Using the New Edition of Becoming the Man I Want to Be: A Good Lives Model Workbook for Adult Males with Problematic Behaviors

After attending this training, participants will better understand how to use the workbook in treatment. The training begins by reviewing the core principles of the GLM and then offers ideas for how clinicians and counselors can use each section of the workbook—in particular, the chapters that are new to the second edition. Central to this training is its focus on dovetailing the GLM and the workbook with Motivational Interviewing skills and the principles of Trauma-Informed Care.

The GLM is a strengths-based rehabilitation practice framework that augments the risk, need, and responsivity principles of effective correctional intervention by assisting clients to develop and implement meaningful life plans that are incompatible with future offending.

Our Safe Haven: Encountering Cases of Sibling Sexual Abuse

To the dedicated professionals supporting individuals who perpetrate abuse and encounter cases of sibling sexual abuse, we see you. We recognize the challenges you navigate with limited resources. Join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session, where Linda Valenta joins David Prescott from Australia to discuss the challenges inherent in this line of work. Engage in open discussions, offer support, and be supported!

Evidence-Informed Treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorders: A Strengths-Based Approach

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) appears in the International Classification of Diseases – 11 (ICD-11) as an impulse control disorder and is characterized by a persistent pattern of failure to control intense, repetitive sexual impulses, urges, and behaviors. In this training, Drs Kingston and Marshall will present new data relevant to the assessment and treatment of CSBD among individuals convicted of sexual offending and offer new, evidence-informed treatment approaches.

Evaluations of People Convicted of Sex Crimes Specific to the Adam Walsh Act

Assessments for determining risk under the AWA are intricate, involving evaluators in complex clinical and ethical dilemmas uncommon in typical sexual offender evaluations. During this training, psychologist Dr. Thompson and immigration attorney Mr. Lolly discuss the intricacies of these assessments—what works and what doesn’t—arriving at recommendations from both legal and clinical perspectives.

Evidenced-Based Community Supervision of Individuals Convicted of Sexual Crimes: Applying RNR and Trauma-Informed Principles in Your Practice

Jurisdictions in many countries have implemented supervision strategies that align with the principles of effective correctional rehabilitation. However, due to public scrutiny, it is not always clear how to effectively apply RNR to supervision decisions or how to incorporate RNR and TIC into practices that are primarily aimed at reducing the risk of re-offense. This online training addresses how to effectively integrate RNR, TIC, and risk reduction practices.

Preventing School-Targeted Violence

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.