Treatment Considerations for Perpetrators of Sex Trafficking
Julie L. Williams, MSEd, LMHC | September 21 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Room 2584
Topic: Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Intermediate
As foreign and domestic policies improve the identification, apprehension, and conviction of perpetrators of sex trafficking, legal penalties may require perpetrators to complete sexual offender treatment. This population is characterized by unique intersection of power and control tactics consistent in intimate partner violence, exploitation of others for personal gain as seen with drug traffickers, and antisocial attitudes common with sexual offenders. This suggests the demand for an innovative treatment approach. This review of perpetrator characteristics, assessment tools, and treatment modalities equips treatment providers with necessary knowledge to begin effective treatment planning. Treatment approaches discussed in this presentation include Risk-Need- Responsivity Model, Risk Assessment, and Transtheoretical Treatment.
Presentation Objectives:
· Identify common characteristics of perpetrators of sex trafficking.
· Discuss currently available assessment instruments.
· Define the unique criminogenic needs of this population.
· Provide recommendations for treatment of sex traffickers and areas of future research.