N.Y. Executive Law § 837-r: Office of sex offender management

§ 837-r. Office of sex offender management. 1. Establishment of

office. There is hereby established within the division of criminal

justice services the office of sex offender management, hereinafter in

this section referred to as "the office."

2. Duties and responsibilities. The office, in consultation with the

commissioner of mental health, shall be responsible for policy matters

relating to sex offenders and the management of their behavior. Its

activities as to such matters shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Studying issues relating to management of sex offender behavior in

consultation with experts, service providers and representative

organizations in the field of sex offender management;

(b) Serving as a clearinghouse for information and materials including

lists of treatment providers and other community resources for sex

offender management;

(c) Advising the governor and the legislature on the most effective

ways for state government to address issues of sex offender management;

(d) Coordinating and recommending sex offender management policy and

interagency initiatives including matters relating to risk assessment;

provision of treatment; supervision policy; the use of videoconferencing

and other tools to expedite hearings; the use of polygraphs, electronic

monitoring, and other supervisory tools; the sharing of information

among relevant agencies; residential issues; and other matters relating

to re-entry and integration into society;

(e) Developing recommendations as to standards, guidelines, best

practices, and qualifications for sex offender assessment, treatment,

and supervision;

(f) Acting as an advocate for sex offense victims and programs and

coordinating activities of other agencies with related functions;

(g) Developing and implementing campaigns of public awareness,

community outreach, and sex offense prevention;

(h) Coordinating programs of training and education for law

enforcement and treatment providers, judges, attorneys, and other

professionals; and

(i) Developing case management systems and other information

technology to support state activities in the management of sex offender

behavior.

3. Other state agencies shall provide cooperation and assistance to

the office so as to assist it in the effective performance of its

duties.