Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) is pleased to offer a free virtual training on the fundamental similarities among pretrial and probation and their differences. The course will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET. The registration deadline is Thursday, June 19.
About the Training
Many county probation departments manage local pretrial programs, yet pretrial and probation services differ operationally and philosophically. Understanding the fundamental differences between pretrial supportive services and probation is critical. While probation holds people accountable after conviction, people receiving pretrial services are presumed innocent—and the focus is on reasonably assuring that they will return to court and remain arrest-free as they await the resolution of their cases.
The training will cover pretrial and probation’s similarities and differences. We will explore the vision, mission, definitions, goals, and measurable outcomes of each—and why it is important to understand them. Space in this training is limited.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental similarities among and differences between probation and pretrial supervision
- Understand how assessments, service delivery, and responses to compliance and noncompliance differ for probation and pretrial, while both share the goal of promoting success
- Understand how key pretrial and probation performance measures are defined and expressed
- Hear firsthand from practitioners and impacted persons regarding their experience(s) with pretrial services and probation supervision
- Be familiar with APPR Resources, APPR Community, and Community Supervision Resource Center resources.
Training Faculty
Tanya Anderson, associate director at the Center for Effective Public Policy
Ms. Anderson has more than 30 years of justice system experience at the local and state levels, including two decades in pretrial justice. She previously served as the pretrial services coordinator for the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Denise Symdon, senior manager at the Center for Effective Public Policy
Ms. Symdon has worked for more than 30 years in the criminal legal field in Wisconsin, serving in a variety of positions in adult institutions and community corrections, where she was responsible for the statewide management of probation and parole operations. She currently works with probation and parole agencies interested in incorporating evidence-based practices.
Application Process
If you are interested in attending the training session on June 26, complete the application. You must submit your application by June 19.
Please direct any questions to Samuel Steed, operations assistant at the Center for Effective Public Policy, at ssteed@cepp.com.