II. Domestic Violence Offenders

Triggers:

Domestic violence offenders are particularly difficult to supervise because there are so many issues that can trigger a violent episode. In addition to large issues such as loss of employment or infidelity, everyday routine occurrences and simple mistakes can spark an outburst of violence from an offender who has an overwhelming need for control and domination. Staff should use contacts with the offender, the victim and other collateral contacts to assess the offender's readiness for change and risk of reoffending.