The American Psychological Association recently ran an article on their website titled “Using psychological expertise for the greater good: 4 questions for Apryl Alexander.” Dr. …
The Important Role of Social Workers in Preventing Sexual Abuse: A Panel Discussion for Social Work Month
March is Social Work Month, a “time to celebrate the great profession of Social Work.” This panel discussion is an opportunity to learn about the contributions of social workers to the prevention of sexual abuse. From understanding people in the contexts of their day-to-day lives to working with the systems that our clients find themselves in, the contributions of social workers are often underestimated and misunderstood.
An Evidence-Based Risk Assessment Tool for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses
Safer Society Press author Sandy Jung co-wrote an article about campus safety that appeared March 6 in the online publication The Conversation. In it, Jung …
Stopping Offenses Before They Happen: Talking for Change
Ainsle Heasman is a clinical forensic psychologist, an adjunct professor at Ontario Tech University, and a Continuing Education Center trainer and webinar guest. Her article …
There is still time to register for the ILATSA Conference
The Illinois chapter of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers will be holding its annual conference on March 16-17, 2023. The conference will …
Constructing Positive Futures: Juvenile Sexuality Treatment Conference
The 23rd Annual Conference on the Treatment of Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems held by the Dallas County Juvenile Department is a virtual event featuring …
Alex Rodrigues: Start the Discussion on School Safety
Dr. Alex Rodrigues will be joining host David Prescott for a Safer Talk Webinar on Wednesday, March 15th, to discuss the serious issue of school …
Trauma-Informed Care in High-Security Settings
This 6 CE credit hour training provides an overview of the principles of trauma-informed care, the prevalence and correlates of early adversity, the role of trauma in the development of behavioral and relational problems, clinical strategies for collaborative, strengths-based assessments, and trauma-informed counseling interventions. It includes a specific focus on the challenges of incorporating TIC in prisons and special commitment centers and programs.
Addressing Animal Abuse and Its Relationship to Interpersonal Violence
In 2015, the Humane Society of the United States estimated that nearly one million animals a year are abused or killed in episodes of domestic violence. They also found that intentional cruelty to animals is strongly correlated with other crimes, including violence against people. This webinar introduces professionals to simple yet effective screening methods for how animal abuse and neglect may play a role with the individuals they are working with, along with a discussion about managing the emotional effects of this difficult content.
School Shootings: What We Know About Attacks on Campuses
The frequency of school shootings has increased in recent years, capturing the attention of parents, clinicians, and policymakers. As a result, communities and stakeholders are desperately looking for ways to identify and provide preventive assistance to high-risk youth before tragedy strikes. While our understanding of school shootings is still growing, research has identified some relevant patterns and risk markers that make professionals uniquely positioned to engage in prevention efforts. After presenting key research insights, Dr. Rodrigues will focus on youths at risk for school shootings and ways to navigate high-risk situations safely and ethically. Attendees will be provided critical details about those who perpetrate school shootings from the existing research, and potential safeguards communities can implement.