Podcasts about sex offender management

Jim Tanner has been a community corrections professional since 1970. He has worked with both adult and juvenile offenders in a wide variety of capacities, served on the faculty of three universities, and has provided training for justice system professionals since 1980. He is nationally recognized for his pioneering work in field computer forensics, sex offender cognitive sets, and discourse analysis (deception detection). His contributions to criminal justice planning have also received national recognition.Listen as Dr. Tanner shares his expertise in the area of Sex Offender Management, and Grooming. His resources are available here: www.kbsolutions.com

Beth Hoel has worked in the supervision of sex offenders for over 20 years. She has additionally worked with victims, as well as family members of both victims and offenders. She shares her experience, expertise and the complexities of these cases.Overused and misunderstood terminologyEarly signs of deviant behaviorOffender registry levels and what they meanAge of consentProbation vs ParoleFor more information:   jailbreakpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/jailbreakpodcast Instagram: @jailbreakpodcast

In this Bell Works Talks, Dr. Tanner will identify and explain the four major approaches adult sex offenders use to groom and manipulate child victims. Regardless of your profession, anyone who works with victims or perpetrators will come away with a deeper understanding of critical elements of the grooming process and how it relates to their occupation. Dr. Tanner has been a justice system professional since 1970. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Illinois with specialties in Cognitive Social Psychology, Sociology of Law, and Evaluation Research. His applied experience includes operating secure detention facilities, halfway houses for juveniles and adults, day reporting centers, probation/parole services, intensive treatment programs, and computer forensics. His primary interests are the adaptation of cognitive sciences in treatment of offender populations, secondary trauma, cyber crime analysis, and improving the efficacy of sex offender management. He is an internationally recognized authority on sex offender management and sex offenders in a digital world. He is court qualified as an Expert Witness in the areas of Cognitive Sets and Grooming Strategies of Sex Offenders, Corrections, and Computer Forensics. He additionally serves as an invited member of the Europol Panel of Experts on Child Exploitation and was the recipient of the American Probation and Parole Association's University of Cincinnati Award in Corrections in 2017 for his life-time contributions to corrections in the US and Canada. Dr. Tanner has presented hundreds of seminars and workshops for the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, American Probation and Parole Association, Center for Sex Offender Management, National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center, High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), Crimes Against Children Conference, Conference on Crimes Against Women, Probation/Parole Departments in 32 states, Irish Penal Reform Trust, Northern Ireland Police Service, U.K.'s National Policing Improvement Agency, Correctional Services of Victoria Australia, Correctional Services of Australian Capital Territory, Mental Health Organizations in 13 states, Child Advocacy Centers in 12 states, Child Welfare agencies in 15 states, and a wide variety of private organizations. Resources: Exploring Sex Offender Grooming by Jim Tanner, Ph.D. and Stephen Brake, Ph.D. http://www.kbsolutions.com/Grooming.pdf Colorado Special Conditions Report, Jim Tanner, Ph.D. http://www.kbsolutions.com/SAC.pdf Additional materials found on Dr. Tanner's website, available at: http://www.kbsolutions.com/html/resources.html

The boys sit down to discuss the Sex Offender Registration, its development, and the current impact it has on sex offenders in the community. You won't want to miss this one! References for this Podcast:Ackerman, A.R. (2009). Registration and community notifcation laws: Do the consequences outweigh the benefts? Sex Offender Law Report, 10(6), 81–95. Adkins, G., Huff, D. and Stageberg, P. (2000). The Iowa Sex Offender Registry and Recidivism. Des Moines, IA: Iowa Department of Human Rights. Ahlmeyer, S., Heil, P., McKee, B. & English, K. (2000). The impact of polygraphy on admissions of victims and offenses in adult sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 12(2), 123–138. Anderson, A.L. & Sample, L.L. (2008). Public awareness and action resulting from sex offender community notifcation laws. