Working with Adult Men Involved in Domestic Sex Trafficking: Practical Guidance for Assessment, Treatment, and Management
Awareness and recognition of human trafficking crimes within the United States have increased in recent years, with sex and labor trafficking being the most common forms. Sex trafficking is often legally defined under 
pimping and/or pandering statutes at the state level, and, due to this, individuals convicted of sex trafficking crimes are often classified as “sexual offenders” and required to comply with policies and management strategies related to that label (e.g., registration, sexual offense specific treatment).
However, little is actually known about the developmental trajectory, psychological characteristics, or criminogenic risk/need factors of this population. Katie Gotch developed this training to provide:
- An overview of human trafficking and the elements of trafficking.
- A comprehensive overview of the current research and practical knowledge about adult men convicted of sex trafficking crimes in the United States.
- Guidance and strategies for assessing, treating, and managing of adult men involved in domestic sex trafficking.
Ms. Gotch also reviews relevant topics such as the cultural/historical context of sex trafficking, psychopathy, and emphasizes trauma-informed approaches in assessment, treatment, and supervision.
Interactive Follow-Up Meeting
Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.
1) Identify federal and state definitions of human trafficking, as well as three elements of trafficking.
2) Explain psychological characteristics and criminogenic risk/need factors of adult men convicted of domestic sex trafficking crimes.
3) Explain why adult men convicted of domestic sex trafficking are a unique justice-involved population requiring specialized supervision and therapeutic interventions.
4) Apply strategies for assessing, treating, and supervising adult men involved in domestic sex trafficking
Audience
This training is for professionals working with adult males who have perpetrated domestic sex trafficking. This includes social workers, psychologists, clinical counselors, and probation or parole officers.
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Continuing Education Approval
American Psychological Association (APA)
Safer Society Foundation, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Safer Society Foundation, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Safer Society Foundation, Inc., provider #233, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 06/06/2025—06/06/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 4 clinical continuing education credits.
Who's Presenting
Katie Gotch, LPC, CCSOT, ATSA-F
Katie Gotch is a Safer Society Collaborator. She has worked in the field of sexual abuse prevention for well over twenty years as a clinician, evaluator, trainer, educator, and in the development of evidence-informed public policy. Katie currently maintains a private practice, Integrated Clinical & Correctional Services, which provides specialized clinical and consultation services related to individuals with sexual behavior problems and other forms of abusive/violent behavior. She frequently provides training to correctional agencies, treatment providers, policy makers, and other community partners on sexual abuse specific assessment, management and treatment; static and dynamic risk; public policy; public/media engagement; and related topics. She is a certified Static-99R/STABLE & ACUTE-2007 trainer and a local ODARA trainer. Katie has a long history of public policy and board involvement; She has served as the Public Policy Executive Board Member for ATSA, as a Board Member for NPEIV, and as the Policy Advisor for OATSA.