**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 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: September 20, 2022
Time:
Tuesday, September 20, 2022: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 Hours, # 06000643
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Linda Drake
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.
Date: October 25-26, 2022
Time:
October 25, 2022: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (6 hours with 1 hour lunch)
October 26, 2022: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (6 hours with 1 hour lunch)
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 Hours
Location: In-Person
Instructor: Natalie Handy and Aimee LesCallett
Registration: Please contact Probation Training @ PROBTraining@SacCounty.Net for details.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: October 27, 2022: 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m (8 hours with 1 hour lunch)
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: In-Person
Instructor: Natalie Handy and Aimee LesCallett
Registration: Please contact Probation Training @ PROBTraining@SacCounty.Net for details.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: November 8-9, 2022
Time:
Tuesday, November 8, 2022: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 Hours, #06425647
Location: In-person, Sacramento, CA - TBD
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.
Date: November 15, 2022
Time:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 Hours, # 06000643
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Tiffany McElveny
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.
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: September 21, 2022
Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 5 Hours
Instructor: Deidre D'Orazio
Registration: Click here to register
Additional Info: A new feature of this training is a recorded interview that will be distributed to participants after the training as part of an Interrater Reliability field study. Watching and scoring the interview is required for the course, your information will not be included in the study unless a questionnaire about your experience scoring is completed. The questionnaire will take approximately 8 minutes to complete. SARATSO encourages all scorers to participate in the IRR study to ensure that quality assessments are being provided to clients in the community. If you have any questions regarding the IRR, please reach out to SARATSO staff 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. If you have any questions please contact Sophia Vasti at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: November 8-9, 2022
Time:
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: In-person, Sacramento, CA
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fee: $115.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 14 Hours
Instructor: Kate Sutton
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.
Date(s): February 2-3, 2023
Time(s): February 2, 2023 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
February 3, 2023 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Northern, CA
Instructor: Lea Chankin, Psy.D
Registration: Please click here to complete the registration form and submit per the instructions to Lea.Chankin@cdcr.ca.gov and SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Additional Info: There are a limited number of new trainer positions available. 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. Applications are due to SARATSO no later than Monday, October 3, 2022; please ensure you submit the following items along with your registration to Lea.Chankin@cdcr.ca.gov and 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.
• CV/Resume
Attendance does not guarantee trainer certification. If you have any questions, please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
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: October 13, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fess: $65.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 hours
Location: Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas, located at 2101 River Plaza Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833-3877
Instructor: Michelle Wysopal
Registration: Click here to register
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact De'Nise Zamorano 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(s): January 12-13, 2023
Time(s): January 12, 2023 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
January 13, 2023 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Northern, CA
Instructor: Allen Azizian, Ph.D. & Lea Chankin, Psy.D
Registration: Please click here to complete the registration form and submit per the instructions to Lea.Chankin@cdcr.ca.gov and SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Additional Info: There are a limited number of new trainer positions available. 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 no later than Monday, October 3, 2022; please ensure you submit the following items along with your registration to Lea.Chankin@cdcr.ca.gov and 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.
• CV/Resume
Attendance does not guarantee trainer certification. If you have any questions, please contact SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov.
Date: April 2023
Time: TBD
Fees: No Charge
STCs: 16 hours #05248158
Location: Sacramento, CA - TBD
Instructor: Various
Registration: TBD