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OOCCPPrroobbaattiioonnQQuuaarrtteerrllyyVVooll..22IIssss..11 OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 1 Iss. 4 Message from the Chief... Happy New Year everyone! I look forward to 2018, and the many opportunities for our department to continuemaking Orange County Safer Through Positive Change. This issue of the Probation Update will reflect on the accomplishments,programs, and staff who are doing outstanding work. 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Submitted construction document drawings and specifications to the state for final review before proceeding to the construction phase of the Multipurpose Rehabilitation Center (MRC). The new facility, funded through Senate Bill 81 (SB81), will be built on the grounds of Juvenile Hall.• Partnered with other County departments to increase residential treatment and other crime reduction services options to Probation offenders, at no cost to the County. This project is supported through state AB 109 and SB 678 funding.• Awarded a no-cost technical assistance grant through the National Institute of Corrections to develop a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) framework for Probation Department Operations to ensure that the Department is focusing on the efficient and effective use of its staffing resources.• In early 2017, a property was identified and purchased that is near the site of our previously leased building. Our anticipated occupancy is June of 2018. We look forward to serving our South County population from a safe and newly refurbished base of operations. 2018 GOALS• Continue to provide cost-effective and efficient public safety services through the delivery of evidence-based supervision and support strategies intended to reduce long-term recidivism for juvenile and adult offenders.• Begin to establish a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) framework for Probation Department Operations.• Establish a scope of work study on adult and juvenile offenders in order to focus limited staffing resources towards critical mission functions.• Establish a juvenile facility usage plan.• Facilitate the transition from OCEA to AOCDS representation for sworn probation personnel. 2017 was a very productive year and as the New Year begins, I hope you were able to spend time with family and friends during the holiday season. I wish each of you a happy 2018, and acknowledge and appreciate the perseverance and professionalism all of you demonstrate in adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and helping to meet the needs of the Department. I sincerely appreciate your efforts and the things you accomplish each and every day. Thank you to everyone for contributing to our mission. Our successes are the result of your hard work and our challenges -Steve are made easier because of your commitment and dedication.

Winter 20184. Chief’s Awards Sunrise at Juvenile Hall Christmas Day5. Service Awards Photo by Chief Steve Sentman6. Women’s Leadership in Law Enforcement8. K-9 Show10. Adult Court Services-Drug Court Unit12. Supervised Workforce Training Grant14. Joplin Shop Teacher16. YRC Project Kinship18. JH Fashion Show20. JH Dia de los Muertos Dance Show21. Anna Ruiz – CPOC Southern Region Award Winner22. Leadership Book Club23. YGC Fire24. Operation Santa Claus25. SAPD Gang Award/ Chris Mullin Award26. Pink Pin Campaign27. OC GRIP28. Probation Department Holiday Parties30. After Hours Michael Casteal31. Around Probation

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 ORANGE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL CHIEF’S AWARDS CEREMONY 2017Christian Cruz Marjorie Taylor Cristina LopezCindy Amador-Rodriguez Crystal Anthony Raul ZunigaAndrew Alipanah Joey Anthony, Lorna Winterrowd, Andrew Alipanah Melissa Pineda, Cynthia Contreras-Leo, Commissioner Ronald Klar Fred Williams & Addie Velasquez Yohey Danny Daniel Kristine Higa, Grace Pedroza, Tokumitsu Arreguin Ramirez Kim Modrich & Judge MatthewAnna Ruiz 4. A. Anderson

Winter 2018Service Awards 10 40 20 Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service Jennifer Fiore Elia Silva Jon Vismantas Emmanuel Nsereko Lisa Chairez Hadela Sanchez 15 Puanani Ahlo Scott Chandler Veronica Pasillas Years of Service Elizabeth Vazquez Sonia Ponce Joycelyn Durk Lawrence Baril 25 Rosa Lopez Jesus Cabrera Cyr Oca Jose Cansino Years of Service Daniel Riggs Kathryn Cardullo John Carlson Julie Cisneros Perry Rodriguez Carrie Coffman 30 Daniel Arreguin Lorraine Delfin Maria Arreguin Meredith Etheridge Years of Service Tyhe Bonchonsky Frederick Fontes Gregory Mock Gildardo Garcia Ronald De La Riva Todd Brown Tamara Glasser Douglas Miller Talisa Childs Randall Gosselin Katiria Soltero Isabell Gutierrez 35 Alicia Steward-Puga Diane Parks Jose Valdez Maria Perez Years of Service Marina Munoz Michele Poholsky Darla Salcido Mirna Munoz Michael Redwood David Kincaid Kathleen Shattuck46.. April Martinez Anthony Wade Jennifer Hernandez Yvette Wade Christopher Fox Nicole Waldron Nieshia Fredrick Milton Flores 55..

