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INTERIM STUDY REPORT Human Services Committee Rep. Pam Peterson, Chairperson Oklahoma House of Representatives Interim Study I.S. 11-101, Rep. Pam Peterson October 24, 2011 Reducing domestic violence deaths in Oklahoma Jeff Smith Chair of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (DVFRB) District Attorney, District 16 Jeff.Smith@dac.state.ok.us o The DVFRB has reviewed 341 of 1,007 domestic violence homicide incidents that occurred from 1998 to 2010. o 55% of all victims are female and 75% of intimate partner (IP) homicide perpetrators are male. o 58% of the homicides were committed with a firearm and 23% of firearm deaths are committed by people who are federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. o 33% are witnessed by children. o There is evidence of prior domestic violence in 77% of IP cases. o 49% of perpetrators made death threats against the victim prior to the homicide. o The 2010 recommendations of the DVFRB are included in the attachments at the end of this report. Judge Richard Kirby, Associate Judge Oklahoma County Juvenile Court Richard.Kirby@oscn.net o 29% of all deprived petitions in Oklahoma County in 2010-2011 included domestic violence as an issue. o DHS often refers victims and perpetrators of domestic violence to programs that are not certified by the Attorney General’s Office. o DHS assessments, findings and service plans reflect a lack of understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, safety risks, safety planning and referral for appropriate services. The service plans need to be truly individualized. o Need mandatory training for workers and supervisors with respect to domestic violence and the role of child welfare in responding to domestic violence cases. o Workers need to be able to indentify those victims that can demonstrate that they are truly ready to take appropriate steps to protect their children. o Need to involve people with domestic violence expertise on Post-Adjudication Review Boards. o Could create Level 4 child welfare specialist positions for highly experienced workers who could provide consultation on tough cases involving domestic violence. Candace Blalock Retired District Judge o Brings a rural perspective to the discussion. o There is a serious lack of domestic violence services in certain areas of the state. o We should require judges with domestic violence docket responsibility to have the training that the juvenile judges receive.
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Full text | INTERIM STUDY REPORT Human Services Committee Rep. Pam Peterson, Chairperson Oklahoma House of Representatives Interim Study I.S. 11-101, Rep. Pam Peterson October 24, 2011 Reducing domestic violence deaths in Oklahoma Jeff Smith Chair of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (DVFRB) District Attorney, District 16 Jeff.Smith@dac.state.ok.us o The DVFRB has reviewed 341 of 1,007 domestic violence homicide incidents that occurred from 1998 to 2010. o 55% of all victims are female and 75% of intimate partner (IP) homicide perpetrators are male. o 58% of the homicides were committed with a firearm and 23% of firearm deaths are committed by people who are federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. o 33% are witnessed by children. o There is evidence of prior domestic violence in 77% of IP cases. o 49% of perpetrators made death threats against the victim prior to the homicide. o The 2010 recommendations of the DVFRB are included in the attachments at the end of this report. Judge Richard Kirby, Associate Judge Oklahoma County Juvenile Court Richard.Kirby@oscn.net o 29% of all deprived petitions in Oklahoma County in 2010-2011 included domestic violence as an issue. o DHS often refers victims and perpetrators of domestic violence to programs that are not certified by the Attorney General’s Office. o DHS assessments, findings and service plans reflect a lack of understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, safety risks, safety planning and referral for appropriate services. The service plans need to be truly individualized. o Need mandatory training for workers and supervisors with respect to domestic violence and the role of child welfare in responding to domestic violence cases. o Workers need to be able to indentify those victims that can demonstrate that they are truly ready to take appropriate steps to protect their children. o Need to involve people with domestic violence expertise on Post-Adjudication Review Boards. o Could create Level 4 child welfare specialist positions for highly experienced workers who could provide consultation on tough cases involving domestic violence. Candace Blalock Retired District Judge o Brings a rural perspective to the discussion. o There is a serious lack of domestic violence services in certain areas of the state. o We should require judges with domestic violence docket responsibility to have the training that the juvenile judges receive. |
Date created | 2012-03-19 |
Date modified | 2012-03-19 |