Beginning with an overview of theories explaining sexual deviancy the offering examines high risk factors for offending.  The scope of sexual deviancies is discussed.  Statistics about perpetrators and victims provides participants with a perspective on the prevalence of sexual abuse problems in our society.  Elements important to the prevention of sex offences, methods for handling sex offence incidents, what constitutes sexual abuse including touching and non-touching behaviors, and behavioral signs that children may be abuse victims are covered. Purpose:  This offering is intended to familiarize practitioners with the basic curriculum on sexual abuse and trauma.  A foundation of theoretical information equips counselors with the various explanations being considered in the field for why these problems occur. The risk factors, and signs and symptoms modules should equip counselors to identify and assess more accurately for sexual abuse issues.

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to discuss five theoretical explanations of sexual deviancy

2. Participants will be able to identify risk factors for sexual offending

3. Participants will be able to define the paraphilias

4. Participants will be able to identify actions and methods for handling sex abuse incidents

5. Participants will be able to identify psychological and physical signs of sexual abuse

Total CE Credits:  2.0

Training Agenda:

Hour One:

Theories of Sexual Deviancy

Risk factors of Sexual Offending

Paraphilias defined

Hour Two:

Sex  Abuse Counseling

Management issues for sex abuse incidents

Signs and symptoms of sex abuse: psychological and physical

Method: Study Guide, posttest and evaluation. Q&A by phone or Email.