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

PNW Regional Conference

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Details first, registration options follow.

Conference line-up

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): Testimony with criminal defense attorney Brad Meryhew

  • 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

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.

Additional registration information

• Use the discount code EARLYBIRD2026 for $25 off 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 selected in advance—more details below!

This conference will earn you up to 14 hours of Continuing Education.

WATSA is a Washington State DOH approved CE provider. CE Hours earned at this training count towards hours needed to renew your SOTP credential and/or your underlying health care license. We are not an approved provider for organizations such as the APA, NASW, AAFT or NBCC.