while improving interpersonal communication in both their professional and personal lives. Attendees will learn seven traits of emotional intelligence characteristics to help them react diligently to the physical and psychological reactions of others. This course is intended for probation staff at all levels.

Instructor: Dr. Mel Campbell

Platform: Zoom Meeting

STC #06877940​ – 4 STC Hours

Cost: $100 ($75 STC Tuition Reimbursable) 

Registration link: https://cvent.me/xn0eKq

*A working webcam and microphone are needed to participate and receive credits for this webinar.

The course provides detailed instruction on sentencing pursuant to the Three Strikes law and for felony sex crimes.  The class will review the special rules for consecutive sentencing and custody credits.  The sex crimes portion of the class will discuss the use of risk assessment tools, probation eligibility, and the containment model for sex offender case management.   The class is presented with a combination of lecture, PowerPoint, and hypothetical case problems

Includes access to instructor’s virtual office hours a few weeks after the conclusion of the live webinar for detailed Q&A. 

Instructor: Judge J. Richard Couzens, Retd.

NOTE: At this time, this webinar class is limited to probation staff ONLY. 

Cost: $150 ($112.50 STC Reimbursement)

Platform: Zoom

STC Credits: 6 hours (#09046856)

Webcams are required.

Register Here: https://cvent.me/B5k3g5

This course provides the students with a contextual understanding of the origin of the Act and its statewide purpose. We then proceed through the various facets of the Act, noting where and how it may arise and apply or not apply to hypothetical scenarios. The teaching objective is to have students leave the course understanding this body of law and with confidence in their ability to properly administer it. Review and analysis of the Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill of Rights Act (Gov Code sec. 3300-3312), including statutory modifications, court decisions impacting on the statute, and how the Act is to be applied.

Instructor: Paul Coble

Location: Visalia, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

STC Certification: 76772922 (7 hours)

Cost: $180 ($131.25 STC Reimbursable)

Lunch will be provided. 

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/wnzKN9

This three-day course will focus on the concepts of Project Management to include an in-depth review of strategies designed to implement projects effectively. The training will be based on a combination of discussion, lecture, and group exercises. Topics covered in the training include identifying characteristics of a successful project manager, developing a project charter, reviewing the nine knowledge areas of Project Management, and the communication plan used to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the nature of the project. Participants will be required to complete a Project Charter and Stakeholder Analysis and present the information to the group. This highly interactive course is designed for any staff who handles project management activities in their role, and/or would like to further expand their knowledge to be effective in project teams.

Target Audience: Probation at all levels who currently undertake various projects.

Instructors: Donna Robinson, Retired Assistant Chief, Solano County Probation Department

Location: Sacramento, CA

Dates: September 24 – 26, 2024

Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daily

STC Certification: 01073622 (18 Hours)

Cost: $500 STC Tuition ($337.50 STC Reimbursable)

Registration link: https://cvent.me/nMRk1E 

Probation Officers who supervise individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses encounter issues that are not common in other types of supervision caseloads. For example, these Probation Officers interact more with victims, work directly with Batterer Intervention Programs, and need to understand the unique dynamics of interpersonal relationship violence. This two-day (16 hour) intensive, highly interactive, victim-centered trauma-informed core training is specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Probation Officers responsible for the supervision of individuals convicted of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Topics include: understanding victim and offender profiles and behavior; victim-blaming; history of trauma and abuse; power and control issues; legal role and authority of probation; restraining orders; domestic violence courts; supervision techniques, including awareness about LGBTQ issues; risk assessments; investigation issues; the expectations and requirements of Batterer Intervention Programs; evidence-based interventions and fidelity; data collection; and secondary trauma and toxic stress.

Target Audience: This course is designed for Probation Officers responsible for the supervision of individuals convicted of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking court case.

Due to high demand, please contact CPOC if you’d like to enroll more than 3 people. 

Location: Riverside, CA 

Dates: October 22-23, 2024 

STC Cert # 07297763 (16 STC Hours)

No Cost to Attend this training 

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/QNlEOR