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What happens when you bring together 400 professionals from around the state to share insights, strategies, and success stories that are making a real difference in our communities? You get the annual conference hosted by the Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management (ODVSOM) that gives space for folks to learn, connect, and have fun. This year's conference theme, "Evolving through Reflection: Teamwork, Compassion, and Innovation," perfectly captured the event's purpose. Attendees gained new tools, fresh perspectives, and renewed energy from an incredible lineup of presenters.
 There was so much packed into four days nested in the mountain air at 9,728 feet elevation. Featured keynotes included David Prescott, Director of the Safer Society Continuing Education Center, and Darrell Hammond Sr., an international speaker, facilitator and trainer in leadership. Both spoke on the importance of self-compassion and self-care and provided practical tools to avert compassion fatigue while maintaining influence, impact, and effectiveness.
A special highlight of the conference was the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB). Established on July 1, 2000, through House Bill 1263, the DVOMB was created to standardize the evaluation, treatment, and continued monitoring of domestic violence offenders in Colorado. For a quarter-century, the DVOMB has been instrumental in enhancing victim protection and reducing recidivism by ensuring consistent, quality practices across the criminal justice system. A video commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the DVOMB was produced and can be watched here.
The conference also celebrated individuals who have made significant contributions to the field:
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Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky received the John Davis Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors a professional with a long career of exceptional work in sex offender management and treatment, having a positive impact on the field.
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Cindy Jamison was presented with the Gary Burgin Sex Offender Management or Treatment Leadership Award.
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Tara Saulibio was honored with the Senator Norma Anderson Excellence in Victim Advocacy Award.
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Joshua Gunkel received the Denise Fransua Domestic Violence Offender Management Leadership Award.
All sessions are recorded and accessible for 90 days after the conference. If you missed registration and would like to sign-up for recorded access only, you can still register for these trainings through July 31st, 2025. These recordings will be accessible until November 1st, 2025.
We are already looking forward to next year's conference, scheduled for July 14-17, and we hope to welcome you back to Breckenridge. Please keep an eye out for announcements regarding the 2026 Summit in the Rockies Conference.
Save the date! If you were not able to join the 25th Anniversary Celebration at the conference, there will be a reception at the on October 10th, 2025 Board meeting located at 2105 Decatur St, Denver, CO 80211
When: August 8, 2025
Time: 9:00AM - 1:30 PM (times may vary if items go over or a done early)
Where: 710 Kipling Street, Denver, CO, 80215, 2nd Floor Conference Room
As August arrives, we observe National Wellness Month, a perfect opportunity to prioritize our well-being. This month serves as a vital reminder to dedicate time to self-care, whether through mindful practices, physical activity, healthy eating, or simply taking moments for rest and reflection. Working with the domestic violence offender, victim and survivor populations, this emphasis on wellness is particularly crucial, as the work can be inherently taxing and demanding. Prioritizing self-care is not just beneficial, but a must for long-term sustainability and effectiveness in this demanding field. We encourage everyone to embrace this chance to rejuvenate and strengthen their mental, physical, and emotional health, fostering a more balanced and resilient lifestyle
We are incredibly grateful to those dedicated Board members who have voluntarily committed to serving a second four-year term. These positions demand significant hard work, unwavering dedication, and invaluable subject matter expertise. It is precisely this commitment and depth of knowledge that strengthens the DVOMB to fulfill legislatively mandated work and the continued support of DVOMB Approved Providers which is vital to communities . If you see them around, please help me thank:
Jennifer Fann - representing Victim Service and Victim Organizations
Andrea Bradbury - representing Urban Coordination of Criminal Justice and Victim Services
Lori Griffith - representing Judicial Department of Probation
Maija Roscoe - SOMB Application and Standards Compliance Coordinator
After obtaining her bachelor degree from the University of Colorado, Maija began her career as a case manager at a drug and alcohol testing agency, referring offenders to treatment and collaborating with parole. She was soon promoted to be the case manager for the sex offender parole unit, and began working with Community Supervision Teams in this capacity. After this she began working as a co-therapist for a sex offense treatment provider, then as a case manager for the Intensive Residential Treatment program at a community corrections facility. After this, Maija began her career in law enforcement. She served as a Community Parole Officer on the Specialized Supervision Unit supervising sex offenders for five years. Following this she served as a Detective Corporal for a police department on a college campus. Maija is currently in the final course for the completion of her master's degree in criminal justice.
