Section 1: Overview

TOPIC: Introduction Learning Objectives Learning Activity: Introductions of Faculty and Participants	30 min.
TOPIC: The Need for a Training Curriculum on the Management of Sex Offenders in the Community The Presence of Sex Offenders in the Community Consequences to the Victim and the Community of Reoffense Goals of this Curriculum	10 min.
TOPIC: Organization of the Training Training Segments	10 min.
TOPIC: Victims of Sexual Assault Introduction Who are the Victims of Sex Offenses? Consequences of Sexual Assault Why is this Information about Victims Relevant to Your Work?	40 min.
TOPIC: Sex Offenders Who Are Sex Offenders? What Do Sex Offenders Do? Typology of Sex Offenders	45 min.
TOPIC: An Emerging Approach to Sex Offender Supervision Challenges and Responses Learning Activity: Collaboration Learning Activity: Reviewing Implications	60 min.
TOPIC: Summary Learning Activity: Case Study Closing	30 min.

Section 2: Innovative Approaches to Supervision of Sex Offenders in the Community

TOPIC: Introduction Learning Objectives	5 min.
TOPIC: A Victim-Centered Approach to Supervision Introduction A Victim Perspective at the Policy Level A Victim Perspective at the Case Management Level Innovative Example Learning Activity: Considering a Victim-Centered Approach Learning Activity: Case Study	60 min.
TOPIC: A Collaborative Approach to Sex Offender Management Understanding Collaboration Learning Activity: Community Mapping Why is Collaboration Important for Managing Sex Offenders? Collaborative Team Activities Maintaining a Collaborative Approach An Essential Arena for Collaboration: The Relationship Between Supervision, Treatment, and Victim Advocacy Roles of the Supervision Team Members Learning Activity: Case Study The Containment Approach: Supervision, Treatment, and the Polygraph Cautions About Overlapping Roles	2 hr., 30 min.
TOPIC: The Management Team Redefined--Networks of Supervision Networks of Supervision	10 min.
TOPIC: Summary	10 min.

Section 3: Components of Supervision: Specialized Approaches to Managing Sex Offenders

TOPIC: Introduction Learning Objectives Introduction of Learning Activities	5 min.
TOPIC: Relapse Prevention as a Framework for Supervision A Cognitive-Behavioral Model Offense Cycle	20 min.
TOPIC: Caseload Organization: Specialization Specialization as a Practice Learning Activity: Case Study	20 min.
TOPIC: The Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) What is a Pre-sentence Investigation? Documents Essential for the PSI Learning Activity: Case Study Interviews Conducted for the PSI Learning Activity: Case Study Interviews, cont. Learning Activity: Case Study Learning Activity: Sexual History Interviews, cont. Learning Activity: Case Study	2 hrs., 15 min.
TOPIC: Sex Offender Assessment Sex Offender Assessment by Probation/Parole Identification of Risk Factors Learning Activity: Case Study Assessing the Probability of Reoffense Sex Offender-Specific Risk Assessment Instruments Learning Activity: RRASOR Interpreting the RRASOR Score	60 min.
TOPIC: Classification Classification: Risk and Resources Example of a Classification Tool	15 min.
TOPIC: Pre-sentence Investigation Recommendations Introduction Level of Risk to the Community Amenability to Treatment Victim Impact and Safety Conditions of Supervision	15 min.
TOPIC: Developing and Monitoring Conditions of Supervision Sex Offender-Specific Conditions Using Special Conditions as Tools to Manage Risk Learning Activity: Case Study Applying Standard Sex Offense Conditions Effective Monitoring of the Conditions Taking Appropriate Action when Violations Occur Amending Conditions of Supervision Based on New Information	50 min.
TOPIC: The Case Plan Introduction Involvement of the Offender Changes in the Plan Information in the Plan Controlling the Environment Learning Activity: Case Study Involving the Offender in Appropriate Treatment Drug and Alcohol Testing, and Electronic Monitoring Learning Activity: Case Study	30 min.
TOPIC: Maintaining the Case File Importance of Documentation in Sex Offender Management Perspectives on the Importance of the Case File	15 min.
TOPIC: Statutory Requirements for Community Notification, Registration, and DNA Testing	10 min.
TOPIC: Lengthening Periods of Supervision and Authorizing Lifetime Supervision	5 min.
TOPIC: Surveillance	5 min.
TOPIC: Summary	25 min.

Section 4: Sex Offender Specific Treatment in the Context of Supervision

TOPIC: Introduction Learning Objectives	2 min.
TOPIC: Effectiveness of Sex Offender Treatment Review of the Research	10 - 15 min.
TOPIC: Sex Offender Treatment Distinctions from Other Types of Treatment Learning Activity: Discussion Questions What Comprises Sex Offender Treatment Learning Activity: Discussion Questions Methods of Treatment Evaluating Progress in Treatment	60 - 70 min.
TOPIC: What to Expect in a Sex Offender Treatment Provider Common Philosophy of Sex Offender Treatment Evaluating Treatment Providers	15 min.
TOPIC: Collaboration Between Probation/Parole Supervision and Treatment Collaboration Activities Learning Activity: Discussion Questions	20 - 25 min.
TOPIC: Summary	3 min.

Section 5: Practical Supervision Strategies

TOPIC: Introduction Learning Objectives	5 min.
TOPIC: Desensitization What Does it Mean to be Desensitized?	5 min.
TOPIC: Maintaining Control of Interactions Techniques and Strategies Learning Activity: Techniques and Strategies	30 min.
TOPIC: Initial Interviewing Techniques and Strategies	20 min.
TOPIC: Handling Denial Denial Techniques and Strategies Learning Activity: Role Play	60 min.
TOPIC: Being Prepared for What to Expect Common Behaviors of Sex Offenders	20 min.
TOPIC: Managing Intrafamilial Cases of Child Sexual Abuse Challenges for Officers	10 min.
TOPIC: Case Work in Various Settings Effective Use of Contacts	20 min.
TOPIC: Eliciting the Cooperation of Offenders	5 min.
TOPIC: Dealing with Lapses Expecting Lapses and Responding Effectively	15 min.
TOPIC: Testifying in Court Scenarios Requirements Learning Activity: Discussion Questions	30 min.
TOPIC: Preventing and Dealing with Secondary Trauma What is Secondary Trauma? How can Secondary Trauma be Addressed?	20 min.
TOPIC: Summary Learning Activity: Work Planning Conclusion	30 min.