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 Women Leaders in By Kim Hunter Law EnforcementI n 1987, Officers Lacey Burt and In November, a delegation fromAlana Forrest of the Palo Alto Police Orange County Probation attended the 2017Department brought together a small conference. Those in attendance found thegroup of women to discuss issues related conference to be inspirational and felt theto women in law enforcement. The small information gathered was impactful. Wediscussion group has evolved into Women started our days with either Cross-Fit or YogaLeaders in Law Enforcement (WLLE), an (your choice) and then off to several breakoutorganization supported by the California sessions. While the sessions were short, thePolice Chiefs Association and the California information provided was beneficial in manySheriffs Association, with the purpose of ways and the common thread throughout theencouraging and developing future leaders conference remained that in order for all ofin law enforcement. In the 30 years since its us to succeed in this field we must support,first meeting, WLLE has hosted conferences mentor and inspire one another. This themegeared toward self improvement, leadership was seen in the classroom, at the lunchesdevelopment, wellness and financial strategies and during the networking hours. Many ofalong with addressing legislative issues. our delegation had not previously attended aAdditionally, throughout the state, regional WLLE conference, but have said that they willchapters of WLLE have been established and gladly return and felt it a valued resource.over the past year I have been fortunateenough to be part of the WLLE – So Cal chapter,recently being elected as Secretary.6.

Winter 2018 The WLLE - So Cal chapter hosts bi- Know your value and remember that whenmonthly brown bag lunch time meetings. we, along with our brother/sisterhood ofThe meeting includes a guest speaker who police and sheriffs, feel depleted, there is ahas established themselves within the field greater purpose for which we have agreed toof public safety. The common misconception serve.is that only sworn women are allowed to I would like to extend a specialattend. I am here to tell you and to encourage thank you and note of gratitude to : Adminyou; this group is not just for “women in law Mgr I Ruth Munoz, DPO Gina Ramirez, DPOenforcement.” It is for both men and women Laurie Stoops, SJCO Alicia Steward-Puga,of all ranks, both sworn and professional. SJCO Jackie Burgett, SJCO Denise Nichols,We face so many challenges daily and at SJCO Talisa Childs, SJCO Beth Moody andtimes we feel defeated, making it hard to SJCO Lisa MacBryne who attended thisremember why we signed on to do this work. year’s conference. All of them representedWLLE has reminded me and others why we our agency with the utmost respect andfight the good fight day in and day out and dedication to their profession and providedto remember that no matter what we are me with inspiration to continue to do what Inot alone. I hope that you take time for do.yourselves everyday to replenish your soul. 7.

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1K 9OrangeCounty PoliceCanineAssociation Show29th Annual Police K-9 Demonstration 8. 7.

Winter 2018On October 14, 2017 DPO Cooper and K-9 Cezar participated in the29th Annual Orange County Police Canine Association Police K-9Demonstration. Activities at the event included a K-9 Demonstration,Air Operations, Toughest Dog Competition, Fireworks and a Meet andGreet where members of the public had the opportunity to meet the K-9’s and their handlers. 9.

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 Adult Court Services North Orange County Drug Court Unit Written by Kathy Cardullo By Richard CotaNNaJmaens A* mick-HCA, Danny Medina-Prob, Andrew Nechaev-PD, Deanna Quinn-Prob, Laura Nalepka-Court clerk, Kelly Coburn-HCA, Julie Doran-Court Coordinator, Commissioner Ronald Klar In 119689. , Drug Courts were established in The Adult Drug Court Unit 380 has seven DeputyDade County, Florida and over the years have spread Probation Officers. These officers, due to the passing ofthroughout the nation. They are the most effective justice Proposition 47, have seen many changes in the type ofintervention for treating drug-addicted people. Drug participant accepted into the program. It is not uncommonCourts reduce crime, save money, restore lives, reduce to see participants with a protective order, prior violence,drug use, save children and reunite families. In Orange multiple victims, sales charges or prior weapon charges.County, Drug Court began in the South Justice Center in Some participants have Mandatory Supervision casesJanuary of 1997. Currently, there are five collaborative and pick up a new case; thereby making them eligible forteams throughout the county working in each courthouse. Drug Court. These new challenges are balanced with anThese teams are comprised of a Judge, District Attorney, intensive supervision caseload.Defense Counsel, Health Care Agency, Court Coordinator,Court Clerk, and Probation.10.

