CSOM Long Version: Section 21 Learning Objectives To learn about three innovations including: z A victim-centered approach z A collaborative approach z Supervision networks

CSOM Long Version: Section 22 Premises of Sex Offender Management zRequires multi-disciplinary collaboration zVictim safety is paramount

CSOM Long Version: Section 23 What we mean by “involving victims” zVictim Centered Approach yA strategy for managing offenders zVictim Involvement yContact with primary and secondary victims of offenders on caseload zWorking with Victim Advocates yPolicymaking, education, treatment ySupport for victim involvement practices

CSOM Long Version: Section 24 Needs of Victims Addressed by Agency Policy zControl zChoices zSafety zInformation (giving and getting) zInput zKnowledge about the offender

CSOM Long Version: Section 25 Needs of Victims Addressed by Agency Policy (cont.) zResources and support zAdvocacy zAccess zControl over contact with the offender zEmpathy

CSOM Long Version: Section 26 Victims and Case Management zVictim impact statements, interviews zRecommendations for treatment and supervision zRecommendations for restitution or community service

CSOM Long Version: Section 27 An Innovative Example: New Haven, CT Victim Advocate on Case Management Team: yHired with court funds; employee of state sexual assault coalition yBased in probation office; 1 day/wk at coalition office yInitiates/maintains contact with victims yWorks with offenders’ families yMakes field visits yAssists with empathy education yPart of weekly case review

CSOM Long Version: Section 28 Collaboration is Essential Because zSexual abuse involves many arenas zInformation & disclosure are key zThere is a common goal

CSOM Long Version: Section 29 Collaborative Team Activities zExchange of Information zJoint Decision-Making zMonitoring zCross-training

CSOM Long Version: Section 210 Collaborative Team Activities (cont.) zCreating resources zSystem problem-solving

CSOM Long Version: Section 211 Maintaining Collaboration zAvoid criticizing team members zConsult before making decisions zAdmit mistakes zCollaborate on case management and policy

CSOM Long Version: Section 212 Collaboration Between Supervision and Treatment zTraditional separation/confidentiality is gone zBoth focus on accountability zBoth focus on preventing future victimization

CSOM Long Version: Section 213 Probation Officer Roles z Leader of the supervision team z Enforcer of conditions of the court z Restricts activities/rewards progress of offender z Uses victim impact information

CSOM Long Version: Section 214 Treatment Provider Roles z Helps offender develop internal control z Provides information to supervising agent, team

CSOM Long Version: Section 215 Victim Advocate Roles zMaintains victim-centered focus zProvides support/information to victim zLiaison between victim and team zProvides training/input on policy/practice

CSOM Long Version: Section 216 The Containment Approach zCoherent, shared philosophy zVictim-centered team approach zConsistent policies zMonitoring and feedback zProbation/parole, treatment, and polygraph examiners

A Model Process-- Containment Approach Criminal Justice System Sex Offense Specific Treatment Polygraph

A Model Process-- Containment Approach (cont.) Sex Offense Specific Treatment Confidentiality waivers Surveillance officers Consistent policies Interagency teams Employment restriction Internet restriction Family reunification policies Law enforcement registration Urinalysis Monitored leisure time 72 hour MH hold Supervision conditions Victim therapist Approved treatment providers Polygraph examiner approval Leisure time monitoring Victim community approval Cross training Victim services Criminal Justice System Polygraph

CSOM Long Version: Section 219 Polygraph Examiner Roles zHelps break down denial zAssists with sexual history zInvestigates compliance

CSOM Long Version: Section 220 Types of Post-Conviction Polygraph Examinations zDisclosure Polygraph zSpecific Issue Polygraph zMaintenance Polygraph

CSOM Long Version: Section 221 Cautions about Overlapping Roles  Each team member has same information. z Each reacts according to own responsibility.

CSOM Long Version: Section 222 Networks of Supervision zGo beyond traditional players. zMay include: yEmployers yVolunteers yFriends, neighbors yVictim and/or victim’s family

CSOM Long Version: Section 223 Likely Candidates for a Network of Supervision zAre not in denial zUnderstand offense dynamics, cycles zAgree not to keep secrets zAre willing to communicate with probation/parole zAre safe from potential victimization zAre willing to be contacted at home or work