Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors Treatment Committee
If you are interested in joining the Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors Treatment Committee of IAAOC, please contact the chair below!
2024-2025 Chair:
Aklima Baksh
(aklimasbaksh@gmail.com)
Purpose:
The committee serves to offer education and support to those who are working with clients who have engaged in sexually inappropriate behaviors. Within the world of Forensics, Counseling is a much-needed intervention, but often underutilized. We hope to provide education and peer support to those who currently work in or seek to work with this marginalized population. In addition, to address the stigma associated with this population, as well as the professionals who work with them.
Goals:
1) To increase awareness of the need for counselors to work with SIB clients
2) To offer trainings for counselors who work with SIB
3) To address stigma faced by both clients and professionals who work with SIB clients
4) To offer a safe space to discuss needs and concerns for counselors who work with SIB
Professional Organizations and Resources:
The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) is an international organization for students and professionals who work with clients who engage in sexually inappropriate behaviors. The organization provides educational resources, updated research and ethical guidelines for working with clients who engage in sexually inappropriate behaviors. Memberships includes Mental Health Professionals, Probation, Parole, Law Enforcement and Educators. https://www.atsa.com/
ATSA Code of Ethics: https://members.atsa.com/learn/Details/guideline-atsa-code-of-ethics-211389
Guidelines for working with Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: https://members.atsa.com/learn/Details/guidelines-children-with-sexual-behavior-problems-2nd-edition-194637
Guidelines for working with Adolescents with Sexual Behavior Problems: https://members.atsa.com/learn/Details/guidelines-atsa-practice-guidelines-for-assessment-treatment-and-intervention-with-adolescents-who-have-engaged-in-sexually-abusive-behavior-196926
Guidelines for working with Adult Male Sexual Abusers: https://members.atsa.com/learn/Details/guidelines-atsa-practice-guidelines-for-the-assessment-treatment-and-management-of-male-adult-sexual-abusers-196930
Training Resources: https://www.atsa.com/atsa-master-classes/
Safer Society Foundation is a professional organization and resource store that is dedicated to advancing knowledge around sexual and social violence prevention. They Provide training classes as well as workbooks and other professional resources, as well as resources for families. https://safersociety.org/press/
Safer Society Continuing Education Center: https://safersociety.org/continuing-education/
Safer Society Press: https://safersociety.org/press/
Safer Society Store: https://safersociety.org/store/
Additional resources:
Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA): Title 1 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 established a comprehensive, national sex offender registration system called the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). SORNA aims to close potential gaps and loopholes that existed under prior laws, and to strengthen the nationwide network of sex offender registrations. Criminal Division | Sex Offender Registration And Notification Act (SORNA)