PRESENTER:

John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES:

Outline and discuss the legal definitions of stalking, both on a national and a state level.

Provide a current literature review summarizing recent findings about the demographics, clinical presentation, types of stalkers, types of victims, victim responses, the course of stalking episodes, etc.

Develop risk assessment strategies in helping to determine the most dangerous stalking situations, both for the patient and for the clinician.

Explain intervention techniques for treating stalking victims as well as perpetrators of stalking, both pre- and post-conviction.

Outline available resources to assist in the clinical management of stalking episodes.

AGENDA:

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

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

• Legal definitions of stalking
• llustrative case examples
• The response of the justice system to stalkers and victims of stalking
• Clinical manifestations of stalking
• Demographics of stalkers and victims
• New forms of stalking
• Literature review

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

• Types of stalkers
• Stalking behavior patterns and cycles
• The diagnosis of stalkers and their victims
• Risk assessment strategies
• Protection of your patients
• Identifying high risk stalking perpetrators/incidents
• Protecting the clinician from stalkers

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.