January 2018 DVOMB Monthly Minute
Domestic Violence Offender Management Board Updates
 
DVOMB Meetings - Open House Meeting Invitation!

Come meet and see the DVOMB in action! The next DVOMB meeting is on January 12 th , 20118 and everyone is welcome to attend the DVOMB Open House! You are cordially invited to attend and check out the new meeting space. All DVOMB meetings are open to the public and the new meeting is located at 2105 Decatur St., Denver, CO 80211 which affords more space for guests to attend. The DVOMB meetings are great ways to learn about current projects, issues, and ways to get involved. It is also a great way to network with other professionals working in the field of domestic violence.
 
It gets better though! The month of January is recognized as National Stalking Awareness Month and as a result, there will be a Domestic Violence and Stalking lunch and learn presentation during the January meeting. Guests who attend will receive a 1.5 hour training certificate, so you do not want to miss out!

January DVOMB Meeting Agenda -   click here .

If you plan to attend the upcoming Board meeting, or future Board meetings, we ask that you please RSVP to Adrienne Nuanes by email at adrienne.nuanes@state.co.us or by phone at (303) 239-4528 .

For a list of the meeting dates for 2018, please click here.
 
Changes to the Monthly Minute
 
Sometimes repetition can be a good thing when you are trying to perfect a process. However, repetition can also lead to inefficient redundancies which is what seems to be occurring with the Monthly Minute. The DVOMB has strived to increase its ability to communicate important content and critical events to all affected stakeholders through the Monthly Minute. The plan moving forward is to deliver the Monthly Minute on a quarterly basis with more substantive content regarding research, policy, training, and other updates. The next Quarterly Minute will be published in April, 2018. Please note that will be still be sending out announcements for the Board meetings and upcoming training events between publications of the newsletter.  
 
Offender Absences and Unsupervised Probation Survey
 
Thank you to everyone who participated in this survey! As mentioned, your responses will remain anonymous and confidential and your input is appreciated . The information collected will be analyzed and reviewed by the Implementation Committee.

Sex Offender Management Board - Call for Presentations
 
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
 
The Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) is pleased to announce a call for papers for the 12th Annual Conference - "Making a Difference, Working Together to Prevent Sexual Violence" to be held on July 11 - 13, 2018 at the Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado. 
 
While the target audience for this conference is aimed at professionals who work with individuals who sexually offend (both adults and juveniles), the ODVSOM would like to encourage professionals who work with domestic violence offenders to consider presenting submitting a proposal to present at this conference on subjects that application with both populations.  Subjects of interest should include, but are not limited to research, evaluation techniques/skills, implementation of differential treatment, abuse prevention efforts, brain development, judicial decision making, multidisciplinary collaboration, technology, providing services to rural communities, diversity, legal issues and court practice, restorative justice, victim advocacy, supervision and management practices, trauma, treatment approaches, wellness and working with families.
 
Please submit proposals via email to Raechel Alderete at raechel.alderete@state.co.us. One document with all information is preferred. Proposal deadline: January 31, 2018.
 
Guidelines for Submissions - Click Here
Training Events

You asked for it and you got it! The DVOMB Core Trainings are going on the road in 2018. Trainings serve an important role in providing updates, increasing the knowledge of professionals, and affording opportunities to network and meet with stakeholders statewide. The 2018 training calendar has been developed and work is currently underway to finalize the availability of the staff and trainers.
 
Where are we going? Here are the highlights:
  • March 20-22, 2018 - Aurora, CO  
  • May 15-17, 2018 - Colorado Springs, CO
  • June 19-21, 2018 - Durango, CO
  • August 21-23, 2018 - Grand Junction, CO
  • October 17-18, 2018 - Boulder, CO
The training events through March 2018 are identified in the section below. 

DVOMB Upcoming CORE Trainings

Title
Date
Time
Location
Cost
 

DV102

DV Offender
 Evaluation 
 
Date Change Notice
 
February 20, 2018




8:30 - 4:30

700 Kipling St., 4th Floor Training Room


Free
 
Registration Ope
n


Description:     This training will give participants the knowledge, skills, and tools for conducting domestic violence offender evaluations in accordance with the DVOMB Standards. After discussing the importance of the offender evaluation as it relates to the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, participants will go through an experiential learning process of developing an offender evaluation from start to finish. This includes how to synthesize and gather all of the necessary information, how to formulate appropriate treatment recommendations and corresponding treatment goals amongst the group. Finally, this training will offer recommendations for reporting, record keeping, and continuity of care procedures.  

