Probation The Center has provided training for probation officers since 1977 under a contract with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. The cornerstones of this training are the week long basic training programs provided to new probation officers across the State of Illinois.
Separate courses exist for adult, juvenile, and juvenile detention officers.
Recent additions to the juvenile basic curriculum include the What Works research and balanced and restorative justice. In addition to the basic trainings, the Center has provided a variety of advanced traings for line staff and supervisors. In both the basic and advanced trainings, the Center utilizes a mix of Center staff and expertise in the field, nationally and internationally recognized professional trainers, and probation professionals. All trainings are participatory and incorporate adult learning theory as well as a variety of media and instruction aids. It is hoped that S.J.S. Training and Detention Supervisors' Training will be offered in May, 2001.