Training Name: Assessing and Treating Emerging Adults Who Have Sexually Abused: Navigating the Boundary Between Adolescence and Adulthood
Presented by: Candice Waltrip, PsyD and Michele Leslie, PsyD
Date: November 12, 2025
Learning Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1) Identify the characteristics of an emerging adult.
2) Describe the unique similarities and differences between juveniles, emerging adults, and adult offending populations.
3) Identify assessment techniques for mitigating an emerging adult’s risk for sexual harm.
4) Plan ways to meet each client’s needs by integrating assessment and treatment approaches.
5) Demonstrate treatment interventions to meet the individual needs of emerging adults.
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