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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-2017 Domestic Violence & Family Issues Minutes MEETING MINUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL January 10, 2017 12:00 PM Room 1216 Government Center St. Croix County Goverment Center - Room 1216 - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Joan Sprain St. Croix County Family Living Agent Present Pam Bellrichard St. Croix County Coordinator Excused Edward Vlack St. Croix County Chair Present Scott Needham St. Croix County Judge Present Kathleen Avoles St. Croix County Bar Association Present Curt Thomassen St. Croix County Faith Based Representative Present Mark Richert St. Croix County Police Chiefs Representative Present Tim Heckmann St. Croix County Court Commissioner Present Also in attendance; Susan Capparelli, Mike Nieskes, Mike O'Keefe, Selena Peterson, Honorable R. Michael Waterman, Bob Kelly, Dan Hansen, Steve Kirt, John Kucinski, and Alex Andrea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting November 8, 2016 12:00 PM Minutes of November 8, 2016 were accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Kelly from Bob Kelly Programs discussed the potential for his agency setting up batterer's treatment groups in our area. Mr. Kelly discussed his background and how this service would be delivered to clients and the St. Croix County Criminal Justice System. The cost of each group would be $360 per individual and the size of each group is 12-14 clients. Groups are closed ended. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Domestic Violence Needs Assessment - February Discussion was held on the upcoming Domestic Violence Needs Assessment scheduled for February 9 & 10, 2017. The assessment will be conducted by the Center for Court Innovation and paid for with funding from a State of WI - STOP Grant and local funding. Mike O'Keefe stated he is working on the itinerary for this and will have it firmed up very soon. Judge Needham and Judge Vlack have taken the lead on this project and will report back to the CJCC Council and this group after receiving the results of the assessment. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Domestic Violence Data - Law Enforcement Chief Mark Richert gave an update on the domestic violence arrests for 2015 data he collected from other law enforcement agencies. Mike Nieskes, District Attorney, asked for clarification as to what type of data was collected and if all agencies are coding the same way. Kate Avoles asked if there is data distinguishing between male and female arrests. Judge Waterman asked if the numbers collected are surprising and John Kucinski, Public Defender, asked how many of these people are currently on Probation or Parole supervision. Chief Richert and Mike Nieskes discussed whether or not a juvenile can be charged with domestic assault by current statutes. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Lethality Assessments - Law Enforcement Chief Mark Richert reported that the issue of lethality assessments was brought up at the St. Croix County Police Chief's Meeting. There is interest in using this tool, but they feel they don't have time to pursue this through the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, (lethalityassessmentprogram.org). Mike Nieskes, District Attorney, discussed the need for early intervention and treatment for domestic violence cases, as well as services for victims. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Domestic Violence/Family Issues Subcommittee Membership Review Discussion was held on the current membership of this group. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next Domestic Violence/Family Issues subcommittee meeting will be Thursday, March 23, 2017, 12:00 p.m., Government Center - Room 1216.