DVFPS is certified by the PA Sexual Offender Assessment Board as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Treatment provider.

Bucks County Violence Fatality Review
During a six-month period in 2005, there were 12 domestic violence related deaths in Bucks County. In response, the Bucks County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission was formed to review the fatalities and identify system gaps within the county as a way of preventing further domestic violence homicides in Bucks County. The multi-agency commission released a report of their findings and recommendations on March 6.  Mr. Jay Deppeler, M.Ed. was part of the Commission selected by the Bucks County District Attorney to review these issues.

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The Adam Walsh Coalition of Bucks County
Concerns regarding the implementation of SORNA with Juveniles in PA.
In response to concerns regarding the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 2006 (SORNA), professional stakeholders from Bucks County, PA formed a work group to review the potential unintended consequences of the mandated guidelines set forth by the Act, particularly as it applies to juveniles.

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