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.
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: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: David Haner
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: 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: Register for Static-99R Basic Training for November 5-6, 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.
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: October 21-22, 2026
Times: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Orange County Family Justice Center, Large Conference Room
150 W. Vermont Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Fee: $150.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 14 hours
Instructor: Cristina Loree
Registration: Registration for Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Basic Training for October 21-22, 2026
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti-Bengco at Sophia.Vasti@cdcr.ca.gov.
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.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
NOTE: The final exam will be administered in class on Day 2 of the training, please plan travel accordingly.
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.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
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.
The additional 15 minutes at the end of the training session is for wrap-up and Q&A.
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: October 27, 2026
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Advanced Learning Institute
10000 Goethe Road, Room 117
Sacramento, California 95827
Fee: $80.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 Hours
Instructor: Lea Chankin
Registration: Registration for LS/CMI Basic Training for October 27, 2026
Additional Info: 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.
Prior to the training, participants are required to order the:
• LS/CMI User Manual (LSCM04) or LS/CMI Scoring Guide (LSCM05) from Multi-Health Systems (www.MHS.com).
The Manual is mandatory for the class and for scoring the tool after you are certified. If licensed, you may order by calling Multi-Health Systems at 1 (800) 456-3003 or go to www.MHS.com and request the Manual (LSCM04 or LSCM05).
If unlicensed, please note that you will need to borrow a copy of the manual from your agency. It is important that participants have access to pages 9-22 of the user manual for this training.
Attendance does not guarantee recertification. If you have any questions, contact SARATSO staff at SARATSO@CDCR.CA.Gov.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
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.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
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