How can forensic practitioners conduct culturally responsive evaluations when the research offers limited guidance for working with Latine and Spanish-speaking individuals? In this training, Dr. Aparcero-Suero bridges the gap between research and practice. Participants will examine how sociocultural factors shape behavior, communication, and symptom expression—and how these differences can be misinterpreted in legal and mental health settings. The training offers practical guidance on working with interpreters, selecting and interpreting assessment instruments, and mitigating bias without stereotyping. It also considers sex offender risk assessment, treatment responsivity, and the research still needed to advance culturally responsive care.

In this training, Ms. Hilliard reviews how fanfiction may relate to sexual scripts, understanding of consent, and impulsivity. She explains how professionals can pair cultural literacy about fan communities with evidence-informed practice. The training equips attendees to distinguish normative creative engagement from maladaptive or risk-laden patterns, tailor interventions, and engage clients in developmentally and ethically sound ways.

The Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) helps prevent intimate partner homicides and serious injuries by connecting victims to life-saving, community-based services. In this training, Sandie Campanella, a former police detective and District Attorney investigator, helps professionals understand and apply the LAP, particularly during periods of separation when the risk of lethal violence is greatest. Participants will learn how the LAP informs investigations, court decisions, and treatment; connects individuals at high risk to advocates for immediate resources and safety planning; and supports accountability for individuals who have caused harm.

The SAPROF-SO is a tool for assessing protective factors for individuals with a history of sexual offending, integrating with strengths-based therapeutic approaches. This tool comprises 14 items across three key subscales: Resilience, Adaptive Sexuality, and Prosocial Connection & Reward, with an optional fourth subscale, Professional Risk Management. Renowned for its strong reliability and predictive validity for reduced sexual recidivism (e.g., Nolan et al., 2023; Willis et al., 2020), the SAPROF-SO is instrumental in guiding therapy planning and risk management strategies (Kelley et al., 2022). This workshop, presented by Gwenda Willis, David Thornton, and Sharon Kelley, offers a training opportunity for clinicians interested in learning how to score and interpret the SAPROF-SO.