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 they are critical to the correct assessment of risk and defensible decision making. This presentation aims to dispel many of the common pervasive 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.
Learning Objectives:
Dispel common myths regarding men who sexually abuse children.
Deeper insight into the thoughts and behavior of men who sexually abuse children.
Awareness of how this knowledge can impact on working practices and decision-making.
