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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-2017 Domestic Violence & Family Issues Minutes MEETING MINUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & FAMILY ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL November 15, 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 Organization Title Status Arrived Name Joan Sprain St. Croix Citizen Member Present County Pam St. Croix Supervisor, Victim Witness Present Bellrichard County Edward Vlack St. Croix Judge, Branch II, Chair Present County Scott St. Croix Judge, Branch III Excused Needham County Kathleen St. Croix Representative, Bar Association Excused Avoles County 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 Present 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 Also present; Erica Ellenwood, Susan Capparelli, Bridget Warren, Mike O'Keefe, and Sara Yacoub. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Domestic Violence & Family Issues Subcommittee of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting October 11, 2017 9:00 AM Minutes were accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Domestic Violence Needs Assessment Statistics Update Judge Vlack discussed the need for a decision map and statistics for the Domestic Violence/Family Issues continuum. We can start to follow on this process at future Subcommittee meetings. Having a map would give us a guide in making evidence based decisions. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Review Results of October 11, 2017 - DV/Family Issues Strategic Planning Meeting Discussion was held on the strategic planning session that was held at the Citizen's State Bank on October 11, 2017. A handout was given to each member and at future meetings we will need to work on action plans and assign members to specific topics. Judge Vlack said this is a process that could take some time and he appreciates everyone's efforts. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Presentation - Susan Capparelli Susan Capparelli, St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice Programs (SCVRJP), Executive Director, gave a presentation about the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) that she currently uses for referrals involving an element of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Discussion was held on related Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) issues and Steve Kirt commented on available treatment. Ms. Yacoub states the current bail schedule should be reviewed. Michael Nieskes, District Attorney, discussed mandatory arrest issues in St. Croix County. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1.) Discuss Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Assessments with respect to those with a high score., 2.) Decison Map for IPV cases entering the system., 3.) Strategic Planning follow. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 1:04 p.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next CJCC Domestic Violence/Family Issues Subcommittee meeting is Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 12:00 p.m., at the Government Center - room 1216.