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MessageMessage from the COChPireobfa.ti.o.n Quarterly Vol. 2 Iss. 2 Steve

On behalf of Executive Management, the Strategic Support

from theDivision/PIO, and our Digital Communications Specialist, we

are pleased to share our Summer 2019 Probation Quarterly
Newsletter. We are so proud of all the featured articles, as

Chief...well as the many accomplishments our staff have achieved

over the past several months.

This Probation Quarterly Newsletter is once again filled
with many Department activities, promotions, and
service awards, as well as the farewell to Joplin, the
opening of our new South County Office, and a number of
other activities our staff have been involved in over the
summer. As the end of summer nears, EM has begun our
annual facility and regional office visits. We are sharing the
County, Department, and Statewide updates, as well as the
many countywide initiatives and statewide reforms that will
impact the Department.

Please be on the lookout for the annual Chief’s Awards
nomination opportunities. The Chief’s Awards provide a great
opportunity to nominate those peers who have gone above
and beyond to ensure the Department’s mission and vision are
being attained. This is also the time of year where our Employee
Development and Support Division team, led by Assistant
Division Director Isabell Gutierrez, sends out the Department’s
annual training catalog. This training catalog contains
courses intended to provide our staff with training
opportunities to further their knowledge and
skills in order to best support the populations
we serve.

I would like to dedicate this newsletter
to all of the staff who have served our
youth at the Joplin Youth Center over
the past 50 plus years. I would like to
acknowledge and give a special thank
you to Division Director Jeff Corp,
Assistant Division Director Jennifer
Pulliam, and Office Specialist Stephanie
(Sam) DeLong for their tireless efforts
in the transition of Joplin to the Youth
Guidance Center.

As an Executive Team, we continue to
pursue a department that operates as
“One Department”, with one mission
and vision, while aligning with the
County CEO’s efforts to becoming “One
County, a County of Excellence.” On
tb oeheaa lfchofsttahfef EmxeOemcuubrteievrexweTcheuoatmicv,oenthttieananukmess and department managers will be meeting next month to
tdoisecnussusreatnhdatrOevraienwgetChoeunotnygiosianSgaofeprerational changes, staffing needs, and the “desired future”
PfolarcethTehrDouegpharPtomsietinvte mChoavnigneg! forward. We want to be sure the Department remains aligned with
the County CEO’s vision of becoming “One County, a County of Excellence.” Further, we want to
TehnasnukreyotuhefoDr aelpl yaortumdoe!nt moves forward as “One Department,” as we have one mission and one
vision. It remains our focus to move towards the common objectives and principles of both our
Smteisvseion and vision statements. The executive team is very proud of all of our staff who continue to
ensure Orange County is Safer Through Positive Change!
Thank you for all you do each and every day.

Table of Contents

4. Service Awards
6. SPAR
7. Strawberry Festival Gang Sweep

7. Armed Meeting
8. Promotions

12. GRIP
14. Farewell to Joplin

18. BPOC 89
19. VPO
20. Waymakers

22. YGC

23. Extra Help
24. Police and Fire Games
25. Making a Difference
26. North OC Bar Association Presentation
27. Torch Run
28. South County Office

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Service Awards

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Years of Service Years of Service Years of Service

Christopher Ard Laura Arellanez Damon A. Bland
Isaias Duran Veronica Armstrong Jennifer A. Carlin
Christine M. Esparza Faisal M. Chaudhry Kristine L. Chavez
Mercedes M.Garcia-Barona Jose Chavez Denise D. Dilts
Lois A. Stillmunkes Carolina Contreras Ana C. Ferraiz
Louise C. Tan Adrian M. Corona Annette H. Fouste
Enrico D. DeRamos David L. Godinez
15 Francisco Galvez Arturo Gonzales
Misty D. Grijalva John H. Hernandez
Years of Service James W. Hong Kenneth C. Liebel
Inez T. Hyde Edgar E. McKnight
Lawrence Ibarra Danny M. Medina
Andrea S. Ortega Eppiegene F. Inta Laural R. Mia
Johnny H. Vuong Andrew W. Parker Kelly S. Miramontes
Curtis W. Payan Lisa M. Moraza
Frank R. Ramirez Charles A. Thomas
Ruben R. Ramirez Ivy S. White
Rory C. Smith
Javier Soto 30
Ann M. Specovius
Priscilla Suzuki-Johnson Years of Service
Le Thanh Tran
Kim Loan T. Vo Lani Gervaise
Kendall D. Whaley
Eunice M. Winn 35
Wilmar Zapata
Years of Service