Winter 2018 The goal, in Phase One of the Commissioner Ronald Klarprogram, is to closely monitor theparticipant to ensure compliance inmaintaining sobriety. As the participantprogresses through the program, thesupervision level can be adjusted to allowthem to connect with their sobriety, beginmaking better life choices; while focusingon work and family. The participantsattend and complete comprehensiveprogramming while in the program. Thisincludes intensive outpatient treatmentto address substance abuse followedby group and individual counseling. Asthey advance through the five phasesparticipants obtain employment, enrollin school (GED, college courses, or tradeschool), community service, MRT, familycounseling, group treatment, attendcultural events, and address their financialobligations. Commissioner Klar has presidedover the North Drug Court for over 16years. His dedication to Drug Court, andhis team, exemplifies leadership and hiscommitment to the partnership we havewith the criminal justice system. Duringhis tenure, he has consistently provideda positive experience for both theparticipants and the team. CommissionerKlar is firm and fair with participants andunderstands the challenges they face inregaining sobriety. Throughout their journey of addiction, clients colonization of Mars. In 2012, Eric graduated from UCLAhave lost family, children, jobs and the respect of those with a Bachelor’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering andaround them. During Drug Court, participants are able to interned with SpaceX. He was eventually offered a fullregain connectivity with family and friends they lost while time position as a manufacturing engineer in the structuralunder the influence of drugs. The program is demanding mechanisms department.and Commissioner Klar has contributed to many amazingsuccess stories over the years. In 2014, Eric met the woman of his dreams and proposed to her at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, in An example of one of the success stories is Eric July 2016. Together, they own a house in Carson and havewho entered Drug Court in 2007, initially completing 10 now been married since August 12, 2017. Eric’s ultimatemonths of the program while at the Salvation Army Adult life goals have been to be a husband and a father. At hisRehabilitation Center. In 2008, while still in Drug Court, core is his passion for family and a commitment to provideEric began attending Fullerton College. In his second year for them. Because of the tireless efforts of Commissionerat Fullerton, he decided to major in Aerospace Engineering Klar and the North Drug Court Team, Eric graduated Drugand applied to the program at UCLA. In 2010, he was Court and continues his journey with sobriety. He remainsaccepted into UCLA’s Department of Mechanical and a productive member of the community and representsAerospace Engineering, and received the UC Regents’ the positive change that occurs consistently throughoutScholarship. While at UCLA, he was introduced to SpaceX, the department.whose goal was rapid reusability of launch vehicles and the 11.

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1Workforce Training Program By Lori Soto “Cindy works tirelessly with our supervised adults to secure training, provide supportive services such as bus passes, vouchers for tools, clothing, and incidental items necessary for employment. She organizes workshops for re­ sume writing, job preparedness, interviewing techniques and has coordinated several job fairs. In addition, she meets with her clients individually to encourage and track their progress.” 12. 8.

