Sexual behaviors and abuse between siblings can have profound, life-altering consequences. During the training, the presenters describe research findings that can guide professional understanding of those who cause harm and are harmed by these behaviors. They review the long-term impacts of sibling sexual abuse, which can manifest in various forms of psychological distress and maladaptive behaviors well into adulthood.

A key focus of this training is how the family context plays a role in abuse. The presenters emphasize the importance of adopting a developmental perspective when assessing and treating affected children. To aid professionals in this task, they introduce an innovative mapping tool that ensures attention to all relevant domains of the family context, thereby helping to prevent further harm.

Understanding and addressing sexual risk among adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior is important for ensuring effective interventions and treatment planning. Phil Rich developed this training to provide professionals with advanced insights into contemporary sexual risk assessment methodologies.

Forensic compassion focused therapy (FCFT) is a therapeutic approach that applies the principles of compassion focused therapy specifically to individuals within the criminal justice system. FCFT aims to address their behavioral and mental health issues by cultivating their compassion for others and themselves. This approach can help clients to understand, accept, and manage their sexual interest in children. It addresses shame and guilt and assists clients in developing self-regulation skills.

Jon Taylor, a consultant forensic psychologist and psychotherapist with nearly three decades of experience in various forensic settings, developed this training to offer a framework for addressing harmful sexual interests.

The code of ethics of every mental health profession emphasizes the importance of treatment planning in ensuring successful outcomes. However, for professionals who treat people who have harmed others, training on the process of treatment planning has been minimal, resulting in practitioners entering the profession with unanswered questions. This training brings together three experts to provide over-arching guidance and practical tips or establishing treatment plans that lead to successful outcomes for the adolescents and their families. The presenters discuss common challenges that can occur in treatment programs and offer insights on navigating complex scenarios.