Welcome to the What's New section of our web site, where new site features and information will be highlighted. Find out about new events on our calendar and upcoming CSOM activities and publications.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

See http://www.csom.org/ref/ref.html for a new addition to our web site, Frequently Asked Questions.

SAFER SOCIETY SURVEY

The Safer Society Treatment Provider Survey is happening right now and we want your help. By completing the survey, you increase our knowledge of sex offender treatment throughout North America. And it takes most programs only about 15 minutes to complete.

You can help by signing up today. Go to www.safersociety.org and click on the “Participate in the Safer Society 2008 Survey” box. Soon after you've signed up, you will receive an e-mail with the information you need to access the online survey. If you've already signed up, but haven't yet filled out the survey, please do. And pass the word.

NOW AVAILABLE: MANAGING JUVENILE SEX OFFENSE CASES: KEYS TO INFORMED DECISIONMAKING

The Managing Juvenile Sex Offense Cases: Keys to Informed Decisionmaking curriculum is designed to provide practical information to juvenile and family court judges about youth who engage in sexually abusive behavior, and to enhance their day-to-day decisionmaking in these challenging cases.

Key topics covered include:

• Differences between juveniles and adults who commit sex offenses;
  
  
• Unique considerations for judges at key decision points throughout the juvenile and family court process;
  
  
• Specialized assessment, treatment, and supervision approaches from the perspective of the judiciary;
  
  
• Strategies for facilitating family engagement from the bench;
  
  
• Local policies and practices that are in place for juvenile sex offenders, the victims of these crimes, and their families; and
  
  
• Various roles that the judiciary can assume in promoting effective juvenile sex offender management efforts.

NOW AVAILABLE:  4 NEW DOCUMENTS ON SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT

Key Roles of Law Enforcement in Sex Offender Management. (2009)
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the roles and leadership opportunities for law enforcement in increasing public safety and reducing the likelihood of further sexual victimization through involvement in a variety of sex offender management activities. 

Twenty Strategies for Advancing Sex Offender Management in Your Jurisdiction. (2009)
This document offers evidence-based and promising strategies for policymakers interested in advancing adult and juvenile sex offender management in their jurisdictions.  In addition to providing an overview of each policy approach, the document describes the efforts of jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada to implement these strategies.

The Comprehensive Approach to Sex Offender Management. (2009)
The Comprehensive Approach to sex offender management is a framework that has been developed to define and encourage a strategic and collaborative response to managing sex offenders and reducing recidivism.  The Comprehensive Approach offers a promising and well–grounded framework that jurisdictions can consider using to build an informed, integrated set of policies and practices to promote the shared goal of ensuring victim and community safety.

Legislative Trends in the Sex Offender Management. (2009)
This resource document provides lawmakers and other interested parties, such as agency directors, court officials, and criminal justice practitioners with an overview of legislative trends in sex offender management, the intended objectives of the laws, and key research exploring the impact of these policy initiatives.

NOW AVAILABLE:  NEW DOCUMENT
Fact Sheet: What You Need to Know About Sex Offenders. (2008)

This fact sheet was developed for members of the public who want to know more about sexual assault, sex offenders, and the role that citizens can play in keeping their communities safe. It highlights key issues related to sex offenses and the management of sex offenders who are under the control of the justice system.