I fully support the use of videoconferencing for CSOTP supervision.  I believe that this would greatly increase the number of clinicians who are competent in working with sex offenders, especially in the rural regions.

Sex offenders are being discharged from prisons and jails everyday, and it is unrealistic for us to assume that they will only reside in urban areas.  As it stands right now, the rural areas are underserved and clinicians who are interested in working with sex offenders have to drive several hours, each way, in order to receive supervision.  Often it is unfeasible and unpractical for clinicians in these areas to pursue CSOTP, leaving us with a limited pool of practitioners.

With the advent of technology, this barrier can be removed, creating a wider pool of competent clinicians in these underserved areas.  Therefore I believe the use of videoconferencing for CSOTP supervision would support our ethical and moral goal of enhancing the conditions of our clients and protecting the public.