Alameda County Probation Renews Evidence-Based Organization Certification

Press Release

For Immediate Release Date: April 11, 2025

Alameda County Probation Renews Evidence-Based Organization Certification

[Johns Creek, GA] Joyfields Institute is proud to announce the renewal of Alameda County Probation Department’s designation as a Certified Evidence-Based Organization (EBO). In doing so the agency is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to best practices, accountability, and excellence in probation services.

This distinguished certification recognizes Alameda County Probation's adherence to evidence-based principles, which emphasize data-driven decision-making, effective interventions, and measurable outcomes. Achieving this milestone reflects the department's dedication to fostering public safety, reducing recidivism, and enhancing the quality of life for the community it serves.

“This recertification reflects our department’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based practices and our mission to serve the community with integrity, accountability, and innovation. It is a testament to the hard work of our staff and their dedication to implementing strategies that truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.” stated Brian K. Ford, Chief Probation Officer for Alameda County Probation. He continued, “We are proud to remain aligned with national standards and to continue improving outcomes through data-driven, evidence-based and research-informed approaches.”

In his statement, Sobem Nwoko, President, Joyfields Institute said. "Renewing the EBO certification involved a thorough assessment of Alameda County Probation's policies and programs, as outlined by the rigorous standards of the Society for Evidence-Based Professionals (ebpsociety.org). Renewal of this certification highlights the department’s dedication to leadership in implementing proven strategies that drive effective and efficient probation services".

About Alameda County Probation

The Alameda County Probation Department is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through compassionate supervision and accountability. It provides preventive and rehabilitative services to justice-involved youth and adults, utilizing evidence-based practices and fostering collaborative partnerships. The department's mission is to support and restore communities while maintaining high standards of service and innovation.

Learn more at probation.acgov.org

About EBP Society

The Society for Evidence-Based Professionals empowers individuals and organizations in the human, social, and justice services fields to build capacity and achieve career growth in evidence-based and strength-centered approaches. We advance these goals by:

• Driving widespread adoption of proven practices and programs.
• Providing efficient access to evidence-based education and resources.
• Facilitating professional credentialing to support career development and organizational sustainability.

Our diverse membership comprises organizations and professionals committed to evidence-based practices, programs, and policies that drive positive change.

Learn more at ebpsociety.org

About Joyfields Institute

Joyfields Institute is a global leader in evidence-based and strength-centered programs, specializing in training, implementation support, and evaluation services.

Our Mission: To accelerate the worldwide adoption of proven approaches.

We achieve this by offering evidence-based systems that build on what organizations are already doing well, enabling them to enhance existing efforts instead of starting from scratch. With a track record of serving thousands of public and private agencies across all 50 U.S. states and 15 countries, we empower organizations to meet growing demands for accountability, optimize resource use, and sustain impactful programs.

For more information, visit joyfields.org

Media Inquiries

Alameda County Probation

Mitchell, Alicia, Probation

Phone: (510) 208-1234

Email: [email protected]

Joyfields Institute & EBP Society Contact

Yvette Hughes, Programs Management

Phone: 678-720-2772

Email: [email protected]

Photo by Filip Mishevski on Unsplash

Press Release

For Immediate Release Date: April 11, 2025

Alameda County Probation Renews Evidence-Based Organization Certification

[Johns Creek, GA] Joyfields Institute is proud to announce the renewal of Alameda County Probation Department’s designation as a Certified Evidence-Based Organization (EBO). In doing so the agency is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to best practices, accountability, and excellence in probation services.

This distinguished certification recognizes Alameda County Probation's adherence to evidence-based principles, which emphasize data-driven decision-making, effective interventions, and measurable outcomes. Achieving this milestone reflects the department's dedication to fostering public safety, reducing recidivism, and enhancing the quality of life for the community it serves.

“This recertification reflects our department’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based practices and our mission to serve the community with integrity, accountability, and innovation. It is a testament to the hard work of our staff and their dedication to implementing strategies that truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.” stated Brian K. Ford, Chief Probation Officer for Alameda County Probation. He continued, “We are proud to remain aligned with national standards and to continue improving outcomes through data-driven, evidence-based and research-informed approaches.”

In his statement, Sobem Nwoko, President, Joyfields Institute said. "Renewing the EBO certification involved a thorough assessment of Alameda County Probation's policies and programs, as outlined by the rigorous standards of the Society for Evidence-Based Professionals (ebpsociety.org). Renewal of this certification highlights the department’s dedication to leadership in implementing proven strategies that drive effective and efficient probation services".

About Alameda County Probation

The Alameda County Probation Department is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through compassionate supervision and accountability. It provides preventive and rehabilitative services to justice-involved youth and adults, utilizing evidence-based practices and fostering collaborative partnerships. The department's mission is to support and restore communities while maintaining high standards of service and innovation.

Learn more at probation.acgov.org

About EBP Society

The Society for Evidence-Based Professionals empowers individuals and organizations in the human, social, and justice services fields to build capacity and achieve career growth in evidence-based and strength-centered approaches. We advance these goals by:

• Driving widespread adoption of proven practices and programs.
• Providing efficient access to evidence-based education and resources.
• Facilitating professional credentialing to support career development and organizational sustainability.

Our diverse membership comprises organizations and professionals committed to evidence-based practices, programs, and policies that drive positive change.

Learn more at ebpsociety.org

About Joyfields Institute

Joyfields Institute is a global leader in evidence-based and strength-centered programs, specializing in training, implementation support, and evaluation services.

Our Mission: To accelerate the worldwide adoption of proven approaches.

We achieve this by offering evidence-based systems that build on what organizations are already doing well, enabling them to enhance existing efforts instead of starting from scratch. With a track record of serving thousands of public and private agencies across all 50 U.S. states and 15 countries, we empower organizations to meet growing demands for accountability, optimize resource use, and sustain impactful programs.

For more information, visit joyfields.org

Media Inquiries

Alameda County Probation

Mitchell, Alicia, Probation

Phone: (510) 208-1234

Email: [email protected]

Joyfields Institute & EBP Society Contact

Yvette Hughes, Programs Management

Phone: 678-720-2772

Email: [email protected]

Photo by Filip Mishevski on Unsplash