AUSTRALIA
Australian Psychological Society
HIDDEN TRUTHS REVEALED: Handling secrets from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
Presenters
Mark Fabro, Mark Griffin MAPS, Danielle Mutsuo, Gerard Webster MAPS
Description
More than 5,000 people are expected to share their experiences with the Royal Commission, it is estimated. Examining the role of psychologists in the wake of the Commission is the aim of this workshop.
A panel of speakers will address various aspects of this topic, including three psychologists specialising in this area from both survivor and perpetrator perspectives. An overview of current evidence in relation to the aetiology of sexual offending (particularly within the Catholic context), evidence-based treatment approaches and outcome and case studies will be considered. The CUBIT program for sex offenders in Department of Corrective Services will be discussed and a psychologist who has been working with the survivors of abuse for over twenty years will present. Another speaker, who experienced abuse from the clergy will share some of his story and discuss his involvement in the organisation, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
Workshop participants will be invited to engage in a case study discussion to consider legal, ethical and clinical perspectives which will be followed by a response from the panel.
Overview of Day
9.00 – 9.15 Registration
9.15 – 9.30 Introduction to Training and Terms of Reference of Royal Commission
9.30 – 10.15 Mark Fabro – SNAP Member (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)
10.15 – 11.00 Mark Griffin
11.00 – 11.20 Morning Tea
11.20 – 12.05 Danielle Mutsuo
12.05 – 12.50 Gerard Webster
12.50 – 1.45 Lunch
1.45 – 2.45 Small group case study discussion
2.45 – 3.30 Themes and issues from small groups presented
3.30 – 4.00 Afternoon tea
4.00 – 5.00 Panel response to issues and questions
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