PRESENTER:

Sasha Lambert, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES:

Describe and discuss prevalence rates for intrafamilial sexual abuse, particularly among first-degree relatives.

Explain risk factors and family dynamics associated with this specific type of abuse for perpetrators and victims/survivors.

Select and utilize treatment options specific to this type of sexual abuse for perpetrators, survivors, and “products” of these unions.

Discuss the ethical pitfalls specific to work with this population.

AGENDA:

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

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Review historical information related to intrafamilial sexual abuse with a particular emphasis on how we obtained prevalence rates in the past.

Discuss how the advent of rampant, low-cost genetic testing (e.g., 23andme, ancestry, etc.) and widespread social media access has changed what we know about the prevalence and dynamics of intrafamilial abuse.

Examine risk factors for both perpetrators and victims/survivors for this specific type of abuse.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Review treatment options specific to this type of sexual abuse for perpetrators, survivors, and “products” of these unions.

Compare and contrast these treatment options with treatment options for perpetrators, survivors, and “products” of sexual abuse by a non-family member.

Discuss the ethical pitfalls specific to work with this population, with a focus on mandated reporting requirements.

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.