PRESENTER:

John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES:

Discuss  and explain the prevalence of sexual offending behaviors in adolescents

Predict and analyze typical patterns of sex offending behaviors in adolescents

List relevant risk factors identified in the empirical literature for sexual offending adolescents

Create assessment strategies for adolescent sex offenders.

Compare and critique treatment strategies for adolescent sex offenders

AGENDA:

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  –  Registration

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Scope of the problem

Prevalence

Impact of the Internet – is it as bad as we fear?

Patterns of sexual offending in adolescents

Risk factors

Protective factors

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Assessment strategies

Commonly used risk assessment instruments – the good and the bad

The treatment of adolescent sexual offenders

12:45 p.m. – Adjournment

CE APPROVALS:

Psychologists – Professional Training Resources, Inc.  is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Licensed Professional Counselors – Professional Training Resources, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5829.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers – This program has been approved for 4 clinical continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, and may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Substance Abuse Counselors  – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 4 clock hours.

NASP – Professional Training Resources is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists.  Professional Training Resources maintains responsibility for the program.

Other Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 4 clock hours.