Jeffrey Corp
Sharon L Matthews
Rhonda McCollum-Johnson



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SPAR 2019

On Thursday, May 23, the This year’s session covered
Executive Management team several topics, including: the State
met with managers from all three of the Department; the 2019/20
bureaus for the 2019 Strategic budget; a presentation by subject
Planning and Review (SPAR) matter experts on Medication
meeting. This annual meeting is Assisted Treatment (MAT); and a
an opportunity for EM to share with presentation by County Counsel.
managers what can be expected The day was wrapped up with
in the coming fiscal year, as well a message from the Chief on
as significant developments within departmental priorities, as well as
each bureau. goals for 2019/20.

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StrawberrySFtersatiwvabl eGarrnygFSweseetipval Gang Sweep
By Jennifer Fiore

For almost 30 years, the Garden Grove Police Department, in conjunction with Probation and numerous law enforcement
agencies, have conducted a gang sweep prior to the Strawberry Festival in Garden Grove each year. This event started
when one of the Garden Grove police officers, Officer Cunningham, got into a confrontation with a gang member and
was shot while at the Strawberry Festival. Luckily, his vest saved his life. Since then, every year before the Strawberry
Festival, law enforcement goes out and sends the message to gang members and other potential offenders that criminal
activity will not be tolerated in their city. This year 11 different Orange County agencies, along with 19 DPOs, aided in
completing a total of 58 arrests and 32 homecalls/ field contacts. The DPOs who participated in this year’s sweep were:
Pete Cozzitarto, Jennifer Fix, Lani Gervaise, Stalin Ramirez, Mike Mullins, Carlos Meza, Steven Andrews, Cindy Lopez,
Carlos Pinto, Chris Fox, Larry Ibarra, Kevin Foss, Jason Gomez, Alex Fernandez, Sheryl Miller, Dori Gann, Hassan Khan, and
SPOs James Hong and Armando Lopez.

All Armed Meeting

By CDPO Sue DeLacy

Despite the fact that the majority of all law enforcement officers will go their entire career without discharging their

weapon in the commission of their job, the department wants to make certain that our armed officers know what

to expect if they are involved in an officer involved shooting (OIS). On June 13th representatives from the District

Attorney’s office, SAPD, AOCDS and the Counseling Team International were invited to provide information and

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Division Director

PPRROOMMOOTTI IOONNSS Tawnya Medina Sanford Rose

Tawnya began her career at the Orange County Sanford began his career with the Orange County
Probation Department as a Volunteer in Probation (VIP). Probation Department in 1995 as a Deputy Probation
In 1995, she received her degree in Criminal Justice/ Counselor. In this capacity, he worked a number of
Sociology. In 1996, Tawnya officially joined Probation as assignments, including the Juvenile Court Work Program,
a Probation Night Counselor (PNC) assigned to Juvenile Accountability Commitment Program, and Juvenile Hall.
Hall. Within a year, she would accept a promotion to In 1998, Sanford accepted a promotion to Supervising
Deputy Probation Counselor (DPC). In 1997, Tawnya Probation Counselor, assigned to Unit Z at Juvenile Hall.
accepted a promotion to Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) In 1999, he accepted a promotion to Deputy Probation
and entered Basic Probation Officer Core (BPOC) class Officer (DPO) and participated in Basic Probation Officer
#67. Following BPOC, she took on the supervision of Core (BPOC) class #71. After completing BPOC, Sanford
juvenile offenders in the city of Garden Grove. Tawnya assumed caseload responsibilities as a DPO and Senior
later managed youth in the city of Huntington Beach. DPO in Adult Field Supervision, Special Enforcement,
She eventually volunteered to supervise a caseload of High Control, and Courtesy Supervision/Interstate
juvenile sex offenders that were assigned to the West Compact.
County Field Services Office (WCFSO). She remained In 2007, Sanford accepted a promotion to Supervising
at WCFSO until 2002, when she accepted a transfer to Probation Officer (SPO). As a SPO, he had the
the Department’s Community Resources Unit. opportunity to work in Professional Standards (i.e.
The experience Tawnya gained as a caseload carrying Training & Internal Affairs), Adult Supervision, Adult
DPO and a monitor of community resource programs Admin, Adult Drug Court, and AB 109. In addition to
would serve her well and prepare her for her promotion his normal SPO duties, Sanford was the liaison with
to Supervising Probation Officer (SPO). As a SPO, the Department’s substance abuse screening provider,
Tawnya would ultimately return to WCFSO. With her Redwood Toxicology. Through his efforts, Sanford was
fellow SPOs assigned to Juvenile Supervision, she able to identify ways to reduce testing costs and make
assisted her management team in revisiting how the testing process much more efficient.
juvenile offenders were being supervised, including In 2016, Sanford accepted a promotion to Assistant
how alternatives to detention might be used. Tawnya’s Division Director (ADD) and was assigned to Adult
efforts supported the Department’s development of its Court Services. Among his accomplishments, Sanford
Youth Reporting Center (YRC) locations as part of the worked collaboratively with the court to initiate the
larger Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. new Proposition 63 Unit. In 2018, Sanford accepted
As a result of these experiences, Tawnya was more than a transfer to Juvenile Hall and provided oversight to
prepared to accept a promotion to Assistant Division Division III. In this role, he oversaw JH construction
Director (ADD). As an ADD, Tawnya assisted her director and maintenance, Transportation, IRC functions, Court
in managing the Department’s Juvenile Supervision Holding, and Units B, C, Y, and Z.
Division (JSD). JSD includes four field supervision Sanford earned a Bachelor of Science and Master
units, three placement units, two YRC locations and of Science degree in Criminal Justice. His education,
one Wraparound Unit, and provides direct supervision coupled with his training and experience, will serve him
services to approximately 800 youth countywide. well as he embarks on his new journey as a Division
Congratulations to Tawnya on her promotion to Division Director.
Congratulations to Sanford on his promotion to Division
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2019

