The U.S. has witnessed a dramatic increase in premeditated attacks on schools, resulting in immeasurable physical and emotional harm. Consequently, parents, caregivers, teachers, school counselors, therapists, and other stakeholders are grappling with how to prevent such tragedies. Fortunately, 20 years of empirical research show that school attackers do not simply “snap” and that school shootings are preventable.
Addressing Adolescent Exposure to Pornography
During this training, David Prescott and Seth Wescott explore the realities of pornography use by adolescents and discuss the clinical implications. They describe the proliferation of explicit content and how, in many cases, it has become more concerning.
The presenters offer strategies and ideas for working with young people who struggle with pornography exposure to parents and caregivers, clinical practitioners, school counselors, and other professionals. By fostering a deeper understanding of the role of pornography in the lives of adolescents, this training empowers attendees to navigate this challenging area and better support their clients
Providing Treatment to Minor-Attracted People
This training explores how stigma, social norms, moral panic, and sexual attraction act as barriers to those seeking help in preventing themselves from committing their first offense. Dr. Spooner provides a comprehensive understanding of minor-attracted people, as well as the inaccurate narratives about MAPs that result in strained relationships between providers and clients. Lastly, participants are encouraged to identify and reflect on their personal biases, explore effective approaches to meeting the needs of MAPs, and consider alternative approaches to current practices.
Structured Assessment of Protective Factors Against Sexual Offending (SAPROF-SO) Version 1 Training
The SAPROF-SO is a tool for assessing protective factors for individuals with a history of sexual offending, integrating with strengths-based therapeutic approaches. This tool comprises …
Guidance for the Assessment, Treatment, and Management of Adult Males Involved in Domestic Sex Trafficking
Across her 24-year career, presenter Katie Gotch has researched, assessed, and treated numerous men convicted of crimes related to sex trafficking. Katie developed this training to provide information on domestic and international human trafficking, with a focus on the perpetration of sex trafficking, followed by an overview of the current research related to perpetrators of domestic sex trafficking in the United States. The session also provides practical guidance and strategies for the assessment, treatment, management, and supervision of those who perpetrate domestic sex trafficking.
Raising the Price of Our Books
On January 1, 2025, we will be raising the price of our books.
Increasing prices is something we are always reluctant to do, and when we decide that it is necessary, you can be sure it is due to our own rising costs—paper, printing, warehousing. We are capping the increase at $1 per copy for most of our titles.