Winter 2018 In May of 2016 the County of Orange and Ivan was provided with resume assistance and job search assistance and gained new skillsThe Orange County Workforce Investment Board and techniques on how to go about his search.(OCWIB) were awarded a grant by the California She worked with his assigned DPO and his familyWorkforce Development Board. The grant funds to provide him the needed support, guidanceare used to implement and support recidivism and encouragement. He is now employed andreduction, workforce training and employment working towards successful completion of hisfor our supervised population. The 16-month supervision by graduating from Drug Court.program (which has since been extended Manuel M, was referred to the programuntil May of 2018) expanded the collaborative in April 2017. He lacked recent work experience,relationships between the Probation Department has a criminal background, no diploma or GED,and OCWIB in support of innovative strategies and has minimal job search skills. Cindy assistedthat accelerate educational attainment and him with enrolling with Santiago Canyon Collegereemployment. to obtain his GED. He was referred to A-1 Forklift Our Santa Ana Office was designated as in Anaheim and received supportive services tothe pilot sight and Cindy Amador-Rodriguez was help cover the cost of training. He completedidentified as the program Career Consultant. Her the training and obtained his Forklift Operator &experience includes working with participants in Powered Industrial Trucks Certificate. He is nowTANF, CalWORKs, SSA, Welfare-to-Work (WTW) employed as a fork lift operator.Programs, Federal Job Training (WIA/WIOA) Benito L. was provided with resumePrograms as well as with the reentry population. assistance and general job search assistance.Cindy works tirelessly with our supervised adults He worked closely with Cindy who assisted himto secure training, provide supportive services with an effective job search. Upon discussingsuch as bus passes, vouchers for tools, clothing, training options along with his work experienceand incidental items necessary for employment. and goals, he was connected with an employerShe organizes workshops for resume writing, job that would provide on-the-job training as apreparedness, interviewing techniques and has Processor/Driver. The training allowed him tocoordinated several job fairs. In addition, she earn income and gain experience. He successfullymeets individually with her clients to encourage completed the training and learned new skills.and track their progress. As of November During his participation in the program he2017, DPO’s have referred 231 probationers was provided with several supportive servicesto the program. Of those, (79) probationers such as rental assistance, transportation (gashave been enrolled. Forty-four probationers card), auto insurance coverage and assistancehave successfully completed training, (32) have with receiving professional clothing. This gaveattained industry-valued certificates, (28) have him the necessary tools to jump start his jobobtained employment and (4) are have been search. Benito ultimately secured unsubsidizedenrolled in post-secondary education. The employment with ECMS Inc. as a Processor/success of this program is because of Cindy’s Driver/CSR.hard work and her dedication. Examples include These are just a few of the success storiesthe following: which are a result of Cindy’s hard work and As an ex-felon, Ivan M. has a significant commitment. On a personal note, Cindy lovesemployment gap, lacks job search skills, is spending time with her family and staying active.enrolled in Drug Court, and he lacks a resume She is passionate about cultures, languages,and transferable skills. He needed the significant traveling and meeting new people. She enjoyssupport and guidance. Cindy provided him with all sports, especially basketball and participatescareer services to assist him in the next steps to in a variety of physical activities from hiking,become job ready and utilize training options to Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts) and dancing.build upon his work experience. 13.9.

Teaching Wood Working, Physics OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 and Much More Joplin By Dan Sutherland 14.

Winter 2018 I have been teaching for bike riding instruction. Carter and Tani 15.the Orange County Department of Walling, owner of The Path Bike shopEducation (OCDE) for 21 years and lent custom made bicycles to JoplinI appreciate the truly collaborative minors.teaching opportunities I am provided at In the spring of 2016, as theThe JoplinYouth Facility. I was given the engineering process dictates, we testedunique opportunity to start a woodshop out our tracks and realized we hadprogram with the full support of OC improvements to implement in order toProbation and OCDE. Director Jeff Corp make the track safer and ride better. Weallowed me to rebuild the Joplin Shop. studied the track, analyzed it, and weWe obtained the usable tools from Los improved our design.Pinos, bought new tools under a grant, Today, we have an incredibleand set up the current woodshop. pump track, single track and jump run The Create-A-skate program we designed and built at Joplin. It hasis a program that provides skateboard provided countless lessons ranging fromdecks that students can design, cut and momentum, speed and accelerationadd their own art to in order to create to erosion, soils and environmentaltheir own unique skateboard. This is studies to mechanical science to theone of the main projects we produce at engineering process. Most of all, thisJoplin. It’s been a tremendous privilege program serves as a great reward andto watch students here make huge motivator for achievement in otherprogress in the classroom in order to academic pursuits at Joplin.be accepted into the Joplin Woodshop On March 11, 2017 we wereso they too can make a skateboard and given a great opportunity to use alltake it home. We’ve seen some of the the knowledge we learned at Joplin tominors try to do well academically for perform an act of kindness at nearbythe first time in their life to get their own O’Neill Regional Park. OC Parks andskateboard! SHARE Mountain Bike Club put together In the summer of 2015 probation a “Take a Kid Mountain Bike Riding”staff counselor David Aragon at Joplin event. OC Parks Rory Paster and SHAREmentioned to me that probation was volunteer Steve Larson asked us if weattempting to create a mountain biking could help. I told Joplin Director Donprogram at Joplin. I informed him that I Beezley about the event and with hiscould assist and create a bike track that support, we jumped at the chance. Wethe boys here could design, build and once again joined Carter Holland andride. It would be a hands-on project that a bunch of other volunteers in order towould allow us to learn the engineering build a pump track for the event. Theprocess with a lot of scientific problems entire event was cool but the pumpto study and solve. track was the greatest success. The only Volunteers Steve Larson and complaint was that the line was longKeith Eckstein from SHARE Mountain due to its instant popularity!Bike Club offered to help design and We look forward to providingbuild the track. As we discussed the the boys here with more learningvision for the track and the different opportunities, skills that can transferdesign elements, we learned about into many different professions in thepump tracks, which would provide even growing mountain bike industry andmore scientific lessons. Carter Holland a lot of good clean fun. Without theof Black Market Bikes Inc. came out collaboration of OC Probation, OCDE, aand with his expertise, we designed lot of incredible volunteers and a hugeand built a pump track, improved the amount of work, from staff and minorssingle track and even a jump run. He at Joplin, this really cool opportunityalso joined me in the classroom and we would have never happened. I believebegan to teach the boys necessary track all involved would agree that it’s beenmaintenance, bike maintenance and an amazing experience to be part of.

