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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-2020 Domestic Violence & Family Issues Minutes MEETING MINUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL March 11, 2020 11:45 AM Room 1216 Government Center St. Croix County Goverment Center - Room 1216 - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived Name Pam St. Croix Coordinator, Victim Witness Present Bellrichard County Edward Vlack St. Croix Hon. Edward F. Vlack, Branch II, Present County Chair Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor, Division of Present County Community Corrections Curt St. Croix Faith Based Representative Present Thomassen County Mark Richert St. Croix Representative, Chiefs of Police Present County Tim St. Croix Circuit Court Commissioner Present Heckmann County Steve Kirt St. Croix Administrator, Behavioral Health Excused County Michael St. Croix District Attorney Present Nieskes County Jason Sykora St. Croix Lieutenant, Sheriff's Office Present County Alena Taylor St. Croix Executive Director, Turningpoint Present County Ryan Shervey St. Croix Representative, Bar Association Present County Anjali Patel St. Croix Representative - Office of State Present CountyPublic Defender Also present; Hon. R. Michael Waterman, Sarah Yacoub, Bridget Warren, Mike O'Keefe, Brad Nevins, Selena Peterson, Rebecca Schultz and Kristin DePrey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting December 18, 2019 11:30 AM Minutes of December 18, 2019 meeting were accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Update Judge Waterman gave an update on progress being made to develop a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program in St. Croix County. He states the next planning meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2020. Sarah Yacoub commented on family cases in our county. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Update Chief Mark Richert states they are through the pilot phase of the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) and are now able to train other agencies within the County. He states all agencies are on board and the next step is to train the trainers. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Review Domestic Violence Team Workplan Results Tim Heckmann gave an update on the DV training that was held on November 22, 2019 in WI Dells. Ryan Shervey, Haley Konsela, Tim Heckmann, and Judge Vlack were in attendance and represented the team from St. Croix County. Ryan Shervey states on April 6, 2020 he will go to the parents in transition class with Haley Konsela to let people know what services are available. Tim Heckmann discussed his scheduling options, and what we can do better before things end up in the District Attorney's Office. Judge Vlack discussed criminal matters, restraining, and family orders as well as the work plan for our county. Tim Heckmann discussed the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and family court process. Ryan Shervey discussed restraining orders and how we can tailor family orders. Judge Vlack states in civil matters there are no attorneys present for the majority of the time. Sarah Yacoub states that abusers are not good co-parents. Judge Vlack states judges attempt to make orders that are fair, but the system is not always perfect, but we are attempting to move in a direction that will improve things. District Attorney Michael Nieskes asked about the possibility of having trained people available at hearings to give advice and potentially having a block of time dedicated to these types of hearings. Further discussion was held on the Neurobiology of Trauma - Domestic Violence training that was held on November 14, 2019. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURN DATE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 11:30 a.m., Government Center - County Board Room.