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39th Annual Convention; Minneapolis, MN; 2013

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Paper Session #223
Behavior Analytic Approaches to Sexual Offenders
Sunday, May 26, 2013
4:00 PM–4:50 PM
101 E (Convention Center)
Area: CSE
Chair: Genevieve M. DeBernardis (University of Nevada, Reno)
 
Behavior Analytic Strategies to Overcome Child Sex Trafficking in the United States
Domain: Applied Research
GENEVIEVE M. DEBERNARDIS (University of Nevada, Reno), Linda J. Parrott Hayes (University of Nevada, Reno)
 
Abstract: Child sex trafficking is a rapidly growing issue throughout the United States, and the prevalence of this crime is astonishingly high in a couple key states. This type of trafficking is a fundamental violation of children’s rights, as it is considered to be a form of modern-day slavery in which children are exploited sexually. Despite the nature of this socially relevant issue, this area has been unexplored by the field of behavior analysis. This paper will provide an overview of the child sex trafficking problem in the United States and how this issue has been dealt with, including techniques and challenges in human trafficking investigations. Discussion will conclude with ways in which behavior analysts could help prevent this practice or intervene on the various levels of the relatively sophisticated child sex trafficking system. Explicit examples of basic and applied research studies that could be conducted in the field of behavior analysis to target this problem will be provided.
 

Rights, Responsibilities, and Risks: Working With Persons With Special Needs Who Sexually Offend

Domain: Service Delivery
MICHELE KARIN BURNS (Peel Behavioural Services, Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre), Leanne B. Baldwin (Peel Behavioural Services, Trillium Health Centre), Angel Cardinal Milton (Community Development Manager, Christian Horizons)
 
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Rights, responsibilities, and risks: Working with persons with special needs who sexually offend This dynamic presentation will provide an overview of the 24/7 treatment program offered to intellectually disabled persons who sexually offend by Peel Behavioural Services (PBS) in collaboration with Christian Horizons (CH). Use of erotica, implementation of self-management protocols, and balancing personal vs. community rights issues will be explored through interactive discussion and use of case study examples. This workshop follows an external review requisitioned by the provincial government and intended to highlight best practice models and to identify areas for improvement. The review focused on the seamless partnership between Peel Behavioural Services and Christian Horizons in their support of individuals diagnosed with an intellectual disability and who also have a history of sexual offensive behaviour. This partnership has focused on putting the client first, while taking advantage of the strengths each partner brings to the table on behalf of our clients. The PBS/CH partnership strives to implement evidence-based, best practice models. In this interactive workshop, participants will be provided with specific examples of treatment concepts and strategies applied to the population. Methods of assessing, collecting, and tabulating data will be discussed as they relate to the assessment and generalization of self-regulation skills to the community. Additionally, client and family feedback will be shared that indicate the significant transformations observed in the lives of the persons we serve.

 
 

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