Domestic Violence Inventory
The Domestic Violence Inventory (DVI) is an evidence-based self-report test that is used to evaluate adults (males and females) accused or convicted of domestic violence.
Only online in Oklahoma
The DVI is used by court-appointed evaluators, psychologists, probation officers, counselors, mental health professionals, and others. The DVI is a domestic violence offender risk assessment instrument or test.
The Domestic Violence Inventory (DVI) is a popular domestic violence offender test that has been administered to over 85,000 domestic violence offenders. The DVI facilitates early problem identification, which promotes intervention and as warranted, treatment while enabling accurate matching of problem severity with treatment intensity.
SIX DVI SCALES
Truthfulness Scale | Violence Scale | Alcohol Scale | Drug Scale | Control Scale | Stress Coping Abilities
Have you been court-ordered to complete a DVI as part of your probation or parole?
How to connect with Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC
Follow this step-by-step process to schedule your court-ordered DVI.
Request Appointment - This will open a new page where you will click "Request Appointment" again.
On this page, you will: Click “DVI - Consultation”
Select “Video Office”
Choose a date and time
Fill in your name, email, phone number, and credit/debit card information
Click “Request Appointment” one last time
Your appointment will then be approved/declined. If approved, you will be emailed a link with “shared documents” that are REQUIRED to be reviewed/signed/completed PRIOR (24 hours before) your scheduled appointment. If documents are NOT completed prior to your scheduled appointment, your appointment will be canceled, and you will be charged a rescheduling fee of $100. If your request is denied, you will need to log back in as an “Existing Client” and an alternative date/time will need to be requested.
Required Documentation for Probation/Parole:
MUST BE UPLOADED - into your chart - in the client portal
Affidavit
You should have a copy of this. If not, you can check with your lawyer, probation/parole officer, or local courthouse to gain a copy.
Judgement and Sentencing
You should have a copy of this. If not, you can check with your lawyer, probation/parole officer, or local courthouse to gain a copy.
ID - State issued identification card
Take a picture with your phone or electronic device
Certificates of Completion
This includes any completed programs addressing drugs/alcohol/substance use/abuse, anger management, parenting, group counseling programs, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, life skills groups etc..
DVI Services and Fees
Consultation
$50
During this consultation, Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC, will discuss the DVI process and expectations to successfully receive your completed DVI in a timely manner. This will also be a time for you to ask any questions you may have regarding your court-ordered DVI.
Domestic Violence Inventory
$300
This is a 155-question inventory that can take up to 90 mins to complete. Please make sure you have a reliable electronic device (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer) and a strong internet connection.
PHQ-9 and GAD
$9
These are both brief emotional/behavioral assessments used in addition to your DVI and provide a more accurate evaluation to be completed.
No Show
$300
You will incur this fee if your scheduled session is not canceled via phone call or through the client portal, prior to your scheduled session time.
Late Cancelation
$125
If your session is canceled within less than 24 hours of your scheduled session, you will be charged.
Rescheduling Fee
$100
If you cancel or do not show up for a scheduled session you will incur a rescheduling fee.
You may log into the client portal at any time
This is where you will upload any required documents, and photo ID, send text messages with secure messaging, and download the completed DVI.
Enter the email address previously used to request an appointment
Check your email inbox for a link sent from Sessions Health | Schuster Counseling Group | Melinda Schuster, M.A., LPC-S, PMH-C
Click the link in the email that was just sent to you (check junk/spam folders) which will log you into the client portal and allow you to access/upload documents, message Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC-S, PMH-C securely, cancel/reschedule appointments, and sign/review shared documents, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Process of Completing a DVI.
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You will have your initial consultation as one appointment. Once your DVI has been paid in FULL; you will be able to schedule your DVI session. So in all, you will be attending two separate appointments.
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Nope! Everything we do will be online and within the SimplePractice Portal. You can be located anywhere in Oklahoma with a strong internet connection and a private/confidential space.
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Unfortunately, no. You will need to find a quiet space with no distractions or interruptions with no one else present during the time of your scheduled session. Your scheduled DVI will be canceled and a rescheduling fee will be charged if you are unable to find a secure, private, and confidential setting.
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After you have completed the Domestic Violence Inventory and paid in FULL, Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC will evaluate all information gathered during the assessment, and inventory along with all required documentation. Once completed, she will upload your DVI into your chart for you to download and provide to your probation or parole officer.
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Please allow up to two weeks to receive your complete evaluation from Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC. Also note, this timeframe only applies if all your steps have been completed and received.