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 Project Kinship By Kevin Moore TheYouth Reporting Centers (YRC) have seen In late June, Project Kinship began a 6 – 8a lot of change over this past year with the integration week pilot program at the Central YRC. Their visionof the Accountability Commitment Program (ACP) is to break the cycles of gangs and incarcerationand the piloting of several new programs. The YRC’s in our communities and to increase public safety.were initially established to ease the overcrowding in Project Kinship utilizes the “meet you where you’rethe juvenile facilities and currently operate as a day at” approach and identifies specific needs of theprogram which reduces the use of secure detention youth to provide the appropriate support to promoteby providing a highly structured community based successful re-entry into society. At the Central YRC,alternative. TheYRC is a collaborative partnership that Project Kinship is currently working with the youthincludes the Orange County Probation Department, who associate or are fully involved in the gangOrange County Department of Education, and lifestyle by teaching the Kinship 101 and Arts inthe Orange County Health Care Agency Children Healing classes.and Youth Services. The staff at the YRC strive topromote lawful and productive lifestyles of the youth Kinship 101 provides a life skills curriculumthey supervise by providing proven interventions and which includes modalities of Cognitive Behavioralprogramming. The youth attend school, participate Therapy to help individuals problem solve life’s dailyin individual and group therapy, an array of cognitive- challenges in the community. This course focuses onbased groups (including Decision Points and EPICS), empowering the youth to meet their challenges whileas well as participate in a variety of both on and off- building on their capacity of resilience and resource.site community service activities. The youth gain tools to problem solve, challenge negative thinking, and create avenues of hope 1160. . through goal setting focusing upon their strengths.6.

Winter 2018 The 6-week Arts in Healing program focuses membership and intervention strategies whileon empowering and mentoring youth towards working with the youth and their families. Areaspathways of hope and resilience. This program utilizes of training include: Gangs, Mental Health (Traumarestorative practice principles in a trauma informed and Recovery), Substance Abuse, and Restorativeenvironment that provides space to process trauma practices in schools and the community.due to the negative impacts of gangs, violence, loss, and incarceration. It is the goal of the staff to provide At the North YRC, they are currently in thehope, support, and healing to youth who have shown beginning stages of a culinary arts program. Thistremendous strength and courage to navigate school pilot program will partner with the Waste Not OCand life in the midst of their daily challenges. Coalition which has received both state and national recognition. The Waste Not OC is a public-private One of the major goals for the pilot program partnership which hopes to eliminate hunger andat the Central YRC is to have those youth caught up reduce food waste by facilitating donations of surplusin the gang lifestyle to continue to seek guidance and food from facilities that would normally throw awaysupport from Project Kinship once they complete the these food items. Youth from the NorthYRC will learnYRC or ACP. Project Kinship, based out of Santa Ana, the basic skills of cooking and food preparation. Thehas support groups, training services, school based food the youth will prepare will then be used to helpservices, and community based re-entry services. feed the homeless population and needy families.The support groups are centered on creating hope This pilot program is set to begin in early 2018.and support amongst individuals impacted byincarceration. The training services provide training 1117..that address fundamental root causes of gang

