1. Supporting Sex Offenders with ID/DD In the Community
Mike Kontura, CCBDD Forensic Liaison Carey L. Kleinschmidt, LISWS, Supervisor of Forensic Liaison Services Dept. of Behavioral and Health Supports Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

3. DoDD Work Group Assessed areas of need
Tools developed for -The individual -Their SSA -Their providers
-Members of their team
Assessed areas of need
Workgroup was able to identify current weakness ( changed weakness to need- sounds more supportive) for those who provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities who have convictions for sex offenses and developed tools to aid service and support administrator, the individual and members of the team to be used in the development and review of the Individual Service Plan.

4. Workgroup Focus Assessed areas of need Sex Offender Protocol
Tools developed for -The individual -Their SSA -Their providers
-Members of their team
Sex Offender Protocol
Sex Offender Protocol –Explains the type(s) of evaluations needed
Checklist Guide to aid in looking at/discussing what type of supervision may be necessary in a particular setting
Environmental Assessment – Checklist to aid in examining various settings
Considerations for developing a Relapse Prevention Plan

5. Workgroup Focus Assessed areas of need Sex Offender Protocol
Tools developed for -The individual -Their SSA -Their providers
-Members of their team
Sex Offender Protocol
Checklist Guide
Checklist Guide to aid in looking at/discussing what type of supervision may be necessary in a particular setting

6. Environmental Assessment
Workgroup Focus
Tools developed for -The individual -Their SSA -Their providers
-Members of their team
Assessed areas of need
Sex Offender Protocol
Checklist Guide
Environmental Assessment – Checklist to aid in examining various settings
Environmental Assessment

7. Environmental Assessment Considerations for Relapse Prevention
Workgroup Focus
Tools developed for -The individual -Their SSA -Their providers
-Members of their team
Assessed areas of need
Sex Offender Protocol
Checklist Guide
Considerations for developing a Relapse Prevention Plan
Environmental Assessment
Considerations for Relapse Prevention

8. When you’ve met one sex offender…
Sex Offender Protocol
When you’ve met one sex offender…
you’ve met. one. sex offender.

9. Sex Offender Protocol Basic Assumptions: Purpose of the Protocol:
Increased risk = increased scrutiny
Risks can be mitigated in community-based settings
Purpose of the Protocol:
Better understanding of the individual
Better service plan for the individual

10. Sex Offender Protocol
SSAs need good basic knowledge about sex offenders and sex offending behaviors
Person-centered information is needed about the individual to make best practice service/support decisions
Protocol is simply a guide that outlines how to gather needed information:
Which individuals should receive this type of assessment?
Who can do a sex-offender specific assessment?
What type of assessment tools can be used?
What type of information do I need for planning?
What other factors should I consider?

11. Sex Offender Protocol What type of information do I need for planning?
Identifying information, reasons for referral, sources of information
Personal and Social History
Offense History
Current Findings
Summary: Provide a framework for understanding the individual and their actions including the impact of their developmental disability and mental health needs.

12. Sex Offender Protocol What type of information do I need for planning?
Residence
Type
Support needs
Offense-related restrictions
Conditions of probation or parole
Other requirements required by the Ohio Revised Code for those convicted of a sex offense.
Level of Supervision
How staff supervise (not how many staff)
What specific contexts require different levels of supervision (library, YMCA, transportation, etc.)
What are the off-limits places, people, contexts, etc.
Other ‘supervision’ possibilities, etc.

13. Sex Offender Protocol What type of information do I need for planning?
Treatment Recommendations
What treatment is recommended?
Given the individual’s diagnoses, what supports should be in place to maximize success in treatment?
Restrictions re: porn, sharps, TV, internet, etc. are based on assessment.
Goals for the Individual
Outcomes
Improvement of skills
Supports to maximize independence
(safety plan for community time, relapse prevention plan, etc.)

14. Sex Offender Protocol What other factors should I consider?
Impact of mental health and/or developmental disability on the individual’s ability to make decisions in their own best interest
Degree of assessed risk
Implications of right’s restrictions on individuals’ rights.

