Message from the DVOMB Program Coordinator, Caroleena Belloso
Dear DVOMB Approved Treatment Providers and Stakeholders,
Hello everyone!
I would like to start with a sincere thank you to each of you for your unwavering commitment to this vital work. Whether you are a DVOMB Approved Treatment Provider on the front lines or a stakeholder supporting our mission from your role as a supervising officer or TVA desk, your hard work and dedication to safety and accountability are the backbone of this field. It is hard to believe it is already April and the year is in full swing, yet the momentum we continue to build together is truly inspiring.
We are particularly thrilled to share that training for the new Colorado Assessment Scale for Coercion and Abuse Desistance (CASCADE) has officially launched! There has been a tremendous amount of excitement from Providers and stakeholders regarding this transition, and we are eager to see the positive impact this change will bring around the state of Colorado. Regarding the technical rollout, ReliaTrax is currently working on integrating the CASCADE into their system. Please keep in mind that CASCADE is available for you to use only after a Provider has completed the training and received their official certificate. Until then, please continue to use the DVRNA. Full implementation date for the CASCADE is August 31, 2027.
Looking ahead, we are working hard to bring you an incredible conference in Breckenridge this July. The response to our Call for Presentations was overwhelming; we received nearly 60 submissions, which made the selection process quite a challenge for our training committee. However, that high level of interest has resulted in an amazing lineup of sessions, keynote speakers and social activities that we are genuinely excited to share with you. We look forward to seeing the community come together in the mountains very soon!
With deep appreciation,
Caroleena
What is celebrated in these months?
April
April is a significant month for our field, as it marks both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. These observances serve as a powerful reminder of why our work with domestic violence offenders is so critical. By focusing on offender accountability and rehabilitation, you are directly contributing to the broader goals of these awareness months: breaking cycles of violence, protecting the most vulnerable members of our families, and ensuring that our communities become safer, more supportive places for everyone. Your efforts in the intervention space are a vital piece of the puzzle in preventing future harm and honoring the resilience of survivors. DVOMB Board Members and Staff pre-celebrated Denim Day during the April Board meeting.
 May
In May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, a time that resonates deeply with the work of intervention and rehabilitation. Addressing the underlying mental health needs and behavioral patterns of offenders is essential for creating lasting change and ensuring the long-term safety of families. This month also marks National Foster Care Month, highlighting our shared goal of building healthier home environments. By guiding offenders toward accountability and healthier coping mechanisms, you play a fundamental role in stabilizing families and preventing the trauma that so often leads to system involvement. Your expertise helps pave the way for healing, not just for individuals, but for the entire family unit.
June
June brings several important observances that align with our mission, most notably Pride Month and National Safety Month. During Pride Month, we recognize the unique barriers that survivors and offenders within the LGBTQ+ community may face, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive intervention that leaves no one behind. Simultaneously, National Safety Month serves as a timely bridge to our work, highlighting that physical and emotional safety are the ultimate goals of every assessment we conduct and every treatment plan we implement. As we head into the summer, your efforts to foster respectful relationships and reduce harm continue to be the primary drivers of safety within our communities.
When: May 8, 2026
Time: 9:00AM - 1:30 PM (times may vary)
Where: 710 Kipling Street, Denver, CO, 80215, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Agenda and Virtual Registration coming soon!
Jeremy has been with the Colorado Department of Corrections – Division of Adult Parole since 2014. A native of Colorado, he graduated from Colorado State University in 2012, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Criminology. Over the years, Jeremy has served the Division of Adult Parole in a variety of roles, supervising a wide range of caseloads including sex offenders, gangs, regular parole, ISP-Inmate, and Community Corrections. Jeremy has also served as an appointed member of the SOMB Best Practices Committee and the El Paso County Domestic Violence Task Force. Prior to his employment with the DOC Parole Division, he served in the Air Force and is currently still an active member of the Air Force Reserve.
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Josh Burke is a Senior Criminal Investigator on the Domestic Violence Acute Response Team at the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office (20th Judicial). He previously served as a Detective in the Longmont Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit, where in 2022, he helped integrate lethality assessments into standard investigative procedures. He is an active member of the Boulder County Domestic Violence Task Force and works closely with law enforcement, attorneys, victim advocates, and social service partners. Josh is a Marine Corps veteran with a bachelor’s degree from MSU Denver (Criminal Justice and Criminology). He is a graduate of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy and began his law enforcement career with the Northglenn Police. He has been a Colorado peace officer for more than 13 years.
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Alexa Campbell is a forensic therapist at Correctional Psychology Associates (CPA) located in Denver, Colorado. She presently practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). She became listed as a Full Operating Level (FOL) DVOMB Provider in October 2025. She received her Master of Arts degree in Forensic Clinical Psychology from University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology in 2021. |
Lindsey Spraker (she/her) began working at Lifelong in 2010, became Executive Director in 2016, and stepped into her current Director of Operations role in 2025. She has a passion for work with people with disabilities, different abilities, slower learners and those identified as difficult to serve. Lindsey began developing her expertise at fifteen (15) when she was employed at a summer camp for children with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Her experience grew quickly and two years later she was the Director of that summer camp and further developed her passion. Lindsey received her Bachelor’s degree in 2006 from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in Psychology. She received her Master of Social Work degree in 2009 from the University of Denver and completed her clinical licensure in 2012. Lindsey's twenty-five-plus (25+) years of professional experience have included day treatment programs, summer camps, residential treatment centers, community programs, academia, and private practice. Lindsey has been an adjunct faculty member for the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work since 2011. She provides supervision, consultations, and advanced training to professionals at the major surrounding counties, presented at multiple conferences and is a Member of the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board as well as the Colorado Child Abuse Prevention Trust Fund Board. Lindsey has happily lived in Denver since 2007, and when not working she enjoys spending time with her family and zoo of animals.
