Preventing Sexual Abuse by Integrating Research into Practice

Consulting

Program Development and Evaluation

Bob has collaborated with numerous state, national, and international organizations to promote evidence-informed practices for assessing, treating, and managing individuals who commit sexual offenses. These collaborations include:

  • Co-Chair, Professional Issues Committee that developed the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) 2014 Practice Guidelines for the Assessment, Treatment, and Management of Male Adult Sexual Abusers 
  • Lead author, Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Sexual Abuser Management: The Safer Society 2009 North American Survey
  • Consultant, Council of State Governments Justice Center, Common Language for Risk Communication Project
  • Lead author, Vermont Best Practices Manual for the Supervision and Treatment of Individuals with Problematic Sexual Behaviors and Developmental Disabilities, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Services Division
  • Development Team, manual for the Comprehensive Program Assessment Protocol: Comprehensive Assessment Protocol: A Systemwide Review of Adult and Juvenile Sex Offender Management Strategies, Center for Sex Offender Management
  • Treatment Advisory Board member or consultant to twelve Sexual Violent Predator Civil Commitment Programs
  • United Kingdom Correctional Services International Advisory and Accreditation Panel
  • Hong Kong Correctional Services International Sex Offender Treatment Program Advisory Panel  
  • Correctional Service of Canada International Accreditation Panel (past)
  • National Criminal Justice Association, Sex Offender Management, Assessment, and Planning Initiative Advisory Board
  • Safer Society Foundation International Advisory Board

Services

Bob's consulting services range from helping an organization address a single issue or small set of practices to providing a global evaluation of its services and delivery system. His program consultations and evaluations are commonly a component of an organization's quality improvement and assurance program. Contact Bob directly to inquire about consulting services at rmcgrath@robertmcgrath.us.