Course Schedule

IA Department of Corrections
510 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa
(September session held at this location)

Polk County River Place
2309 Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa

(Remaining sessions will be held at this location.)

SOTP Certification Training Schedule

Course Overview / Objectives

Purpose
This training program is based upon the National Institute of Corrections training program entitled “Sex Offender Treatment Skills for Correctional Professionals” from U.S. Department of Justice. IBTSA adapted this program for sex offender treatment providers in Iowa. This training program is intended to provide information on evidenced based practices to establish a basic set of competencies for professional certification in the provision of services to sexual abusers. The overall goal of this program is to prevent sexual abuse by providing training and education, with a core focus on victims, so that high quality services can be provided to sexual abusers. McGrath and Cumming (2004) indicate that sex offender service provision is not linear. Instead, services are better viewed as interrelated with one area having the ability to impact any or all other areas. Therefore, even though the training will be presented in a linear fashion focusing on Victim Impact, Sex Offender Characteristics, Assessment, Treatment, and Supervision, these areas will be integrated so that the participant has a “big picture” concept of sexual abusers, while also focusing the underlying details. It is important to note that although this training addresses many of the key areas in sex offender service provision, it is only an overview. More in-depth training is recommended as one continues to gain experience in working with people who have committed sexual offenses.

Benefits
An academic degree in behavioral or medical science does not necessarily guarantee sufficient training or competency in psychotherapy, counseling, or assessment of sexual deviancy, recidivism risk or sex offending issues. The establishment of basic competencies in sexual abuser service provision and a system of voluntary professional certification, assures the opportunity for continued growth and development in sexual abuse service provision. This certification effort benefits:

The Victim
Ensures that the priorities of intervention are the safety of the community and the victims, prevention of further victimization and restoration of the physical and emotional integrity of the victims and families.

The Abuser
Ensures competent professional counseling, assessment and supervision are received for the protection of the victim (s) and community.

The Professional
Provides a respected professional credential, which is based on education, training, and experience. Members my list IBTSA certification on their resume. However, certification does not imply that IBTSA endorses the member’s views, opinions, practices or professional competencies.

The Profession
Provides a method whereby professional standards are establish and maintained.

Cost

$200 for the full Preservice or $30 per Session

Locations

Make-up Sessions:

For participants who have previously paid the registration fee to attend the entire Pre-service but could not attend all nine sessions, you may attend any session you missed at no cost. You must complete the attached registration form and indicate the session/s you will attend in order to receive your certificate. If you are not sure at this time you must call or e-mail Anne Brown at least a week in advance of the session you plan to attend.

Course Schedule

September 21, 2018 - Characteristics- Legal Issues /Civil Commitment

Thursday, September 20, 2018 (IDOC Central Office)
HISTORY – CHARACTERISTICS - LEGAL ISSUES/ CIVIL COMMITMENT
9:00-9:30       History of Sex Offender Treatment in Iowa                                             Randy Cole
9:30-12:00     Characteristics of Sex Offenders/Typology                                            Randy Cole
12:00-1:00     LUNCH
1:00-2:00       CCUSO--Civil Commitment                                                                        Clint Frederiksen
2:00-3:30       CCUSO--Civil Commitment                                                                        Clint Frederiksen

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Clint Frederiksen

See information about presenters HERE

October 24, 2018 - Victim Focus

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 (Polk County River Place)
VICTIM FOCUS
9:00–10:00   Victim Services in the DOC Institutions (Registration/Notification)     Mary Roche
10:00-11:30 Victim Services in Community Based Corrections                                 Mary Roche
11:30-12:30    LUNCH
12:30-3:30     Victim Impact                                                                                                Mary Roche

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Mary Roche

See information about presenters HERE

November 28, 2018 - Comprehensive Assessment/Credibility Assessments

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 (Polk County River Place)
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT/CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENTS
9:00-10:15     Risk Assessment/Eye Detect                                                                     Randy Cole
10:15-10:30    Break
10:30-12:00   Integrating Polygraph with Treatment                                                      Randy Cole
12:00-1:15      LUNCH
1:15- 2:15       Comprehensive Psychosexual Assessment                                              Tony Tatman
2:15-2:30       Break
2:30-3:30       Assessment Continued, Voice Stress Analysis

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Diana Danielson

See information about presenters HERE

December 20, 2018 - Best Practices in Treatment

Thursday, December 20,2018 (Polk County River Place)
BEST PRACTICES IN TREATMENT
9:00-10:00     Film: Pervert Park                                                                                        Malinda Lamb
10:00-12:00   Evidence Based Practices in Sex Offender Programming
12:00-1:00     LUNCH
1:00-3:30       Self-Regulation and Good Lives Model                                                   Malinda Lamb

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Malinda Lamb

Application to Juvenile Population

See information about presenters HERE

January 17, 2019 - Special Populations

Thursday, January 17, 2019 (Polk County River Place)
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
9:00-10:30     Geriatric/Dementia Issues                                                                          Jim Varland/
                                                                                                                                                 Ashley Lappe
10:45-12:00   Intellectual Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders (ID/ASD)            Susan Smith
12:00-1:00     LUNCH
1:00-2:00       Mental Illness and Sex Offenders                                                              Sara Beth Schurr
2:15-3:30       Female Sex Offenders                                                                                  Wendy McGinnis

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Sara Beth Schurr

See information about presenters HERE

February 21, 2019 - Juvenile Issues

Thursday, February 21, 2019 (Polk County River Place)
JUVENILE ISSUES
9:00-11:15                 Differences between Juvenile and Adult Offenders                  Tonna Lawrenson

Differences in profiles, recidivism
Developmental considerations
Developmental delays

11:15-12:00              Juvenile Risk Assessment                                                                 Brian Nissen
12:00-1:00               Lunch
1:00-2:00                 Best Practices                                                                                     Nate Desy

Safety Plans, Supervision, Restrictions
Focus on transition to adulthood, discharge of case
Discussion of victims in the home

2:15- 3:30 Use of Pornography by Adolescents Tonna Lawrenson

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Tonna Lawrenson

See information about presenters HERE

March 7, 2019 - Staff Issues

Thursday, March 7, 2019 (Polk County River Place)
STAFF ISSUES
9:00-12:00     Managing Job Impact/Secondary Trauma                                              Sara Beth Schurr
12:00-1:00     LUNCH
1:00-3:30       Group Facilitation                                                                                           Tony Tatman

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Sara Beth Schurr

See information about presenters HERE

April 18, 2019 - Supervision and Technology

Thursday, April 18, 2019 (Polk County River Place)
SUPERVISION, SOCIAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
9:00-10:00 Continuity of Care/Aftercare Programming Michael Klobnak
10:15-11:30   Sex Offenders and Technology                                                                   Dan Newby
11:30-12:30   LUNCH
12:30-3:30     Supervising Sex Offender’s Use of Technology Dan Newby

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Sara Beth Schurr

See information about presenters HERE

May 16, 2019 - Sex Offender Registry-Mandatory Reporting-Trends

Thursday, May 16, 2019 (Polk County River Place)
MORE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW (SO REGISTRY-MANDATORY REPORTING CONCERNS-TRENDS)
9:00-12:00 Sexual Offender Registry Cheryl Nolan

When required, when deferred
Tiers
Process of registering
Ongoing requirements

12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-2:15 Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning Sarah Fineran

Sex offense trends
Analysis of special sentence
Mandatory Terms
Human Trafficking

2:30-3:30 Department of Human Services Tracy White

Founded vs unfounded reports
Levels of evidence
Appeal process
Access to records
Mandatory reporting

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Diana Danielson

See information about presenters HERE