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NOJOS 2010 Advanced Academy

Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 8:30 AM - Friday, August 20, 2010 at 4:30 PM (MT)

Cedar City, UT

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The 2010 NOJOS Advanced Academy

Thursday and Friday, August 19 - 20, 2010

Crystal Inn Hotel, Cedar City Utah

We know what we are, but we know not what we may be.

Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 5

 

Welcome to the NOJOS 2010 Advanced Academy, held in Cedar City, Utah at the Crystal Inn Hotel.  We are excited about the excellent list of experts who have agreed to share their knowledge with us.  The agenda includes:

- Michelle Gourley, founding member of NOJOS, nationally recognized presenter, will present on: Neuroscience and the adolescent brain - Implications for youth who engage in sexual misconduct.

- Ryan Grant, author of the book Interventions for Children With Sexual Behavior Problems: Research, Theory, and Treatment,  will present a treatment model for working with children and youth with sexual behavior problems

- Moises Prospero, Assistant Professor University of Utah College of Social Work and Director of Utah Criminal Justice Center, will present on: Real life applications of "The Good Lives Model"

- Rob Butters, Assistant Professor University of Utah College of Social Work, will present information from his doctoral dissertation on: Empathy and the adolescent sex offender.

- Larry Fox, Private practice psychologist working with adult and juvenile sex offenders, will present on: What's your bias - Perceptions of the treatment provider and the impact on treatment.

 

Other highlights include:

Thursday night Pig Roast: Youth Health Associates has graciously invited attendees to a traditional "pig roast" dinner after the sessions end on Thursday.  Directions to their residential unit will be provided.

 

LODGING INFORMATION:

The Crystal Inn has agreed to allow NOJOS attendees to reserve rooms for the reduced "state rate".  When registering, please indicate you are with the NOJOS conference to obtain this reduced rate.  Contact the Crystal Inn at: Direct: 435.586.8888   Toll Free Reservations: 1.888.787.6661.  Or visit their website at: http://www.crystalinncedar.com/

 

MEALS:

Pretty much all your food is included: If you stay at the hotel, breakfast is free.  Lunch will be provided both days.  And Thursday dinner will be provided at the YHA Pig Roast.    

 

 This conference has been approved for 10.5 CEU's by NASW

When & Where



Crystal Inn Hotel
1575 West 200 North
Cedar City, UT 84720

Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 8:30 AM - Friday, August 20, 2010 at 4:30 PM (MT)


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NOJOS



NOJOS (the Network On Juveniles Offending Sexually) is an independent, volunteer organization of professionals who work with sexually abusive youth with the goal to increase community safety by eliminating further sexual offenses and promoting healing for those effected by the abuse.