The Evolution of Treating Adolescents Who Have Sexually Abused: A Conversation with Timothy Kahn, M.S.W.
This webinar is for professionals and experts in the field of sexual abuse prevention and treatment, such as psychologists, social workers, counselors, and law enforcement officials. The webinar may also be relevant to individuals involved in victim advocacy, child welfare, and juvenile justice.
The field of treating youths who have sexually abused others has changed dramatically over the past four decades. Where programs once imported ideas developed in adult institutions, the field is now more highly specialized, evidence-informed, engaging, and hopeful.
In this webinar, Timothy Kahn, author of workbooks such as Pathways, Base Camp, Footprints, Healthy Families, and Roadmaps to Recovery, discusses the many changes that have taken place in assessment, treatment, and supervision practices over time. This webinar focuses on what we’ve learned, what we can do, and where we can go from here.
Who's Presenting
Timothy Kahn, MSW, CSOTP
Timothy Kahn, MSW, is a nationally recognized clinician and trainer in the field of sexual offender treatment. He has been practicing in correctional, residential, and outpatient programs for over 40 years. He has written several books that serve as models for the process of treating juveniles who have sexually abused. Mr. Kahn served on the Washington State Licensing Board that developed evaluation and treatment standards and licensing requirements for sex offender treatment providers in Washington State. He is an accomplished trainer and consultant for a variety of agencies in the Pacific Northwest. He has served as an expert witness in numerous cases involving professional sexual misconduct and sexual offenders. He currently maintains a private clinical and consultation practice in Bellevue, Washington, where he evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and adults with sexual behavior problems.