Agenda

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April 14, 2021

Pre-Conference Workshops (Optional)

9:00am - 4:00pm

Dr. Robin Wilson

A Primer on the Use of the Static-99R, Stable-2007, and Acute-2007 in the Management of Persons Who Have Sexually Offended

9:00am - 4:00pm

Dr. Michiel de Vries Robbé

Training in the Use of the SAPROF

9:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Gary Chaimowitz

Dr. Mini Mamak

eHARM Training Certification: Improving Patient and Staff Safety

April 15, 2021

Conference Day 1

9:30am - 10:00am

10:00am - 11:00am

11:00am - 11:15am

11:15am - 12:30pm

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1:30pm - 2:30pm

2:30pm - 2:45pm

2:45pm - 4:00pm

Welcoming Address

Dr. Gary Chaimowitz

Keynote: Victims of Psychopaths

Dr. Adelle Forth

Break

Seminars

Dr. Sebastien Prat and Dr. Peter Sheridan

What's New in Forensic Sexology?

Dr. Sandy Simpson, Shawnna Balasingham, Dr. Treena Wilkie

Measurement of Recovery Needs and Progress in Forensic Mental Health

Dr. Heather Moulden

Making Feedback Meaningful: The Therapeutic Benefits of Talking About Diagnosis, Risk, and Recommendations in Forensic Mental Health

Lunch

Keynote: Indigenous Forensic Perspectives

Dr. Bernice Downey and Dr. Tracy Bear

Break

Seminars

Dr. John Bradford

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Violence

Dr. Drew Kingston

Current Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder

Dr. Susan Hatters-Friedman

Child Murder: Clinical and Legal Considerations

Optional (6:30pm-8:30pm): Live Online Cooking Class via Zoom with Chef Erica Guidi

April 16, 2021

Conference Day 2

9:30am - 10:00am

10:00am - 11:00am

11:00am - 11:15am

11:15am - 12:30pm

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1:30pm - 2:30pm

2:30pm - 2:45pm

2:45pm - 4:00pm

Welcoming Address

Dr. Gary Chaimowitz

Keynote: Ethics, Risk and Recovery: Challenges in Forensic Practice

Dr. Joseph Ferencz

Break

Seminars

Devon Watts and Casey Upfold

Machine Learning in Forensics: Promises and Pitfalls

Dr. Bruno Losier and Sophia Roth

From Regret to Distress: The Exploration of Moral Injury in Forensic Psychiatry

Ashley Palmer and Nancy Kahl

Pawsitive Experiences - Implementing Animal-Assisted Interventions in the Forensic Service

Lunch

Keynote: Evaluating Sexual Offense Treatment Change - Implications for Sexual Violence Risk Assessment and Management

Dr. Mark Olver

Break

Seminars

Dr. Graham Glancy

Self-Induced Intoxication and Automatism: New Developments

Lauren Barney and Kathleen Robb

A Review of Recent Canadian Jurisprudence Regarding Forensic Psychiatry and Review Boards

Deputy Carrie Collier, Jay Boudreau and Derek Stokke

Removing Barriers Behind Bars – Introduction of the Acute Stabilization Unit