***DUE TO COVID-19, SARATSO IS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO SUSPEND ALL TRAVEL AND IN-PERSON TRAINING ACTIVITIES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SARATSO WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE REGULAR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT. IF YOU HAVE 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 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: August 3-5, 2021
Time:
August 3, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 4, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 5, 2021: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 Hours, #06425647
Location: Webinar
Instructor: David Haner
Registration: Click here!
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: August 10-11, 2021
Time:
August 10, 2021: 8:00am - 5:00pm
August 11, 2021: 8:00am - 5:00pm
STC's: 16 Hours
Location: Webinar
Instructor: Craig Teofilo
Registration: Click here to register
Additional Info: For those interested in becoming a Certified Trainer, please refer to the SARATSO Certified Trainers Qualifications & Expectation document posted to the SARATSO Training page to review eligibility requirements. First Time Trainer Applications are due to SARATSO no later than July 16, 2021, 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 the details requested in the Certified Trainers Qualifications and Expectations document.
Attendance does not guarantee trainer certification. If you have any questions please contact Sandra Diaz at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: August 10, 2021
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
STC's: 8 Hours
Location: Webinar
Instructor: Craig Teofilo & Lea Chankin
Registration: Registration form will be emailed to you if you have been identified as needing to recertify.
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sandra Diaz at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: September 7, 2021
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 Hours, #06000643
Location: Webinar
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Registration will be posted in July 2021
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.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 Hours, #02680241
Location: Webinar
Instructor:
Registration:
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. 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: September 1-3, 2021
Time:
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, September 2, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Friday, September 3, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $115.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 12 Hours
Instructor: Thurma Stewart & Jonathan Watson
Registration: Coming soon!
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 request CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: September 22, 2021
Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 5 Hours
Instructor: Gerry Blasingame
Registration: Coming soon!
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 request CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: November 15-17, 2021
Time:
Monday, November 15, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $115.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 12 Hours
Instructor: Deirdre D'Orazio
Registration: Coming soon!
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 request 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: September 15, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 3 Hours
Instructor: Alexandra Schmidt
Registration: Coming soon!
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 request CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: October 26-27, 2021
Time:
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $65.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 Hours
Instructor: Adam Yerke
Registration: Coming soon!
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti 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 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 request CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Date: TBD
Instructor: Various
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals who are supervising probation or parole officers. If you have any questions please contact Sandra Diaz at sandra.diaz2@cdcr.ca.gov.