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Building a Complete Picture of Sobriety Through Smart Supervision
SESSION INFO
Monday, August 17, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Session Type: Workshop
Community corrections professionals face a persistent challenge: supervision often relies on fragmented data—isolated test results, check-ins, and reports that capture moments but miss momentum. This session explores how agencies are rethinking sobriety management through Smart Supervision, integrating reliable monitoring and treatment data to form a complete picture of client progress. As more departments transition from point-in-time testing to continuous transdermal monitoring, both clients and case managers benefit from greater consistency, insight, and confidence in outcomes. Attendees will gain field-based insights on how clarity, consistency, and collaboration drive restorative outcomes. Participants will learn how to leverage transdermal-based supervision practices to close testing gaps, enhance accountability, and strengthen community reintegration while improving case management efficiency and supporting client recovery.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Gonzalo Mendez
(Ret) Deputy Chief of Probation, San Diego, SCRAM Systems
Gonzalo Mendez is a retired Deputy Chief Probation Officer who served the county of San Diego for 27 years. Throughout his career he was instrumental in developing and implementing adult supervision programs. He is a former professor at San Diego State University School of Public Affairs. He has a BS and Masters in Criminal Justice and Criminology.
Dir. Emili Roman
Director, Cherokee Probation Services
Emili Roman is a public safety professional with more than 17 years of experience in probation services, leadership, and criminal justice administration. As Director of Cherokee Probation Services, she led the creation and certification of the county’s probation department and oversees operations, policy, budgeting, and interagency collaboration. She holds bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and justice studies from Georgia Southern University and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Reinhardt University. A highly credentialed POST professional and award-winning leader, Emili is committed to accountability, ethical leadership, and effective public service.
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