UMCH Training Seminar: Child Sex Offenders:
What we know, what we don't know,
and what we thought we knew but were wrong about.
Public outrage has produced sex offender registration laws, Amber Alerts, tougher sentencing, etc. However, some of these measures are actually increasing risk and reducing safety in our society. Much of what is believed about these individuals is based upon emotional reaction to this deplorable behavior and is not grounded in research and fact. Because of this, some of the efforts being made to insure our children’s safety are not effective and some may actually create more victims.
This training will examine why individuals sexually offend and what research shows really works to increase the safety of our children. Video-taped segments will be viewed in which pedophiles and sexual predators reveal their thinking and behaviors. Participants will be introduced to how evaluators predict recidivism and assign risk, as well as what components are necessary for effective treatment of adults (male & female), youth, and children. The difference between traditional counseling (which is often all but useless) and effective sex offender-specific treatment will be examined.
This is a repeat of a training that was previously presented to a sold out audience at Southeastern Illinois College on January 30, 2008.
Targeted Audience:
This seminar is designed for all professionals who deal with child sex offenders and their victims: counselors, judges, attorneys, law enforcement, child advocates, teachers, and others. The general public is also invited.
John A Logan College
Conference Center
700 Logan College Rd,
Carterville, IL. 62918
April 20, 2010
9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
(Registration 8:30 a.m.)
Early Registration : $79 (Received by 4/14/10) |
Reg. Registration: $94 (At the door or received after 4/14/10) |
Full Time Student: $40 |
No Refunds After 4/9/10
Return registration w/check payable to:
United Methodist Children’s Home
Attn: Barbara Richardson
2023 Richview Rd
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
www.umchome.org
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Gary L. Lemmon LCSW, BCD
UMCH President / CEO
Gary Lemmon is a senior clinician with over 35 years professional experience. He is approved by the Illinois Sex Offender Management Board to evaluate and treat both adults and juveniles who sexually offend. During his career he has treated over a thousand victims of sexual abuse and several hundred perpetrators. He has testified as an expert witness in criminal, civil, and juvenile courts in eleven Illinois counties. A long time advocate for abused and neglected children, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Guardian Child Advocacy Center, Inc. that serves Southeastern Illinois.
Statements from participants at previous trainings:
“THE most useful training I have attended!”
“Very well organized presentation..”
“EXCELLENT use of my time and money”
“Very thought-provoking!”
“….this training should be a requirement for all professionals working with this population…”
“..I truly enjoyed it…...THANK YOU!”
DATE, LOCATION & CEUs
Date: This training will take place on April 20, 2010 in the Conference Room at John A Logan College, Carterville, Illinois.
Directions: John A Logan College is located on the North side of Rte 13, approximately 7 miles west of Interstate 57 between Marion & Carbondale. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with the presentation being from 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Six hours of Continuing Education Units will be provided at no extra cost to licensed social workers and professional counselors. This training can be counted toward the 40 hours required by the Illinois Sex Offender Management Board for those professionals seeking to become approved treatment providers and evaluators. This training is also appropriate for foster parents, day care facilities, and other child welfare providers toward renewal of their licenses.
For more information, contact
Barbara Richardson at 618-242-1070 ext. #229