Domestic Violence: Risk, Response, and Supervision in New Jersey

Presented Kaylin Padovano, LMSW

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 8:30am – 1pm

*** Virtual Training – Zoom will open at 8:15am for announcements. Training begins promptly at 8:30am ***

4 Psychology CEs and 4 SW CEUs Available

This training provides an applied overview of domestic violence within court, probation, and criminal justice settings in New Jersey. The training focuses on identifying patterns of coercive control, assessing risk and lethality indicators, and understanding how domestic violence presents in supervised populations. Participants will review New Jersey domestic violence law, including Temporary and Final Restraining Orders (TRO/FRO), and gain practical guidance on documentation, safety considerations, and collaboration with victim service systems. The training emphasizes real-world decision-making and risk management for professionals working with individuals who have used or experienced violence.

This training qualifies as clinical in nature as it focuses on the assessment, identification, and response to domestic violence within practice settings. Content emphasizes clinical judgment, risk assessment, behavioral analysis, and trauma-informed approaches to working with both survivors and individuals who use violence. Participants will develop applied skills in identifying coercive control, assessing lethality risk, interpreting behavioral patterns such as minimization and escalation, and making informed decisions that impact safety and intervention. The material directly supports clinical competencies in assessment, intervention, and case conceptualization within complex interpersonal violence dynamics.

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify key indicators of domestic violence, including patterns of coercive control and risk factors for lethality
2. Differentiate between situational conflict and ongoing patterns of abuse
3. Describe the New Jersey domestic violence legal framework, including TRO and FRO processes
4. Recognize behavioral patterns of individuals who use violence, including minimization and escalation
5. Apply risk assessment concepts to improve decision-making in supervision and court-involved cases
6. Identify appropriate responses and referral pathways to enhance safety and accountability

Kaylin Padovano, LMSW, is a licensed social worker with over 17 years of experience specializing in domestic violence, trauma, and systems-level training across courts, criminal justice, and human service settings. She has delivered trainings for the NYC Administration for Children’s Services, New Jersey Courts, Department of Children and Families, and multidisciplinary audiences including probation, law enforcement, and attorneys in the tri-state area. Kaylin is currently a mental health therapist in private practice and an Adjunct Professor at the Rutgers School of Social Work, where she integrates applied domestic violence and legal system frameworks into her teaching. Her work focuses on translating clinical expertise into practical tools for professionals working with both survivors and individuals who use violence.

Registration is required:

– Members: $0

– Non-members: $5

– Members with 4 Psychology CEs: $30

– Members with 4 Social Work CEUs: $30

– Non-members with 4 Psychology CEs: $60

– Non-member with 4 Social Work CEUs: $60

*** Registration closes on Thursday, 9/17/26 at 12pm.   Zoom link will be emailed Thursday evening  ***

NJ ATSA CEU Submission Presenter Materials Sept 2026

Sex Offender Specific Treatment: Integrating Latino Cultural Perspectives

Ingrid Diaz, PhD.

NJATSA Online TRAINING

Friday October 23, 2026

8:30am – 12:30pm

This presentation explores the integration of Latino cultural perspectives into evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model. Participants will examine the impact of cultural values such as familismo, respeto, and personalismo, as well as the influence of migration and acculturation experiences on identity, family dynamics, treatment engagement, and adaptation to intervention. Additional topics include stigma, shame, language considerations, and barriers to accessing and participating in treatment. Through clinical examples and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to incorporate cultural responsiveness while maintaining treatment integrity, victim safety, and offender accountability. This presentation is intended for clinicians, treatment providers, and criminal justice professionals working with Latino individuals in sex offender specific treatment settings.

