10-05 (M) Misdemeanor ProbationDomestic Violence
The State Board of Crime Control is soliciting proposals to implement the
Misdemeanor Probation for Domestic Violence Program. It is anticipated that a
total of approximately $100,000 will be available.
The communities selected for funding will be expected to achieve sustainability within four
years and will demonstrate this through a graduated match requirement. The purpose of this
program is to promote victim safety and offender accountability through a variety of case
management and compliance monitoring methods. These methods include but are not limited to
probation personnel, electronic or GPS monitoring, and case management systems that track
recidivism and revocation. Recidivism and risk of serious injury or death to victims can be
reduced when offenders are held accountable by the criminal justice system and are required to
comply with court ordered sanctions such as payment of fines and restitution, batterer
counseling/treatment, Orders of Protection, and drug and alcohol screening.
Communities that can demonstrate a collaborative approach in program development between
courts, law enforcement, prosecution, and victim assistance programs will be given priority for
funding. Involvement by participating agencies should be documented through current letters of
support from active organizations and include specific contributions to be made.