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1Juvenile Hall Innovative Therapy Programs O Crystal Anthony n December 4, 2017 some of more than two people talking, it can takethe youth in Juvenile Hall participated in place through various forms and some ofa Fashion Show as part of a creative and which don’t have words. Collaboratinginnovative therapy program led by CEGU with the community and probation totherapist Crystal Anthony, LCSW. bring innovative programs and newIn sharing about some of the non- ideas to help build up our kids to developtraditional therapy programs she utilizes strengths such as restorative justiceat Juvenile Hall, Ms. Anthony states circles and barbering days has been““I got into Social Work to help be part valuable in seeing each kid walk a littleof helping to provide support to building bit taller and building self-esteem. I looka healthy community and helping up to Father Gregory Boyle and leaveindividuals and families towards their with this quote that I choose to live by;road to recovery and rehabilitation. Self- “No daylight to separate us.” I believe inEmpowerment programs, Mindfulness compassion based therapy and believingand Yoga groups, art therapy, expressive in the goodness of each of my kids. Forarts through music and poetry are client each kid to grow and to see their own selfcentered in meeting kids where they are as a person of worth. A human worthy ofand utilizing their own strengths as a love, grace and compassion is somethingform of healing. Therapy can be so much I have seen in my kids during my time here at Orange County Juvenile Hall.””18.

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OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1Dia De Los Muertos Juvenile Hall Dance By Yolanda Abarca The showcase was themed Dia De Los Muertos. It means Day of the Dead, and it’s aday to honor those beloved people that have passed away. It’s a day to celebrate their life.The showcase was especially wonderful because we were able to collaborate with severalJuvenile Hall units, as well as with YGC and YLA.Our youth have so much talent. Unit Tango danced, did some skits, and a light show.ADD Barbara Lee was teaching her youth at YGC, and they were a force to be reckoned with. The YGC youth (male and female) were on point as far as timing and rhythm goes and did an outstanding job overall! The Juvenile Hall also had a co-ed dance. The routine was choreographed by one of our advanced long time dancers in unit Charlie. It was lovelyand the boys were such gentlemen when dealingwith the female youth. The female youth twirled aroundand looked so elegant.I can’t help and feel so blessed when I think of all those selfless people that helped put this performance together. Mrs. Colleen Byrnes was the Master of Ceremonies and hosted. She had the funniest jokes, I especially liked the one where she said that “the computer beat her at a game of poker, but was no match for her at kickboxing.” CEGU therapist Crystal Anthony was amazing too. She got the youth to decorate the unit for the day of the event, and got her entourage of people to volunteer to do haircuts, hair styles, make up, and face painting, along with donated costumes for the performers. DJCO II German Zarate helped with chair and table set up. VIP Ruthie and Van Tran, and the catholic ministry team cooked the food, and helped serve to everyone in attendance. There were 160 people that attended, including: the Chief, Chief Deputies, Directors,Barbara Lee, Calleen Byrne, Steve Sentman, Yolanda ADDs, Supervisors, DPOs, staff, parents and Abarca, Sean Barry, Crystal Anthony family, and youth. The ambience was calm, yet the air was full of excitement. Some of the youth performed for the first time, and finally had a stage to show their20. tale1nt3s..

Winter 2018 CPOC Southern Region Award Winner – Anna RuizS upervising Probation Officer Anna Ruiz has been the primary point of contact, subject matter expertand most valuable player in departmental efforts to ensure compliance with the new Continuum of Care Reformlegislation. The Continuum of Care Reform or AB403 is a comprehensive reform of the foster care system achievedthrough the engagement of a broad range of stakeholders. Signed in October of 2015, the law’s implementationbegan January 2017, in an effort to ensure foster youth have an opportunity to grow up in permanent supportivehomes and become self-sufficient, successful adults. This legislation has required significant changes in how we care for youth in congregate care, requiringclose collaboration with our county Social Service Agency, Health Care Agency and the California Department ofSocial Services. Although an overall team effort, the success of CCR at the Orange County Probation Departmenthas largely been the result of the tremendous efforts of a single individual. Anna participates on several committees with our collaborative partners, attends two different statewidemeetings in Sacramento and has personally assisted in delivering over 25 local training sessions for affected stafffrom HCA, OCPD and SSA. In addition to being our resident expert, her expertise has been instrumental statewide.Additionally, she continues to supervise the Placement Administrative unit who oversee the certification of all localand out of state Short Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTP), previously known as Group homes. CCRensures that some of our most vulnerable clients receive appropriate services in a timely manner. Anna’s effortshave not only enhanced our departmental response, but have improved the delivery of vital services at the countyand state levels as well. Please join me in congratulating her for this most deserving award. 2114. .

