Hidden Truths Revealed: Handling Secrets from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Implications for Psychologists

By Mark Fabro, Mark Griffin MAPS, Danielle Mutsuo
Australian Psychological Society
April 9, 2013

http://www.psychology.org.au/Events/EventView.aspx?EventID=12077

More than 5,000 people are expected to share their experiences with the Royal Commission, it is estimated. Examining the role of psychologists in the wake of the Commission is the aim of this workshop.

A panel of speakers will address various aspects of this topic, including three psychologists specialising in this area from both survivor and perpetrator perspectives. An overview of current evidence in relation to the aetiology of sexual offending (particularly within the Catholic context), evidence-based treatment approaches and outcome and case studies will be considered. The CUBIT program for sex offenders in Department of Corrective Services will be discussed and a psychologist who has been working with the survivors of abuse for over twenty years will present. Another speaker, who experienced abuse from the clergy will share some of his story and discuss his involvement in the organisation, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.

Workshop participants will be invited to engage in a case study discussion to consider legal, ethical and clinical perspectives which will be followed by a response from the panel.

Overview of Day

9.00 – 9.15 Registration

9.15 – 9.30 Introduction to Training and Terms of Reference of Royal Commission

9.30 – 10.15 Mark Fabro – SNAP Member (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)

10.15 – 11.00 Mark Griffin

11.00 – 11.20 Morning Tea

11.20 – 12.05 Danielle Mutsuo

12.05 – 12.50 Gerard Webster

12.50 – 1.45 Lunch

1.45 – 2.45 Small group case study discussion

2.45 – 3.30 Themes and issues from small groups presented

3.30 – 4.00 Afternoon tea

4.00 – 5.00 Panel response to issues and questions

About the presenter(s) Mark Fabro

As a survivor of spiritual and sexual assault at the age of 10, Mark had to deal with lifelong challenges. He currently assists others through Survivors Network for those abused by Priests (SNAP).

Mark Griffin MAPS

worked at the Sexual Assault Service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for many years providing individual counselling and groups for survivors of child sexual abuse. Now in private practice, he also works with ASCA – Adults Surviving Child Abuse, providing workshops and training sessions for both survivors of abuse and those professionals assisting them.

Danielle Mutsuo

is a psychologist with CUBIT program for sex offenders in Department of Corrective Services.

Gerard Webster MAPS

is in private practice in Sydney and has provided assessment and treatment for victims and perpetrators of child sexual abuse for thirty years. He is frequently called as an expert witness in the Children's, Family, and Criminal Court jurisdictions.

Location NSW Metro, Australia

Venue The Grace Hotel, Sydney

77 York Street Sydney AU 2000, Sydney

Please contact the event organiser to confirm if this venue is wheelchair accessible

Start/End Date 18 May 2013

Time 9am - 5pm

Cost Sydney Branch Members and Counselling College Members $ 200.00

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Organiser Sydney Branch

Contact Name Kerry Geldens

Telephone 0411 037 648

Email kerrygeldens@yahoo.com.au