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 19(4), 371–396. Aos, S., Miller, M. & Drake, E. (2006). Evidence-Based Adult Corrections Programs: What Works and What Does Not. Olympia, WA: Washington State Institute for Public Policy. Retrieved from: www.wsipp.wa.gov/ rptfles/06-01-1201.pdf. Aos, S., Phipps, P., Barnoski, R. & Lieb, R. (2001). The Comparative Costs and Benefts of Programs to Reduce Crime. Olympia, WA: Washington State Institute for Public Policy, Document 01-05-1201. Retrieved from: www.wsipp.wa.gov/ReportFile/756. Aytes, K.E., Olsen, S.S., Zakrajsek, T., Murray, P. & Ireson, R. (2001). Cognitive/behavioral treatment for sexual offenders: An examination of recidivism. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 13(4), 223–231. Baerga-Buffer, M. & Johnson, J.L. (2006). Sex offender management in the federal probation and pretrial service system. Federal Probation, 70(1), 13–17. Barnes, J.C., Dukes, T., Tewksbury, R. & De Troye, T.M. (2009). Analyzing the impact of statewide residence restriction law on South Carolina sex offenders. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 20(1), 21–43. Bates, A., Macrae, R., Williams, D., Wilson, C. & Wilson, R.J. (2014). Circles South East: The First 10 Years 2002–2012. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 58(7), 861–855. Blood, P., Watson, L. & Stageberg, P. (2008). State Legislation Monitoring Report. Des Moines, IA: Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning. Boccaccini, M.T., Murrie, D.C., Caperton, J.D. & Hawes, S.W. (2009). Field Validity of the Static-99 and MnSOST-R Among Sex Offenders Evaluated for Civil Commitment as Sexually Violent Predators. Psychology, Public Policy and Law, 15(I), 278–314. Bonta, J., Wallace-Capretta, S. and Rooney, J. (2000) Can electronic monitoring make a difference? An evaluation of three Canadian programs. Crime and Delinquency, 46(1), 61–75. Boone, D.L., O’Boyle, E., Stone, A. & Schnabel, D. (2006). Preliminary Evaluation of Virginia’s Sex Offender Containment Programs. Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Corrections, Research, Evaluation and Forecasting Unit. Brannon, Y.N., Levenson, J.S., Fortney, T. & Baker, J.N. (2007). Attitudes about community notifcation: A comparison of sexual offenders and the non-offending public. Sexual Abuse, 19, 369–379. Buschman, J., Bogaerts, S., Fougler, S., Wilcox, D., Sosnowski, D. & Cushman, B. (2010). Sexual history disclosure polygraph examinations with cybercrime offences: A frst Dutch explorative study. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 54(3), 395–411. Button, D.M., DeMichele, M. & Payne, B.K. (2009). Using electronic monitoring to supervise sex offenders: Legislative patterns and implications for community corrections offcers. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 20(4), 414–436. Calkins Mercado, C., Jeglic, E., Markus, K., Hanson, R.K. & Levenson, J. (2013). Sex Offender Management, Treatment and Civil Commitment: An Evidence Based Analysis Aimed at Reducing Sexual Violence. Grant number 2007-IJ-CX-0037. Retrieved from: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffles1/nij/grants/243551.pdf. Carr, C., Schlank, A. & Parker, K.C. (2013). Review of Florida’s Sexually Violent Predator Program Offce. The Florida Department of Children and Families, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program Offce. Retrieved from: http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/news/documents/2013/09/23/09.23_SVPP_Report.pdf. Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM). (1999). Sex Offender Registration: Policy Overview and Comprehensive Practices. Silver Spring, MD: Center for Sex Offender Management. Retrieved from: www.csom.org/pubs/sexreg.pdf. Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM). (2001). Community Notifcation and Education. Silver Spring, MD: Center for Sex Offender Management. Retrieved from: www.csom.org/pubs/notedu.pdf. Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM). (2007). Enhancing the Management of Adult and Juvenile Sex Offenders: A Handbook for Policymakers and Practitioners. Silver Spring, MD: Center for Sex Offender Management. Retrieved from: www.csom.org/pubs/CSOM_handbook.pdf. Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM). (2008). Legislative Trends in Sex Offender Management. Silver Spring, MD: Center for Sex Offender Management. Retrieved from: www.csom.org/pubs/legislative_trends.pdf. Chajewski, M. & Mercado, C.C. (2008). An evaluation of sex offender residence restrictions functioning in town, county and city-wide jurisdictions. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 20(1), 44–61. Clarke, M., Brown, S. & Vollm, B. (2015). Circles of Support and Accountability for Sex Offenders: A Systematic Review of Outcomes. