ndividuals with marginalized sexual orientations and/or sexual identities (MOGI) encounter numerous interrelated challenges, including stigma, discrimination, and violence in social, educational, and professional environments; heightened risk of mental health issues due to social isolation and abuse; barriers to accessing vital health and support services; and rejection from families or communities, often resulting in homelessness and further marginalization. These challenges are compounded by cultural misunderstandings, intersecting forms of exclusion, and gaps in societal and institutional support. Addressing them requires a collective effort to advance inclusion, equity, and community acceptance for people of all MOGI, ensuring their dignity and rights are respected and upheld.

In response to these realities, we invite those supporting MOGI-diverse individuals and members of their communities to join us for this series of professional dialogues moderated by Jimmy Widdifield, Jr., and David Prescott. Created to foster meaningful and respectful conversations, these sessions provide a space for professionals to openly explore the challenges faced by individuals with diverse MOGIE. Through shared experiences, expert insights, and practical guidance, attendees will gain strategies to strengthen advocacy, promote inclusive practices, and build effective allyship—helping to foster environments where all people can live authentically and thrive.

Moderated by Robin Wilson—an internationally recognized expert in this area—and David Prescott, these sessions offer a structured yet supportive forum for professionals to explore assessment, diagnostic formulation, and treatment considerations related to sexual interests involving minors. Each session will begin with a focused topic and expand into an interactive, participant-driven discussion grounded in clinical experience and current research.

Beginning a career in sexual abuse prevention can be both rewarding and challenging. While many are motivated by helping clients and contributing to community safety, the work can also involve significant stress. In response, David Prescott, Katie Gotch, and Seth Wescott created this free training for early-career professionals working with adults and adolescents, emphasizing that those who choose this work matter and can flourish with the right support.

The training guides participants through key concepts for thriving in the field, including mentorship and teamwork, treatment models, self-care and burnout, workplace challenges, core principles such as risk, need, and responsivity, ethics and boundaries, and skills like empathy. The session concludes with a discussion featuring experienced practitioners who share early-career lessons and recommendations for continued learning.

ndividuals with marginalized sexual orientations and/or sexual identities (MOGI) encounter numerous interrelated challenges, including stigma, discrimination, and violence in social, educational, and professional environments; heightened risk of mental health issues due to social isolation and abuse; barriers to accessing vital health and support services; and rejection from families or communities, often resulting in homelessness and further marginalization. These challenges are compounded by cultural misunderstandings, intersecting forms of exclusion, and gaps in societal and institutional support. Addressing them requires a collective effort to advance inclusion, equity, and community acceptance for people of all MOGI, ensuring their dignity and rights are respected and upheld.

In response to these realities, we invite those supporting MOGI-diverse individuals and members of their communities to join us for this series of professional dialogues moderated by Jimmy Widdifield, Jr., and David Prescott. Created to foster meaningful and respectful conversations, these sessions provide a space for professionals to openly explore the challenges faced by individuals with diverse MOGIE. Through shared experiences, expert insights, and practical guidance, attendees will gain strategies to strengthen advocacy, promote inclusive practices, and build effective allyship—helping to foster environments where all people can live authentically and thrive.