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CASOM Grant Program 

About the CASOM Training

Management of sex offenders within communities has been occurring for many decades. Over the years, high profile crimes have increased the public's awareness of the potential risks that sex offenders pose to community members. In response to these cases, new legislation is requiring changes for states, territories and tribes in their approach to report, register, notify and monitor sex offenders. More than ever the need for a comprehensive approach is recognized as the most effective way to manage sex offenders within communities, to develop effective public policies that will promote public safety and to respond effectively to the needs of victims of sexual crime. To respond to this need, the Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Office provided funding for a two-day training program that will support the development and enhancement of comprehensive strategies for sex offender management.

The Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) training is designed for all those involved in the management of adult sex offenders and juveniles who commit sexual offenses. This is a basic training that emphasizes the importance of collaboration and system-wide planning that promotes community safety. Training topics will include an overview of the comprehensive approach, who offenders are, and what we know about victims of sexual crimes. Sex offender assessment, registration, treatment, and monitoring, as well as public education and collaboration will be covered in this 2-day training. View additional program information by downloading the CASOM State-Specific Flyer or the CASOM Tribal-Specific Flyer.

About the SMART Office


The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) was authorized in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 and is an agency within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice based out of Washington, DC. The mission of the SMART Office is to protect the public by supporting the national implementation of a comprehensive sex offender registration and notification system.

The responsibilities of the SMART Office include providing jurisdictions with guidance regarding the implementation of the Adam Walsh Act, as well as providing technical assistance to the states, territories, Indian tribes, local governments, and to public and private organizations. The SMART Office also tracks important legislative and legal developments related to sex offenders and administers grant programs related to the registration, notification, tracking, and monitoring of sex offenders. Visit the SMART Office Website, send an email, or call 202-514-4689 for more information.

For questions regarding the CASOM Program or for information on how to bring this training to your jurisdiction, contact Ms. Devin Rieckmann-Sell (phone: 888-370-1752.)

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