• Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky has been the Program Manager for 16 years!
• Raechel Alderete is the longest seated SOMB specific staff member to the board, she has served as the Juvenile Standards Coordinator for 10 years!  
• The original name of the SOMB was the Sex Offender TREATMENT Board. The name was changed to the Sex Offender MANAGEMENT Board in 1998.
• The First Adult Standards were published in 1996, the first Juvenile Standards were published in 2002.

1. Reviews, Ratifications or Approved by the Board
2. Solicitation for Public Comment
3. Board Meeting Agenda Items
4. Announcements, Changes, or Important Updates

• On March 18, 2022, the Board reviewed the Public Comment provided.
• The Board approved the Tele-Mental Health Standard which will be added to Section 3 of both the Adult and Juvenile Standards.
• A prior amendment was made to indicate in person therapy was the “preferred and expected” modality of treatment.
• Other amendments made to the criteria will be added as an appendix to both sets of Standards.
• The roman numerals will be changed to numerical digits to remain consistent with the existing appendices in the Standards.
• Number 4 was changed to say “Except in extenuating circumstances”, regarding providers and clients residing in the state of Colorado.
• SOMB staff will send out instructions and expectations for implementation.
• The Board did not review any other action items. There were no other approvals or ratifications.

• SOMB Staff Erin Austin gave a presentation in recognition of Women’s History Month. The Ted Talk included was by Deepa Narayan and can be viewed here:
• https://www.ted.com/talks/deepa_narayan_7_beliefs_that_can_silence_women_and_how_to_unlearn_them

• A presentation was given by Rachael Collie, DCJ; and Taber Powers, SOMB Board Member, regarding Sex Offense Specific Treatment with Clients of Diverse Ethnic Backgrounds.

• The Application Review Committee is looking for a provider interested in becoming an ARC member! This position will be a NON-BOARD member, who is an Adult Full Operating Level Treatment Provider and Evaluator. Click here to apply

• SOMB ONLINE PAYMENT! ***NEW*** 
• SOMB Providers can now make payments for the background investigation for their renewal applications electronically! This is listed on the SOMB Website along with the applications.
• https://dcj.colorado.gov/dcj-offices/domestic-violence-and-sex-offender-management/become-an-approved-somb-provider
• SOMB Provider Data Management Reminders
• All providers are required to enter data regarding evaluations, discharges, and polygraphs.
• Your user name is NOT your email. It is formatted {First. Last} Please contact staff if you are having trouble logging in.
• Clinical Supervisors are responsible for ensuring all Associate Level Providers are trained and entering data.
• Applications will eventually move to an electronic platform through the Provider Data Management System, so please ensure you are familiar with the system.

• Please review the SOMB Training Webpage for a Non-SOMB sponsored training regarding the Static 99R Offense Clusters. Other training opportunities are also listed here.