Important Updates from the DVOMB
The DVOMB has been hard at work. Changes to the Standards, policy briefs, and other important updates are provided below.
Standards Revisions
The following approved revisions will be incorporated into the Standards on July 1st, 2024.
Section 1.0 Regarding the Purview of the DVOMB
Please note that there is new language here addressing domestic violence cases in which the domestic violence flag is dropped. It states “In cases where the domestic violence offender enhancer/tag has been removed, the court may still order a defendant to domestic violence offender treatment when the court makes a finding for the requirement to undergo treatment as being reasonably related to the defendant’s rehabilitation, community safety, or the goals of probation. Defendants who are ordered to undergo domestic violence offender treatment shall meet the requirements of the DVOMB Standards and guidelines which includes addressing responsibility for the domestic violence related behaviors in the index offense.
Standard 4.01 - Interpretation Services for Clients
Standard 5.03 - Core Competencies
Administrative Policies
Policy Briefs
Important Considerations for Sentencing Domestic Violence Offenders
This policy brief offers new and updated information regarding the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB), the purview of the DVOMB, the DVOMB Standards and Guidelines, and various requirements that may impact sentencing. Professionals working in the criminal legal system should be aware and consider this important information as part of the DVOMB’s mandate to assess, evaluate, treat and monitor individuals who have committed domestic violence offenses.
DVRNA Validation Study
The DVRNA was evaluated more extensively in 2023 to examine its predictive validity and with a view towards revising it to improve its predictive accuracy, utility for treatment planning and monitoring, and ease of use. The validation study sought to describe the DVRNA profile and recidivism rate of the sample, and examine how well the DVRNA predicted domestic violence and other recidivism. The DVRNA placement level separated study group members into valid risk groups that differed by recidivism rates and examination of the DVRNA total score showed it had small to moderate predictive accuracy.
Memorandum Guidance Regarding Second Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Requirements
The validation of the DVRNA no longer requires a second domestic violence risk assessment for adult males referred for a post-sentence offender evaluation. There may be instances where additional instruments may be needed to discern a client’s risk and needs for treatment planning purposes. DVOMB Approved Providers may conduct additional assessments as needed. The DVRNA has not yet been validated on female offenders or LGBTQ+ offenders. As a result, a second is only required these clients until further validation efforts can demonstrate the DVRNA is capable of predicting and discriminating risk amongst female and LGBTQ+ clients effectively. Additionally, pre-sentence evaluations must continue using an additional domestic violence risk assessment as the DVRNA validation only included post-conviction data.
Public Comment Opportunities
Section 9.0 Revisions
On May 10th, 2024 the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) reviewed and approved revisions to Section 9.0 to be sent out for public comment. At this time, the DVOMB is requesting public comments on these proposed revisions. The Board is offering all stakeholders the opportunity to comment and the Application Review Committee will be reviewing the public comments at a future meeting in 2024. These changes are focused on clarifying the qualifications for Certified Addiction Technicians as the Association Level and Full Operating Level of Approval.
Apply to be the Victim Services and Victim Organizations Representative on the DVOMB
The Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) is seeking applications for the board appointment representing Victim Services and Victim Organizations. Current community-based victim advocates, treatment victim advocates, and system-based advocates from rural areas of the state are encouraged to apply, especially those who have relevant education, special skills, qualifications, and professional expertise, as well as lived experience in support of equity, diversity and inclusion. If you or someone you know may be interested in applying, please complete this online application by no later than July 3rd, 2024, 5:00PM.
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