Assessing and Managing Risk of Sexual Violence

COU CN640 - Assessing and Managing Risk of Sexual Violence

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the assessment and treatment of individuals with a history of sexual offending, and incorporates psychological, criminological, social and legal theoretical models used in understanding the various types of individuals with a history of sexual offending. This course will also provide students with risk assessment and prevention models for treatment as well as current evidence- based treatments for this population. Controversies regarding assessment and treatment of these offenders will be examined, as well as pertinent issues related to gender, age, and culture. Pre-requisites: CN520 Psychopathology or PY522 Adult Psychopathology.