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: May 29-30, 2025
Times: Thursday, May 29, 2025: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 30, 2025: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647
Location: Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
2051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA
Instructor: Tiffany McElveny
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.
Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
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.
Dates: August 19-20, 2025
Times: Tuesday August 19, 2025 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday August 20, 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 Thursday, June 20, 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: TBD
Registration: Will be posted in June.
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: TBD
Registration: Will be posted in June.
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: Sacramento, CA
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.
Dates: December 3, 2025
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
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.
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: March 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $75.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 6 hours
Instructor: Katherine Sutton
Registration: Closed!
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.
Date: May 20-21, 2025
Times:
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Diamond Bar Southern Region, Division of Adult Parole Operations, Headquarters
21015 Pathfinder Road, Suite 200
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Fee: $150.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 14 hours
Instructor: Cristina Loree & Natasha Sconiers
Registration: Register for Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Basic Training
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: June 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $75.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 6 hours
Instructor: Heather Slocum
Registration: Register for Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Recertification Training
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.
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: May 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Diamond Bar Southern Region, Division of Adult Parole Operations, Headquarters
21015 Pathfinder Road, Suite 200
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Fee: $80.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 Hours
Instructor: Shannon Smith & Carla Dawson
Registration: Register for LS/CMI Basic Training
Additional Info: Regarding CEU’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.
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 trainer recertification. If you have any questions, please contact SARATSO staff at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: June 10, 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: Allen Azizian
Registration: Registration for the LS/CMI Recertification Training
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: April 29-30, 2025
Times: April 29, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
April 30, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 16 hours, # 05248158
Location: Sacramento, CA
Instructor: Various
Registration: Closed!