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 B O Leadership O Club K Read Lead Succeed By Liz TalomaOur purpose is to exchange ideas, expand our classifications attend book club meetings.knowledge, and grow personally and professionally This diversity expands our perspective and we learn from each other. All of us add value to thewhile building a supportive community.In order to navigate today’s fast paced and ever conversation and contribute as a leader in variouschanging workplace, we need to be able to roles. All opinions and thoughts shared in theunderstand the current topics in leadership and spirit of growth and development are welcome.how to apply them to our jobs. We can advance The goal of the time together is to generateour personal and professional interests as well stimulating conversations and allow all staff aas the Department’s mission by committing to vehicle to engage with one another outside theirthe leadership book club, studying current ideas daily roles. There’s a lot that we can learn fromin leadership, and discussing with coworkers each other. As Ken Blanchard says, “None of us ishow to turn those ideas into action. We believe as smart as all of us.”Warren Bennis’ idea that, “Becoming a leader is Our group is looking to the future and what willsynonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely be needed to keep up with evolving leadership development trends. Thought leaders from thethat simple and it is also that difficult.”The leadership book club is a dynamic development Association for Talent Development predict that leaders will need new skills to face the rapidopportunity. In book club meetings we:• Learn new concepts and enhance our changes and uncertainty facing business today and that leaders may be evaluated more on theirperspective.• Build camaraderie, confidence, and capabilities related to employee engagementteamwork (because you can’t be a great leader and agility in the face of continuous change, as opposed to their business acumen. Leaders willwithout being a great follower first).• Practice leadership roles such as leading need to be able to address fear and uncertainty anda group discussion or presenting to provide an guide people toward positive action. The books selected for calendar year 2018 address criticaloverview of a chapter (optional).• Connect with other colleagues and share competencies including flexibility, resilience, agility, change management and developingviewpoints on a diverse set of topics.• Listen and learn from our colleagues and others. We will turn our attention toward leadingthe facilitator. Ideas evolve in new conversations. ourselves and will be studying a theme of wellbeingLively discussions emerge because we are and self management so that our internal reserves and energy remain high enough to face the futurefortunate to have staff from all divisions and head on.Today a reader, tomorrow a leader! Get ahead of the curve,22. join us for our January meeting!

Winter 2018 YGC Fire By Ed HarrisonA t approximately 2:20 am, on 1253..Wednesday November 8th, the buildingbehind the gas station on the only road toYouth Guidance Center caught fire. It quicklybecame a major event because one of theoccupants is a paint store. Because of the fireand hazardous materials, none of the YGCstaff were able to get in or out, even afterexplaining their role as staff at a detentionfacility. The road was impassable and so staffwere diverted to Youth Leadership Academyand then shuttled in custody vans down theriverbed. When that was inaccessible, staffwere escorted on foot by firefighters to thefacility. The fire was still burning over tenhours later, and the facility was preparedto evacuate if necessary. Once the fire wassufficiently extinguished and the hazmatthreat was assessed, the Fire Departmentadvised that staff could stand down on theevacuation precaution. The facility was atnear-normal operations by 3:45pm. There were so many staff that reallystepped up through all of this, includingat the Youth Leadership Academy wherethey accommodated the staff vehicles,Safe Schools therapists and interns, andassisted with the shuttles. TransportationDJCO John Carlson was there for the facilityand staff needs, including getting court kidsthrough the fire-line for court appearances.DJCO Javier Soto was in a constant stateof movement throughout his shift and intoovertime as he ensured the business ofthe facility continued. Everyone at YouthGuidance Center was so accommodatingof the unusual circumstances throughoutthis event, however SJCO Merced Aguilarshould be recognized for once again provinghis skills as a leader no matter the difficultyof the circumstances. Kudos to DJCO RalphEspinoza who went over and above to makeentry and man his post. SJCO Merced Aguilarwas the Duty Officer at the perimeter. DJCOKim Krachmer was coordinating at YouthLeadership Academy.