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment. Published online before print September 14, 2015, doi: 10.1177/1079063215603691. Colombino, N., Mercado, C.C. & Jeglic, E.L. (2009). Situational aspects of sexual offending: Implications for residence restriction laws. Justice Research and Policy, 11, 27–43. Colorado Department of Public Safety (2004) Report on Safety Issues Raised by Living Arrangements for and Location of Sex Offenders in the Community. Denver, CO: Colorado Sex Offender Management Board. Retrieved from: http://dcj.state.co.us/odvsom/sex_offender/SO_Pdfs/FullSLAFinal.pdf. Cooley-Towell, S., Pasini-Hill, D. & Patrick, D. (2000). The value of post-conviction polygraph: The importance of sanctions. Polygraph, 29(1), 6–19. Council on Sex Offender Treatment. (2014). Biennial Report Regarding the Council on Sex Offender Treatment: December 1, 2012 – November 30, 2014. Report prepared for the Offce of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Retrieved from: http://www.ovsom.texas.gov/docs/ OVSOMBiennialReport12012014.pdf. Council of State Governments (CSG) (2008). Zoned Out: States Consider Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders. Public Safety Brief. Lexington, KY: Council of State Governments. Retrieved from: www.csg.org/ knowledgecenter/docs/pubsafety/ZonedOut.pdf. Council of State Governments (CSG) (2010). Legislating Sex Offender Management: Trends in State Legislation 2007 and 2008. Lexington, KY: Council of State Governments. Retrieved from: www.csg.org/policy/documents/ SOMLegislativeReport-FINAL.pdf. Council of State Governments (CSG) (2015). The Reentry of Adults Convicted of Sexual Offenses: A National Survey of Reentry Professionals. Retrieved from: https://csgjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ NSRv.8.pdf Craun, S.W. & Simmons, C.A. (2012). Taking a Seat at the Table: Sexual Assault Survivors’ Views of Sex Offender Registries. Victims and Offenders, 7, 312–326. Daly, R. (2008). Treatment and Reentry Practices for Sex Offenders: An Overview of States. New York: Vera Institute of Justice. Retrieved from:www.vera.org/sites/default/fles/resources/downloads/Sex_offender_ treatment_with_appendices_fnal.pdf. Dierenfeldt, R. & Varriale Carson, J. (2014). Examining the Infuence of Jessica’s Law on Reported Forcible Rape: A Time-Series Analysis. Criminal Justice Policy Review, Published online before print on December 17, 2014. DOI: 10.1177/0887403414563139. Duwe, G. (2012). Can Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) work in the United States? Preliminary Results from A Randomized Experiment in Minnesota. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 25(2), 143–165. Duwe, G. (2013). To what extent does civil commitment reduce sexual recidivism? Estimating the selective incapacitation effects in Minnesota. Journal of Criminal Justice, 42(2), 193–202. Duwe, G., Donnay, W. & Tewksbury, R. (2008). Does residential proximity matter? A geographic analysis of sex offense recidivism. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(4), 484–504. Duwe, G. & Donnay, W. (2008). The impact of Megan’s Law on sex offender recidivism: The Minnesota experience. Criminology, 46(2), 411–446. Duwe, G. & Donnay, W. (2010). The effects of failure to register on sex offender recidivism. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 37(5), 520–536. Elliott, I.A. & Beech, A.R. (2012). A U.K. Cost-Beneft Analysis of Circles of Support and Accountability Interventions. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 25(3), 211–229. English, K., Jones, L., Pasini-Hill, D., Patrick, D. & Cooley-Towell, S. (2000) The Value of Polygraph Testing in Sex Offender Management. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Offce of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice. English, K., Jones, L., Patrick, D. & Pasini-Hill, D. (2003). Sex offender containment laws: Use of postconviction polygraph. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 989, 411–427. English, K., Pullen, S. & Jones, L. (Eds.). (1996). Managing Adult Sex Offenders: A Containment Approach. Lexington, KY: American Probation and Parole Association. Freeman, N.J. (2012). The public safety impact of community notifcation. Crime and Delinquency, 58, 539. Gannon, T.A., Wood, J.L., Pina, A., Tyler, N., Barnoux, M.F.L. & Vasquez, E.A. (2014). An Evaluation of Mandatory Polygraph Testing for Sexual Offenders in the United Kingdom. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 26(2), 178–203. Gies, S.V., Gainey, R., Cohen, M.I., Healy, E., Yeide, M., Bekelman, A., Bobnis, A. & Hopps, M. (2012). Monitoring High Risk Sex Offenders with GPS Technology: An Evaluation of the California Supervision Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Offce of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice. Retrieved from:www.ncjrs.gov/pdffles1/nij/grants/238481.pdf. Grubin, D., Madsen, L., Parsons, S., Sosnowski, D. & Warberg, B. (2004). A prospective study of the impact of polygraphy on high risk behaviors in adult sex offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal in Research and Treatment, 16(3), 209–222. Guerino, P., Harrison, P.M. & Sabol, W.J. (2011). Prisoners in 2010. