The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare Services (CWS) will present a webinar on "Child Sexual Exploitation Online: Emerging Trends and Issues" Tuesday, January 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
The advent of the Internet has transformed sexual violence, especially those crimes committed against children and minors. This training will review online child sexual exploitation with specific focus on the varying types of crimes, the methods and motives of these offenders, potential avenues for intervention and prevention of these crimes, and the consequences of online sexual victimization for children and minors. The training will also explore whether these offenders are likely to recidivate, or commit more sexual crime, and what factors may increase recidivism in online sexual exploitation offenders.
Speaking at the program will be Karen Holt, assistant professor, Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice.
This training is intended for all child welfare professionals including jurists, court staff, prosecutors, attorneys, Lawyer-Guardians Ad Litem, CPS and foster care workers, tribes, private agencies, police, medical professionals, mental health providers, education professionals, and Foster Care Review Board members.
To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to "events."
Once registration is approved by MJI, attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail from Zoom with login information.
