Domestic Violence Evaluation and Monitoring Program

(Since January 1995)

PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: To provide an additional tool for the Court when dealing with offenders who are in need of both Pre-Trial and Post Sentencing Supervision. These offenders have been charged or convicted of violating the laws regarding issues of domestic violence. A spousal assault test determines their propensity to reoffend.

OPTIMAL USE: For offenders who show a pattern to re-offend (who are being released from Jail under strict conditions of Bond) that need stabilization and counseling which is available through the S.A.V.E. (Stop Abuse Violence Education) Program. Also, the victims can be offered empowerment programs which offer support for their needs. Please see C.A.L.M. Program description.

TARGETED OFFENDER POPULATION: Repeat offenders charged with domestic battery, invasion of privacy, intimidation (threat, threat of force, or with a deadly weapon), and stalking (harassment, threat of bodily injury, violation of a Protection Order, or with a weapon) offenses.