Domestic Violence Offenders are often times charismatic, charming and come across as “easily manageable” on the surface to the Probation Officer. With the main goals of supervision being Offender Accountability and Victim Safety, someone who presents as a seemingly “easy” case may be the most lethal.
This webinar will discuss some of the tactics/characteristics of a DV Offender and a victim and how this impacts the ongoing supervision of the offender, the advantage of having a specialized caseload, circumstances/factors in determining supervision level and frequency of reporting, and recommendations regarding sanctions.
Articles referenced in the webinar:
- Risk Factors for Femicide in Abusive Relationships: Results From a Multisite Case Control Study
- Stalking Victimization in the United States
- Community Corrections Response to Domestic Violence: Guidelines for Practice
