DVOMB Quarterly Minute
October 2022
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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Each year professionals, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
This fall, the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) is joining the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) in their national combined campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and GiveForDV.
The goal of these two joint initiatives is to start a coordinated national conversation about domestic violence and how we can all contribute to changing the narrative on this overshadowed and fundamental topic, then build on that conversation to raise awareness, increase donations and volunteer efforts, and deepen community engagement by connecting our work nationwide.
More prevalent than most realize, one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual identity or orientation, or socio-economic status, can become a victim of domestic violence. This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, strives to highlight how common domestic violence is and that it is more than physical violence.
In 2020, Colorado had at least 51 incidents in which domestic violence resulted in a fatality, and 63 people died in these incidents. Although this is a 10% decrease from the 2019 Colorado cases, 2019 and 2020 have had the most fatalities in the last 5 years (Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, 2021).
An event recognizing DVAM is scheduled for October 3rd from 11:30am – 1:30pm called “A Mile in My Shoes”. This event is at the Rose Andom Center and will involve a mile long awareness walk to share domestic violence information and resources, and to also honor all the victims who are no longer with us. More information about this event can be found here: https://roseandomcenter.org/a-mile-in-my-shoes/
Throughout October and November, Violence Free Colorado and NNEDV will be sharing content on their social media channels to help raise awareness and educate the public on the complex dynamics of domestic violence. A Week of Action is planned for October 17-23, 2022 designed to engage advocates, partners, and the public in starting a national conversation.
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Next DVOMB Meeting
October Board Meeting
The DVOMB meeting is a hybrid event that allows for both in-person and remote attendance. The next meeting falls on October 14, 2022. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a presentation on the impact of domestic violence on children will be featured. A 1.25 training credit will be offered to those in attendance.
When - October 14, 2022
Time - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where - 710 Kipling St, 2nd Floor Conference Room or via WebEx
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Policy Updates - IMPORTANT!
Data Collection Requirements
Attention all DVOMB Approved Providers! Beginning on January 1st, 2023, Approved Providers will be required to begin collecting and submitting data to the DVOMB. Data collection is now required as a result of the legislature adding this as a statutory mandate of the DVOMB.
The DVOMB has created a data collection plan that will collect administrative data anonymously from Approved Providers to monitor how well the Standards are implemented. This means that collected information cannot be connected to individual Approved Providers or agencies. Additionally, these data will not be used to evaluate individual providers or agencies. Instead the data will be used to understand the implementation of the Standards in aggregate and the outcomes of domestic violence offenders.
DVOMB Approved Providers will have one of two ways of submitting client level data as part of this new requirement. The first option will be to submit data through the Provider Data Management System (PDMS) and the second option will be through ReliaTrax.
A Lunch and Learn is scheduled for October 5th, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm to help Approved Providers become more familiarized with the requirements and what to expect. This lunch and learn will be a shared training session with ReliaTrax so you can ask specific questions regarding both systems. Follow-up trainings are available in October and November that offer a more in-depth tutorial of the process, functions, and requirements associated with the service tracking data collection tool in the Provider Data Management System. ReliaTrax will also be offering trainings for their users as well.
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Providers Who Use ReliaTrax
In an effort to streamline the data submission process, ReliaTrax will be working with the DVOMB to submit the required data electronically. Through this process, ReliaTrax will autofill as much as possible from the client record, allowing for any missing data to be added and/or adjusted when completed.
ReliaTrax will host training sessions virtually as well as host a video archive for reference.
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Providers Who DO NOT Use ReliaTrax
This training provides an in-depth tutorial of the process, functions, and requirements associated with the service tracking data collection tool in the DVOMB Provider Data Management System. Staff will provide an orientation to the service tracking tool and a detailed walk through of the response categories. Information about confidentiality and anonymity will be covered along with how the tool can generate discharge reports. After the tutorial, Providers will have an opportunity to complete a service entry with staff available for assistance.
CEU: 2 hours
When: October 10 and 24, November 7 and 14
Time: 2:00-4:00PM
Where: Online
NOTE: Providers will only need to sign up for ONE of the dates
IMPORTANT NOTE: For DVOMB Approved Providers who do NOT use ReliaTrax: ReliaTrax will host trainings for their users. Please contact them for more information.
To Sign Up, please use the link at the end of this newsletter
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This is a friendly reminder that only DVOMB Approved Providers who submitted the teletherapy equivalency application will be allowed to provide teletherapy services to domestic violence offenders. Approval letters for those who submitted an application will be going out during the month of October and November. If you have any questions about this, please contact Caroleena Frane for assistance.
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Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Host Joint Conference
The Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Conference was a huge success! After canceling the 2020 conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic and hosting a virtual conference in 2021, it was great returning to in-person and reconnecting with professionals from across the state. There were approximately 400 people who attended the conference in-person at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge. The four-day event featured three keynote speakers, a film screening, 30 educational breakout sessions, and a 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Sex Offender Management Board. So much made this year’s conference special and we attribute that to all of the speakers, vendors and attendees who made the conference something to look forward to next year. Please save the date for the 2023 Conference which will be July 11th-14th, 2023 at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado.
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Statewide Solicitation for Outpatient Services
The Office of the State Court Administrator is issuing a statewide Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for all Outpatient Services, excluding Sex Offender services, Polygraph services and Sober Living services. The intent of this RFQ is to replace all existing contracts that include Outpatient Services. It is important that all vendors that perform work for a Judicial District reply to this RFQ. Failure to do so may result in loss of business. Due to the large number of vendors in the State, the RFQ will be issued multiple times in the coming months. The initial RFQ will focus on vendors that perform work within the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 17th and 18th Judicial Districts. However, any vendor that works with any District may reply to the RFQ during any of its postings. Vendors that receive an award from the RFQ are not required to reply to a future version of the RFQ through October 31, 2027. Future versions of this RFQ will focus on outreach to vendors that perform work to other Judicial Districts throughout the state. The Judicial Department has created a website where you will find:
• Information about the RFQ and timelines of the current posting
• Information about the types of services being requested in the RFQ
• A link to the Judicial Department’s electronic bidding system
• Instructions on how to view, download, submit questions and submit a response to the RFQ
• An FAQ regarding the solicitation and contracts process
• An ongoing list of vendors that have received awards through this process and the districts they are providing services in
We thank you for your work or interest in working with the Colorado Judicial Department.
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The Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management is Hiring!
If you are looking for a change of pace and want to join the Division of Criminal Justice, here is an opportunity for you. The Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management is hiring an Application and Compliance Coordinator. Click here to apply and find out more information about the position.
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