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Learning Objectives

To learn about three innovations including: A victim-centered approach A collaborative approach Supervision networks. Learning Objectives. Premises of Sex Offender Management. Requires multi-disciplinary collaboration Victim safety is paramount.

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Learning Objectives

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  1. To learn about three innovations including: A victim-centered approach A collaborative approach Supervision networks Learning Objectives CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  2. Premises of Sex Offender Management • Requires multi-disciplinary collaboration • Victim safety is paramount CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  3. What we mean by “involving victims” • Victim Centered Approach • A strategy for managing offenders • Victim Involvement • Contact with primary and secondary victims of offenders on caseload • Working with Victim Advocates • Policymaking, education, treatment • Support for victim involvement practices CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  4. Needs of Victims Addressed by Agency Policy • Control • Choices • Safety • Information (giving and getting) • Input • Knowledge about the offender CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  5. Needs of Victims Addressed by Agency Policy (cont.) • Resources and support • Advocacy • Access • Control over contact with the offender • Empathy CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  6. Victims and Case Management • Victim impact statements, interviews • Recommendations for treatment and supervision • Recommendations for restitution or community service CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  7. Collaboration is Essential Because • Sexual abuse involves many arenas • Information & disclosure are key • There is a common goal CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  8. Collaborative Team Activities • Exchange of information • Joint decision-making • Monitoring • Cross-training CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  9. Collaborative Team Activities (cont.) • Creating resources • System problem-solving CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  10. Maintaining Collaboration • Avoid criticizing team members • Consult before making decisions • Admit mistakes • Collaborate on case management and policy CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  11. Collaboration Between Supervision and Treatment • Traditional separation/confidentiality is gone • Both focus on accountability • Both focus on preventing future victimization CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  12. Probation Officer Roles • Leader of the supervision team • Enforcer of conditions of the court • Restricts activities/rewards progress of offender • Uses victim impact information CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  13. Treatment Provider Roles • Helps offender develop internal control • Provides information to supervising agent, team CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  14. Victim Advocate Roles • Maintains victim-centered focus • Provides support/information to victim • Liaison between victim and team • Provides training/input on policy/practice CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  15. The Containment Approach • Coherent, shared philosophy • Victim-centered team approach • Consistent policies • Monitoring and feedback • Probation/parole, treatment, and polygraph examiners CSOM Long Version: Section 2

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

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

  18. Polygraph Examiner Roles • Helps break down denial • Assists with sexual history • Investigates compliance CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  19. Types of Post-Conviction Polygraph Examinations • Disclosure Polygraph • Specific Issue Polygraph • Maintenance Polygraph CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  20. Cautions about Overlapping Roles • Each team member has same information. • Each reacts according to own responsibility. CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  21. Networks of Supervision • Go beyond traditional players. • May include: • Employers • Volunteers • Friends, neighbors • Victim and/or victim’s family CSOM Long Version: Section 2

  22. Likely Candidates for a Network of Supervision • Are not in denial • Understand offense dynamics, cycles • Agree not to keep secrets • Are willing to communicate with probation/parole • Are safe from potential victimization • Are willing to be contacted at home or work CSOM Long Version: Section 2

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