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 30-31, 2024
Time:
Tuesday, January 30, 2024: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours
Location: Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel and Marina
2051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
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.
Date: February 1-2, 2024
Time:
Thursday, February 1, 2024: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 2, 2024: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: Cert# 05310260
Location: San Luis Obispo County Probation Dept.
1730 Bishop Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Instructor: Diana Hannah
Registration: Please contact Training Coordinator Robert Kraft; Rkraft@co.slo.ca.us
Additional Info: Audience limited to sworn staff. If you have any questions, please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: February 7, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
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.
For the JSORRAT-II, certified trainers were trained by SARATSO expert Dr. Douglas Epperson.
Click here to find a certified trainer.
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.
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, 24, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $75.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 5 Hours
Instructor: Kate Sutton
Registration: Click here to register!
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti 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 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 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: December 9, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: San Jose, CA
Fee: $100.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 Hours
Instructor: Allen Azizian, PhD
Registration: Trainings IT: trainings@cpcameria.com
TO MAKE PAYMENT: Contact: Lukas Pires: E-mail: Lucas.p@cpcamerica.com Phone: (508) 745-8286 (Call between 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT)
Additional Info: Regarding CEU’s, these can only be provided for Psychologists, LMFTs, LPCs and Master’s level counselors. If you are a Licensed Social Worker, you will need to check with your State Social Work licensing board.
Attendance does not guarantee trainer certification. If you have any questions, please contact 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.
Date: December 16, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 341 W. 2nd Street, Suite 2
San Bernardino, California 92401
Fee: $100.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 Hours
Instructor: Allen Azizian, PhD
Registration: Trainings IT: trainings@cpcameria.com
TO MAKE PAYMENT: Contact: Lukas Pires: E-mail: Lucas.p@cpcamerica.com Phone: (508) 745-8286 (Call between 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT)
Additional Info: Regarding CEU’s, these can only be provided for Psychologists, LMFTs, LPCs and Master’s level counselors. If you are a Licensed Social Worker, you will need to check with your State Social Work licensing board.
Attendance does not guarantee trainer certification. If you have any questions, please contact 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.
Date: January 30, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 3 Hours
Instructor: Adam Yerke
Registration: Click here to register!
Additional Info: Regarding CEU’s, please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to recieve 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.
Date: TBD
Time:
Fees: No Charge
STCs: 16 hours #05248158
Location: Southern, CA
Instructor: Various
Registration: