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2006 TENNESSEE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT BOARD ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Correction and the Sex Offender Treatment Board announce plans for the annual Sex Offender Treatment Conference themed; "Sex Offender Containment:  Collaboration, Supervision and Treatment."

This year, the focus is on closing the gap between professionals responsible for policy development, probation/parole supervision and treatment.

"It is impossible to implement effective sex offender containment without collaboration.  The community needs safety and justice; an enormous responsibility exists," said Sex Offender Treatment Board, Presiding Officer Jeanine C. Miller, PhD.

Topics for the conference include:

• Myths, Facts and Community Protection

• Sex Offenders Online:  Everything You Need To Know

• Child Pornography and Violent Offenders

• Female Sex Offenders

• Perpetration Prevention

Nationally known experts will deliver sessions on Restorative Justice for Victims as well as Myths and Facts About Residency Restrictions.

The conference will be held from August 21-24, 2006 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Cool Springs.

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