Outside of work Maija enjoys adventuring with her husband, family, and friends. She enjoys going to ComiCon every year, watching classic rock tribute bands, and traveling as much as possible. Her husband proposed to her in Hobbiton in New Zealand last year, and that is the attached picture! She has three cats that she spoils endlessly, as well as a fourth neighborhood cat which has been somewhat adopted. She is very excited to be back working in this specific field after being away for a year!
maija.roscoe@state.co.us
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Jessica Manrique - Program Researcher and Data Visualization Analyst
Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and is currently completing a master’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Colorado Denver, expected by the end of 2025. She brings several years of experience as a Victim Advocate with police departments in Colorado and Utah, where she supported victims of violent crimes. Before working in law enforcement, she supported survivors of human trafficking through a refugee resettlement program. In spring 2025, she completed an internship with the Division of Criminal Justice - Office of Research and Statistics, gaining experience in public safety research.
Originally from Colombia, Jessica relocated to Colorado three years ago and now lives with her husband and two cats. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, exploring the outdoors, and trying new food from different cultures.
jessica.manrique@state.co.us
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Agatha Chronos, a distinguished PhD Candidate specializing in the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse at the University of Bergen, joined the ODVSOM during her summer internship. From May 5 to August 15, 2025. Agatha dedicated her time for an informal, learning-oriented placement designed to immerse her in the research, policy, and operational functions of the office.
Agatha's research focuses on sexual interests in minors and her contributions have been multifaceted and impactful. She presented her work with the "2 Ps consortium," a collaborative effort aimed at preventing child sexual abuse through various work packages. Specifically, her role in Work Package 3 concentrated on integrating prevention strategies with the mental health needs of individuals with a sexual interest in children, providing crucial insights for developing online solutions and training for frontline staff.
Beyond her primary research, Agatha undertook a systematic review examining emerging research on couples counseling in domestic violence cases, contributing to a nuanced understanding of this complex area. She also played a vital role in the ODVSOM's strategic planning efforts, assisting in the drafting, programming, and analysis of data collected from providers for an upcoming August 2025 retreat.
Throughout her internship, Agatha actively engaged with staff across various teams, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the office's functions and the work of both the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB).
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Matthew B. Brandt joined the ODVSOM as a SkillBridge intern on May 12, 2025, marking a significant transition after two decades of dedicated service in the U.S. Air Force. His internship concluded on July 24, 2025, provided a unique opportunity to apply his extensive experience in a new professional context.
Matthew's 20-year military career, including 14 years in the Chaplain Corps, has equipped him with a profound understanding of human needs and support systems. In this role, he was instrumental in ensuring service members and their families could freely exercise their religious rights. His professional expertise is deeply rooted in crisis intervention, counseling, and advocating for individuals on critical moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues. This rich background in direct support and advocacy made him a valuable addition to the ODVSOM team.
During his internship with ODVSOM, Matthew made tangible contributions focusing on a crucial project to properly catalog and digitize records into the Provider Data Management System, enhancing the office's organizational efficiency and accessibility of vital information. Additionally, he provided valuable insights by reviewing the registration process for attending on-demand trainings, offering recommendations for future enhancements.
Matthew B. Brandt's SkillBridge internship at ODVSOM is a testament to his continued commitment to public service, leveraging his distinguished military career and professional expertise to support the office's critical mission.
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The Standards and Guidelines have newly incorporated changes. You can access and download the newest version of the Standards and Guidelines here. To see what changes were made, the following are the latest approved revisions to the DVOMB Standards:
A new provision of Colorado's Kayden's Law, HB 23-1178, requires a mental health professional approved by the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) to "verify the accused party's behavior" before a court can order a protective party to facilitate improved relations with the accused party. However, the DVOMB's purview is limited to the criminal legal system, not family court, meaning they do not have the legal authority to create standards or guidelines for this new requirement. For more information, please refer to the Purview Issues and Impact of HB 23-1178 on Reunification Proceedings in Civil Courts informational sheet.
Renewals are due August 31st!
