Community Management of People Who Have Sexually Abused and the Challenges of Working with Special-Needs Clients

This training provides practical information on two components that often go unexamined: sensible approaches to community management and how to work with clients with special needs.

The first half of this training summarizes and provides information on effective approaches to the community management of sexual violence risk, with a focus on the most current approaches. Policymakers have historically attempted to manage risk by instituting measures of official control, such as sex offender registries, GPS monitoring, and residency restrictions. However, the scientific literature suggests that such measures often don’t accomplish their intended goal. This training will explore

Group Therapy for Adults Who Have Sexually Abused

Providing group therapy requires more skill than many professionals often realize. This training is for professionals who are new to the field as well as more seasoned professionals who want to learn new skills from an established expert.

For many years, group therapy has been the preferred mode of treating adults who had sexually abused, quite simply because it is more efficient—in terms of both time and cost—than individual treatment. Today, however, we know that group treatment is about so much more than treating many clients at once.

The Fundamentals of Sex Offense-Specific Treatment

Effective sex offense-specific treatment programs consider their participants’ risk for re-offense, the treatment needs that contribute to this risk, and each client’s individualized ability to respond to interventions. It is now standard practice to assess dynamic risk to improve the overall accuracy of risk assessments. This training provides vital information about how treatment providers can help participants understand and address individual dynamic risk factors and to manage sexual impulses and arousal.

Cultural and Language Inclusivity in Adult Psychosexual Evaluations

This workshop focuses on how to incorporate cultural and person-first language considerations into adult Psychosexual Evaluations (PSEs). It provides a brief review of the principles of risk, need, and responsivity, culture-related definitions and concepts, the Hays ADDRESSING framework, and the American Psychological Association’s Inclusive Language Guidelines. This training also addresses intersectionality, consensual non-monogamy, and kink culture. It offers strategies for preparing evaluations, selecting appropriate tools, interviewing, scoring, and report writing. Anonymized and fictional case examples will be discussed. Questions and case examples are highly encouraged.

Understanding Viewing Time in the Assessment and Treatment of Males Who Have Sexually Abused

Viewing time measures provide an unintrusive way to assess sexual interests among people who have sexually abused. It can be used in risk assessments and to assist in diagnosing Pedophilic and related conditions. Presenter Mervyn Davies, co-founder of the LOOK Assessment, developed this training to help evaluators and treatment providers use a viewing time instrument in their professional activities with clients who have sexually abused others.

Enhancing Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youths

As society continues to embrace diversity, the mental health community is increasingly called upon to provide effective and affirming care for LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse youths. With over two million such children and adolescents in the United States—a number that is steadily increasing—the need for specialized knowledge and skills is more important than ever.

Compared to their peers, LGTBQ+ youths experience disproportionate rates of adversity and trauma, including child maltreatment. Well-intended professionals who do not know or understand best practices risk unintentionally perpetuating harm. This webinar serves as a starting point for bridging the knowledge gap and fostering informed discussions.