Investigating, Prosecuting, and Treating Juvenile Sex Offenders and Children with Sexual Behavior Problems
Course Description
The tragedy of youth sexually abusing other children is frequently encountered by prosecutors and forensic interviewers, yet it poses significant and persistent challenges. This workshop provides pertinent research and strategies for the effective, appropriate intervention and prosecution of juvenile offenders.
Learning Objectives
1. Articulate key considerations in juvenile sex offense charging decisions.
2. Describe prosecutorial best practices in the context of youth with problematic sexual behavior.
3. Apply appropriate intervention strategies to a spectrum of sexual behavior by youth.
Instructors
Robert Peters
