Pathways to Offending Online [ARTICLE]
Course Details
| Accreditation: | NBCC ACEP: 7250 |
| Credit Hours: | 1.5 |
| Presenter: | Dr. Jennifer Weeks |
Course Description
This academic paper, “Accessing child sexual abuse material: Pathways to offending and online behavior,” examines how individuals become involved in consuming child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and their online habits.
The authors surveyed 75 male CSAM offenders in a treatment program, focusing on their initial exposure, progression of engagement, and methods to access and avoid detection. Findings suggest that many offenders encounter CSAM unintentionally or through legal pornography and are not necessarily technically sophisticated.
The research also identifies situational factors and psychological states influencing offending, and concludes that prevention efforts should focus on reducing opportunities and implementing online interventions like warning messages and blocking access.
This is an accredited course designed for Licensed Professional Counselors to earn Continuing Education Hours, or LPC CEHs
Learning Objectives for Pathways to Offending Online
The participant will:
- Learn the most common pathway to initial exposure to CSAM
- Come to understand the common progression of CSAM use
- Learn common triggers for CSAM viewing
NBCC ACEP: 7250
Sexual Addiction Treatment Services
Jennifer Weeks, Ph.D., Director
190 Brodhead Rd, Suite 107 Bethlehem, PA 18017
610.844.7180 | sexualaddictiontreatmentservices.com | jweeks@satshealing.com
Sexual Addiction Treatment Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7250. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sexual Addiction Treatment Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
