Included in this bulletin regarding the Adult and Juvenile Standards and Guidelines:

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

REVIEWS, RATIFICATIONS, OR APPROVALS:

The Board did not review, ratify or approve any changes to the Adult or Juvenile Standards and Guidelines.

The Board did vote on the Sex Offender Surcharge Allocation Spending Recommendations. For more information, please see the handout provided at the Board Meeting or inquire with SOMB staff. 

SOLICITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT OR FEEDBACK :

Public comment on proposed revisions to Section 2(Adult Standards): Language, Cultural and Ethnic Considerations were closed on Monday, August 29^th. The Adult Standards Revisions Committee has voted to approve the language and will forward it to the Best Practice Committee for Review. Only 1 public comment was received in support of the language. No dissenting public comment was received.  

August BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEMS:

• Orange Circle Counseling gave a presentation on the Provider Recruitment and Retention Study being conducted for the DVOMB and SOMB.
• Martha Lugo, SOMB Approved Polygraph Examiner gave a presentation in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
• All Committees and Work Groups of the Board Reported on their current progress. To find a list of all of the Board Committees please visit the SOMB Website here: https://dcj.colorado.gov/dcj-offices/domestic-violence-and-sex-offender-management/somb/somb-committees

All Meetings are scheduled on the public calendar with information on location and virtual joining information. Most meetings have an option to attend virtually and in person. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS, CHANGES, OR IMPORTANT UPDATES:

• Kim Kline, MH Representative, and SOMB Approved Treatment Provider was appointed as chair by a vote of the Board for a second term.

• SOMB Provider Data Management Reminders
• All providers are required to enter data regarding evaluations, discharges, and polygraphs.
• Your username is NOT your email. It is formatted {First. Last} Please contact the 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Please review the New SOMB Training Webpage for training announcements and online Standards trainings.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Erin Austin                                                    Raechel Alderete

Adult Standards Coordinator                          Juvenile Standards Coordinator

303-483-5546                                                303-515-1133

erin.austin@state.co.us                                 raechel.alderete@state.co.us