Evaluating Individuals Charged with Sexual Offenses

May 18-19, 2023

Live online (virtual)

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This two-day, live online (virtual) workshop provides the foundation necessary for mental health professionals to conduct pre-sentencing evaluation of sexual offenders. First, Brock Maust, Esq. (Office of the Attorney General) will present the legal foundations for pre-sentencing evaluations of defendants convicted of a sexual offense, as well as Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) evaluations. Then, a team of psychologists will address the clinical and risk assessment issues relevant to evaluations addressing sexual offending.  Topics include:

• Paraphilias

• Research and science underlying risk assessment for sexual offenses

• Practical, detailed guidance for clinical and risk assessment

• The Static-99R instrument for assessment of sexual recidivism risk

• Victim grooming behaviors

• Online behaviors and offending  

Click to download (PDF) a full list of learning objectives.

This workshop is designed to provide the “specialized training” required to be appointed as an expert under Virginia §19.2-300, providing a pre-sentencing evaluation of a “person convicted of an offense indicating sexual abnormality.” Of course, the clinical and risk assessment content of the training apply to pre-sentencing evaluations addressing sexual offenses in any jurisdiction.

This introductory program is well-suited for forensic clinicians without prior training in assessment of sexual offending. Please contact us for detailed information about the days’ schedule.

Virginia DBHDS-Recognized Training for Juvenile Competency Evaluators

This training was designed in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to meet Virginia’s statutory requirements that eligible clinicians conducting juvenile competency evaluations complete training recognized by the Commissioner of DBHDS. Per Virginia Code §16.1-356, eligible clinicians include psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Over 95% of Virginia evaluators become qualified to conduct court-ordered juvenile competency evaluations by completing this training, which permits them to be placed on the approved evaluators list maintained by DBHDS. Although the training is tailored to Virginia law, the vast majority of the content is applicable to professionals practicing in any jurisdiction.

The Instructors

• Elisha Agee, PsyD, UVA ILPPP

• Sara Boyd, PhD, ABPP, UVA ILPPP

• Mario Dennis, PhD, Virginia DBHDS

• Eric Madsen, MA, Virginia Department of Corrections

• Brock Maust, Esq., Office of the Attorney General

• Daniel Murrie, PhD, UVA ILPPP

• Anita Schlank, PhD, ABPP, Private practice

• Georgia Winters, PhD, Farleigh Dickinson University

Click to download (PDF) full instructor bios, including expertise in program content.

Neither the instructors nor the program planning committee (Daniel Murrie, Ph.D., Lucy Guarnera, Ph.D., & Angela Torres, Ph.D.) have any conflicts of interest or commercial support to disclose.

Continuing Education

Participants can expect to receive up to 12 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) approved by the American Psychological Association (APA). ILPPP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ILPPP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer continuing education for psychiatrists, attorneys, or social workers at this time.

Training Fees

• $395: Standard registration

• $195: Employees of Virginia DBHDS or a Community Services Board (CSB)

Please note that the reduced rate is available only for DBHDS and CSB employees, rather than all state employees, because DBHDS partially sponsors this training program.

Occasionally large facilities or state agencies outside Virginia want to send a team of trainees, for whom we can arrange a discounted group rate. Please contact us to discuss such arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made more than 48 hours prior to the start of the training. All cancellations are assessed a $50 cancellation fee to cover administrative costs.

Please allow 30 days to receive a refund. Refunds will be processed according to the original payment method.

How to Register

Click the button below to register and pay via UVA’s secure payment page. Approximately one week prior to the training, you will receive an email with detailed attendance instructions. Please contact lead faculty Dr. Daniel Murrie with questions.

Your credit card statement will read “UVA ILPPP PROGRAM CONF FEES” for this purchase.