Recorded on September 28, 2021
Examine the framework to successfully manage interpersonal violence offenders including those who commit sex crimes, while providing for the safety, rights, interests, and needs of victims/survivors. The fundamental principles of the Comprehensive Approach include victim/survivor centeredness and multidisciplinary collaboration, which requires professionals working with the offender to provide a mechanism for victim/survivor representation on supervision teams. In addition, offender management strategies should also be designed to meet the specific, individualized needs of victim/survivors. The Comprehensive Approach emphasizes the importance of utilizing evidence-based interventions to reduce risk, target criminogenic needs, and prevent recidivism. Gather best practices for sex offender management and victim/survivor centered practices as well specific offender and victim/survivor programmatic examples.