Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, 2026
OATSA and WATSA
are thrilled to host the 2nd annual
PNW Regional Conference
virtually or in-person in beautiful Hood River, OR
REGISTER TODAY! Details first, registration options follow.
CLICK HERE to download the 2026 conference brochure.
Conference line-up
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Pre-conference workshops
Registration opens at 8:30am
Morning session 9:00am to 12:00pm (3 CEUs): Adding insight to injury: Advancing brain injury assessment and intervention in the forensic system with Jennifer McMahon, PhD
Afternoon session 1:30pm to 4:45pm (3 CEUs): Ethical treatment approaches for working with Non-offending Minor Attracted Persons (NoMAPS) with Wilson Kenney, PhD and Kate Crawford, PsyD, MA
Welcome reception 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Standard conference Day 1
For all:
Registration 8:30am to 9:00am
Land acknowledgement, awards, and opening ceremony 9:00am to 9:45am
Track 1: Youth
Morning session 10:00am to 12:00pm (2 CEUs): Consent 2.0 with Jo Langford, MA
Afternoon session 1:30pm to 3:00pm (1.5 CEUs) Beyond Risk:A Developmental Model for Understanding Adolescent Problematic Sexual Behavior with Norbert Ralph, PhD, MPH
Track 2: Adults
Morning session 10:00am to 12:00pm (2 CEUs): Tips from the battlefield: Testifying in court and defending your conclusions without getting beatup with criminal defense attorney Brad Meryhew and Richard Packard, PhD, CSOTP
Afternoon session 1:30pm to 3:00pm (1.5 CEUs): Putting it all together: A workshop on forensic case formulation with Elena Balduzzi, PsyD
For all:
Afternoon ethics panel discussion 3:15pm to 4:45pm (1.5 CEUs): Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) use by adolescents and emerging adults moderated by Sean Clark, LPC with panel members Seth Wescott, LMLP, Jenny Johnson-Riley, PhD, and Jo Langord, MA
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Standard conference Day 2
Morning session 9:00am to 12:00pm (3 CEUs): ADHD & Sex: A Forensic Lens with Lyne Piché, PhD
Training Platform
This hybrid training will be hosted in person and via Zoom.
In-person attendance is located at:
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
1108 E Marina Dr
Hood River, OR 97031
Book your rooms before March 20, 2026 at a discounted rate by clicking HERE or calling 1-800-828-7873 and noting the group name “PNW Regional Conference.” Note: if you are not planning to attend the pre-conference workshops on 4/9, you may receive a message the rooms are unavailable if you do not “edit stay” to indicate arrival on Friday 4/9 instead of Thursday 4/8.
Additional registration information
OATSA, WATSA, and ATSA-affiliated members receive a $25 discount via code/link available by email.
Students and professionals with financial limitations are encouraged to submit a hardship application for reduced registration fees.
Please review the conference bundles for the most cost-effective registration options!
There will be no discounts offered for virtual attendance--we hope to see you regardless!
Various refreshments and meals will be offered to in-person attendees throughout.
If your local licensure board requires certified CEUs, we offer National Association of Social Workers (NASW) approved training credits for a small fee. Please see the NASW-approved CEU registration options.
Refunds less the Humanitix registration fee will be offered up until 7 days prior to the event start. Please review your emailed confirmation for how to self-complete the refund process and email OATSA with any issues.
If you would like to bring a +1 (or 2 or 3) to the Welcome Happy Hour, please purchase their tickets ahead of time at checkout.
Merchandise may be selected in advance before March 20, 2026—more details below!
