Evidenced-Based Community Supervision of Individuals Convicted of Sexual Crimes: Applying RNR and Trauma-Informed Principles in Your Practice
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Improve your case management of adults convicted of sexual crimes by implementing the principles of risk, need, and responsivity (RNR) and trauma-informed care (TIC).
Jurisdictions in many countries have implemented supervision strategies that align with the principles of effective correctional rehabilitation. However, due to public scrutiny, it is not always clear how to effectively apply RNR to supervision decisions or how to incorporate RNR and TIC into practices that are primarily aimed at reducing the risk of re-offense. This online training addresses how to effectively integrate RNR, TIC, and risk reduction practices. The training includes case examples that will help attendees apply the concepts learned in their everyday practice.
During this training, Katherine Gotch, LPC, CCSOT, ATSA-F and Valerie Gonsalves, PhD cover topics such as:
- Current trends in the field including, differentiating between evidenced-based and evidence-informed approaches.
- Trauma-informed care (TIC).
- RNR relevant assessment tools for a variety of outcomes, and RNR-based supervision strategies for probation case-management decisions.
- Recent advances in standardized risk communication for assessments, documentation, and case-management decisions.
- Using actuarially-based risk assessment adjustments based on time free in the community.
1) List the primary components of the RNR model and how RNR can assist with maximizing supervision practices and client success.
2) Define trauma-informed care (TIC) and identify why it is important for correctional populations.
3) Describe two strategies to use with teams of professionals in order to determine the most effective approaches.
4) Design individualized case plans based upon each client’s identified risk/need factors.
5) Evaluate actuarially-based risk assessment adjustments based on time free in the community.
Audience
This training is intended for professionals who work with adults convicted of sexual crimes, particularly those involved in supervision and case management. Professionals who will benefit from this training include social workers, psychologists, case workers, and probation and parole officers.
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
Katie Gotch, LPC, CCSOT, ATSA-F
Katie Gotch is a Safer Society Collaborator. She has worked in the field of sexual abuse prevention for well over twenty years as a clinician, evaluator, trainer, educator, and in the development of evidence-informed public policy. Katie currently maintains a private practice, Integrated Clinical & Correctional Services, which provides specialized clinical and consultation services related to individuals with sexual behavior problems and other forms of abusive/violent behavior. She frequently provides training to correctional agencies, treatment providers, policy makers, and other community partners on sexual abuse specific assessment, management and treatment; static and dynamic risk; public policy; public/media engagement; and related topics. She is a certified Static-99R/STABLE & ACUTE-2007 trainer. Katie has a long history of public policy and board involvement; She has served as the Public Policy Executive Board Member for ATSA, as a Board Member for NPEIV, and as the Policy Advisor for OATSA.
Valerie Gonsalves, PhD, MLS, ATSA-F
Valerie Gonsalves, PhD, MLS, ATSA-F – Dr. Gonsalves is a licensed psychologist who has spent over a decade working in the field of forensic psychology and specializing with individuals with significant personality disruptions and those who have engaged in sexually abusive behaviors. Dr. Gonsalves has worked with supervision professionals for five years and during that time has worked to translate scientific research into specific and actionable items that can be used in the fast-paced environment of probation and parole. Dr. Gonsalves is an ATSA fellow, has published in peer-reviewed journals, and routinely presents at both state and national conferences.