DVOMB Quarterly Minute
July 2021
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Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Host Joint Virtual Conference
The 2021 Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Conference was a huge success! This was the first virtual conference hosted by the Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management. Approximately 590 professionals from around the state (and some from around the country) joined from their computers from July 14th through the 16th. The three-day event featured two keynote speakers, and 33 educational breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics for professionals at all levels of their careers.
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Conference Award Winners!
Please help us to congratulate this year’s conference award winners!
Ellen Stein Wallace - Denise Fransua Domestic Violence Offender Management Leadership Award
Bob Dix - Gary Burgin Sex Offender Management or Treatment Leadership Award
Jennifer Eyl - Senator Norma Anderson Excellence in Victim Advocacy Award
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August Board Meeting
The DVOMB is continuing to meet virtually and the next meeting falls on August 13th, 2021. We hope to see you there!
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When – August 13, 2021
Time – 9:00AM – 12:15PM
Where – Online Only Via WebEx (Click here to Register)
Approved Board Minutes
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2021 DVOMB Renewal Notice – Deadline is July 31st!
This is a final reminder that Provider renewal applications are due by July 31st, 2021. All Approved Providers wanting to maintain their DVOMB Approved Provider Status, are required to renew their placement on the Provider List every two years. If you are an Approved Provider, (including those in a "not currently practicing" status) and plan to continue being listed with the DVOMB, you will need to have submitted your Renewal Application by this date. The Renewal Application is published online in the Provider Data Management System (PDMS).
If you require assistance, please email Carolina Thomasson
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A Year in Review by the Application Review Committee
The Fiscal Year 20-21 was a busy one for the Application Review Committee (ARC). Despite the impact of COVID-19, the ARC processed a total of 51 applications and approved 47. The ARC also assisted staff with the development and launch of the new Provider Data Management System (PDMS) capable of processing applications online.
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The ARC is now focused on creating new language and modifications to the Standards that will address the future use of teletherapy in the context of domestic violence offender evaluations and treatment. If you are interested in participating in these discussions, please contact Carolina Thomasson at carolina.thomasson@state.co.us.
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Welcome New Board Members!
Jessica Fann – I am excited to be a part of the DVOMB. Having worked in multiple roles with Survivors, I have long hoped to be a part of change and growth within the field of domestic violence. My MA in Forensic Psychology and BA in Education have helped me support survivors for 14 years. I am an Unlicensed Psychotherapist trained in family trauma, equine therapy and family mediation. I have worked as a Child Welfare Investigator for a family law office in Denver, as a Caseworker (Generalist) in Elbert County DHS, and as a therapist supporting DHS clients in Adams, Jefferson, Douglas and Denver. Throughout my journey, I also gained the COVA certifications as an Advanced Advocate and a Treatment Victim Advocate. I currently work as a Treatment Victim Advocate for Lifelong, Inc and as a Co-Located Advocate with Gateway Domestic Violence Services providing consultation and training to the staff at Arapahoe County DHS. I also carry a small caseload as a private practice therapist specializing in work with adolescents and young adults. It is my goal to expand the Co-Located Advocacy program and domestic violence education for professionals throughout the state. I look forward to my time with the DVOMB.
Andrea Bradbury – Andrea Bradbury is currently serving as the Victim Assistance Supervisor at the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. She brings 30 plus years of experience in the criminal justice field in federal, state and local government as well as non-profit organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology and is a graduate of the FBI Victim Assistance Academy through the University of Virginia, Master of Public Safety Program.
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DVOMB, Violence Free Colorado, and Other Partners Unveil Groundbreaking Resource to Address Youth Relationship Abuse
National research found that domestic violence significantly increased during the pandemic lockdown. Data also show that abusive behaviors can and do start before adulthood -- particularly in the teen years leading into young adulthood. In fact, according to the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, 1 in 10 Colorado high schoolers reported being physically hurt on purpose by someone they were dating in 2019.
Violence Free Colorado, the DVOMB, and various state agencies collaborated with nonprofit partners and individuals to develop a new set of guidelines to work with youth ages 10-17 who engage in relationship abuse, also known as teen dating violence or intimate partner violence. Unlike adult domestic violence offenders, there is no mandate for someone to be approved through the Colorado Domestic Violence Offender Management Board to work with youth who commit abusive, harmful, and/or illegal acts toward a dating partner, and there are no guidelines for the treatment of this population. Additionally, research shows the neurobiology of the adolescent brain is different from adults, and therefore treatment for young people must reflect that to be successful. As a result, these new guidelines are designed to offer best practices and recommendations to providers offering evaluation and treatment services to youth who engage in relationship abuse.
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The 7th Judicial District Gets Their Training On!
In 2018, Lisa Tullio with Ignite Change Counseling and Melissa Hall, Probation Officer with the 7th Judicial District found that the DVOMB Standards were not fully understood by the Judicial System. Based on a desire to get the word out and educate individuals, Lisa and Melissa created a training to review the standards and to identify main misconceptions regarding DV Treatment.
As a result of creating and presenting this training to judges, district attorneys, probation officers, public defenders, and victims advocates, the district adopted positive changes including sentencing orders prohibiting the use and consumption of alcohol and illegal substances and random drug testing for all domestic violence proven cases. Not only have these changes resulted in a near-complete reduction of unsupervised probation at the time of sentencing and probation sentences of at least 18 months were implemented to account for the treatment process, the trainings have increased collaboration and teamwork within the entire system.
Since Lisa and Melissa started offering the trainings in 2018, the Public Defender’s office, District Attorney’s office and victims advocates have requested this training multiple times for all staff trainings and events throughout the district. Congratulations Ignite Change Counseling and 7th Judicial District!
We look forward to sharing more stories like this. If you have a success story, please contact Jesse Hansen.
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Training Opportunities
Did you miss our training announcement? No worries, click here to learn what training events are happening.
You can also visit our website for a listing of upcoming trainings.
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Contact Us
Phone: 303.239.4528
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