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Date(s) - 12/04/2026
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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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:
- Describe how to initiate and conduct collaborative conversations with clients to prepare for effective internet safety planning.
- Identify the essential components of an internet safety plan and explain how internet safety planning supports client stability and risk reduction.
- 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
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