Assistant Division Director Supervising Probation Officer

Richard Cota Delia Bailon

Rick began his career with the Orange County Probation Delia began her career with the Orange County Probation
Department as an Extra Help Probation Night Counselor Department in May 1999 as an Extra Help Deputy
(PNC) in November 1993. In November 1994, Rick was Probation Counselor. In 2000, she was assigned to Unit
promoted to Deputy Probation Counselor (DPC). He O, the girls’ housing unit at Juvenile Hall, and served as
worked in various units in Juvenile Hall, and all of the the liaison for the Independent Living Program. In 2004,
treatment camps, including Los Pinos, Joplin, YGC, and the she was assigned to the Theo Lacy Juvenile Annex.
North County YRC before promoting to Deputy Probation Throughout her time in the facilities, she was recognized
Officer (DPO) in August 2004. As a DPO, Rick was initially as a team player who quickly gained the respect of her
assigned to Adult Drug Court where he quickly became co-workers, as well as serving as a positive role model
a Departmental expert in substance abuse, and gave to the youths she supervised. In 2006, Delia was a
presentations at state and national conferences, as well recipient of the Chief’s Award and received a certificate
as teaching multiple sections of BPOC. Rick transferred of appreciation from the California State Assembly
to Adult Sex Crimes in September of 2011. In the Fall of for her efforts in the Lacy Juvenile Annex program. In
2014, Rick published an article detailing the use of the June 2006, Delia was promoted to Supervising Juvenile
Containment Model in the supervision of Sex Offenders. Correctional Officer, assigned to Los Pinos Conservation
This article was featured in the Journal Perspectives, Camp. She remained in this assignment until she was
and is still used in the training of supervision officers promoted to Deputy Probation Officer in March 2007.
throughout California. In September 2014, Rick was Upon graduation from BPOC, she was assigned to the
promoted to Supervising Probation Officer, a position in Juvenile Investigations Unit and crossed trained as a
which he has held a variety of assignments, including Truancy/Court Officer in Juvenile Court Division. In
PC1203.9/Interstate Compact; Adult Drug Court; Gang September 2014, she transferred to the Adult Field Unit
Violence Suppression (GVS), and most recently, Internal at the NCFSO. She continued assisting new officers
Affairs in the Professional Standards Division. through the various BPOC academies, training the newer
In 2016, Rick was appointed to a three-year term on the staff and working with collaborative agencies and law
Judicial Council Advisory Board, where he collaborates enforcement partners. In June of 2018, she accepted
with judicial officers and other department heads an armed position in the Domestic Violence Unit and
throughout the state on crafting legislation and judicial transferred into the OC GRIP program in January of 2019.
rules of court related to Collaborative Courts. He has Delia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational
also served the Department as an instructor for BPOC Studies and Human Services and a teaching credential
for the last 10 years. In addition, he is a graduate of the in Law Enforcement. Throughout her career, Delia has
Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Supervisors demonstrated a dedicated work ethic, outstanding
Leadership Academy (SLA), and is currently a facilitator professionalism and leadership. These qualities will no
in other SLA groups throughout the state. Rick has also doubt assist her in her new role.
been an Adjunct Professor at Santa Ana College, since Congratulations to Delia on her well-deserved promotion
2009. to Supervising Probation Officer. She is assigned to the
Rick graduated from Marist College in New York in 1993 Interstate Compact / 1203.9 Unit.
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He
later earned a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from 9.
CSU Long Beach in 2008.
Congratulations to Rick on his promotion to Assistant
Division Director; he is assigned to Juvenile Hall.

