Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB)–approved domestic violence treatment in Colorado.

Colorado law provides for DV treatment programs for people involved with the criminal-justice system following domestic-violence offenses, including people on probation, parole, community corrections, or deferred judgment and sentence. Programs can include group counseling, individual counseling, outpatient treatment, or therapeutic-community treatment. Colorado's standards describe it as involving therapy, monitoring, and supervision, with the overall purpose of reducing abusive behavior and promoting the safety of victims and the community.

A DVOMB-approved evaluator gathers and reviews information about the person and the offense, then develops an assessment of treatment needs. The evaluation can include:

• Review of the offense and relevant history

• Domestic-violence risk assessment

• Examination of patterns of behavior and factors associated with the offense

• Assessment of risk factors and treatment needs

• Screening for substance-use issues

• Consideration of whether a mental-health assessment is appropriate

• Review of information from the court, probation, previous evaluations, and other relevant sources

• Development of treatment recommendations and goals

The evaluation is an assessment of a person's use of alcohol or drugs and whether it meets criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD).

If the evaluation determines that treatment is appropriate—or if treatment is specifically required by a court or supervising agency—the person may be referred to services such as:

• Individual counseling

• Group therapy

• Substance-use education

• Relapse-prevention work

• Intensive outpatient treatment

• Outpatient treatment

• More intensive levels of care when clinically necessary

• Alcohol/drug monitoring or testing when required

The treatment generally focuses on understanding substance-use patterns, addressing contributing factors, developing coping strategies, and reducing the likelihood of continued problematic use.

12 customized sessions.

Examples (not limited to): Anger Management, Conflict resolution, Cognitive distortions, Healthy Decision making, Victim Empathy, Effective coping strategies, Relapse prevention, Self-care Enhancement, Effective Communication, Healthy Boundaries, Parenting for the prevention of Intergenerational Violence. Accountability impact, Cultivating Prosocial Attitudes/Behaviors.

Aftercare perk: 3 months support Individual/Group at no cost focus on giving back to community and continues demonstration of prosocial thinking. (see eligibility guidelines)