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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-2020 Domestic Violence & Family Issues Minutes MEETING MINUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL June 17, 2020 11:30 AM Room 1284-County Board Room St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1284 - Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin NOTICE Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CJCC members are encouraged to attend the meeting via the use of technology utilizing the Zoom platform. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived Name Pam St. Croix Coordinator, Victim Witness Remote Bellrichard County Edward Vlack St. Croix Hon. Edward F. Vlack, Br.II, Chair Present County Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor, Div. of Community Present County Corrections Curt St. Croix Faith Based Representative Excused Thomassen County Mark Richert St. Croix Representative, Chiefs of Police Remote County Tim St. Croix Circuit CourtCourt Commissioner Remote Heckmann County Michael St. Croix District Attorney Present Nieskes County Jason Sykora St. Croix Lieutenant, Sheriff's Office Remote County Alena Taylor St. Croix Executive Director, Turningpoint Remote County Kristen St. Croix AODA Supervisor, Health & Present Deprey County Human Services Ryan Shervey St. Croix Representative, Bar Association Present County Anjali Patel St. Croix Representative, Office of State Excused County Public Defender Also Present; Hon. Scott J. Nordstrand, Hon. Scott R. Needham, Hon. R. Michael Waterman, Haley Konsela, Jake Otis, Sarah Yacoub (remote), Selena Peterson (remote), Yvonne Larsen, Susan Capparelli and Tina Sitz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting March 11, 2020 11:45 AM Minutes of March 11, 2020 were accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Judge Vlack states there are 7 and another potential offender in DV Court at this time. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Update on Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program Implementation Judge Waterman states they are working on setting up a meeting between St. Croix County and CASA of Western WI to determine next steps to move the project forward. Mark Lemke asked if this would include Pierce County and Judge Waterman states it would only be a St. Croix County program. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Identify Local Resources for Domestic Violence Specific Psychological Examinations Psychological Exams; Sarah Yacoub states 40% of prison population has personality disorders and questions whether the same is true for people with domestic violence issues. Judge Vlack states a primary concern is to get evidence-based domestic violence assessments prior to conviction with bail bond modifications. He finds the use of the Lethality Assessment Program useful. Tim Heckmann states it would be helpful to have resources and send people for psychological exams, but cost is an issue and how do you get the defendant to buy into this. He states early intervention strategies benefit everyone. Sarah Yacoub states the training held last year was helpful and well attended and Judge Vlack states he would like to see what training is recommended by Mr. Heckmann, Ms. Konsela, and Mr. Shervey. Michael Nieskes states he thought Steve Kirt completed an inventory of those resources. Judge Vlack asked Mark Richert and Alena Taylor about the pros and cons of the Lethality Assessment Program. Mark Richert states they are getting more buy in from other agencies and they were going to have a training in April but that didn't happen due to COVID-19 concerns. Alena Taylor states there are no new updates, but they are ready to go when training is rescheduled. Haley Konsela states there were two trainings rescheduled in mid-July for April and the notices were sent yesterday. She states there is a new screening being used with a few more questions added. Jason Sykora states he did see the new forms come through the Sheriff's Office. Judge Needham states the issue of Elder Abuse was brought up at the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee meeting and is wondering if this issue will be also looked at by this subcommittee. Michael Nieskes states he is trying to get training completed for law enforcement so they can start picking up on the early signs of elder abuse. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Review Domestic Violence Team Workplan Progress Tim Heckmann states they don't have much to report at this time. Ryan Shervey states they were all set to go to the parenting class in early April, but was canceled due to COVID-19, but they will look at setting it up to attend another one when possible. Judge Vlack states he would prefer another meeting in August or September for the next DV/Family Issues meeting. Further discussion was held on a potential meeting date and time. Judge Vlack announces the next meeting will be held on September 16, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Agent Hooyman will do a presentation on the process for a probation review hearing with a domestic violence related case. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Judge Vlack states Restorative Services (R.S.) are back to in-person services. Susan Capparelli states the groups are smaller in size, masks required, regular cleaning, etc. She introduced Jacob Otis to the group and he is trained in doing assessments for R.S. ADJOURN Judge Vlack adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 11:30 a.m., Government Center - County Board Room.