15. Sex Offender Protocol What other factors should I consider?
Individual’s level of cooperation with services/supports
As well as the various services/supports cooperation with each other
Individual’s capacity for independent living
Individual’s legal status i.e. reporting status
(Tier 1, 2, 3), probation/parole requirements, etc.

16. Sex Offender Protocol What other factors should I consider?
Use community control via reporting requirements
Probation/ parole, local police, courts understanding of developmental disability supports, etc.
Mandate compliance with the notice/reporting requirements for individuals convicted of sex offense in the Ohio Revised Code.

17. Sex Offender Protocol What other factors should I consider?
Disclose risk to neighbors, coworkers, etc. as warranted
High risk environments lend to more detailed disclosure vs. low risk environments
Risk environments are identified through a sex offender specific assessment
Maximize treatment compliance

18. Sex Offender Protocol What other factors should I consider?
Identify alternatives to supervision that mitigates areas of risk
Maintain/review the safety/risk reduction/relapse prevention plans for higher risk contexts
Focus on outcomes
Regular review of provider training and compliance

19. Sex Offender Protocol EXAMPLES: Common sense planning
Church-attending DJ
Victim of greedy prostitute
Retribution-related sex offense
Sex offender treatment group bathroom break
Sexualized anger

20. Sex Offender Protocol
Have to learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable
Determining services/supports is targeted to the person not the offense
Risk tolerance of your CBDD is tied to risk tolerance of your community
Make team-based decisions based on solid assessment information and structured reasoning

21. Sex Offender Protocol Supplements to the protocol:
Service Plan Development and Implementation Checklist for Sex Offenders
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Environmental Assessment
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22. Sex Offender Protocol
Considerations for Developing Relapse Prevention Plans for Individuals with ID who have been Convicted of a Sex Offense
Considerations%20for%20Developing%20ReRelapse %20Prevention%20Plans%20May,2014.pdf
Sex Offender Protocol
SEX%20OFFENDER%20PROTOCO%20May,2014.pdf

23. Sex Offender Protocol
Questions?

24. Collaboration with Probation and Parole: Basics
Court Supervised Release “CSR”
Usually decided at an arraignment hearing
Decision based on safety factors
Judge orders a Personal Bond
During pre-adjudication stages
Assigned to a probation officer
Standard probation orders apply
Anything additional as ordered by the judge
Person does not have to remain in jail awaiting trial.

25. Probation Supervision in the community
Considered an alternative to prison
Development of probation conditions
Standard orders
Client specific orders
Journalized
Can be modified at any time by the judge
Goal: support the individual to be successful and keep them out of prison

26. Parole Means of supervision AFTER release from prison
Judges can order supervision by Adult Parole Authority, but, ODRC assesses if parole is needed.
All individuals convicted of Felony 1s, Felony 2s, and violent Felony 3s will have mandatory involvement with Parole.
Non-violent Felony 3s, Felony 4s, and Felony 5s may or may not be supervise by Parole.

27. Collaboration Between Probation/Parole and BDD Teams
Establish a relationship with the officers
Invite them to the table
Exchange information about various roles and goals of team members
Educate the officer about the services available and service planning
Educate the officer about what you CANNOT do

28. Collaboration Continued
Develop cross-training for your team members
Ask officers to train BDD team members about the CJS
Provider training to the officers about individuals with DD/ID (identification and approach) and the county board system
Flexibility and understanding
Discuss specialization and whether or not it is necessary or feasible.

29. What to cover in the ISP…
What is the judge ordering as part of probation?
No contact orders?
Mandated sex offender treatment?
Substance abuse & Mental health treatment?
Cooperation with BDD services and supports (compliance with ISP).

30. ISPs……
What are the reporting requirements? Weekly? Bi monthly? Monthly?
Note in the ISP if a provider is involved in facilitating probation appointments
Random drug testing?
What location?
Under what circumstances does the officer want to be notified? By whom?

31. Role and Engagement of the Community
Identify your allies in the community
Where are the open doors and listening ears?
Educate
Advocate
Plan and do your due diligence
Responsibility and Transparency

32. The End!
Questions?