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 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: David Haner & Pete Gonzalez 

Registration: Click here to register. 9 spots available!

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 - via Zoom 

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: Julianna Groves

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

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

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 Recertification Training - via Zoom 

Date: November 1, 2023

Time: 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m

Location: Zoom

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

CEU's: 5 Hours  

Instructor: Cristina Loree

Registration: Register Here!

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. 

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

Date: November 8-9, 2023

Time: 

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

Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  

Location

Best Western Island Palms Hotel and Marina

2051 Shelter Island Drive

San Diego, CA 92106

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

CEU's: 14 Hours  

Instructor: Adam Yerke

Registration: Register Here!

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. 


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 Basic Training - In-Person

Date: October 31, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $65.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)

Location

Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) 

2590 Venture Oaks Way

Sacramento, CA 95833

CEU's: 8 Hours  

Instructor: Christine Romero

Registration: Register Here!

Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact SARATSO staff 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 website for purchasing details.

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. 

Containment Model 

Containment Model Training

Date: TBD

Time:

Fees: No Charge

STCs: 16 hours #05248158

Location: Southern, CA

Instructor: Various

Registration: