Washington

Technical Assistance:

Washington Department of Corrections (July 1998): Conducted a site visit to determine technical assistance needs and whether CSOM was an appropriate vehicle for assistance.

Training:

Supported the costs for one consultant to present an overview of sex offender typology at the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs' statewide sex offender management summit, November 2001 (100 participants).

Provided two consultants and one staff member to provide training on the topics of sex offender management and collaboration at the request of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs to stakeholders in Washington State, June 2001 (100 participants).

Resource Site:

The City of Spokane is noteworthy for the innovative leadership of law enforcement, particularly in the area of neighborhood supervision in conjunction with probation and community organizations. The Spokane Police Department, Department of Corrections, and community volunteers work closely on registration, community notification, and supervision issues.

OJP Grant Sites:

1999: In 1999, the State of Washington had a population of approximately 5,590,400. Through an implementation/enhancement grant, the team developed and oversaw the implementation of a transition process to manage sex offenders returning to the community. The focus area was Snohomish County, located just north of Seattle. Specifically, the grantee team identified and addressed victim and community concerns as priority considerations when releasing sex offenders into the county. It established a coordinated approach to the supervision and management of moderate and high-risk sex offenders through responsible and effective reintegration/transition plans. Through this process, the team increased collaboration with criminal justice agencies, social services, victim groups, and the community at large.