Trainers:  DVOMB Staff
 
Training Hours  Certificate:  7 Hours


Title
Date
Time
Location
Cost
DV 101

DVRNA Training
March 13, 2018
8:30- 4:30

700 Kipling St., 4 th
 Floor Training Room


Free

Registration Open


Description:  This training provides an overview of different types of risk assessment and the importance of utilizing risk assessment practices in the forensic setting. This discussion will include how to distinguish static and dynamic risk factors and why this is important to assessing offender progress. After a review of the research supporting the Risk, Need, Responsivity Principles, participants will review the scoring manual of the Domestic Violence Offender Risk and Needs Assessment (DVRNA). Through this discussion, participates will learn about the supported research for each domain, how each domain is scored, and the development of the DVRNA overtime. The second half of this training will transition to application and participants will review three different case studies and score the DVNRA in a group setting.

Trainers: 
Philippe R. Marquis, LPC and Peter Di Leo, LPC
 
Training Hours Certificate: 7 Hours


Title
Date
Time
Location
Cost
 
DV100

DVOMB and Standards Introduction

March 20, 2018
8:30 - 4:30
TBD

Denver Metro Area
Free
 
Registration Not Open
Description:  This introductory training will provide an overview of the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) including its role, functions, and the Standards of practice for offender services. The history, impact, and need for a coordinated community response model is presented by looking at the research and case studies regarding domestic violence dynamics and interventions. Using group-based discussions and videos, this training will outline the important aspects to the DVOMB Standards and Guidelines. This includes the philosophy of offender treatment as it relates to victim and community safety, the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Teams, and an introduction to assessing risk using the Domestic Violence Offender Risk and Needs Assessment (DVRNA). Participants will become more knowledgeable about the evidence-based practices of the Risk, Need, Responsivity (RNR) Principles and how the Standards prescribe a differential treatment model. Finally, this training will offer a brief overview of the application requirements to become listed with the DVOMB and the grievance process.
 
Trainers:  DVOMB Staff

Training Hours  Certificate:  7 Hours


Title
Date
Time
Location
Cost
 
DV105
Treatment Victim Advocate Training

March 21, 2018
8:30 - 4:30
TBD

Denver Metro Area
Free
 
Registration Not Open
Description:  This is a new training that the DVOMB is sponsoring specifically for Treatment Victim Advocates (TVAs). This training will provide an overview of the requirements listed in Section 7.0 and inform TVAs of the new qualification levels. The training will also provide best practices and techniques for  consultation & coordination, confidentiality, dual roles, documentation, and record retention. This training will also focus on how TVAs can effectively participate and work with the MTT. Finally, much attention will be given to best practices and techniques for supporting victims while the offender is in treatment which includes:
  • Information sharing with victims (initially, ongoing advocacy contacts, court/custody, releases of information, etc.)
  • Working effectively with system- and community-based victim advocacy organizations
  • Safety planning considerations and strategies
  • Record keeping requirements
Training Hours  Certificate:  7 Hours


Title
Date
Time
Location
Cost
 
DV200
Community Roundtable Discussion
 

March 22, 2018
8:30 - 4:30
TBD

Denver Metro Area
Free
 
Registration Not Open
Description:   The Community Roundtable Discussion (CRD) is an event hosted by the DVOMB that are conducted around the state. The purpose of CRDs is to improve collaboration, engagement, and the exchange of feedback between the board and communities statewide in a safe and constructive manner. This event is for treatment providers, supervision officers, treatment victim advocates and other interested professionals to come together and start a dialogue about challenges, opportunities and ways to work together. During the afternoon of this training, additions sessions will be offered on specialized topics.

Lunch is provided for this event for all attendees.
 
Trainers:  DVOMB Staff

Training Hours  Certificate:  6.5 Hours

To see a description of all the new trainings and the learning objectives for each, please see contact the DVOMB staff for the Course Catalog.
Advanced Series Trainings
 
Advanced Series Trainings are offered by the Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management (ODVSOM) for audiences who work with both domestic violence and sexual offender populations. These trainings are more in-depth, topic specific that are designed to enhance practices and skill development. These trainings are offered periodically throughout the year and can be uses for ODVSOM training credits.

