What makes child molesters think and act the way they do? For many, the answers to these questions are unimaginable but for investigators and safeguarding professionals involved in child protection those answers are critical to the correct assessment of risk and defensible decision making. This two-part presentation aims to dispel the common myths that surround the behavior of men who sexually abuse children. The speaker will use a conceptual model together with unique video of perpetrators speaking candidly about the offending behavior.
Learning Objectives:
Dispel common myths regarding men who sexually abuse children
Deeper insight into the thoughts and behaviors of men who sexually abuse children
Awareness of how this knowledge can impact on working practices and decision-making
