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.
Certified trainer list on the Static-99R. (PDF)
Dates: October 21-22, 2025
Times: Tuesday October 21, 2025 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday October 22, 2025 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
STC's: 16 hours
Location: Sacramento, CA
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 deadline of no later than Tuesday, September 2, 2025; 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.
Dates: September 4-5, 2025
Times: Thursday, September 4, 2025: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 5, 2025: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647
Location: Sacramento, CA
Instructor: Pete Gonzalez
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: September 24, 2025
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
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.
Dates: November 13-14, 2025
Times: Thursday, November 13, 2025: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 14, 2025: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647
Location: Southern CA
Instructor: David Haner
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.
Dates: December 3, 2025
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Celeste Musick
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.
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.
Date: August 8, 2025
Time: 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: Lea Chankin
Registration: Click here to register!
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 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 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 additional 15 minutes at the end of the training session is for wrap-up and Q&A.
Date: October 2025
Times: TBD
Location: TBD
Fee: $150.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 14 hours
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Coming soon!
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti-Bengco at Sophia.Vasti@cdcr.ca.gov. Regarding CE's please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of 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.
Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 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: TBD
Registration: Coming soon!
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 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 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 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 on the 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.
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 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: Drew Kingston
Registration: Click here to register!
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 submitted by the deadline, the attendee will no longer be eligible to attend the training. If the Test Case is not received by the deadline the participant will receive an automatic failure for the course and will be required to attend an LS/CMI Basic Training in order to be certified.
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 completed.
Attendance does not guarantee recertification. If you have any questions, contact SARATSO staff at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Containment Model
Dates: Tentatively scheduled for April 2026
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 16 hours, # 05248158
Location: Southern, CA
Instructor: Various
Registration: Will be posted in January 2026.