In this Our Safe Haven, we invite you to join Laurie Guidry and David Prescott for a collegial, café-style gathering focused on the challenges of assessing individuals at risk for violent or abusive behavior. Each session begins with a focused discussion on the complexities of assessment, evolving naturally into an engaging, attendee-driven conversation grounded in shared experiences and professional insights. Session 03: Let’s Talk Writing Risk in Human Terms, April 24, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET: Discuss the challenges of translating complex assessment data into clear language that communicates risk, uncertainty, and potential for change to courts, agencies, clients, and families without reducing people to their worst actions.

Paraphilias can be complex and often misunderstood—but accurate assessment is key to effective and ethical treatment. In this training, Dr. Nikole Nassen guides clinicians in distinguishing between atypical sexual interests and paraphilic disorders, clarifying when these interests become clinically or risk-relevant. Participants will learn practical strategies for assessment and treatment, from helping clients manage paraphilic interests and behaviors to incorporating trauma-informed approaches, safety planning, and pharmacological options. Real-world case examples and a sex-positive, evidence-based framework will help clinicians apply these insights in practice.

Justice-involved clients often face the dual challenges of substance use and complex life circumstances. In this engaging webinar, Dr. Séan Foy introduces Solution-Focused Harm Reduction (SFHR)—a compassionate integration of harm reduction’s pragmatic, nonjudgmental stance with Solution-Focused Therapy’s strengths-based, goal-oriented approach. Participants will learn how this innovative framework fosters respectful, collaborative relationships that emphasize clients’ goals, possibilities, and existing strengths—whether or not abstinence is the outcome. Dr. Foy will demonstrate practical ways to apply SFHR to support individuals struggling with substance use or other high-risk behaviors, helping professionals enhance engagement and achieve more meaningful, sustainable results.

This training with Dr. Alex Rodrigues explores the growing influence of the “manosphere”—a network of online communities and influencers shaping young men’s views on masculinity, gender, and self-worth. Participants will gain insight into why these spaces are so compelling, the psychological factors that sustain them, and the impact they have on mental health and social development. With a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies, Dr. Rodrigues will equip professionals to recognize harmful narratives and help clients build healthier, more compassionate understandings of masculinity grounded in empathy, accountability, and respect.

Join us for a series of professional dialogues designed to address these pressing issues. Moderated by Seth Wescott and David Prescott, these discussions provide a supportive space for professionals to share insights, develop strategies, and enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of SEM’s impact on youths. Each session will begin with a focused exploration of a specific topic, evolving naturally into an engaging, attendee-driven conversation shaped by shared experiences and professional insights.

Many professionals recognize the physical harm caused by domestic violence, yet its more subtle patterns of coercion and control often go unnoticed—putting safety, assessment accuracy, and treatment effectiveness at risk. In this training, Dr. Chris Huffine, Executive Director of Allies in Change, draws on more than 30 years of experience to help professionals from all disciplines improve their ability to identify and respond to domestic violence. Participants will learn how to safely and routinely screen clients, take appropriate next steps when violence is identified, and apply a clear, practical approach to working with both victims and those who have caused harm.

Join us for a series of professional dialogues designed to address these pressing issues. Moderated by Seth Wescott and David Prescott, these discussions provide a supportive space for professionals to share insights, develop strategies, and enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of SEM’s impact on youths. Each session will begin with a focused exploration of a specific topic, evolving naturally into an engaging, attendee-driven conversation shaped by shared experiences and professional insights.

Russha Knauer—Director of Colorado’s lead state agency on traumatic brain injuries, MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network—developed this training to address a critical gap in understanding, assessing, and working with adults who perpetrate domestic violence and have TBIs. During this training, Knauer highlights how brain injuries are often misinterpreted or overlooked, as their symptoms may appear similar to those of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other criminogenic needs.

Knauer introduces practical, brain injury–informed strategies to enhance identification and adapt interventions, ultimately supporting healthier, less controlling interpersonal behaviors.