Training Name: Pedophilia and CSEM Offenses: Etiological and Typological Considerations in Clinical Practice
Presented by: Sonja Krstic, PhD
Date: September 10, 2026
Learning Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1) Identify characteristics that differentiate individuals who commit contact offenses, CSEM-only offenses, and mixed offenses against children
2) Describe the role of neurodevelopmental and environmental factors in pedophilia
3) Explain the practical importance of distinguishing individuals with pedophilic disorders from others convicted of sexual offenses against children
4) Identify distinguishing characteristics of CSEM offending and their implications for risk assessment and treatment planning
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