Sex Offenders Online: What Probation Needs to Know Led by Elizabeth J. Griffin, MA, LMFT and Alex Bunger, M.S, the Sex Offenders Online workshop will discuss various ways sex offenders use the Internet. Participants will be updated on cutting edge technologies used to access sex online and introduced to the most recent theories behind sex offenders online. Emphasis will be on introducing participants to the concepts of the Internet and technology necessary for proper monitoring, assessment and treatment of sex offenders online. The most current research and thinking related to child pornography and risk will also be presented. Additionally, participants will receive an introductory education in various software corrections agencies can utilize to monitor offender activity on-line.

Teen Sexting What the heck is sexting? Teens and technology have thrown adults another curve ball, this time via cell phones. In this presentation, Karen Determan, Brian Stoll and Brian "Abe" Abrahamson from Wright County Court Services will share their knowledge of sexting,a term used to describe the transmission of nude and semi-nude photos via cell phones. Karen and Abe will share a power point presentation developed to help educate communities about sexting, as well as information on how Wright County has responded to this issue.

If you have any questions about this training, contact Sarah Eischens at 507-344-5280

Monticello Community Center
505 Walnut St.
Monticello, MN

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Clinicare Corporation	Clinicare recently purchased the former MABSSCO Step North program. Clinicare plans to operate the newly “renamed” Auburn Lake Academy as a highly structured ILS program for males ages 16-21. Clinicare has a foundation in providing complex programming to children and young adults. Auburn Lake Academy joins the Clinicare family as its 5th program. Clinicare was founded in 1967 and has built a reputation for being an innovative service provider. In addition to Auburn Lake Academy, Clinicare consists of the Eau Claire Academy, Wyalusing Academy, Milwaukee Academy, and Aurora Plains Academy.
Douglas Place
Gerard Academy	Gerard Academy provides residental mental health treatment for boys and girls ages 6-18.
Mesabi Academy	Kidspeace Mesabi Academy is licensed by the Minnesota DOC and is a member of the MCCCA. The facility offers services for delinquent and non-delinquent youth ages 10-18 and serves EJJ youth to age 21. All programs address issues related to community protection, accountability and competency development.The facility is located in Buhl, Minnesota and is divided into five units, which can house up to 20 youth each. Clinicians are on staff to provide individual and family counseling to youth in our secure, residential, and sexual issues programs. Mesabi Academy utilizes “thinking for a change” and “aggression replacement training” to provide a solid foundation for youth to learn pro-social skills and prepare for reintegration to the community.
	Midwest Monitoring works with counties to insure public safety using alcohol monitoring, house arrest, GPS tracking, and drug testing.
Mille Lacs Academy	Mille Lacs Academy in Onamia, Minnesota, has earned a national reputation as an outstanding provider of treatment for boys, 10-19, with harmful sexual behaviors and developmentally disabled boys with IQs between 55-70 who have exhibited harmful sexual behaviors. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art, 96-bed facility is located approximately 75 miles north of the Twin Cities in beautiful northern Minnesota and is fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections. We offer 30-day psychosexual assessments and residential treatment programs that range from 30 days to 14 months, depending on an individual’s needs. Mille Lacs Academy is certified by the Council on Accreditation.Mille Lac Acedemy offers a treatment rich in symbolism to integrate beliefs, norms, and ideals in the care of our residents. Our goal is to provide an environment in which boys can safely address sexuality, family relationship, chemical health, patterns of abusive behavior, empathy, cognitive distortions, and other behavioral issues. Mille Lacs Academy is IV-E certified and MA eligible.
	For over 25 years, Norix Group has specialized in providing high quality, intensive-use furniture designed specifically for Correctional facilities. Norix builds extreme durability and security into each piece of furniture. We provide furniture that’s as tough as your environment. Norix offers a complete range of furniture for every correctional application.
Recovery Plus-Cetracare Health System	Addiction and Behavioral Health Services: Primary extended Relapse Prevention - Half-way house services, dual dx, gambling DBT/MRT, Child and Adolescent Services.