Providing Treatment to Minor Attracted Persons (MAPs)
Fri, May 16
|Dekoven House
Dr. Kristin Spooner from the Radical Social Worker will be joining us to discuss this important topic. Dr. Spooner holds a doctorate in Social Work and is a Certified Sex Therapist with over 15 years of experience contributing to efforts aimed at reducing sexual victimization.
Time & Location
May 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dekoven House, 27 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Guests
About the event
This training explores how stigma, social norms, moral panic, and
sexual attraction act as barriers to those seeking help in preventing
themselves from committing their first offense. Dr. Spooner provides a
comprehensive understanding of minor-attracted people, as well as the
inaccurate narratives about MAPs that result in strained relationships
between providers and clients. Lastly, participants are encouraged to identify