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 OOppeerraattiioonnSSaannttaa Claus By Sandra PrentissThe Probation Department participated in Operation Santa Claus again this year. 1300vouchers were given to staff, which resulted in 1300 gifts and 1300 stuffed animals or booksfor a total of 2600 gifts going to the children and families supervised by our department.Approximately 18 units participated, plus almost all of the units at JH, YLA, YGC, Joplin, NYRC and CYRC!Along with theOperation SantaClaus event, thanks go out to our probation staff for adopting 11 families as part of our Adopt-a-Family program.Eighteen Operation Santa Claus bins were placed throughout the department. We collectedgifts from Probation employees and stocked the shelves for the Operation Santa Clausevents both this year and for the 2018 Christmas season. Operation Santa Claus is already collecting gifts for next year.24.

Winter 2018Santa Ana PD Gang Unit 2017 OCGIA Team AwardRecognitionDPO Mike Mullins “Employee Excellence” recognition from Orange PD DPO Fuentes, CDPO Bieber, DPO Guzman, DPO Fox, DPO Ibarra, DPO Lopez and SPO Hong. (Unit 333) 18. DPO Sherry Tran (Unit 332) 25.

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1 Pink Pin Campaign By Stacey McCoy O ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This year the Probation Department participated in a “Pink Pin” campaign where staff could wear a pink pin (seen below) in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Staff also had the opportunity to make a donation in support of this important cause. Thank you to all who made donations to the American Cancer Society in honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Department collected a total of $1,200 in cash and check donations in addition to a number of donations that were made directly to the American Cancer Society through the link that was provided. The donations were delivered in person last week to the American Cancer Society in Santa Ana. They were grateful for our generosity and for choosing their organization.26.

Winter 2018OC GRIP OC GRIP awarded Thanksgiving turkey The terms of the challenge were determineddinners to 875 at-risk students who succeeded by each school and included no gang activity orin Orange County Gang Reduction Intervention clothing, improved attendance, no disciplinaryPartnership’s (OC GRIP) 8th annual Thanksgiving action, and improved grades. Each dinnerchallenge to improve students’ attendance, contained a full Thanksgiving meal, including abehavior, and grades in time for the holidays. turkey and side dishes, to feed a family of 10.30. 27.

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OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 1AFTER HOURS Michael Casteel A fter being approached about doing never had otherwise. Just last year we placed third at Blizzcon 2017 with our “Prophet Velen” a write-up for the newsletter about my hobby of Costume, was a panelist on the basics of making costumes, I wasn’t sure how to approach costuming, and was able to get on stage with the writing an article without completely boring the band Muse! masses. However, we’re talking about Star Trek, From start to finish we are responsible Star Wars, Pirates, and Blizzard video games so… for making every aspect of the costume. The how could you possibly be bored with that? I costumes we make are all designed and made by started making costumes with my wife about 6 hand. We usually start at the beginning of the year years ago. We have always loved to go to events for our November deadline and it takes months like San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), WonderCon, to complete just one costume. We use materials Blizzcon and Renaissance Fairs and it wasn’t including EVA Foam (floor mats), thermal plastics, until recently that we started to be competitive silicones, foams, industrial glues and make several about it. Making costumes provides us a great trips to Home Depot throughout the course opportunity to spend time together and make use of the year. Our garage is a make shift special of our artistic talents. effects studio and we have already started on our We started with basic pirate costumes costume for this November! for the Renaissance Fair and eventually decided Overall we have earned honorable we wanted to attend some of the conventions mention three times and placed third out of a in costume. At SDCC 2013, I met some of the total of four competitions. I’ve been in Weird Al members of the 501st, a Star Wars costuming concerts, rocked out on-stage with Muse and group that does a lot of charity work, and I was sold. made friends with people all over the world. We I am an active member and participate in charity continue to build and are driven to be creative. events to this day. Eventually this costuming led to We are still after that elusive first place prize but designing and building our own costumes based in the end, it’s the friendships and process that on the many intellectual properties of Blizzard, matter the most. We have a creative outlet that a video game company known for titles such as allows both of us to de-stress and spend time with “Diablo”, “Starcraft”, “Warcraft” and more recently the family. It’s really important and healthy to have “Overwatch” and we started to compete four years ways to clear your mind and I love sharing our ago. Competing at Blizzcon, a convention known process and document the builds on Instagram across the world as one of the highest levels of @steelbarrelcosplay. Feel free to stop by and say competition was our ultimate goal and has given hello! 30. us so many experiences that we would have

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