Sex Offender Risk/Needs Assessment
A key aspect of working with sex offenders is assessing the likelihood of reoffending. The STATIC-99R and STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 are widely used actuarial risk and needs scales for the assessment of sexual offenders and the probability of sexual and violent recidivism.
Extensive research has demonstrated that structured, actuarial risk/needs measures are more accurate than unstructured professional judgment for predicting recidivism risk and providing supervision for sexual offenders. Given that the risk factors and case management for sexual offenders are not the same as for other criminal offenders, specialized risk/needs assessments are critical when evaluating this population of offenders.
Who Should Take These Courses
Our sex offender courses have been designed for professionals conducting risk assessments and/or providing case management and supervision with sexual offenders, including probation officers, parole officers, police officers, institutional classification officers, forensic social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists.
Although the training is primarily directed to those with no prior experience with risk/needs assessment measures, the courses would also be of interest to current users seeking to refine and consolidate their expertise.
The co-creator of STATIC-99 and STATIC-99R, Dr. Karl Hanson, has a video message for those interested in taking the courses:
Course Overview
These courses are offered part time, consisting of self-study, group interaction and online instruction. Students may download all course materials.
Each course is self-paced and guided by a trained professional working in the field of sex offender risk/needs assessment. Overall study time for each course is 21 hours over a five week period.
STATIC-99R: Sex Offender Risk Assessment - SOAP105
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The STATIC-99R was developed by R. Karl Hanson, PhD, and David Thornton, PhD. Dr. Hanson delivers this online training to you using videotaped segments, and he is joined by Dr. Karl M. Williams, one of the certified trainers for STATIC-99R. An online moderator experienced with sex offender risk assessments will also help guide you through the course.
Course Fees
The Canadian student fee for this course is $485.00; the international student fee is $582.00. A Learner Services Fee of $7.50 will also be added to the course price.
STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007: Sex Offender Needs Assessment - SOAP106
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The STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 was developed by R. Karl Hanson, PhD, and Andrew J.R. Harris, PhD. Dr. Harris delivers this online training to you using videotaped segments enhanced by an online moderator who is experienced with sex offender needs assessments and supervision.
Professional Certification
Persons taking STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007: Sex Offender Needs Assessment training (SOAP106) will sign a Temporary Student License Agreement before taking the course. The Agreement allows you to use the STABLE-2007 and ACUTE-2007 assessment tools during the training.
Upon successful completion, you become a Certified User. You will sign an End User Agreement which allows you to become a Certified User of STABLE-2007 and ACUTE-2007 in your practice and workplace.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite courses required. However, before taking Stable-2007/Acute-2007 (SOAP106), participants are strongly advised to have first completed one of the following JIBC courses:
- STATIC-99 - Sex Offender Risk Assessment - SOAP100
- STATIC-99R - Sex Offender Risk Assessment - SOAP105
Alternatively, participants can have completed other approved training (i.e. training delivered by STATIC-99 Certified Trainers) in STATIC-99 or STATIC-99R.
Course Fees
The Canadian student fee for this course is $485.00; the international student fee is $582.00. A Learner Services Fee of $7.50 will also be added to the course price.
Computer Requirements
Participants must be comfortable using computers and the Internet. If you can play and hear Dr. Karl Hanson's video introduction above, you likely have the computer requirements to play the video clips in these online courses.
Check to see if you meet the other minimum computer requirements for this course.
Register
These courses are not available for online registration.
To register, contact the JIBC Registration Office at register@jibc.ca or 604.528.5590, toll free 1.877.528.5591 (North America only).
More Information
If you have questions or would like to discuss customized training for groups, call Linda Alexander at 604.528.5646, or email ccjd@jibc.ca.
Last updated October 17, 2011