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Supervising Juvenile
Supervising Probation Officer Correctional Officer

PROMOTIONS Sarah Flynn Christopher Raahauge

Sarah began her career with the Orange County Christopher began his career with the Orange County
Probation Department in June of 2002. She promoted Probation Department in 2007 as a Deputy Juvenile
to Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) in May 2005. In her Correctional Officer. Over the past 12 years, Christopher
role as a DPO, Sarah has worked a variety of units, which has worked at Control, ISU, the IRC, and Units Y and Z.
has helped her gain wide knowledge of department He also spent time at the Joplin Youth Center. Along
programs and functions. She started in Santa Ana as with his work experience, Christopher has been involved
a juvenile field officer, working closely with Santa Ana in a number of work groups, projects, and statewide
PD. Her next assignments were Adult Field Supervision organizations. Most notably, Christopher currently
out of the WCFSO, and then the Juvenile Investigations sits on the Executive Board of the State Coalition of
Unit, where her knowledge and experience continued to Probation Organizations (SCOPO) and holds the office of
be relied upon in authoring WIC 707 Suitability Reports. Treasurer. In addition to receiving the 2018 California
When a new opportunity arose, Sarah volunteered Association of Probation Institution Administrators
to participate in and assist in the creation of the (CAPIA) Individual Accomplishment Award, Christopher
department’s Victim Services function, for which she is a Master Trainer for Decision Points, and a member
was recognized as a subject matter expert. Sarah was of the Department’s Peer Support Team. Christopher’s
also a Trauma Response Practices and T4C instructor. commitment and dedication to the field of Corrections
Sarah graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2002 with will serve him well as he takes on his latest leadership
a BA in English. In her personal life, Sarah is a foster responsibilities.
parent and a co-leader in her daughter’s Girl Scout Congratulations to Christopher on his promotion to
Troop. Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer. Christopher
Congratulations to Sarah on her well-deserved is assigned to Unit B at Juvenile Hall.
promotion to Supervising Probation Officer. She is now
one of two SPOs assigned to Custody Intake.

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Supervising Juvenile

SupCORECorrectional Officer
Adminstrative Manager 1

Sandra Rivera Ann Specovius

Sandra began her career with the Orange County AP.nronbabtieognanDephaerrtmceanret eirn with the Orange County
Probation Department in October of 2005 as a February of 1999 as an
Probation Night Counselor (PNC). One year later, she Extra Help Collection Officer. Ann was hired into a full
would become a Deputy Probation Counselor, or “DPC,” time/regular position in April of 1999 in the adult non-
(later referred to as Deputy Juvenile Correctional restitution enforcement unit. As a Collection Officer,
Officer [DJCO]). Over the past 14 years, Sandra has she worked closely with clients and their assigned
held a variety of assignments at Theo Lacy Annex and Probation Officers, assisting the client in meeting their
Juvenile Hall. She spent many years working with financial obligations to the court, the county, and their
our female youth, first in Unit Q, and most recently in victims. Ann rose through the ranks of the Collections
Unit M. She has been trained in Effective Practices in Unit, working on both adult and juvenile caseloads
Community Supervision (EPICS), as well as in subject throughout her career. In 2002, Ann was promoted
matters related to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of to the position of Supervising Collection Officer and
Children (CSEC). Sandra leveraged these skills to more was assigned to supervise the adult restitution and
effectively manage the female youth entrusted to her enforcement unit. With changing legislation and
care. From 2016 to 2019, Sandra also facilitated the workload, Ann changed her hat quite a few times and
Juvenile Justice Education Together (JJET) program. found through working in this position that restitution
Sandra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in investigation and victim advocacy were passions of
Criminal Justice from California State University, Los hers. Ann has also been instrumental in shaping the
Angeles. Known for her work ethic and reliability, Department’s Collections Guidelines and collections
Sandra will bring her laudable attributes, education, software.
and experience to her newest leadership role. With her functional knowledge, technical expertise,
Congratulations to Sandra on her promotion to determination to succeed, positive approach and
Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer. Sandra is passion for the work being done, Ann has been a
assigned to YLA 1. leader that has helped move our department forward.
Her commitment to employees, victims, clients and the
Probation Department make her a natural fit to step
into this critical management position.
Congratulations to Ann on her promotion to
Administrative Manager I; she is assigned to Collections.

