(50) Probation

The Probation Department has worked diligently to meet the demands and changes that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. We have developed policies and procedures to ensure the

safety of our clients, staff, and the public.

Reviewed department policy and made revisions through Lexipol and implemented the new Lexipol policies.

Developed and implemented Life Skills groups in the jail and in the community for reentry clients.

Developed and implemented Transition Plans for inmates, to include Post Release Community Supervision and 1170(h) Split Sentence populations, who have been in jail over 30 days.

California Department of Social Services formally adopted and approved our Systems Improvement Plan (SIP).

Entered an Interagency Agreement with San Benito County Office of Education and Child Welfare regarding transportation of placement youth.

Implemented a temporary Family Urgent Response System (FURS) plan with Health and Human Services Agency and Behavioral Health.

Complied with AB 2083, a state mandate, to enter into an MOU regarding a System of Care with partner agencies.

Signed an agreement with multiple community partners to provide services to Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC).

Performed an evaluation to update our case management system and created new protocols and desktop manuals for staff to better understand Corrections Software Solutions (CSS).

Provided department-wide training in Noble Assessments, NIMS, CSEC, and Mandated Reporting.

Purchased a CLET’s terminal for the Juvenile Hall to increase our ability to appropriate mandated reporting.

Through Community Corrections Partnership (CCP), contracted with a consultant to assist in the correction of deficits in the CSS case management system and to assist in the workflow process in the department.

Held an Administration Retreat to effect succession planning and department development.

Developed an EMP policy and implemented GPS program and Pretrial EMP program fully utilized.

Reestablished the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) through a Board Resolution

Established the JJCC Subcommittee through a Board Resolution to be in compliance with Senate Bill 823 and to access BSCC Block Grant Funds

Worked with JJCC Subcommittee to prepare a Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan to submit to the newly formed Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) at year’s end.

Utilized the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program-Mental Health Grant to further develop staff training.

Worked with community partner agencies through the Community Corrections Partnership to create a gang collaborative to ascertain intelligence involving community criminal gang activity.

Developed and implemented a new Evidence Procedure to ensure proper and lawful chain of custody.

Translated department forms from English into Spanish to provide clear communication with many of our clientele.

SB 823 funding and resources not being sufficient to meet the demands of the DJJ Realignment Youth in the San Benito County community.

Bail Reform compliance should new legislation pass due to a lack of a pretrial services program.

Loss of revenue from Assembly Bill 1869 by not being able to collect fees.

Case law and legislative changes impacting mandates to probation.

Ability to obtain accurate data for the purpose of compliance in reporting to BSCC and DOJ

Recruitment and retention of staff

Succession planning and establishment of promotional track and training for in-house candidates to reach management and executive ranks.

Increase use of technology to maximize efficiency.

Establish service network for offenders to efficiently receive needed services directed at specific identified criminogenic needs to mitigate risk of recidivism.

Formalize coordinated accountability efforts for offenders.

Further development of best practices and evidence-based practices.