WEDNESDAY MASTERCLASSES

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend the following Masterclasses on Wednesday 20th November 2019.

One Masterclass: $140 per person, or both Masterclasses: $250 per person.

BRIDGING THE FORENSIC GAPS IN THE
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME

Date & Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm, Wednesday 20 November 2019
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gate 3, Level 2, Betty Cuthbert Lounge
Single Masterclass: $140 per person, Both Masterclasses: $250 per person

SPEAKERS: Stan Pappos, General Manager ‑ Re‑Entry & Reintegration, Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO), Professor Karen Nankervis, Director, Forensic Disability, Queensland Government & Dr Danny Sullivan, Clinical Psychiatrist, Executive Director, Clinical Services, Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, Forensicare


MASTERCLASS CONTENT: This masterclass will be evidence based and will focus on best practices in assessing, treating and supporting People With an Intellectual Disability (PWID) and other co-occurring disorders in the criminal justice system.

The masterclass will incorporate a contemporary discussion that is focused on current themes, indicators and challenges that impact on the Forensic Disability sector and will include discussion regarding the current opportunities and implications of the National Disability Insurance Scheme on supporting PWID in the community.

The workshop will involve discussion with the presenters and delegates will be required to participate in group based discussions and activities, which will draw on de-identified case studies of PWID, involved in the criminal justice system.

WORKING WITH VIOLENT OFFENDERS:
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT EFFECTIVE TREATMENT APPROACHES?

Date & Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Wednesday 20 November 2019
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gate 3, Level 2, Betty Cuthbert Lounge
Single Masterclass: $140 per person, Both Masterclasses: $250 per person

SPEAKERS: Professor Michael Daffern, Professor of Clinical Forensic Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology & Dr Kylie Thomson, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology


MASTERCLASS CONTENT: This workshop focuses on psychological treatments for violent offenders. Firstly, we will consider the efficacy of psychological treatment programmes by drawing upon a recent meta-analysis conducted by staff in the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, to help elucidate the critical determinants of positive outcomes for people who have offended violently.

Further, since most violent offender treatments are delivered in custodial settings time is spent discussing risk and need profiles following treatment completion and pathways to sustained progress. We will consider how practitioners might apply learnings from this meta analysis to tailor their individual and group treatments for clients who have violently offended and we will seek to address critical issues like the most effective treatment mode, dosage and intensity requirements, as well as practical strategies for effective work.