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OC GRIP
By Jennifer Palmquist
Angel Stadium was a real-life Field
of Dreams for 2,000 at-risk Orange County
children on Wednesday, May 1st as a reward
for improving their school attendance and
behavior while resisting bad influences.
Players from the Angels lineup joined Chief
Sentman, Orange County District Attorney
Todd Spitzer, Orange County Sheriff Don
Barnes, and police chiefs from across the
county to celebrate the achievements of these
students and demonstrate how dedication
and hard work can transform dreams into
reality.
The Orange County Gang Reduction
and Intervention Partnership (OC GRIP)
students were greeted by Angels players,
watched the team warm up during batting
practice, and saw the Angels take on the
Toronto Blue Jays. This event commemorated
11 years of partnership between Angels
Baseball, Orange County’s law enforcement
community and Orange County Schools.

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A Farewell to Joplin

On June 30, 2019 operations at Joplin Youth
Center (JYC) officially closed. As part of the
2018 Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) process,
Probation conducted an examination of its
Juvenile Facilities Bureau (JFB) operations
and it was determined that Probation could
consolidate JFB operations, and restructure
its funding and staffing resources to provide
enhanced programming opportunities for
the department’s most difficult incarcerated
youth population. Any achieved savings from
the JYC closure will be redirected/reinvested
into projects, or program enhancements (e.g.,
transitional services) in the years to come that
support some of Probation’s most challenging
incarcerated youth (e.g., mentally ill offenders,
Commercially Sexually Exploited Children).
Here are some interesting facts about Joplin’s history :
• The land was initially the property of beekeeper Andrew H.
Joplin
• The site began operation as the Joplin Boy’s Ranch in 1956.
• Joplin originally had an agricultural program raising vegetables,
oranges, olives and farm animals.
• The daily cost per youth was $115 and with a state subsidy the
cost was reduced to about $50-$60 a month.
• The first director was Ray Stripe and the last director was Jeff Corp.
The camp had many directors throughout the years, each one refining the
program and bringing new programs into the Joplin repertoire that fit what
the population needed at that point in time. One of the directors with the
longest tenure was Joe Salcido. Each director left their own unique imprint
on the program and the youth that were there.

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• The camp started with a Quonset hut for the mess hall and a few
small buildings. Improvements included an administration building with
kitchen & dining hall (4,980 SF), dorm (13,800 SF), education building
(7,951 SF), two warehouse buildings (3,900 SF), new visitor restrooms with
a stand-alone septic system, small office building adjoining a wood shop
and mechanical building. In addition, two water tanks with pumps and
a waste water treatment system consisting of a package plant/digester,
evaporative pond and overflow sprinkler system were also installed. The
site also has a soccer field and orchards. Most of the structures were built
between 1958-1975.

Many fond memories were also created at Joplin:

• “Much of the time, Joplin was able to provide a sanctuary of
peace amidst a chaotic world for these young men. To see a young man
hike for the first time, to take in nature, to witness snow falling and to
discover a whole new world outside
of his neighborhood was poetic in
itself. Joplin was a true gem.” –
Amanda Rockwell, teacher at Joplin

• “There’s never a bad day
at Joplin.” – Sam DeLong, office
supervisor at Joplin

• “My time at the Joplin Youth The Department was fortunate to have had the opportunity to operate this
Center was the longest I ever spent camp; it was truly one of Probation’s most beautiful and tranquil settings in
at one assignment, by far, and was which staff and committed youth could work together toward the youths’
one of the most enjoyable and rehabilitation. Joplin will always be a place to remember!
rewarding experiences of my career.
The environment was unrivaled
and provided youth with a unique,
true “camp” experience. This, along
with many dedicated and talented
staff members, encouraged many of
them to truly work towards positive
change.” – Jeff Corp, Division
Director at Joplin

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BPOC 89

ADD Isabell Gutierrez, SPO Sherry Tran, Humberto “Alex” Velasco, Sandra Briones, Azucena “Suzi”
Galvan, Gloria Noble, Vanessa Cisneros, Michael Kawamura, SPO Lori Soto

Back row left to right : Richard Nelson, Norman Torres, Anthony Magdaleno, Edgar Cisneros,
Brian Shumate, Guillermo Lugo, SPO Jerrold Suclla

