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)

Static-99R Training for Trainers

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

Static-99R Basic Training 

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: Click here to register!

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.

Static-99R Recertification Training - via Zoom

Dates: September 24, 2025

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 8 hours

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Click here to register!

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.

Static-99R Basic Training 

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: 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.

Static-99R Recertification Training - via Zoom 

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)

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

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.

 
 
Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Recertification Training - via Zoom

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.

Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Basic Training - In-Person

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.

Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Recertification Training - via Zoom

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.

 
LS/CMI Recertification Training - via Zoom

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 

Containment Model Training

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!