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No more waiting for DV102 and DV103! Both of these CORE trainings for Associate Level Candidate Providers and all other Approved Providers are in the Provider Hub. These trainings can be taken at your liesure!
Remember that this transition now requires you to attend a minimum of 4 technical assistance (TA) hours in order to receive your certificates. TA hours officially begin counting towards this requirement only after you have completed both the DV102 and DV103 trainings in the Provider Hub.
We strongly encourage you to attend the monthly TA hours before and after completing the trainings, as they offer invaluable insights and support. Please be aware that for your formal application, only the hours logged after your completion of DV102 and DV103 will be eligible. We look forward to seeing you!
Please contact Reggin.Palmitesso-Martinez@state.co.us if you have any questions about TA hours. If you missed this notification in your inbox, here is the email sent out by Taylor Kriesel.
Providers and DVCS’s please come join us on typically the 2nd Wednesday of each month for Associate and FOL providers, and typically the 3rd Wednesday of each month for Domestic Violence Clinical Supervisors. This is a great opportunity to get your Standards questions answered and meet other providers across the State! The more who attend the better the conversations will be! Hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact Reggin.Palmitesso-Martinez@state.co.us
The first two cohorts of the CASCADE have been trained! We are happy to report there is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm from Providers who attended the CASCADE trainings.
Though preferable for you to attend in your area, if the training available in your area does not work with your schedule, please go ahead and sign up for another one. Please note you must attend two consecutive days. We know that repetition is valuable, so if you would like to attend a second training, please feel free to sign up again! Due to the amount of new information and the importance of the material, please note that at this time there is no plan to provide the CASCADE training virtually.
Current CASCADE training draft schedule:
We are happy to announce that our Annual Conference will be held July 14-17, 2026 in Breckenridge, CO.
The theme of the 2026 conference is
"Navigating Collaboration and Creativity: Enhancing Public Safety through Transformative Best Practices"
Registration is OPEN
Early Bird Pricing will end May 31st
Registration will close June 30th at 11:59 PM
We invite you to listen to our latest episode, "Strengthening
Standards in Domestic Violence: Safety and Oversight," for a deep dive
into the evolving regulatory landscape of the DVOMB. Join the DCJ Director, the
DVOMB Manager, and Board Members as they discuss the critical sunset process.
Far from a mere formality, this process serves as a strategic opportunity to
refine oversight, close safety gaps, and ensure our collective response remains
robust and accountable to our legislative mandates.
Full Operating DVOMB Treatment Provider, Melissa Hall in Montrose, is championing a transformative domestic violence housing project that bridges the gap between emergency crisis and long-term stability. This initiative focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where survivors can heal without the immediate pressure of displacement. A key highlight of the project—teased in their first newsletter—is the strategic integration of intergenerational supportive housing for victims of Domestic Violence. This model not only provides a roof but builds a foundation of communal care designed to break the cycle of violence and isolation. Way to go, Melissa!
Please note, you may request a Community Roundtable using this Jotform. However, with the rollout of the CASCADE, Staff time is limited and we may need to hold off on doing roundtables until 2027. With that, if your community needs help, please submit a request and we will work on a plan to provide assistance as we are able to.
Check out this exciting information from MINDSOURCE that may be beneficial for your clients who are perpetrators, victims or survivors of domestic violence.
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
What a New Umbrella Review Tells Us About DV Offender Treatment
A new umbrella review in Aggressive Behavior (Punzo & Velotti, 2026) pulls together 41 systematic reviews and meta-analyses covering four decades of research on interventions for people who perpetrate intimate partner violence. The article is open access.
Part of what the review finds will be familiar: traditional one-size-fits-all programs — standardized Duluth and generic group CBT — show weak or inconsistent effects on recidivism. But the more interesting story is what the authors identify as working. Programs organized around Risk-Need-Responsivity principles outperform those that aren't. Programs that combine IPV treatment with substance use intervention reduce aggression when substance use also drops. Motivational strategies improve engagement and reduce attrition. Culturally adapted programs show reductions in abuse episodes and better retention. Programs for fathers that pair parenting skills with work on gender attitudes show promising results for both IPV behaviors and emotional regulation.
Two caveats are worth holding in mind. The evidence base leans heavily on older studies of first-generation programs that shaped the "nothing works" narrative and are still doing much of the heavy lifting. The pattern the authors flag — that effects shrink when partner reports are used instead of official records — also deserves a careful read, as the two sources capture different facets of the problem on different subsets of participants, and neither is a clean proxy for the other. Taken together, the review is consistent with the direction the DVOMB Standards and Guidelines have been moving, and continue to evolve toward: individualized treatment planning anchored in risk and need, differentiated approaches, attention to co-occurring substance use, and engagement-focused, culturally responsive practice.
LGBTQIA+ Training Solicitation
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Training presented by SPARC
Stalking is a prevalent, dangerous, and often misunderstood crime. This seminar explores the dynamics of stalking, focusing on the highly contextual nature of the crime by discussing common tactics used by perpetrators, the co-occurrence of stalking with intimate partner and sexual violence, the use of technology to stalk, and the use of risk assessments in stalking cases, as well as tools to plan for victim safety and hold offenders accountable.
WHEN: May 14, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FORMAT: In Person ONLY
COST: FREE
LOCATION: Lakewood Police Department
445 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
AUDIENCE: DV and SO Approved Providers, Probation Officers, and TVAs
This training has limited seats available.
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