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Jessica Guevara
Guadalupe (Lupe) Najera

Georgina Sastre
Cinthya Monroy
Maria Aguilera
Gladys Barahona

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“Helping People Find Their Way”

By Monica Torres, Victim Services Coordinator

What is the Waymakers Victim Assistance Program OTHER ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES AS NEEDED:
(VAP)? Victims of violent crime can receive direct support
to help them navigate the Orange County criminal
Waymakers (previously known as CSP) is a nonprofit justice system. Victim advocates are located at each
agency that offers various programs to assist individuals, courthouse to provide these victims with education on
families and communities in Orange County. They are the justice process. They also provide support when
funded to work with victims of violent crime through victims attend court hearings to ensure the victim has a
the Victim Assistance Program, which was established in voice throughout the process. Victims can even access
1978 to provide direct services to victims of crime. They private waiting areas at the Lamoreaux and Central
have Victim Assistance Centers located at the Central, Justice Centers. At other courts, advocates will assess the
Harbor, North, West and Lamoreaux Justice Centers. situation and find private places to wait with the victim
Their programs also include Sexual Assault Victim in order to help them feel safe. The victim advocate
Services, Human Trafficking Victim Services, Gang Victim will then accompany the victim into the courtroom and
Services, Homicide Victim Services, a Domestic Violence remain there for emotional support. Advocates can
Assistance Program and a Community Crisis Response also assist with victim impact statements, crisis support,
Team to meet the needs of victims of specific types of safety planning, counseling and other victim needs.
crimes.
Any victim has a right to an advocate. However, the
What services can a victim receive through service Waymakers offers to victims of non-violent
Waymakers? crimes is limited to providing information about Marsy’s
Law, victim impact statements, the OC court system and
Services provided to victims of violent crime include: restitution.

CRISIS INTERVENTION: Counseling, reassurance, and Another component of their services includes the Victim
support following the crime. Compensation Program, through a contract with the
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: Meet immediate needs of California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB). Victim
victims such as food, clothing, shelter or medical care. advocates and claim specialists can help victims apply
ORIENTATION TO THE SYSTEM: Explaining the for compensation if they suffered a loss resulting from a
criminal justice system, including case information and qualifying crime by assisting victims with the preparation
accompaniment to court. and submission of their application. Some examples
PROPERTY RETURN: Assist in the prompt return of of covered expenses are crime scene cleanup, funeral
property used as evidence. expenses, income loss, medical and dental treatment,
RESTITUTION ASSISTANCE: Help to obtain court- mental health services, relocation, residential security
ordered restitution from convicted offenders. and home or vehicle modifications for victims who have
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS: Assist victims of
domestic violence to obtain court-ordered protection. become disabled. In urgent cases, victims may qualify to
SPECIALIZED SERVICES: Assist senior victims of crime, receive immediate emergency financial assistance.
victims of sexual assault, homicide, and family violence.
TRANSLATION SERVICES: Available for non-English
speaking victims.

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What is the difference between the Victim Assistance
Program and Victim Witness?

Victim Witness is another program that falls under the
umbrella of the Victim Assistance Program. Their services
include contacting witnesses when their appearance is
required, court support and accompaniment for witnesses,
arranging transportation to and from court in the event of an
emergency, and notification of case status and disposition.

How much time does a victim of a crime have to access
services provided by the Victim Assistance Program?

There is no deadline; the Victim Assistance Program is
always available to offer support, resources, or assist with
questions regarding their case. Victim advocates will work
with victims at any point in their healing process, even if the
case has been adjudicated. The sooner they get in contact,
the better, so victim advocates can help them navigate the
criminal justice system.

How can Probation staff make resource referrals to
Waymakers?

In juvenile court cases, probation officers can submit referrals
on behalf of victims using the automated “Victim Witness
Assistance Program Referral” form in ICMS. Adult probation
officers may provide the victim with Waymakers’ phone
number. In addition, all victims who call our public Victim
Services phone line after receiving a letter from Probation
are asked if they are connected with a victim advocate; if
not, the victim is provided with a referral to the program.
Finally, victims can also self-refer to receive services.

For more information and to locate the current Victim
Assistance Program roster and pamphlet, go to ProbNet
(Strategic Support tab, Victim Services, Local Victim
Assistance Resources).

““Victim Assistance Programs is here to support all victims of crime and help them navigate

through a system that can feel confusing and scary. After someone has been through a trauma,

there is a lot of healing that needs to take place and Waymakers supports people through their

healing journey. We value our collaborative partners and working closely in order to provide

the best quality care to all clients we work with.”

21.– Kristin Swinford, Victim Assistance Program Director

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Youth Guidance Center
By Sanford Rose and Jeff Burgett
“We are trying something different here. The atmosphere will be more like home, more like the regular school,
more like the community if you will.”
Orange County Chief Probation Officer Margaret C. Grier
Los Angeles Times February 8, 1969
For five decades, staff at TheYouth Guidance Center (YGC) have been committed to the environment envisioned by
former Chief Margaret C Grier. YGC has been at the forefront of providing a homelike environment and ensuring
programming and treatment to help youth find success in the community.
The facility is the home of two programs dedicated to youth with substance abuse issues: Addiction, Substance
Abuse, Education and Recognition Treatment Program (ASERT) and Sobriety Through Education Program (STEP).
YGC staff and administration are developing a program to provide additional support and services for youth that
have been unable to complete substance abuse treatment successfully or have been unable to maintain sobriety in
the community.
YGC’s current collaborative partners include the Department of Education, North Orange County Regional
Occupational Program, Safe Schools, Health Care Agency’s Clinical Evaluation and Guidance Unit, Catholic and
Protestant Ministries and Waymakers.YGC continues to develop relationships with supplemental resource partners.
The new management team consists of Division Director Sanford Rose and Assistant Division Director Jeff Burgett.
Sanford’s experience with the department includes Adult Field Services, Employee Development and Support
Division, Professional Standards Division, Adult Court Services, and most recently Juvenile Facilities. Jeff’s recent
background includes Collaborative Courts, Juvenile Placement and Juvenile Court Services. Jeff’s prior experience
includes Adult Field Supervision and Adult Court Services.
The two look forward to working with facility staff and collaborators to advance case planning, programming and
transitional services that will ensure client success in the community.

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Retiring
Extra Help
Thank You
for Your Many Years of Service

John Vulpo Richard Borkowski Shirley Hunt

Employed: 12/12/1980-03/04/16 Employed: 06/03/1988-03/16/18 Employed: 10/20/1989-03/12/10
Extra Help: 03/31/17-08/30/19 Extra Help: 05/11/18-08/30/19 Extra Help: 05/07/12-08/30/19
Years of Service: 38 years. and 5 Years of Service: 31 years and 3 Years of Service: 28 years and 3
months months months

James Nolen Thomas Hinkle Julie Herrera Mark Takayama

Employed: 06/21/1985- Employed: 11/13/1981- Employed: 09/12/1980- Employed: 12/13/1991-
03/16/18 03/03/06 02/06/15 03/14/08
Extra Help: 05/11/18- Extra Help: 05/12/06- Extra Help: 12/22/17-08/28/19 Extra Help: 03/31/08-12/19/08
08/30/19 10/31/08 and 01/19/12- Years of Service: 37 years and 12/28/11-08/06/19
Years of Service: 34 years 08/30/19 Years of Service: 26 years
and 3 months Years of Service: 34 years

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2019 US Police and Fire Championships

By Daniel Arreguin and Jessica Johnson

Once again, the So Cal Select Soccer Team, captained by SPO Danny Arreguin, took the gold at the
games. The team, which included Probation’s SPO Arreguin and DPO Javier Orozco, was made up
of players from nine law enforcement agencies. The teams’ final record was 6 wins and 0 losses -

beating LAPD, LASD, Ventura PD, Oakland PD, US Feds, and San Francisco PD.
In the Expert Division cycling event, DPO Anthony Spranger took home the silver medal in a fierce

race with a firefighter from Kern County, edging him out of a gold medal by only 29 seconds.
Congratulations to all of the athletes who competed in this year’s competition!

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I just want to thank you for all

that you are helping me with;

you’re genuine, sincere, and

kind. From the moment I walked

into your office you were a help,

first impressions are everything.

In church they say that people

will know whether they will stay

in the church or not within the

first five minutes of their arrival.

I am thankful because of the

little time I have talked to you, I

have felt I could be honest with

you, you give me good advice

that helps me to stay on track,

DPO James Pinck I appreciate it. I know God has DPO Margarita Molano
placed you within my life in this
I am a probationer under Deputy Probation Officer
James Pinck, charge since … 2018, scheduled to season. Making a Difference
discharge this … 2019. My reason for writing you is
simply to express, and share with you my profound I know I don’t know all the details but I do know you had filled in a
admiration for Mr. Pinck as a human being and law
enforcement professional. position from my former probation officer, you came in when I was
My experience within the criminal justice system
and the people I have dealt with in it (local agencies, going to get the approval to be sent to the Urban Training Center. To
the courts, California Department of Corrections/
Parole, Probation) has been a “mixed bag” of good, be honest I did NOT know how it was going to be when I stepped into
bad, compassionate, indifferent, and sometimes
unfortunately, terrible. your office, but you had made my process a smooth transition, and
Mr. Pinck is the rare breed of a man whose conviction
to impact his work and those he supervises in a positive you are still showing your support.
way is patently evident by his actions. His character
speaks for itself, and I am a witness to this fact. He You are an amazing probation officer, and I am sure you are a help in
has always been fair with me in every way, never
pre-judging me, or treating me in any way but with other people’s lives. I know you’re going to continue to impact people
kindness the utmost respect, while making certain
that his expectations of me were understood. He is under your care, helping, guiding, and reminding them through
of the finest caliber of law enforcement professional
who really embodies one key commitment of Orange the steps of their recovery. Again I thank you for being you, you’re
County Probation’s Mission Statement in the pertinent
part as follows: awesome Mrs. Molano.
“Delivering services with integrity and in a manner
which respects the rights and dignity of individuals.” Hello, I was just wondering if
I believe Mr. Pinck fulfills this provision simply because
of who he is as a person. To be just, compassionate, there was any way to get in touch
and honest are not traits that can be dictated by policy.
They must be learned by example, nurtured, valued, with probation officer Jason
and practiced. He exemplifies this model and your
Department is fortunate to have him. Doud. He worked with me when
I have no doubt that he clearly understands that the
requirements of the office to which he is charged is I was an incarcerated minor at
more than a job or profession, but rather a solemn
responsibility to literally protect and serve humanity. YGC in 2003. I remember all of
Our society needs more like him.
I am privileged to have known Mr. Pinck and credit the “boot camp” style physical
him much with inspiring me to continue to succeed
and do well in my life. He is an invaluable asset to your activities that he would conduct
agency and to the law enforcement community as a
whole. and YGC. I also was incarcerated

at Los Pinos in 2005 when they

opened that camp up to girls.

I wanted to let him know that I

got out of the system. I became a

registered nurse and a marathon SPO Jason Doud

runner. I still think of him, when

I’m on that 20th mile, when my feet hurt, when the sun is punishing

me and the hills are tall. I remember that he demanded my courage.

I remember that courage when I have to have difficult conversations

with families and doctors. I carry that courage with me everywhere.

I just finished Orange is the New Black, a long winded story about

punishment and redemption. I just wanted to let Mr. Doud know that

he helped me when I was incarcerated, and I appreciate it.

In March, when I run an ultramarathon through Antelope Canyon in

Arizona, 34 miles, running though sand. I am, and will be so grateful

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North Orange County Bar Association Presentation
By ADD Jessica Johnson

On August 28, 2019, several Deputy Probation Mario Gabaldon presented on 1203.9 processes
Officers (DPOs) and their Supervising Probation and DPO Chris Castro provided an overview of the
Officers (SPOs) attended the North Orange County department’s role as it relates to Prop 63. All the
Bar Association (NOCBar) meeting to present on officers’ SPOs were in attendance as well. Those
SEC, 1203.9, and Prop 63. NOCBar is comprised of who presented did an outstanding job; it was
private defense attorneys, Anaheim city attorneys, clear that they are very knowledgeable about their
district attorneys, and judges. The DPOs provided assignments and were able to provide answers to
a brief overview of the processes of their unit the questions posed by those in attendance. Great
and answered questions from the audience. DPO job by those who attended and represented the
Valerie Preciado, RPO in North Court, coordinated Orange County Probation Department.
the department’s speakers and acted as Probation’s
MC, handling introductions and fielding questions.
DPO Lori Mia presented on all things SEC. DPO

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Torch Run

By Bettina Membrila
On June 7th the Probation Department participated
in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special
Olympics (LETR). This was the department’s third
year participating in this event. The department’s
involvement focuses on bringing awareness to how
the Special Olympics program celebrates the brave
athletes with disabilities who participate in the various
events. It also helps to raise funds for the Special
Olympics movement. The LETR is represented in all
50 US States, Canadian provinces and 46 nations. The
southern leg of the LETR begins in San Diego, travels
north to Orange County, and involves numerous
law enforcement agencies throughout the County
before ending in Los Angeles County for the summer
opening ceremony, which was held at California State
University, Long Beach. The law enforcement teams
that carry the torch are referred to as “Guardians of
the Flame.”

as a DJCO.

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