Overcoming Common Issues in the Treatment of Adolescents Who Have Engaged in Sexually Harmful Behavior
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This training addresses current practices in the assessment, treatment, safety planning, and clarification in working with adolescent clients who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviors, as well as how to overcome some of the unique challenges of this work. The content is informed by the guidelines created by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), which are based on the principles of risk, need, and responsivity.
The presentation begins with a discussion of the rates of sexual recidivism among these adolescents. Ms. Pryor next facilitates a discussion of common pitfalls experienced by those working with this population.
Ms. Pryor covers topics such as
- Adolescent sexual recidivism rates
- Common pitfalls in working with adolescents
- Best practices in safety planning
- Processes for clarification and reunification
1) Identify best practices for completing a risk assessment for an adolescent who has engaged in harmful sexual behaviors.
2) Explain best practices for treatment for an adolescent who has engaged in harmful sexual behaviors.
3) Identify best practices for safety planning for an adolescent who has engaged in harmful sexual behaviors.
4) Apply best practices for clarification/reunification for an adolescent who has engaged in harmful sexual behaviors.
Audience
The training is intended for professionals working with adolescent clients who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviors. This includes therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologist, and other practitioners involved in the assessment, treatment, safety planning, and clarification processes for these adolescents.
Content Level
Disclosure
Continuing Education Approval
American Psychological Association (APA)
Safer Society Foundation, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Safer Society Foundation, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Who's Presenting
Amanda L. Pryor, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC, ATSA-F
Amanda Pryor, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eighteen years of experience. She is a graduate of Indiana University School of Social Work. Her specialty is working with adolescents who have engaged in sexually harmful behavior. She is the Director and is credentialed with IN-AJSOP, Indiana’s Initiative to Advance the Treatment of Sexually Maladaptive Youth. Currently, as the director of IN-AJSOP she provides credentialing services for professionals in field of sexual maladaptive behaviors. Amanda is also the Juvenile Representative on the ATSA Board.