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Petitioner Latasha Jones tells California board she has ‘taken full ownership’ and seeks early end to probation
Summary
Latasha Yvette Jones, an associate social worker on probation for forgery related to letters submitted on another’s behalf, told the Board of Behavioral Sciences she has completed therapy, remedial education and payments and asked the board to grant early termination; the board took the matter under submission with no immediate decision.
Latasha Yvette Jones asked the California Board of Behavioral Sciences on May 7 to grant early termination of a five‑year probation imposed after a forgery conviction. Jones testified under oath that she has “taken full ownership” of the misconduct, described months of psychotherapy and remedial ethics training, and said she has completed community and volunteer work meant to demonstrate rehabilitation.
The petition, OAH case number 2026040634, was introduced to the panel by Deputy Attorney General Patricia Heim, who marked exhibits including Jones’s petition, the underlying stipulated settlement and a sealed psychotherapy information sheet. Heim told the board the accusation stemmed from Jones’s use of others’ names and license numbers on letters written to a parole board; the settlement took effect in September 2021 and the board’s probation conditions include monthly psychotherapy and financial obligations.
Jones told the board that the psychologic evaluation and psychotherapy gave her insight into patterns of “people‑pleasing” and boundary problems that led to the misconduct. “I am honored to be here on this day,” she said, and later added: “I’m absolutely confident that I can practice safely as I have for 30 years.” She described completing continuing education, meeting quarterly reporting requirements, and paying portions of assessed costs and reimbursements.
Deputy Attorney General Heim and board members questioned Jones about her compliance history, including brief periods of tolling related to employment gaps and the status and frequency of ongoing psychotherapy. Heim confirmed on the record that Jones’s counseling has been reduced to monthly sessions and that Exhibit 3, the psychotherapy information sheet recommending modification, was admitted under seal.
Board members pressed for details about the three letters central to the accusation and asked whether the authors of the support letters submitted on Jones’s behalf were aware of the disciplinary history; Jones said they were and offered to provide updated support letters if the board desired. Several board members, including one who identified herself as a clinical board member, commended Jones for her candor. No oral ruling was issued; the record was closed and the matter was submitted for decision in closed session.
The board did not vote or take formal public action on the petition at the hearing. A written decision will be issued after deliberation.
