In this training, Dr. Bourke provides a foundation for understanding sexually deviant behavior. Common questions are answered, including the etiology of deviant predilections, diagnostic issues (e.g., paraphilias), and the primary motivational pathways underlying sex crimes. Pervasive myths are also dispelled. The information presented directly relates to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of sex offenders.

Dr. Bourke’s training helps participants understand the degree to which recognizable behavioral patterns can help predict people’s risk for engaging in sexual offenses. He provides participants with practical frameworks and reliable methods for promptly recognizing and accurately analyzing and interpreting relevant behaviors.