Over 200 Practitioners joined our webinar on PBS and the Justice System
On 3 March 2026, PBS Together hosted a highly engaging webinar, Working with participants in the justice system: addressing risk and needs, presented by Chelsea Troutman, BCBA.
On 3 March 2026, PBS Together hosted a highly engaging webinar, Working with participants in the justice system: addressing risk and needs, presented by Chelsea Troutman, BCBA.
The session brought together more than 200 Behaviour Support Practitioners to explore the intersection between Positive Behaviour Support, risk assessment, restrictive practices, and involvement with the justice system.
Chelsea shared practical, evidence-informed guidance on integrating justice-related risks into functional assessment and behaviour support planning, while maintaining a person-centred and rights-based approach.
The level of engagement throughout the webinar reflected the strong commitment within our community to ethical, high-quality practice. We extend our sincere thanks to Chelsea for her generosity in allowing the recording to remain available online.
The full recording can be watched below or via our YouTube channel. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful discussion.
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Chelsea Troutman
Chelsea Troutman is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst, Clinical Supervisor, and Director of Elements ABC, a Behaviour Support Practice specialising in complex needs across statutory and community settings, including young people at risk of justice system involvement. She has published on the human rights of offenders with intellectual disability and conducted research on the needs of young people in out-of-home care. In collaboration with Dr Frank Lambrick, Chelsea co-developed the University of Melbourne’s first micro-credential in Positive Behaviour Support and Forensic Disability and has served as a committee member since Australasian Association of Forensic Disability’s inception.
She has led and supported cross-sector initiatives promoting evidence-based, preventative practice. With experience overseeing community-based treatment programs and holding statutory roles safeguarding the rights of our most marginalised populations, Chelsea is guided by a trauma-informed, compassionate, and needs-based approach to achieving fulfilling futures and meaningful pathways for all individuals and their support networks.