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
Conference line-up (more details coming soon!)
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Pre-conference workshops
Morning session (3 CEUs): "Adding insight to injury: Advancing brain injury assessment and intervention in the forensic system" with Jennifer McMahon, PhD
Afternoon session (3 CEUs): Non-offending minor attracted persons (NoMAPS) with Wilson Kenney, PhD and Kate Crawford, PsyD, MA
Plus a welcome happy hour!
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Standard conference Day 1
For all:
Land acknowledgement
Opening ceremony
Track 1: Youth
Morning session (2 CEUs): "Consent 2.0" with Jo Langford, MA
Afternoon session (1.5 CEUs) Youth Case Conceptualization with Norbert Ralph, PhD, MPH
Track 2: Adults
Morning session (2 CEUs): Being finalized (with an adult focus)
Afternoon session (1.5 CEUs): Adult Case Conceptualization with Elena Balduzzi, PsyD
For all:
Afternoon ethics panel discussion (1.5 CEUs): "Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) use among adolescents and emerging adults" moderated by Sean Clark, LPC with panel members David Prescott, LICSW, Seth Wescott, LMLP, and Jenny Johnson-Riley, PhD
Awards and announcements
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Standard conference Day 2
Morning session (3 CEUs): "ADHD & Sex: A Forensic Lens" with Lyne Piché, PhD
Additional registration information
Discounted early bird registration (-$25) is automatically applied at checkout until Friday, February 27, 2026.
OATSA, WATSA, and ATSA-affiliated members receive a $25 discount via code/link available by email.
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 purchased in advance—please see related options when registering!
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 10, 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.