The ODVSOM staff are currently looking at trainings for 2018. If you are interested in a particular topic or have a suggestion for a training, please contact the staff.

Title
Date
Time
Location
Cost
January 16, 2018
8:30- 4:30
2105 Decatur St., Denver, CO 80211
 
$30.00
 
Registration Open
(100% Full)


We are sold out for this training; however, you can be placed on a waitlist if you are still interested in attending. Please contact Adrienne Nuanes by email at adrienne.nuanes@state.co.us or by phone at (303) 239-4528.

Abstract: Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and sexual assault: unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes.  When domestic violence perpetrators choke (strangle) their victims, not only is this felonious  assault, but it may be an attempted homicide. Strangulation is an ultimate form of power  and control where the batterer can demonstrate control over the victim's next breath. It may  have devastating psychological effects or a potentially fatal outcome.
 
National experts Casey Gwinn & Gael Strack, Co-Founders of Alliance for HOPE
International and the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, will cover:
  • Findings from a study of 300 misdemeanor strangulation cases
  • Understanding the lethality of strangulation
  • Identifying the signs and symptoms of strangulation cases
  • Anatomy and medical aspects in surviving and non-surviving victims
  • Investigation, documentation, and prosecution of non-fatal
  • strangulation cases as felonies, or attempted homicides
  • Use of experts and court considerations
  • Advocating for victims of strangulation
  • Best practices, new resources and next steps
Experts:

Gael Strack - Biography
 
Casey Gwinn - Biography   

Please note that the Advanced Series Trainings are now being offered in conjunction with the Sex Offender Management Board and may or may not be directly related to domestic violence issues. Please review the training description before registering. To attend any of the above trainings, you must register and pay online by credit card or electronic check.

Trainings Sponsored by Others


For more details and to register, 
 
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DATE AND TIME

Fri, January 19, 2018
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
 

LOCATION

Faith Bible Chapel
6250 Wright Street
Arvada, CO 80004
 
Description:
Gael Strack, JD and Casey Gwinn, JD, co-founders of Alliance for HOPE International and leading specialized experts in the investigation, documentation and prosecution of domestic violence cases, will discuss challenges in identifying the predominant aggressor in incidents of domestic violence. They will share strategies for determining how to handle cases in which both parties have used force, including factors to consider and factors that should not be considered, and review the consequences of making a dual arrest or arresting a victim who has caused injuries. Attendees will learn case-building strategies and trial techniques for the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases in which both parties have used force.
 
For more details and to register, 
 
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Office of Behavioral Health Research Forum
Adult Treatment and Recovery Programs
 
"Trauma Informed Excellence"
 
February 22, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00am
 
Colorado Mental Health Institute
3550 West Oxford Avenue (at South Lowell Blvd)
 
Presented by: Olga Vera, PhD
Coldspring Center for Social and Health Innovation
 
The Trauma Informed Excellence ® (TIE) Model was developed to give organizations and systems of care the knowledge and skills to fully integrate the trauma informed paradigm into their operations.  The Trauma Informed paradigm will be presented in a practical context, giving learners a theoretical foundation as well as tools to apply immediately to their work with clients. Through the application of this Trauma Informed paradigm, direct care workers/helpers can minimize re-traumatization of clients while creating an environment for the traumatized individual to regain control of their lives. The training will include how professionals can thrive using self-compassion, mindfulness and other critical elements of health.
 
TO REGISTER:
 
For those not able to join in person for the Research Forum,
here is the link for the webinar:
DVOMB and Committee Updates and Meetings

Title
Date
Time
Location
Staff
Victim Advocacy Committee Meeting
January 9, 2018
9:30AM - 11:30AM
700 Kipling 4th Floor Rm
Jesse
DVOMB Meeting
January 12, 2018
9:30AM - 3:30PM
Denver PPA
All Staff
Treatment Provider Committee
January 23, 2018
11:00AM - 1:00 PM
Conference Line
Jesse, Carolina
Standards Revision Committee
January 26, 2018
10:00AM - 12:00PM
700 Kipling 4th Floor Rm
Jesse, Kelli
Training Committee
February 7, 2018
9:00AM - 11:00AM
700 Kipling 4th Floor Rm
Jesse & Carolina
Note: All DVOMB meetings are open to the public. We encourage you to participate if you have an interest in any of the current projects of the DVOMB.