Regina Witherspoon has over 30 years of experience working in juvenile probation and court services in Connecticut. She has held roles as an office clerk, courtroom clerk, juvenile probation officer, and acting and full juvenile matters supervisor. In these roles, she conducted investigations, counseled juveniles and families, made referrals to social services, supervised juveniles' compliance with court orders, and oversaw the work of probation staff. Ms. Witherspoon retired in 2016 after serving as the Juvenile Matters Supervisor in New Haven, Connecticut.

1. REGINA D. WITHERSPOON
HOME ADDRESS: 89 COLEMAN ST., UNIT 123, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
CELL PHONE: 203-937-1699
EMAIL ADDRESS: REGINA.WITHERSPOON@JUD.CT.GOV
Education Bachelor of Science ( May 1992) New Hampshire College
Also attended Southern CT State University, New Haven, CT (School of Nursing)
1976-1978
Experience 1984-1995 (C.S.S.D. FORMERLY FAMILY DIVISION)
. SUPERIOR COURT-JUVENILE MATTERS
OFFICE CLERK/ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (1984-1993)
COURTROOM CLERK (1993-1995)
1995-2000 (COURT SUPPORT SERVICE DIVISION)
. SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE MATTERS
. NEW HAVEN, CT
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER II
• EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Prepares dispositional studies for the court and
formulates dispositional alternatives appropriate to the needs of the juvenile;
conducts in-depth interviews with juveniles, parents; initiates referrals for diagnostic
evaluation and implements treatment recommendations; provides crisis intervention
counseling to juveniles and families; provides counseling services to enhance
juvenile’s adjustment in home, school and community; facilitates referral or
placement to social service agencies or residential treatment program and services as
a liaison; investigates victim restitution and assists victims with their participation in
court process; supervises and verifies juveniles compliance with court orders through
periodic interviews and field visits with family and school; in conjunction with
juvenile prosecutor, prepares and initiates probation violations; maintain probation
contact records and prepares status reports; testifies at court hearing; conduct drug
screens on clients; conduct non-judicial interviews which incorporate elements of
assessment, supervision and diversion; transport juvenile and family for placement
interviews; also served as liaison for CSSD contracted programs.
2000.2006 (COURT SUPPORT SERVICE DIVISION)
CENTRAL
. OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, WETHERSFIELD, CT
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER II-JUDICIAL LIAISION FOR CENTRAL
PLACEMENT TEAM-GATEKEEPER OF EMILY J MST SERVICES
• EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Assist the department with the processing of
probation requests for the placement of children; site visits to residential treatment
facilities; monitor residential facility referral volume; assisted with the formulation
and implementation of program, policies and procedure affecting Emily J MST;
monitor program and policy compliance with program guidelines and CSSD goals

2. and objectives; provide monthly statistical data; evaluates the effectiveness of Emily
J MST while acting as a liaison with other operating units and agencies; analyzes
current operations and makes recommendations for improvement as well as solutions
to problems; responds to complaints from probation; conducts training in related
areas; have served as a reviewer for RFPs.
July 2006-Oct. 2009 (COURT SUPPORT SERVICE DIVISION) .
SUPERIOR COURT-JUVENILE MATTERS .
NEW HAVEN, CT
ACTING JUVENILE MATTERS SUPERVISOR I
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews the
work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance
evaluations; determines priorities and plans office work; establishes and
maintains office procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the
development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating
units, agencies, and outside officials regarding office policies and
procedures; represents the Division in court proceedings; reviews and
approves contents and recommendations of reports prior to submission to the
court; may review and respond to complaints involving staff
performance or office procedures and policies; oversees security and
maintenance of facilities and office equipment; assumes responsibility for
the integrity and operation of the automated system; oversees court
support services in the areas of intake, assessment, referral, evaluations,
investigations, and/or supervision of clients referred by the court; may
supervise a caseload of clients; performs related duties as required.
Oct. 2009 to 4/2016 (COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
(Retired) SUPERIOR COURT-JUVENILE MATTERS
NEW HAVEN, CT
JUVENILE MATTERS SUPERVISOR I
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews the work
of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance
evaluations; determines priorities and plans office work; establishes and
maintains office procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the
development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating
units, agencies, and outside officials regarding office policies and procedures;
represents the Division in court proceedings; reviews and approves
contents and recommendations of reports prior to submission to the court;
may review and respond to complaints involving staff
performance or office procedures and policies; oversees security and
maintenance of facilities and office equipment; assumes responsibility for
the integrity and operation of the automated system; oversees court
support services in the areas of intake, assessment, referral, evaluations,
investigations, and/or supervision of clients referred by the court; may
supervise a caseload of clients; performs related duties as required.