In this webinar, Dr. Fontes provides an exploration of the tactics associated with coercive control. She examines various methods used, including isolation, intimidation, monitoring, and gaslighting, as well as forms of abuse such as verbal, financial, legal, and sexual abuse. By introducing attendees to these strategies, Dr. Fontes aims to help them effectively recognize and address the complex dynamics of domestic abuse and coercive control. This introductory discussion, hosted by David Prescott, serves as a foundational step toward building awareness among professionals.

Despite its proven effectiveness, journaling as a clinical practice with justice-involved clients does not always get the attention it deserves. Some clinicians remain ambivalent about its use, especially when they don’t see its benefits. Given that so many treatment programs are oriented towards helping clients take the perspective of others, improve their decision-making and other cognitive skills, and engage in self-reflection, it is clear that journaling has a role in improving treatment outcomes.

In this webinar, Dr. Janet DiGiorgio-Miller explores the potential of journaling in therapeutic settings, particularly for justice-involved clients. She covers several key aspects: Evidence base for journaling, Role of journaling in treatment, Practical implementation tips, Considerations for inpatient and prison settings

The challenges facing parents, caregivers, and adolescents in today’s digital landscape have arguably never been more complicated. All too often, adolescents find themselves navigating the harsh realities of readily available media without adequate guidance. Meanwhile, parents and caregivers are constrained by time and resources to help them and struggle to keep pace with these rapidly evolving technological issues. In this webinar, Seth Wescott and David Prescott review recent research and discuss the changing face of clinical practice in the current era. They offer ideas for understanding these issues and provide strategies for supporting adolescents and their families as they navigate this digital landscape.

Suicide rates among adolescents have risen across the past two decades, particularly among LGBTQ+ youths. These alarming statistics underscore the importance of suicide prevention as a fundamental component of professional development in youth-serving fields. In this webinar interview, Dr. Lucas Zullo, an expert in family-focused evidence-based suicide prevention, discusses his work on trauma-informed approaches that aim to promote safety and prevent any unintended re-traumatization.

The sexual grooming of children has emerged as a focal point of renewed public interest and prevention research. Child sexual grooming is a deliberate and deceptive process that paves the way to child sexual abuse. It involves behaviors that provide predators with access to children while reducing the likelihood that the abuse will be detected. Grooming tactics target not only the child but their caregivers and other influential adults as well.

This webinar features Drs. Doyle Pruitt and Molly Wolf, who discuss what professionals need to know about child sexual grooming

People who view child sexual abuse material (CSAM) enter treatment with distinct clinical challenges, including intense shame, secrecy, and ambivalence about their actions. In this webinar, David Delmonico and Elizabeth Griffin introduce a structured, therapeutic approach to addressing these behaviors with clarity, compassion, and accountability. They further discuss its application in their newly released The Illegal Images Workbook.

Complex trauma and dissociation are areas that have been rife with misunderstanding and misconception. Understanding these concepts is vital not only for clinicians but for all professionals working with children, as misdiagnosis or oversight can have lasting developmental consequences. In this webinar, Ana M. Gómez, an author, clinician, and international educator, and Jillian Hosey, a clinician in private practice and active leader within multiple organizations, share what they have learned from years of study and practice in the area of complex trauma and dissociation in children. Drawing on both their clinical expertise and their editorial work on the new Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications—the most comprehensive volume to date on this topic—Ms. Gómez and Ms. Hosey explore our current understanding of these concepts and clarify what each is and isn’t

RaeAnn Anderson, PhD, a human sexuality researcher and educator at the Sexual Violence Prevention Laboratory of the University of Missouri–Kansas City, makes a strong case that both research and practice are not making the most of our existing findings and that the true implications of what we have learned are profound. During this webinar, Dr. Anderson explores what we know about repeated sexual harm perpetration by young men across multiple settings, drawing from a variety of fields to highlight both the evidence and its consequences.

Talking about sex is rarely simple, even for professionals working in sexual offense treatment. Boundaries can feel unclear and often vary from one setting to another. On top of that, separating personal values, beliefs, and experiences from one’s professional role can present additional challenges. Every client brings their own history, perspectives, and interests into the treatment setting, making these conversations even more complex. Yet, best practices necessitate that professionals develop confidence in directly addressing sexual topics with clients. Not only are these discussions essential for effective risk management, but also for supporting clients in developing healthy sex lives that are incompatible with offending. Nikole Nassen, Bud Ballinger, Seth Wescott, and Katie Gotch—leading clinicians and educators in sexual offense prevention—join us to guide this panel discussion. Drawing on their diverse experiences across inpatient and outpatient settings, they share insights, strategies, and practical guidance for navigating the often-uncharted territory of healthy sexuality.

