Overview
In Pennsylvania, individuals who have been deemed by the court to be a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) have a lifetime requirement to attend at least monthly counseling sessions in a program approved by the SOAB. In order to provide the required counseling to SVPs, treatment programs must apply and be approved by the SOAB.
Eligibility
Full eligibility requirements are available in the SOAB treatment provider standards and include:
- Minimum of three years experience treating sex offenders
- License in the state of Pennsylvania
- Minimum of 2,000 post graduate degree hours of face-to-face clinical contact with sex offenders
- Any unlicensed person on the programs staff who provides treatment services to Sexually Violent Predators must be under the direct supervision of a PA licensed professional
- Any unlicensed staff member should have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree
Steps to apply
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Review treatment provider standards and eligibility requirements
Read the member standards and review the eligibility requirements listed above.
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Complete the application
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Submit your application
Submit your application via mail or email at the addresses below.
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After you apply
After we receive your application, the clinical director will contact you with next steps.
