Key Ethical Principles in Sex Offender Assessment
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Training Description
The aim of this 2-hour training is to explore key ethical principles, common areas of conflict, and ways to deal with ethical dilemmas in the behavioral sciences when working with sexual offenders in the context of assessment. Case studies will be provided to allow attendees to practice decision-making process models.
Trainer Biography
Jay P. Singh, PhD is Clinical Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Senior Fellow in the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Founder and CEO of the Global Institute of Forensic Research, Dr. Singh is the author of over 65 peer-reviewed articles and an experienced thought leader in the area of eLearning in corrections and forensic mental health.
Learning Objectives
This training is designed to help you:
- Discuss the history of ethics as they apply to the behavioral sciences
- Review the fundamental ethical principles consistent across professional disciplines in the behavioral sciences
- Explore the unique ethical dilemmas that may arise when assessing individuals who have offended sexually