Training Goals and Objectives

• Describe the principles of sex offender specific treatment.
• Recognize how migration and acculturation experiences may influence treatment engagement, responsivity, and therapeutic alliance.
• Identify key Latino cultural values that may influence treatment engagement.
• Recognize barriers to treatment participation among Latino clients.
• Apply culturally responsive interventions while maintaining treatment integrity.
• Enhance therapeutic alliance and accountability through culturally informed practice.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

• NJATSA Member – $0
• NJATSA Member Social Work CEU fee (3 clinical hours) $30
• NJATSA Member Psychology CE Certificate (3 clinical hours) $30
• Non-member Registration Fee $5
• Non-Member Social Work CEU fee (3 clinical hours) $60
• Non-Member Psychology CE Certificate (3 clinical hours) $60

**  REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY, 10/22/26 @ 12PM and the Zoom link will be sent that evening **

How to Develop Effective Internet Safety Plans with Clients Who Have Sexually Abused

Presented by Jennifer Cinicolo, LMHC-D, ATSA-F and Daniel Gouker, LCSW
Friday December 4, 2026
8:30am – 12:30pm

Presentation via ZOOM

Safety planning for internet use has become a central component of community supervision for many justice-involved clients and an increasingly important area of collaboration among multidisciplinary professionals. Historically, clients with sexual offense histories were often prohibited from any internet access. However, as the internet has evolved into an essential source of communication, education, employment, and community resources, professionals and clients alike must adopt more nuanced and sophisticated approaches to internet use and risk management.

In this training, presenters offer practical, clinically grounded guidance for constructing effective and individualized internet safety and wellness plans. Emphasis is placed on engaging clients in meaningful conversations about the safety planning process and using internet safety planning as a therapeutic intervention rather than a compliance-driven checklist. Participants will explore how to clarify the purpose and scope of a safety plan, identify which aspects of internet use pose risk for different clients, and understand how these risks interact with other dynamic risk factors in a client’s life.

The session will address the essential components of an effective internet safety plan, including consideration of cultural factors and individual strengths. Presenters will also examine how clients can be supported in navigating sexually suggestive digital and social media environments, with attention to the subconscious influence these platforms may have on thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Despite the growing need for thoughtful internet safety planning, few practical resources exist to guide professionals in this work. When implemented effectively, individualized internet safety plans can increase client accountability, enhance protection for both clients and others, strengthen clients’ ability to anticipate and manage internet-related challenges, improve digital literacy, and expand access to necessary community resources. This session highlights strategies for moving beyond rigid, rule-based plans toward collaborative, meaningful safety planning that supports stability, responsibility, and long-term risk reduction.

Session Description:
Internet access is increasingly necessary for daily functioning, yet it presents unique challenges for adults with histories of sexual harm or problematic sexual behavior. For professionals working in treatment and supervision settings, internet safety planning has become a critical component of risk management, clinical intervention, and client stability. However, many existing safety plans rely heavily on restrictive rules rather than collaborative, individualized approaches that promote insight and responsibility.

This 180-minute interactive workshop provides clinicians with practical tools for developing effective internet safety plans with adult clients. Participants will learn how to engage clients in meaningful conversations about internet use, identify individualized risk factors related to online behavior, and integrate safety planning into the broader treatment process. The workshop emphasizes using internet safety planning as a therapeutic intervention rather than a compliance checklist.

Attendees will explore the essential components of an effective internet safety plan, including cultural considerations, client strengths, and the interaction between online environments and dynamic risk factors. The session will also address strategies for helping clients navigate sexually suggestive digital and social media platforms, with attention to how these environments may subconsciously influence thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Through case examples and guided discussion, participants will gain practical skills they can immediately apply in clinical and forensic treatment settings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe how to initiate and conduct collaborative conversations with clients to prepare for effective internet safety planning.
2. Identify the essential components of an internet safety plan and explain how internet safety planning supports client stability and risk reduction.
3. Guide clients in navigating sexually suggestive digital and social media environments and analyze the potential subconscious influence of these platforms on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Registration required:

– NJATSA Member $0
– NJATSA Member Social Work CEU (3 clinical hours) $30
– NJATSA Member Psychology CE Certificate (3 clinical hours) $30
– Non-member $5
– Non-Member Social Work CEU (3 clinical hours) $60
– Non-Member Psychology CE Certificate (3 clinical hours) $60

REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY 12/3/26 AT 12PM

ZOOM LINK TO BE EMAILED 12/3/26 EVENING