Course Schedule

IA Department of Corrections
510 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa
(October 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 Jennifer Guild at least a week in advance of the session you plan to attend.

Course Schedule

September 12, 2019 - HISTORY – CHARACTERISTICS - ETIOLOGY

Thursday, September 12, 2019 (Polk County River Place)
HISTORY – CHARACTERISTICS - ETIOLOGY
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- 3:30     Characteristics of Sex Offenders/Typology continued Randy Cole

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Jennifer Guild

See information about presenters HERE

October 3, 2019 - COMPREHENSIVE/CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENTS

Thursday, October 3, 2019 (IDOC- Central Office)
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT/CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENTS
9:00-10:15 Risk Assessment/Eye Detect Randy Cole
11:00-12:00 SOTIPS Michael Klobnak
12:00-1:15 LUNCH
1:15- 2:15 Integrating Polygraph with Treatment Randy Cole
2:30-3:30 Comprehensive Psycho-sexual Assessment Randy Cole

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Jennifer Guild

See information about presenters HERE

November 14, 2019 - BEST PRACTICES IN TREATMENT

Thursday, November 14, 2019 (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

See information about presenters HERE

December 12, 2019 - BEST PRACTICES IN TREATMENT/SUPERVISION

Thursday, December 12, 2019    (Polk County River Place)
BEST PRACTICES IN TREATMENT/SUPERVISION
9:00-10:30 Group Facilitation Sara Nelson
10:45-11:45   Continuity of Care/Aftercare Programming                                            Michael Klobnak
11:45-1:00     LUNCH
1:00-3:30 RNR/Supervision Strategies                                                                           Mike Schreck

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Jennifer Guild

See information about presenters HERE

January 9, 2020 - SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY-MANDATORY REPORTING-TRENDS

Thursday, January 9, 2020 (Polk County River Place)
SO REGISTRY/TRENDS/MANDATORY REPORTING CONCERNS
9:00-11:30 Sexual Offender Registry Cheryl Nolan
11:30-12:30   LUNCH
12:30-2:00    Research Sarah Finneran
2:15-3:30 DHS                                                                                                                            Tracy White

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Diana Danielson

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February 13, 2020 - SECONDARY TRAUMA/VICTIM ISSUES

Thursday, February 13, 2020 (Polk County River Place)
SECONDARY TRAUMA/VICTIM ISSUES
9:00-11:30 Managing Job Impact/Secondary Trauma                                               Sara Beth Schurr
11:30-12:30   LUNCH
12:30-3:30 Victim Issues                                                                                                            Mary Roche

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Jennifer Guild

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March 12, 2020 - SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Thursday, March 12, 2020 (Polk County River Place)
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
9:00-11:30     Special Needs/Special Populations John Bidwell/Susan Smith
11:30-12:30 LUNCH
12:30-1:30     Geriatric                                                                                                                  Ashley Lappe
1:30-2:30       Mental Health Sara Beth Schurr
2:30-3:30       Female Populations                                                                                      Wendy McGinnis

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Jennifer Guild

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April 9, 2020 - JUVENILE ISSUES

Thursday, April 9, 2020 (Polk County River Place)
JUVENILE ISSUES
9:00-11:15 Differences between Juvenile and Adult Offenders                              Tonna Lawrenson
11:15-12:00   Juvenile Risk Assessment Brian Nissen
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Best Practices Nate Desy
2:15- 3:30      Use of Pornography by Adolescents Tonna Lawrenson

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Jennifer Guild

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May 14, 2020 - SOCIAL MEDIA & CIVIL COMMITMENT

Thursday, May 14, 2020 (Polk County River Place)
SOCIAL MEDIA & CIVIL COMMITMENT
9:00-11:30     Social Media & Technology                                                                       Dan Newby
11:30-12:30   LUNCH
12:30-3:30     CCUSO--Civil Commitment                                                                       Clint Frederiksen

Board Member On-Site Coordinator: Jennifer Guild

See information about presenters HERE