Levels of DV Treatment & Second Clinical Contacts (Updated 1/28/2019) 5.06 Levels of Treatment. There are three levels of treatment that include Level A (low intensity), LevelB (moderate intensity), and Level C (high intensity). Offenders are placed in a level of treatment based on the findings from the intake evaluation, offender treatment needs, and level of risk as identified by the DVRNA. Research demonstrates that matching offender risk to intensity of treatment reduces recidivism (Andrews & Bonta, 1994). Intensity of treatment is differentiated by frequency of clinical contact and content of treatment.1II. Initial Determination of Treatment Level is recommended by the Approved Provider after the Offender Intake Evaluation has been completed and approved by the MTT. While some offenders may remain in the same level throughout treatment, there is also the ability to move offenders to a different level of treatment as needed. This is based on new information such as change in risk factors, mitigation of risk, continuing abuse, or denial. A. Only offenders in Level C may be considered for a decrease in treatment level and then only to Level B.B. No offenders in Level B or C are eligible for a decrease in treatment to Level A.C. Decreasing an offender’s level of intensity of treatment shall only occur at scheduled Treatment Plan Review intervals and shall be approved by consensus of the MTT. This change in treatment level shall include written justification placed in the offender’s file describing the need for change in treatment. D. Increasing an offender’s level of treatment to a higher intensity of treatment may occur at any time and shall be approved by consensus of the MTT. This change in treatment level shall include written justification placed in the offender’s file describing the need for change in treatment. III. If any Information is Missing from the Offender Intake Evaluation and the DVRNA, an offender shall not be placed in Level A. A Temporary Placement to treatment Level B may be indicated. Because the missing information may be related to risk factors, there is a need for safety considerations, resulting in a minimum Temporary Placement to Level B. Even though there is information missing, there may be sufficient information obtained from the DVRNA to justify the offender’s placement in Level C. *