Forensic sexology refers to the application of sexual science. to assist in the resolution of questions arising from crime or litigation. As a result, many sexology clinicians have been asked to function as forensic evaluators, even though they may have little training/experience in this area of practice. The aim of forensic sexology as knowledge and science is to conduct research and to define standard principles of sexuality as well as to identify its deviations based on the results of a research studies of the said issue, applying and relating to the law in force. It is important for those who are functioning as sexual health professionals to have some knowledge regarding, at the very least, the basic nature and objective of this area of practice.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Participants will be able to distinguish between a forensic sexologist and a clinical sexologist.
- Participants will be able to describe the difference between the concept of confidentiality clinical sexologist and a forensic sexologist.
- Participants will be able to explain the implications diagnoses for a forensic population vs a clinical population.
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 2 CE credits and is considered synchronous learning if in attendance to the live webinar. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification through the Sexuality Training Institute. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.
Core knowledge area: A. Ethics and Ethical Behavior
Sex Therapy Training area: B. Assessment & Diagnosis
Sex Counselor Training Area: F. Theory and practice of consultation, collaboration, and referral.
Sex Education Core knowledge area: D. Working with Specific Populations.
Clinical Sexology Webinar with Dr. Tom Murray, Ph.D., CST
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 2 CE credits and is considered synchronous learning if in attendance to the live webinar. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification through the Sexuality Training Institute. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.
Core knowledge area: A. Ethics and Ethical Behavior
Sex Therapy Training area: B. Assessment & Diagnosis
Sex Counselor Training Area: F. Theory and practice of consultation, collaboration, and referral.Sex Education Core knowledge area: D. Working with Specific Populations.