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Does treatment truly reduce sexual offending? Current knowledge and future directions

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CE Credits: 1 Credits
Length: 1 Hours
Level: Introductory
CE Eligibility: APA, ASWB ACE, ANCC, CPA, NYSED
Training Style: Video
Category: GIFR Membership Exclusive
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Training Description
A number of studies have concluded that treatment for sexually offending behavior successfully reduces recidivism. However, a number of meta-analyses have also concluded that the evidence for the effectiveness of sexual offender treatment is weak at best, mostly due to inadequate experimental designs. So what are the empirically-supported effective components of treatment, and what should we do to improve our practices? This seminar will provide an overview of the components and the empirical evidence that support (or not!) their use in treatment. Treatment approaches and responsivity issues will also be addressed as these are integral components that must be taken into account when designing and implementing an empirically-supported treatment program designed to reduce sexual recidivism. The seminar will conclude with a discussion of the implications and need for future research.
Presenter Biographies
Franca Cortoni, Ph.D., C.Psych received her doctorate in clinical and forensic psychology from Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Since 1989, she has worked with and conducted research on female and male sexual offenders. In 2007, after many years with Correctional Services Canada, she moved to the School of Criminology at the Université de Montréal where she is Professor of criminological psychology. She is also a Research Fellow at the International Centre of Comparative Criminology. Her research focuses on the factors associated with the development of sexual offending behavior, risk assessment, and treatment of both male and female sexual offenders. She has published extensively and presented at numerous national and international conferences on these issues. She was the 2018-2019 President of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). Her latest project focuses on the effectiveness of treatment to reduce sexual offending behavior among men.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will be able to…
    • Review and apply research findings for your clinical practice.
    • Discuss the relevance of considering the empirical evidence that supports dynamic risk factors in treatment as well as responsivity and treatment approaches issues
    • Discuss best current therapeutic practices for the treatment of those who have sexually offended.

1 Sponsorship: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, and Canadian Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education trainings. Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 6711. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. GIFR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts Continuing Education Credit sponsored by the American Psychological Association. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc (provider #1371) is also approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. ACE provider approval period: 6/8/2022-6/8/2025. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
2 Refund/Cancellation Policy: If you wish to request a refund on account of technical difficulties, please contact [email protected].
3 Commercial Supports: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc reports no conflicts of interest in the development and sponsorship of this training. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc receives no commercial support for its Continuing Education programs or from its presenters.

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