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


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.

Click here to find a certified trainer on the Static-99R.

Static-99R Recertification Training hosted by San Luis Obispo County Probation

Date: May 31, 2023

Time: 

Wednesday, May 31, 2023: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Fee: No Charge

STC's: Certification # Pending

Location: San Luis Obispo County Probation Dept. 
                 1730 Bishop Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

Instructor: SDPO Dianna Hannah

Registration: Contact Robert Kraft (Training Coordinator) rkraft@co.slo.ca.us 

Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.

Static-99R Recertification Training

Date: August 1, 2023

Time: 

Tuesday, August 1, 2023:  9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 8 Hours, #06000643

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Karen Karr-Martinez

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.

Static-99R Basic Training

Date(s): August 8-9, 2023

Time(s): 

Tuesday, August 8, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, August 9, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647

Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA - Venue TBD

Instructor: TBD

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

Static-99R Training for Trainers

Date(s): August 22-23, 2023

Time(s): 

Tuesday, August 22, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

Location: In-person, Sacramento, CA

STC's: 16 hours

Instructor: Craig Teofilo

Registration: Please click here to complete the registration form and submit per the instructions to SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.

Additional Info: For those interested in becoming a Certified Trainer, please refer to the SARATSO Certified Trainers Qualifications & Expectations document posted to the SARATSO Training page to review eligibility requirements. First Time Trainer Applications are due to SARATSO at the dealine of no later than Thursday, June 15, 2023; 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 all details requested in the Certified Trainers Qualifications and Expectations document

Attendance does not guarantee trainer certification. If you have any questions, please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov

Static-99R Basic Training 

Date(s): October 23-24, 2023

Time(s): 

Monday,October 23, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, October 24, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647 

Location: In-person, Sacramento, CA - Venue TBD

Instructor: TBD

Registration: Will be posted in July

Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov

Static-99R Recertification Training 

Date: November 7, 2023

Time: 

Tuesday, November 7, 2023: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 8 hours, # 06000643

Location: Zoom

Instructor: TBD

Registration: Will be posted in August

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.

Click here to find a certified trainer.

JSORRAT-II Basic Training

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 (January 2023 - June 2023)

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.

 
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Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Basic Training - In-Person

Date: August 29-30, 2023

Time: 

Tuesday, August 29, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.  

Wednesday, August 30, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  

Location

Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) 

2590 Venture Oaks Way

Sacramento, CA 95833

Fee: $115.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)

CEU's: 14 Hours  

Instructor: Natasha Sconiers & Allen Azizian

Registration: Coming soon!

Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at Sophia.Vasti@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 requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete. 

Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Recertification Training - via Zoom 

Date: September 2023

Time: TBD

Location: Zoom

Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)

CEU's: 5 Hours  

Instructor: TBD

Registration: Coming soon!

Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at Sophia.Vasti@cdcr.ca.govThe 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 submitted by the deadline, the attendee will no longer be eligible to attend the training.

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 requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete. 


LS/CMI Trainings (January 2023 - June 2023)

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.


 
LS/CMI Recertification Training - via Zoom 

Date: August 15, 2023

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m

Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)

Location: Zoom

CEU's: 3 Hours  

Instructor: Christine Romero

Registration: Coming soon!

Additional Info: 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 requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete. 

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 submitted by the deadline, the attendee will no longer be eligible to attend the training.

Attendance does not guarantee trainer recertification. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO staff at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov

Containment Model 

Containment Model Training

Date: TBD

Time:

Fees: No Charge

STCs: 16 hours #05248158

Location: Southern, CA

Instructor: Various

Registration: