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Featured Training

Complaint Process

In the fall of 2020, the Office of Community Corrections recognized the need to streamline the statewide complaint process. Learn how to navigate the complaint process from notification to resolution. The recorded training is approximately 5 minutes. To learn more contact Ellen Dawson or Jeff Jordan.

Training Opportunities

Standardized Offender Assessment Revised (SOA-R) Basic Training

FORMAT: Instructor-led In-person/Blended Training - Upcoming Workshops

DATES in 2023: January 11-12; March 29-30; May 30-31; August 1-2; October 2-3; December 13-14 (9:00am - 4:30pm)

LOCATION: 710 Kipling Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room in Lakewood, CO

COST: Free

AUDIENCE: State Probation Departments, Community Corrections Programs, Jail-based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS), and Department of Corrections (including Parole)

PREREQUISITE: Principles of Risk, Need, Responsivity eLearning Module

If you are new to SABA or would like additional information, please contact Liz Craig at 720-633-3811 or via e-mail at liz.craig@state.co.us.

OCC Training Calendar

Newsletters & Announcements

Newsletter - Notes from the Field

Current Newsletter

DCJ - OCC Newsletter - Issue 10 - October 2022

Past Newsletters

2022

2021

2020

Announcements

You asked for it and we did it. There is an updated Critical Incident Form for use by stakeholders to report Standards prescribed incidents at their facilities. The updated form includes the following changes:

This form can now be used as the initial PREA report,
More space for the incident description,
More space for the status of the incident and the actions being taken,
A new section for follow-up information received/identified after the initial report.

We hope you find these updates beneficial. Please don't hesitate to contact our office if you would like to provide feedback on the updated form or if you have any questions. Thank you!

Find Out More About Community Corrections...

The Office of Community Corrections:

Ensures compliance with the Colorado Community Corrections Standards through regular program audits
Distributes state and federal monies to community corrections boards and programs
Provides technical assistance and specialized training to local facility staff, boards, and board members
Completes background checks on prospective employees of community corrections programs
Collects statistical data and other information about community corrections on behalf of the Colorado legislature and other state entities
Provides support to the Governor's Community Corrections Advisory Council

Community Corrections Standards

The Office of Community Corrections establishes Community Corrections Standards in collaboration with stakeholders around the state. These standards establish minimum levels of service within Colorado community corrections programs and seek to reduce risks associated with managing offenders in the community.