***DUE TO COVID-19, SARATSO IS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO SUSPEND ALL TRAVEL AND IN-PERSON TRAINING ACTIVITIES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SARATSO WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE REGULAR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT SARATSO STAFF AT SARATSO@CDCR.CA.GOV ***
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 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
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.
Click here to find a certified trainer on the Static-99R.
Date: January 21, 2021
Time: January 21, 2021: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Fee: No Charge
Location: Webinar
Instructor: Chauncey Robinson
Registration: Please contact Chauncey Robinson @ chauncey.robinson@sfgov.org
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: February 2 - 4, 2021
Time:
February 2, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
February 3, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
February 4, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 Hours, #06425647
Location: Webinar
Instructor: Chauncey Robinson
Registration: Registration full.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: March 3, 2021
Time: March 3, 2021: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 Hours, #06000643
Location: Webinar
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Registratrion full.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
For the JSORRAT-II, certified trainers were trained by SARATSO expert Dr. Douglas Epperson.
Click here to find a certified trainer.
Date: February 23 - 24, 2021
Time:
February 23, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
February 24, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 Hours, #02680241
Location: Webinar
Instructor: Krys Hunter
Registration: Please contact Krys Hunter for registration krys.hunter@cdcr.ca.gov
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: April 6 - 7, 2021
Time:
April 6, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
April 7, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 Hours, #02680241
Location: Webinar
Instructor: Krys Hunter
Registration: Click here to register.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Click here for a list of certified trainers.
This is a 14 hour training. All participants must complete and pass all aspects of the 14 hours to become certified scorers.
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.
Date: January 11-13, 2021
Time:
Monday, January 11, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $115.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 12 Hours
Instructor: Katherine Sutton
Registration: Click here to register.
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov. Regarding CE’s, 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 for those who request CE’s during registration. Please note that requests for CE’s will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: February 24, 2021
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 4 Hours
Instructor: Cristina Loree
Registration: Click here to register.
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov. Regarding CE’s, 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 for those who request CE’s during registration. Please note that requests for CE’s will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: April 12 - 15, 2021
Time:
Monday, April 12, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, April 15, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
CEU's: 16 Hours
Instructor: Lea Chankin
Registration: Click here!
Additional Info: There are a limited number of new trainer positions available. Based on recent changes, the need for agency associated Stable/Acute Trainers has expanded. Priority acceptance will be given to individuals who intend to facilitate internal training for their agency on a regular basis. For those interested in becoming a Certified Trainer, please refer to the SARATSO Certified Trainers Qualifications & Expectation document posted to the SARATSO Training page to review eligibility requirements. First Time Trainer Applications are due to SARATSO no later than February 28, 2021, please ensure you submit the following items along with your registration to saratso@cdcr.ca.gov:
• Reference Letter
• Letter of Interest addressed to the SARATSO Committee that covers the details requested in the Certified Trainers Qualifications and Expectations document.
• CV/Resume
Attendance does not guarantee trainer certification. If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
The LS/CMI certified trainers are treatment providers who have had advanced SARATSO-sponsored training by an expert in the field.
Click here to find a certified trainer on the LSCMI.
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.
Date: January 6 - 7, 2021
Time:
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, January 7, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $65.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 Hours
Instructor: Thurma Stewart & Michelle Wysopal
Registration: Click here to register.
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov. Participants will be required to purchase the LS/CMI User Manual or LS/CMI Scoring Guide in advance of the training. Please pay special attention to the homepage of the registration website for purchasing details. Regarding CE’s, 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 request CE’s during registration. Please note that requests for CE’s will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: February 17, 2021
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 pm
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 3 Hours
Instructor: Christine Romero
Registration: Click here to register.
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov. Regarding CE’s, 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 for those who request CE’s during registration. Please note that requests for CE’s will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: January 25 - 27, 2021
Time:
January 25, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
January 26, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
January 27, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 Hours #0281169
Location: Webinar
Instructor: Various
Registration: Click here to register.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals who are supervising probation or parole officers. If you have any questions please contact Sandra Diaz at sandra.diaz2@cdcr.ca.gov.