Training Information Calendar
SARATSO strives to meet the training needs of the certified scorers of California’s risk instruments. If training is needed at a particular location or for a specific risk instrument, please email a request to saratso@cdcr.ca.gov as we track areas of needed trainings in planning our annual schedule.
Effective October 2026: Individuals registering for LS/CMI and Stable-2007/Acute-2007 SARATSO hosted training events must be California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) certified prior to registering for courses. Pursuant to PC 290.09, individuals mandated to provide risk assessment services to registered PC 290 persons in the community on probation and parole supervision must be certified with the CASOMB to assess risk. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please feel free to email SARATSO Staff at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov
SARATSO Trainers
SARATSO must certify all scorers on the risk instruments. All classes must be taught by certified trainers in order for scorers to receive certification.
SARATSO Certified Trainers Qualifications & Expectations (PDF)
Trainings
Static-99R
For the Static-99R, certified trainers are probation, parole and DSH personnel who have had advanced SARATSO-sponsored training by an expert in the field.
Static-99R certified trainer list (PDF)
Dates: November 5-6, 2026
Times: Thursday, November 5, 20265: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 6, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours
Location: Anaheim, CA
Instructor: Tiffany McElveny & John Lowe
Registration: Closed!
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Celeste Musick
Registration: Register for Static-99R Recertification Training for December 2, 2026 (DOCX)
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
JSORRAT-II
For the JSORRAT-II, certified trainers were trained by SARATSO expert Dr. Douglas Epperson.
JSORRAT-II certified trainer list (PDF)
The JSORRAT-II training program is currently suspended due to the juvenile realignment bill that was implemented in July 2021 (SB823).
If you have any questions please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 Trainings
This is a 14 hour training. All participants must complete and pass all aspects of the 14 hours to become certified scorers.
STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 certified trainers list (PDF)
CEU's
The State Authorized Risk Assessment Tools for Sex Offenders (SARATSO) unit is an approved provider of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and Board of Psychology (BOP) continuing education credits by the American Psychological Association (APA). Please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course.
Dates: November 3, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $75.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 5.5 Hours
Instructor: Adam Yerke
Registration: Registration for Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Recertification Training for November 3, 2026
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti-Bengco at Sophia.Vasti@cdcr.ca.gov. The course will include a Discussion Case that is to be completed before the training, and a Test Case that will be distributed at the end of the training. If the Discussion Case is not received by the deadline, the participant will no longer be eligible to attend the training.
Effective October 2026: Individuals registering for LS/CMI and Stable-2007/Acute-2007 SARATSO hosted training events must be California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) certified prior to registering for courses. Pursuant to PC 290.09, individuals mandated to provide risk assessment services to registered PC 290 persons in the community on probation and parole supervision must be certified with the CASOMB to assess risk. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please feel free to email SARATSO Staff at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov
LS/CMI Trainings
The LS/CMI certified trainers are treatment providers who have had advanced SARATSO-sponsored training by an expert in the field.
LS/CMI certified trainer list (PDF)
CEU's
The State Authorized Risk Assessment Tools for Sex Offenders (SARATSO) unit is an approved provider of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and Board of Psychology (BOP) continuing education credits by the American Psychological Association (APA). Please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course.
Dates: November 2, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 3 Hours
Instructor: Christine Manneh
Registration: Registration for LS/CMI Recertification Training for November 2, 2026!
Additional Info: The course will include a Discussion Case that is to be completed before the training, and a Test Case that will be distributed at the end of the training. If the Discussion Case is not received by the deadline, the participant will no longer be eligible to attend the training.
Regarding CEs, there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course for those who requested CEs during registration. Please note that requests for CEs will not be accepted after the registration process is completed.
Attendance does not guarantee recertification. If you have any questions, contact SARATSO staff at SARATSO@CDCR.CA.Gov.
Effective October 2026: Individuals registering for LS/CMI and Stable-2007/Acute-2007 SARATSO hosted training events must be California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) certified prior to registering for courses. Pursuant to PC 290.09, individuals mandated to provide risk assessment services to registered PC 290 persons in the community on probation and parole supervision must be certified with the CASOMB to assess risk. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please feel free to email SARATSO Staff at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov
Containment Model
Dates: April 2027 exact dates TBD
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 16 hours, # 05248158
Location: Northern CA
Instructor: Various
Registration: Registration will be posted in January 2027