Law and Mental Health: Self-regulation and the Sexual Offence Process: Offence Pathways and Implications for Treatment - Pamela Yates, Ph.D., R. Psych, ATSAF
Pamela Yates, Ph.D., R. Psych, ATSAF is a Registered Forensic Psychologist in private practice in Nova Scotia, Canada. Having received her Doctorate in 1996, she has more than 30 years’ experience in assessment, treatment, research, and program development in criminal justice, with a specialization in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have, or are at risk to have, committed sexual offences.
Dr. Yates’ career has included work as a psychologist, clinical director, and national program director for Canada’s federal treatment programs. She participated and led the development of treatment programs for individuals convicted for sexual offences, has published extensively and provides training, presentations, and consultation nationally and internationally.
Dr. Yates has written and co-authored numerous publications and is the primary author of Applying the Good Lives and Self-Regulation Models to Sex Offender Treatment: A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Building a Better Life: A Good Lives and Self-Regulation Workbook.
Dr. Yates is an active member of numerous professional organizations, a long-time volunteer in her professional and personal communities, and a recipient of numerous awards.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the self-regulation model (SRM) of the sexual offence process and its relationship to the treatment of individuals convicted of sexual offences.
2. Compare and contrast the four offence pathways of the SRM.
3. Apply the self-regulation model and offence pathways to existing treatment plans.
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