Training Information Calendar


**As of April 2022, SARATSO transitioned back to hosting in-person events. Basic trainings will be hosted in-person to maintain a quality learning experience (as individuals learn to master scoring the training tools). Recertification trainings will remain virtual with a limited number of in-person recertification training opportunities.  Please note that SARATSO will be implementing Covid-19 prevention procedures during in-person events. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact SARATSO Staff at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov. ***

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

Date: April 25, 2023

Time: 

Tuesday, April 25, 2023:  9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 8 Hours, #06000643

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Karen Karr-Martinez 

Registration: 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.

Static-99R Basic Training

Date: May 23-24, 2023

Time: 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647  

Location: In-person, Sacramento, CA

Instructor: Natalie Handy

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

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/Acute Recertification Training - In Person - 2023 CCOSO Conference 

Date: May 9, 2023

Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Location

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Drive

San Diego, CA

CEU's: 5 Hours  

Instructor: Shannon Smith

Registration: Click here to register

Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at SARATSO@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. 

This year SARATSO will be processing registration for participants independently from the CCOSO Conference. Meaning, no conference fees will be charged or associated with SARATSO training events. If you are interested in attending CCOSO offerings, please visit the CCOSO website at www.ccoso.org, to register with the CCOSO Conference. For participants only attending a SARATSO course, we ask that you be mindful of conference amenities and do not take part in food and refreshments provided by the conference. It is against State Policy for SARATSO to provide food and beverage for state hosted events. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Stable/Acute Basic Training - In Person - 2023 CCOSO Conference 

Date: May 11-12, 2023

Time: 

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

Location

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Drive

San Diego, CA

CEU's: 14 Hours  

Instructor: Cristina Loree, Psy.D.

Registration: Click here to register

Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at SARATSO@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. 

This year SARATSO will be processing registration for participants independently from the CCOSO Conference. Meaning, no conference fees will be charged or associated with SARATSO training events. If you are interested in attending CCOSO offerings, please visit the CCOSO website at www.ccoso.org, to register with the CCOSO Conference. For participants only attending a SARATSO course, we ask that you be mindful of conference amenities and do not take part in food and refreshments provided by the conference. It is against State Policy for SARATSO to provide food and beverage for state hosted events. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!


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 - In Person - 2023 CCOSO Conference 

Date: May 9, 2023

Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Location

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Drive

San Diego, CA

CEU's: 3 Hours  

Instructor: Drew Kingston

Registration: Click here to register

Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact SARATSO staff at SARATSO@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. 

This year SARATSO will be processing registration for participants independently from the CCOSO Conference. Meaning, no conference fees will be charged or associated with SARATSO training events. If you are interested in attending CCOSO offerings, please visit the CCOSO website at www.ccoso.org, to register with the CCOSO Conference. For participants only attending a SARATSO course, we ask that you be mindful of conference amenities and do not take part in food and refreshments provided by the conference. It is against State Policy for SARATSO to provide food and beverage for state hosted events. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

LS/CMI Basic Training - In Person - 2023 CCOSO Conference 

Date: May 10, 2023

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

Location

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Drive

San Diego, CA

CEU's: 8 Hours  

Instructor: Michelle Wysopal

Registration: Click here to register 

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 for the training. Please pay special attention to the homepage of the registration 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. 

This year SARATSO will be processing registration for participants independently from the CCOSO Conference. Meaning, no conference fees will be charged or associated with SARATSO training events. If you are interested in attending CCOSO offerings, please visit the CCOSO website at www.ccoso.org, to register with the CCOSO Conference. For participants only attending a SARATSO course, we ask that you be mindful of conference amenities and do not take part in food and refreshments provided by the conference. It is against State Policy for SARATSO to provide food and beverage for state hosted events. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Containment Model (January 2023 - June 2023)

Containment Model Training

Date: April 18-19, 2023

Time:

Tuesday, April 18, 2023: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m

Wednesday, April 19, 2023: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m

Fees: No Charge

STCs: 16 hours #05248158

Location: Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

1782 Tribute Road, Sacramento, CA 95815

Instructor: Various

Registration: Click here to register!