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Offce of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics. Harris, A.J. and Lobanov-Rostovsky, C. (2010). Implementing the Adam Walsh Act’s sex offender registration and notifcation provisions: A survey of the states. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 21(2), 202–222. Harris, A.J., Lobanov-Rostovsky, C. & Levenson, J.S. (2010). Widening the net: The effects of transitioning to the Adam Walsh Act classifcation system. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 37(5), 503–519. Harris, A.J., Lobanov-Rostovsky, C. & Levenson, J.S. (2015). Law Enforcement Perspectives on Sex Offender Registration and Notifcation Preliminary Survey Results. Grant Number 2013-IJ-CX-0028. Retrieved from: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffles1/nij/grants/249189.pdf. Heil, P., Ahlmeyer, S. & Simons, D. (2003). Crossover sexual offenses. Sexual Abuse: A Journal in Research and Treatment, 15(4), 221–236. Hindman, J. & Peters, J.M. (2001). Polygraph testing leads to better understanding adult and juvenile sex offenders. Federal Probation, 65(3). Hoing, M., Bogaerts, S. & Vogelvang, B. (2014). Volunteers in Circles of Support and Accountability Job Demands, Job Resources, and Outcomes. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment. Published online before print October 21, 2015, doi: 10.1177/1079063215612441. Holmes, S. (2009). An Empirical Analysis of Registration and Notifcation Laws for Juvenile Sex Offenders. Working Paper Series. Retrieved from: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1710745. Huebner, B.M., Kras, K.R., Rydberg, J., Bynum, T.S., Grommon, E. & Pleggenkuhle, B. (2014). Effect and Implications of Sex Offender Residence Restrictions: Evidence from a Two-State Evaluation. Criminology & Public Policy, 13(1), 139–168. Hughes, L.A. & Burchfeld, K.B. (2008). Sex offender residence restrictions in Chicago: An environmental injustice? Justice Quarterly, 25(4), 647–673. Hughes, L.A. & Kadleck, C. (2008). Sex offender community notifcation and community stratifcation. Justice Quarterly, 25(3), 469–495. Human Rights Watch. (2007). No Easy Answers. New York: Human Rights Watch. Retrieved from: www.hrw.org/ en/reports/2007/09/11/no-easy-answers. Jackson, R.L., Travia, T. & Schneider, J. (2010). Annual survey of sex offender civil commitment programs. Paper presented at the Sex Offender Civil Commitment Programs Network Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee. (2013). Review of the Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators. Retrieved from: http://jlarc.virginia.gov/pdfs/reports/Rpt423.pdf. Kokish, R., Levenson, J.S. & Blasingame, G.D. (2005). Post-conviction sex offender polygraph examination: Client perceptions of utility and accuracy. Sexual Abuse: Journal of Research & Treatment, 17(2), 211–221. Lasher, M. & McGrath, R. J. (2012). The impact of community notifcation on sex offender reintegration: A quantitative review of the research literature. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 56(1), 6–28. Letourneau, E.J., Bandyopadhyay, D., Sinha, D. & Armstrong, K.S. (2010). The infuence of sex offender registration on juvenile sexual recidivism. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 21(4), 435–458. Letourneau, E.J., Levenson, J.S., Bandyopadhyay, D., Armstrong, K.S. & Sinha, D. (2010). Effects of South Carolina’s sex offender registration and notifcation policy on deterrence of adult sex crimes. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 37(5), 537–552. Letourneau, E.J., Levenson, J.S., Bandyopadhyay, D., Sinha, D. & Armstrong, K.S. (2010). Effects of South Carolina’s sex offender registration and notifcation policy on adult recidivism. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 21(4), 435–458. Levenson, J.S. (2008). Collateral consequences of sex offender residence restrictions. 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Research shows that, like people who commit other crimes, those who sexually offend also desist from offending. This is both hard to hear and important to acknowledge. In Episode 8 of Beyond Fear, we made the deliberate decision to pivot from conversations about survivor experiences to a focus on the experience of individuals who have sexually offended.When we first started studying sexual violence, we both wanted to study the effects of victimization, but it didn't take us much time to figure out that in order to stop sexual violence we had to go further upstream. Victimization doesn't end without stopping offending.In this episode we interview Dr. Danielle Harris, a friend and colleague based at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, whose work focuses almost exclusively on desistance from sexual offending. What we know from the research is that recidivism rates, or reoffense rates, for people who sexually offend is quite low. In fact, studies consistently find that sexual recidivism rates for those who sexually offend are low.So why does this