On today’s episode, I interviewed Mr. Robert Ochs on the role of probation in the criminal justice system.  We talked about:

What are the roles and duties at CYA, Gateways, and treatment centers?

What is it like to manage mentally ill offenders in the probation population?

Does treatment actually work for this population of offenders?

About Mr. Robert Ochs:

Mr. Robert Ochs started his career as a licensed clinician (MSW) and began working at the California Youth Authority (CYA).  During his time there, he conducted adolescent forensic evaluations.  Seeking more experience with treatment, he left the CYA and began working at Gateways where he worked in an adolescent residential treatment program with disturbed youth - many of which were on probation.  Mr. Ochs then transitioned to evaluating adult mentally ill offenders.  In that position, he would track and treat the population of NGRI's, MDO's, and MDSO's (Mentally Disordered Sex Offenders).  Mr. Ochs was later promoted to run the Community Corrections Center (CCC) - a federal program.  Later, Mr. Ochs transitioned to the Sonoma County Probation Department where he ultimately retired as Chief Probation Officer.  During retirement, Mr. Ochs enjoys spending his free-time painting and playing golf.

Contact Mr. Robert Ochs

Email: bobbyo95@comcast.net

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