posted 06-21-2009 02:24 PM
In reviewing the latest publication of the ATSA announcing the 28th Annual Research and Treatment Conference, I was glad to see that among the many presentations, the use of polygraph is mentioned several times.I saw that Dan Sosnowski and Wilcox will make a presentation on "The use of the Polygraph in Assessing, Treating & Supervising Sex Offenders: A Practitioner's Guide. (Poster Board).
Jami Kruger and Dan S.: "Effective Integration of the Polygraph into Supervision and Treatment".
Also Eric Holden involved with " Large Scale Evaluation of the Post Conviction Sex Offender: England as a Testing Ground.
One session that caught my eye was "Is it "Just" Pictures? "The Use of Polygraph with Child Pornographers Who Deny Abusive Sexual Contact." (Michael Wood Ph.D.)
We all know that Federal Law prohibits the possession of "Child Pornography", and each state has statutes against it.
One of my questions is; Has anyone else examined a convicted sex offender, that is in a "Containment Program", but is not registered with the state as an SO?
Apparently a "Class "D" " Felony may allow for this.
The other issue is that in a recent conversation with managers of a "Containment Program" the casual mention of the use of the VSA was actually discussed.
I immediately cited several extensive studies that show the VSA as a mere prop, and is less reliable than chance.
What really concerned me was that this VSA has been purchased by many police departments, yet I hope it isn't in use for PCSOT programs. Has anyone else run into this? I know it is prohibited in many states.
Another question I have is; has anyone conducted PCSOT for the Federal Sex Offender Parole program?
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posted 06-21-2009 02:24 PM
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