matter? Why should we care about people who sexually offend? Why do their experiences of reintegration matter to us? And why should they matter to you?Well the answer is quite simple, actually. What we are doing doesn't work. First, the vast majority of people who commit sex crimes will never be processed through the criminal justice system and even if they were, this still wouldn't end sexual violence (this is an entire episode in itself). Second, people who commit sex crimes are not monsters or boogeymen. They are our family members, our friends, our clergy, our coaches, our teachers... they are people we know and they are people we love. It is easy to treat people as castaways when we treat them as "the other", but people who commit sex crimes are just that.... people... who commit sex crimes. This requires that we understand why they offend in the first place and how to help them to stop. This is at the heart of Danielle's work.In "The Deliberate Shift", we talk about Danielle's path to this work, the major findings of her research, why she continues this research agenda, and why we advocate for a better understanding of those who sexually offend.In this episode we referenced several books and studies.To find out more or to purchase Desistance from Sexual Offending, click here.To find out more or to purchase Making Good, https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316097 click here.Sample, L. L., & Bray, T. M. (2003). Are sex offenders dangerous? click here.For additional reading, check out Chapter 5 of the Sex Offender Management and Planning Initiative Report on adult sexual recidivism https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/recidivismofadultsexualoffenders.pdfFor a transcript of this episode, please https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wQhExAdX0xsADwpruVLi7rStx8dgSaZV4rNkDNAOUcI/editTo download a direct MP3,https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054714/5110456-episode-8-the-deliberate-shift.mp3 please click here.Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fearcrimes, on Instagram @beyondfearpodcast, and on Twitter @fearcrimes,If you have questions about this episode or any of our previous ones, please reach out to us at beyondfearpodcast@gmail.com.

Two PhD's in Psychology, Dr. George Simon and Dr. Sherry Simon, one who well known for the study of character disorders and the other for her work with those in relationship with the character disordered. Our host, Kristin Sunanta Walker, could not wait to start the first of many of these conversations on our series: Character Matters. Dr. George Simon is an internationally-recognized expert on manipulators and other problem characters and the author of 3 bestselling books: In Sheep’s Clothing (which has been translated into 12 foreign languages), Character Disturbance, and The Judas Syndrome. He’s made appearances on several major television (Fox News Network, CNN, CBS 48 Hours).Until recently, Dr. Simon maintained an active private practice dedicated to assisting individuals develop character and helping empower victims in relationships with disturbed characters. In addition to providing psychotherapy services, he specialized in anxiety and anger management, comprehensive personality assessments, mental health professional training, and consultation to businesses and organizations on how to deal with problem characters. Dr. Simon also recently retired as a supervising psychologist for the Arkansas Dept. of Correction. For 6 years he provided clinical oversight to the community risk assessment program for registered sex offenders, and more recently provided similar oversight for the newly expanded and re-vamped prison-based sex offender treatment program. He has given numerous workshops on the various sex offender typologies and offender treatment and management strategies. He helped secure a DOJ grant through Center for Sex Offender Management, and is a member of the grant’s standing committee.www.drgeorgesimon.comDr. Sherry Simon is a veteran independent practitioner. She is an excellent writer, advocate, and clinician that we are coaxing into more of the spotlight with her husband. We see incredible workshops and healing facilitation with both she and George together on what the fundamentals of a healthy belief system around relationships look like.She is also the President of www.paxchristilittlerock.wordpress.com, a peace and social justice movement. Pax Christi Little Rock is a chapter of Pax Christi USA, the national Catholic peace and social justice movement. Our members are guided by the spirituality of nonviolence, advocating and providing leadership for disarmament, human rights, and the care of all creation. Through prayer, study, and mindful social activism, we work to align organizational structures, policies and practices with the teachings of Christ to end violence, racism, economic oppression, and all forms of social injustice.