Skills for the effective prevention of suicide are critical for practitioners of all backgrounds and settings. Too often, professionals focus heavily on assessment and risk management, leaving clients feeling unheard or disconnected from the process. Solution-focused therapy (SFT) offers an alternative—one that centers on a client's strengths, potential, and capacity for change rather than on risk alone.

In this webinar discussion, author Emma Burns and psychotherapist John Henden share their insights from their work using SFT with individuals experiencing suicidality. This conversation underscores the value of staying client-centered and strengths-based, even in complex and high-risk situations. It’s an opportunity to consider how subtle shifts in approach can open channels for change and healing.

The viewing and sharing of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) have steadily risen since the internet’s inception, making it critical to understand the true nature of CSEM reoffending. In this webinar, researchers Serra Baskurt, Kelly Babchishin, PhD, and Michael Seto, PhD, present a groundbreaking meta-analysis that reveals startling differences between self-reported and officially recorded recidivism rates. Their findings uncover much higher levels of persistent CSEM use than previously recognized and challenge current assumptions about offense detection. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the implications for assessment, treatment, and policy, grounded in a modern understanding of risk, need, and responsivity.

In this engaging webinar, Ana Gómez, author of EMDR-Sandtray-Based Therapy, explores the integration of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with sandtray therapy to support healing from complex trauma and dissociation across the lifespan. Participants will discover how creativity, symbols, and embodied expression in the sandtray can bridge the implicit and explicit experience, allowing deeply held memories and sensations to surface within a safe, relational space. Through demonstration and discussion, Ms. Gómez illustrates how attuned presence and collaborative meaning making foster integration, connection, and lasting therapeutic change.

Despite decades of progress in the evaluation and treatment of adults and adolescents who have sexually abused, “emerging adults” (roughly ages 18–25) often don’t fit neatly into either group. In this webinar, Dr. Waltrip and Dr. Leslie explore the developmental, legal, and clinical factors that make this population unique. Drawing on their extensive experience, they will discuss how to recognize the characteristics of emerging adults, differentiate their needs from those of adolescents and adults, and apply effective assessment tools and treatment approaches tailored to each client.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Stephen Rollnick, co-founder of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and co-author of its foundational texts. In this interview, Dr. Rollnick reflects on a career dedicated to understanding how compassionate, collaborative conversations can inspire meaningful change. Drawing from his work across healthcare, sports, and behavioral health—including groundbreaking research with individuals convicted of sexual offenses—he explores how professionals can foster self-awareness, safety, and openness in both individual and group settings. Attendees will gain fresh insight into how MI’s core principles continue to evolve and inform efforts in prevention, treatment, and personal growth.

Professionals who help individuals address harmful behaviors—including sexual offending, domestic violence, substance abuse, and other addictive behaviors—commonly use group therapy in their work. This approach offers many benefits: group members learn from others with similar experiences, gain understanding from peers who can relate to their challenges, and develop accountability for their actions and lives. When the focus of group therapy centers on the group itself, rather than a facilitator who teaches lessons and imparts information, members are better able to find their own motivation for meaningful change.

Over the course of 40 years, Steven Sawyer has advanced group therapy practices for people who have engaged in harmful behaviors, and is best known for his work in the prevention of sexual offending. His career has included international training and consultation, as well as authoring and co-authoring three of the field’s principal books on group therapy. This long and influential career ultimately culminated in his latest work, Mastering the Art of Group Therapy: A Guide for Facilitators.

In this webinar, moderator David Prescott leads a conversation with Sawyer that connects the evolution of Sawyer’s career to the insights presented in Mastering the Art of Group Therapy.

Group therapy plays a central role in the treatment of justice-involved clients and related programs. Similarly, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a treatment of choice for numerous conditions and is widely used in forensic settings. However, relatively little has been written about the most effective ways to integrate MI into group therapy.

Building on their training on this topic, Ali Hall and Kristin Dempsey return for a conversational session introducing their work in this area. In this webinar, they explore how MI principles can enhance group therapy practice.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) has become a widely used, collaborative approach in criminal justice and related settings, helping clients safely explore their own motivations and build healthier, more self-directed lives. In this webinar, Dr. Stinson and Mr. Clark draw on their newly released second edition of Motivational Interviewing in Criminal Justice to highlight what practitioners need to know to apply MI effectively with mandated clients in traditional justice settings, child welfare, and both inpatient and outpatient programs. They will cover core elements of MI practice, ethical considerations in criminal justice treatment, effective ways to learn and master MI skills, and current research on MI outcomes, offering concrete strategies for engaging even the most resistant clients and providing a clear roadmap for initiating productive change conversations in nearly any setting.