Non-Offending Relatives Coping After a Child Sexual Abuse Material Conviction
In this webinar, Dr. Kavanagh explores how these relatives experience intense shame, trauma, and stigma that permeate all areas of their lives. Her research offers practical recommendations for improving support systems for affected families—helping them to cope, rebuild their lives, and potentially play a role in the desistance of the person who offended from future CSAM use. This work also contributes to a deeper understanding of secondary trauma among relatives of individuals who commit sexual crimes.
Screening and Intervention in Domestic Violence and Abuse
Many professionals recognize the harm caused by domestic violence, but may not realize that it can go beyond the obvious physical incidents. In reality, domestic violence often includes more subtle patterns of abuse and
coercive control that can easily be missed when attention is focused solely on the presenting problem. When this happens, the accuracy of assessments and the effectiveness of treatment may be compromised, and the safety and wellbeing of clients and others can be at risk. In many situations, simply asking the right questions at the right time can help prevent life‑altering harm, as well as the anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns that can arise in the context of domestic violence.
Providing Treatment to People Who Categorically Deny Their Sexual Offending Behavior
In this training, Dr. Liam Marshall presents the theoretical and practical foundations of the Rockwood program for treating individuals who deny offending. He outlines the key components of the model, discusses characteristics of professionals who are most effective in delivering it, and offers practical strategies for overcoming common barriers to engagement. Participants gain insight into the clinical and ethical complexities inherent in this challenging area of practice.
Working with Adult Men Involved in Domestic Sex Trafficking: Practical Guidance for Assessment, Treatment, and Management
Katie Gotch developed this training to provide an overview of human trafficking and the elements of trafficking, a comprehensive overview of the current research, and practical knowledge about adult men convicted of sex trafficking crimes in the United States, and to provide guidance and strategies for assessing, treating, and managing of adult men involved in domestic sex trafficking.
Ms. Gotch also reviews relevant topics such as the cultural/historical context of sex trafficking, psychopathy, and emphasizes trauma-informed approaches in assessment, treatment, and supervision.
Stress and Motivation in Sexual Abuse Treatment: Insights from the 2025 Survey
The “Stressors and Motivators Among Professionals Treating Clients Who Have Sexually Abused” survey, conducted by Safer Society Foundation, examines how stressors and motivators shape the professional experiences of those working with individuals with histories of sexual abuse towards others. The survey responded to growing concerns about workforce sustainability and the need to highlight not only the challenges of this work, but also the powerful sources of meaning and satisfaction that sustain professionals in the field. Among its key findings, the survey revealed that while burnout and professional strain remain widespread, respondents emphasized that profound personal rewards play a critical role in fostering resilience and job satisfaction.
In this webinar, the survey’s authors—David S. Prescott, Stacey Zolondek Ginesin, & Sarah Snow Haskell—guide a discussion into the findings, exploring how stress and motivation intersect in professional practice.