Our blog covers a diverse range of topics aligned with our mission of harnessing the power of knowledge, compassion, and innovation to create a world free from sexual and social violence. The blog content is designed to be informative, thought-provoking, and aligned with our core values and objectives. By sharing knowledge, insights, and updates, we aim to engage our audience, foster discussion, and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address the critical issues within our scope of work.
CE Center Highlights
Understanding Child Sexual Grooming – Part 3: Empowering Prevention and Collaborative Responses
In the first part of this blog series on child sexual grooming, we focused on uncovering and dispelling myths surrounding grooming, highlighting the ways families are often targeted as part of the grooming process. The second part shifted focus to examine both the short- and long-term effects of child sexual ...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Supporting Survivors Through Effective Intervention with Those Who Cause Harm
As October approaches and we prepare for this year's annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the theme "With Survivors, Always" calls on us to display unwavering solidarity with those who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). This commitment to safety, support, and solidarity is vital. A recent training on the ...
Paths to Effective Care: Timothy Kahn’s Five Decades in Sexual Behavior Treatment
When Timothy Kahn, MSW, CSOTP, began working with youths who had engaged in sexually harmful behaviors in the 1970s, he was just 18 years old. Now, after nearly five decades in the field, his perspectives on what leads young people to commit sexual offenses—and how to help them—have evolved significantly ...
Evidence-Based Safety Planning: A Practical Approach to Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Month, when mental health professionals, advocates, and communities unite to share resources that save lives. This year, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)'s Week 3 theme highlights collaborative safety planning as a tool that gives people "a sense of control and of hope" during a ...
Best Practices in Adolescent Treatment Planning: Effective Approaches to Support Positive Outcomes
Treatment planning serves as the foundation of effective interventions for young people who have engaged in harmful behaviors. As professionals in the sexual abuse prevention field, our approach to creating and implementing these plans significantly impacts client outcomes and community safety. Drawing from evidence-based practices and contemporary research, combined with ...
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Early Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, and Community Support
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about protecting children and supporting families. Among the many challenges in preventing abuse, one critical issue often overlooked is addressing problematic sexual behaviors in youths. Research shows that adolescents commit over 70% of sexual abuse against minors—substantially higher ...
Social Work Month 2025: Compassion + Action
March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize the profound impact social workers have on our communities. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has chosen "Social Work: Compassion + Action" as this year's theme, emphasizing the essential balance social workers maintain between empathetic engagement and decisive action in ...
