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.
Our Safe Haven: Supporting Youths Through the Complexities of Sexually Explicit Media
Join us for an upcoming Our Safe Haven session, featuring a discussion moderated by Seth Wescott and David Prescott. These sessions provide a forum for professional dialogue on the challenges associated with SEM and its dangerous impacts on youths.
Using The Illegal Images Workbook with Adults Who Have Viewed Child Sexual Abuse Media
This four-hour workshop introduces professionals to the workbook’s treatment applications. Participants examine practical methods for incorporating workbook exercises into both clinical and probation environments, addressing barriers such as shame, minimization, and technology restrictions, and aligning workbook use with client-specific risk and responsivity factors.