Training Name: Structured Assessment of Protective Factors Against Sexual Offending (SAPROF-SO) Version 1 Training
Presented by: Gwenda M. Willis, PhD, PGDipClinPsyc, LCSW, David Thornton, PhD, & Sharon Kelley, PsyD
Date: October 23, 2025
Learning Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1) Identify at least one theoretical source and one empirical source that substantiate the utilization of SAPROF-SO.
2) Identify two primary strengths of using the SAPROF-SO in risk assessments.
3) Identify specific situations/contexts in which the SAPROF-SO is appropriate to use.
4) Explain in what circumstances protection from the Professional Risk Management subscale might be indicated.
5) Demonstrate proficiency in scoring the SAPROF-SO by rating one practice case with sufficient accuracy.
6) Describe at least two ways to use the SAPROF-SO to help inform release/discharge planning.
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