Join us for new and regular conversations with Dr. George Simon. Dr. Simon is an internationally-recognized expert on manipulators and other problem characters and the author of 3 bestselling books: In Sheep’s Clothing (which has been translated into 12 foreign languages), Character Disturbance, and The Judas Syndrome. He’s made appearances on several major television (Fox News Network, CNN, CBS 48 Hours). Until recently, Dr. Simon maintained an active private practice dedicated to assisting individuals develop character and helping empower victims in relationships with disturbed characters. In addition to providing psychotherapy services, he specialized in anxiety and anger management, comprehensive personality assessments, mental health professional training, and consultation to businesses and organizations on how to deal with problem characters. Dr. Simon also recently retired as a supervising psychologist for the Arkansas Dept. of Correction. For 6 years he provided clinical oversight to the community risk assessment program for registered sex offenders, and more recently provided similar oversight for the newly expanded and re-vamped prison-based sex offender treatment program. He has given numerous workshops on the various sex offender typologies and offender treatment and management strategies. He helped secure a DOJ grant through Center for Sex Offender Management, and is a member of the grant’s standing committee.Visit his website at www.drgeorgesimon.com.

Join us for new and regular conversations with Dr. George Simon. Dr. Simon is an internationally-recognized expert on manipulators and other problem characters and the author of 3 bestselling books: In Sheep’s Clothing (which has been translated into 12 foreign languages), Character Disturbance, and The Judas Syndrome. He’s made appearances on several major television (Fox News Network, CNN, CBS 48 Hours). Until recently, Dr. Simon maintained an active private practice dedicated to assisting individuals develop character and helping empower victims in relationships with disturbed characters. In addition to providing psychotherapy services, he specialized in anxiety and anger management, comprehensive personality assessments, mental health professional training, and consultation to businesses and organizations on how to deal with problem characters. Dr. Simon also recently retired as a supervising psychologist for the Arkansas Dept. of Correction. For 6 years he provided clinical oversight to the community risk assessment program for registered sex offenders, and more recently provided similar oversight for the newly expanded and re-vamped prison-based sex offender treatment program. He has given numerous workshops on the various sex offender typologies and offender treatment and management strategies. He helped secure a DOJ grant through Center for Sex Offender Management, and is a member of the grant’s standing committee.Visit his website at www.drgeorgesimon.com.

Join us for new and regular conversations with Dr. George Simon. Dr. Simon is an internationally-recognized expert on manipulators and other problem characters and the author of 3 bestselling books: In Sheep’s Clothing (which has been translated into 12 foreign languages), Character Disturbance, and The Judas Syndrome. He’s made appearances on several major television (Fox News Network, CNN, CBS 48 Hours). Until recently, Dr. Simon maintained an active private practice dedicated to assisting individuals develop character and helping empower victims in relationships with disturbed characters. In addition to providing psychotherapy services, he specialized in anxiety and anger management, comprehensive personality assessments, mental health professional training, and consultation to businesses and organizations on how to deal with problem characters. Dr. Simon also recently retired as a supervising psychologist for the Arkansas Dept. of Correction. For 6 years he provided clinical oversight to the community risk assessment program for registered sex offenders, and more recently provided similar oversight for the newly expanded and re-vamped prison-based sex offender treatment program. He has given numerous workshops on the various sex offender typologies and offender treatment and management strategies. He helped secure a DOJ grant through Center for Sex Offender Management, and is a member of the grant’s standing committee.Visit his website at www.drgeorgesimon.com.