Please note one change! The Application Review Committee has moved the renewal date to August 31st, 2025 to be consistent with the renewal deadline of the DORA. All Providers will have to input their updated DORA credential renewals in their DVOMB renewal application. The Standards Booster as well as the 2025 Renewal application are ready and can be accessed in the Provider Hub and PDMS respectively. . Please note we are waiving the requirement for the DVRNA booster for this renewal period. This will be noted in your application.
Access a brief video tutorial on how to complete your renewal application.
Passcode: RX1MfUq@
 If you are on Not Currently Practicing Status! Please remember you must submit a renewal application in order to retain your approval status. Also, please remember that in the Administrative Policies (Appendix D) of the Standards, section II, B, 4 states: The Provider may not remain under Not Currently Practicing status longer than two renewal cycles (4 years). Following completion and approval of the second renewal application, the Provider must either relinquish listing status completely or move to a practicing status.
- Providers, please make sure you update your “Specialties” in your PDMS Profile and in your Renewal application. Now referral sources and clients can search the DVOMB Public list by specialties.
- Remember that if a Provider does not have a physical address listed in their Provider profile that is set to “publish,” their name will not show up in the public facing DVOMB Approved Provider list at all. In order to show up on the public facing Provider list, all Providers must ensure their address where they provide in person services is set to “publish”.
- Are you ONLY providing DV Clinical Supervision, or ONLY available to provide coverage for other DVOMB Approved Providers? If so, please email Brittinie.Sandoval@state.co.us or Reggin.Palmitesso-Martinez@state.co.us to request to be listed as such on the public facing DVOMB Approved Provider list. These listing options do not require a physical address to be noted in your Provider profile in order to be listed on the public Approved Provider list.
Monthly national Zoom meeting for people who are currently working with LGBTQ+ abuse partners or have an interest in working with this population. Peer supervision and consultation on working with this population. Meets the second Friday of each month 11:00AM-12:00PM.
To register for the meeting contact Chris Huffine at: chuffine@pacifier.com
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Save The Date! October 21st - 22nd, 2025
Dates: October 21st - 22nd, 2025
Location: Delta Hotel, 10 E 120th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80233, USA
The theme of this year's conference is, "Empowering Change" and will include presentations for a variety of audiences and levels of experience in the adult criminal justice field (Community Corrections program staff and administration, Community Corrections Board members and staff, DOC/Parole, Judicial, treatment providers, and other stakeholders). The conference will feature 28 breakout sessions and two Keynote Speakers. Keynote Brian Lovins will speak about finding paths to purpose and success in community corrections, and Knutson Speaks will speak about becoming motivated from the inside out. Breakout session topics include psychological safety, working with specialized caseloads, field safety practices, active bystandership, working with clients struggling with substance use disorder and mental health, leadership, vicarious trauma, and more!
For sponsorship/exhibitor inquiries, please contact Chrystal Owin at chrystal.owin@state.co.us
For general conference questions, reach out to Kate Coates at kate.coates@state.co.us
This training will give participants the knowledge, skills, and tools for conducting domestic violence offender evaluations in accordance with the DVOMB Standards. After discussing the importance of the offender evaluation as it relates to the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, participants will go through an experiential learning process of developing an offender evaluation from start to finish. This includes how to synthesize and gather all of the necessary information and how to formulate appropriate treatment recommendations and corresponding treatment goals amongst the group.
CEU: 7 hours
When: October 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Where: Online
Prerequisite: DV100, DV101
IMPORTANT NOTE: For DVOMB Approved Trainees, DVOMB Providers, or Treatment Victim Advocates ONLY
This training will provide an in-depth review of domestic violence offender treatment with a focus on the requirements of the Standards and best practice modalities and concepts. After a discussion of the differences between traditional psychotherapy and forensic offense-specific therapy, this training will cover offender treatment within the context of primary and adjunct interventions, offender contracts, level of offender treatment, core competencies, and ways to measure offender progress and discharge criteria. Additionally, this training will incorporate important clinical issues to consider and the importance of the Treatment Victim Advocate throughout the therapeutic process. This training will have case examples and exercises to engage participants and provide tools for practitioners to utilize.
CEU: 7 hours
When: November 3, 2025
Time: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Where: Online
Prerequisite: DV100, DV101, DV102
IMPORTANT NOTE: For DVOMB Approved Trainees, DVOMB Providers, or Treatment Victim Advocates ONLY
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