SOMB Quarterly Minute
April 2021
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On behalf of the Sex Offender Management Board and the Application Review Committee (ARC), we are pleased to present you with our quarterly newsletter. First, I would like to commend all of those working in the field on their ability to adjust and continue to provide services to clients throughout the state. Second, I would like to invite you to our first ever ARC “Open House” on May 12th, 2021.
Myself and the other members of ARC will be available to answer any questions regarding the work we do. I have been the Chair of the Application Review Committee since 2010, and been a member of the Board since 2008. With many new members on the SOMB and the ARC, I invite you to attend our meetings and get to know our Board members as they represent stakeholders throughout the field. As we move forward, in this virtual world, we hope it will allow us to engage with as many of our stakeholders as possible and assist us in meeting the needs of our community.
Carl C. Blake III, PsyD
SOMB Member
Division of Youth Services Representative
Application Review Committee, Chair
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an observed each April to raise awareness regarding sexual assault and how to prevent sexual violence from occurring. There are many different activities that occur in April to coincide with SAAM. We encourage you to watch for these events and participate when and where you can.
Are you seeking resources for victims of Sexual Assault?
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Committee Update & Practice Corner
The SOMB Application Review Committee (ARC) welcomes you to our Virtual
Open House.
The SOMB Application Review Committee (ARC) welcomes you to our Virtual Open House.
Come join us on May 12th from 9am-10am to meet the ARC members, and learn about the tasks of ARC, including procedures, review process, and have an opportunity to ask questions. You can read all of the member bios here. We hope you will join us!
Dial In: (US) +1 985-260-2841
PIN: 145 931 711#
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SOMB Training Opportunities
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Have you seen all the online on-demand trainings we have listed on our website? Check it out here.
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We've hosted a variety of Lunch and Learns for our Treatment Providers. Have you missed them? As an approved providers you are able to request a recording and we'll be happy to provide it to you. Here are the topics we covered in 2020/2021: Standards Policy Booster, Variance Process, MDT/CST Dynamics, Section 4.0, Probation Terms & Conditions, Responding to Deceptive Polygraphs, and SOMB Purview.
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We have recently updated our Training Policy. Please take a minute to review it here.
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SOMB Technical Assistance Hour is every Monday 1-2pm Join here
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Policy Corner
In January the SOMB published its 2021 Legislative Report. The report highlights pertinent research from the work of the SOMB over the last year, the SOMB's policy recommendations for the legislature, and the work the SOMB and its staff have done in response to the 2020 Audit of the SOMB. The report can be found on the SOMB website and any questions you may have related to the report can be directed to Elliot Moen at elliotl.moen@state.co.us
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SAVE THE DATE
Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Boards Annual Conference
"Unmasking New Pathways for an Innovative and Inclusionary Future."
July 14-16, 2021
Where: Virtual/Online
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
We want to recognize you and your colleagues!
Do you know someone outstanding working in the field of domestic violence and sex offender management that deserves recognition? We know you do. Submit this individual (or a group) for an award. Please click here for more details.
Denise Fransua Domestic Violence Offender Management Leadership Award
This award will honor a person who exhibits the attributes of effective leadership in domestic violence offender management. This person should exhibit charisma, demonstrate exceptional compassion, dedication, be influential and driven to make a difference in either reducing the occurrence of domestic violence or making a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence. His/her/their efforts should have resulted in positive change and significant contributions to their community or the state in domestic violence offender management. This award is appropriate for treatment providers, supervision officers, victim advocates, law enforcement, caseworkers, and other professionals responsible for domestic violence offender management.
Gary Burgin Sex Offender Management or Treatment Leadership Award
This award will honor a person who exhibits the attributes of effective leadership in sex offender management or treatment. This person should have respect among peers, and a high level of integrity. This person should promote collaboration, and his/her/their efforts should have resulted in positive change and significant contributions to their community or the state in sex offender management or treatment. This award is appropriate for treatment providers, supervision officers, caseworkers, researchers, and other professionals responsible for sex offender management/treatment.
Senator Norma Anderson Excellence in Victim Advocacy Award
This award will honor a person who exhibits excellence, innovation, or creativity in victim representation. This person should demonstrate exceptional compassion, dedication, and commitment to victims. This award is appropriate for victim advocates and representatives, victim therapists, law enforcement, and other professionals who work with or for victims.
Deadline June 4, 2021
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Research Corner
The SOMB Provider Management System provides an avenue for Approved Providers to track service provision, and communicate issues and concerns directly to the SOMB. In addition, the SOMB initiated the data collection process in 2020. At the end of Year One post-implementation of the data collection project, all active Approved Providers have been trained and a majority are now using the SOMB Data Management System. The SOMB has received a significant amount of data from Approved Provider in the past year, which demonstrates a significant commitment on the part of Approved Providers to support evidence-based research for the Standards and Guidelines, as well as fidelity in implementation. In particular, the volume of polygraph exams entered has been noteworthy and shows the commitment of Approved Polygraph Examiners, as well as their openness and transparency to providing work for objective review and analysis. Based on this preliminary review, most Approved Providers appear to be following the Standards and Guidelines and utilizing the Risk, Need, Responsivity Principles (RNR) to individualize treatment. It also appears that clients are benefitting from services (risk reduction and producing polygraph results of no significant responses indicative of non-deception). For the complete report of the findings, please see pages 11-18 of the Annual Legislative Report, which can be accessed here.
In addition, Approved Providers are able to use the “Other” field to type in comments and concerns for the SOMB, which is extremely helpful information to have. If you would like refresher on the data collection system or would like to attend a training on using the system, recent changes, and a summary of the data reviewed to date including comments from providers, please contact us here for the Approved Provider training on April 19, 2021 from 9:00-10:00 AM.
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Contact Us
Phone: 303.239.4528
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