SOMS ACADEMY CURRICULUM

Day 1: Understanding Behavior

Day 2: Etiology, Typology and Motivation of Sexual Offenses

Day 3: Supervision Strategies

Day 4: Case Studies

Day 5: Scenarios and Final Test

Understanding Behaviors

This course reviews the general concepts and theories of brain function, human behavior, behavioral etiology, mental health and personality disorders. The student will gain insight into offender behavior, personality types and disorders and how these factors relate to supervision.

Target Skills: Subject Knowledge, Case Framework

Etiology, Typology and Motivation of Sexual Offenses

This course explores the typology, origins and motivations behind sexual offenses and their associated risk factors. Students will gain insight into the identification of risk related behaviors and patterns, paraphilias and practical application using the Containment Model.

Target Skills: Subject Knowledge, Case Framework, Perceptive/Discerning

Supervision Strategies

This course focuses on case management, court testimony, case framing and sanction/intervention application. Students will learn Sex Offender and Court specific terminology, policy interpretation, application and case planning.  In addition, students will gain insight into identifying and administering effective sanctions and interventions

Target Skills: Objectivity, Professionalism, Policy Application 

Case Studies (Lab)

These mock case studies are designed to reflect specific typologies and risk levels. Each case is embedded with information indicative of specific typology and risk factors. In this exercise, student will learn to conduct a thorough review and assessment of case material, interpret assessments/reports, develop an effective case plan and explore potential sanctions and interventions that best address the identified risk behaviors.

Target Skills: Perceptiveness/Discernment, Subject Knowledge, Containment Collaboration

Case Studies include:

Various Typologies

·       Rapist (subcategories)

·       Child Molester

·       Pedophile (exclusive/non-exclusive)

·       Child Pornography

Case File Material: (based on actual cases)

·       PSI (Pre-Sentence Investigation)

·       Family Hx

·       Education Hx

·       Criminal Hx

·       Substance Abuse Hx

·       Compliance Hx

·       Mental Health Hx

·       PSE (Psychosexual Evaluation)

·       Sexual Hx

·       Assessment scores

o   Multi Phasic Sexual Inventory  (MSI2)

o   PAI (Personality Assessment Inventory)

o   VRAG

o   CPORT

·       Conclusion and Recommendation

Supervision notes

·       Prior supervision notes

·       Prior SO Treatment notes

·       Risk Assessments

·       LSI (Level of Service Inventory)

·       Static-99

·       Stable 2007

·       Acute

Identify SO Treatment Target Risk Factors:

·       Case Planning

·       Polygraph Examination

·       Type

·       Question Formulation: Targeting risk factors

Scenario (Skill Demonstration)

SOMS Scenarios are designed to allow the student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they acquired during the SOMS Academy. The officer is presented with a case file and information requiring action to be taken and possible investigation. Additional information will be provided as requested by the officer. The student will be provided with collateral contact information and will simulate collateral contacts. The student will progress unaided through the initial investigation, offender interview and sanction/intervention process from beginning to end.

Target Skills: Adaptability, Subject knowledge, Communication skills, Containment Collaboration, Case Framework

Final Test

50 Question comprehensive test

Certification

SOMS Certified

Sex Offender Management and Supervision Certification (SOMS): 40 hours