Dr. James R. Worling, Ph.D., C.Psych., ATSAF
MIATSA is partnering with Dr. James Worling to offer an online webinar in the Protective + Risk Observations For Eliminating Sexual Offense Recidivism (PROFESOR).
Date/Time: Thursday, March 25th, 2021, 9:00am-5:00pm ET
Format: Online (Zoom) Webinar
Cost: $100 per person
Attendance is limited to 60 participants
Continuing Education Credits are available for Social Work. CEUs for Social pending approval.
PROFESOR
This workshop will begin with an overview of the scientific and practical limitations of current risk prediction tools and approaches, and we will discuss some of the exciting, recent research regarding protective factors—i.e., factors that protect against sexual reoffending. Following an outline of the rationale for the development of a new tool and approach, the central focus of this workshop will be to introduce participants to the application of the PROFESOR (Protective + Risk Observations For Eliminating Sexual Offense Recidivism) through the use of numerous examples. The PROFESOR is a new, experimental checklist designed to identify and summarize protective and risk factors for adolescents and emerging adults who have offended sexually (i.e., those aged 12 to 25). Whereas most risk assessment tools that are currently in use in the field were intended to predict the future, the PROFESOR is designed to assist with planning interventions that can help individuals to enhance their capacity for sexual and relationship health and, thus, eliminate sexual recidivism. We will conclude the workshop with a brief overview of some tips and techniques for helping clients to talk about difficult issues.
For more information on the PROFESOR, visit www.profesor.ca.
Learning objectives:
At the conclusion of this full-day workshop, participants will:
- Be aware of the scientific and practical limitations regarding our ability to accurately predict future sexual recidivism
- Learn about recent research where protective factors (i.e., factors that protect against sexual recidivism) for sexual recidivism have been identified for adults and adolescents
- Understand the rationale for the development of a new measure to assess risk and protective factors
- Have the opportunity to learn and practice the coding rules for the PROFESOR
- Learn some concrete tips for helping clients to talk about issues that they may be reluctant to discuss.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Worling is a clinical and forensic psychologist in full-time private practice who has worked extensively with adolescents who have sexually offended, and their families, since 1988. He also works with children and adolescents who have been sexually abused and with children under 12 who have engaged in harming sexual behaviours. Dr. Worling has presented many workshops locally and internationally, and he has written a number of professional articles and book chapters regarding the etiology, assessment, and treatment of adolescent sexual aggression. Dr. Worling is a fellow of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual abusers, and he serves on the editorial board for their journal, Sexual Abuse.
Training materials will be provided online prior to the training.
Please direct any questions to info@miatsa.org
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.