september 24 26, 2018 hampton roads convention …€¦ · a4 interviewer mistakes and moving...

SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2018

Hampton Roads Convention Center

Hampton, Virginia

cacva.org

2

Dear Colleagues:

Welcome to the 10th Annual Virginia Crimes Against Children Conference

presented by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia. This conference

provides 46 workshops presented by national, regional, and state experts

from the child maltreatment field. We are excited to be

returning to the Hampton Roads Convention Center with lodging

accommodations just a few steps away at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

This training is for all multidisciplinary professionals working in the child

and family maltreatment field. Our goal is to provide quality training to all

involved in the investigation, prosecution, evaluation, medical or mental

health treatment capacity, as well as local, state and federal officials, and

lawmakers committed to developing collaborative partnerships.

Thank you for joining us in 2018! Our hope is that you will leave here

energized and with a renewed passion and commitment to your work,

while having an opportunity to meet new colleagues, spend time with

those you already know, and enjoy the Hampton Roads area and some of

what it has to offer.

Wanda Ostrander, BSN, MBA

Executive Director

Deanne Weatherly

Program Coordinator

Becky McDonald

Program Assistant

P.O. Box 16834

Bristol, VA 24209

276-644-3371

cacva.org

The Children’s Advocacy

Centers of Virginia

promotes and supports the

development, growth and

continuation of child

advocacy centers and

multidisciplinary teams

across the state in their

service to child victims of

abuse and neglect.

2018 Board Members:

Janice Dinkins-Davidson, President

Michele Thames, Vice President

Kathi Roark, Treasurer

Ali Hamed-Moore, Secretary

Denise Balzano, Ben Cline, Linda Johnson, Nan McKenney, Elizabeth McNally, Nancy Oglesby, Giselle Pelaez, Cathee

Johnson Phillips, Chris Rehak & Timothy Simmons

3

Childhelp, Inc. - Amanda Clark Stone

Justice 3D - C.T. Moulton

National Children’s Alliance - Laura Hatcher

Returning this year is our mobile app which allows easy access to all Conference information.

Handouts: All handouts provided by speakers will be available on the mobile app, as well as our website with password to

be provided to all registrants prior to the event.

Certificate of Attendance: A certificate of attendance will be provided electronically the week of October 1.

ADA: If you have special needs, please contact Deanne Weatherly at 276-644-3371.

Baskets: Come to the pre-function area to purchase your tickets for a chance to win! Cash or debit/credit card. Winners

selected Tuesday at 4:30.

Trivia Game Night: Join us from 8:00-10:00 in the Mercury Ballroom of the Embassy Suites Hotel! Cash bar, prizes &

networking opportunity.

Origami Owl - Allison Millard

Pretty in Paparazzi BFF - Kalisha Cox

4

Continuing education credit for this event is co-sponsored by the Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia and The Institute for Continuing Education. Continuing education credit is offered as listed below. The Conference offers a total of 15.00 contact hours. CE credit is issued on a session-by-session basis, with full attendance required at the sessions attended. There is no additional fee to receive continuing education credit. Application forms and other required CE materials will be available on site. CE verification is mailed to participants within 30-days of receipt of completed CE materials. If you have questions regarding continuing education, the program, grievance issues, or for a listing of learning objectives for sessions, contact The Institute at: 251-990-5030; [email protected]. Course Completion: To receive CE credit, participants must complete CE forms, submit an evaluation form of the sessions attended, and sign in/out daily at designated locations. Questions: If you have questions regarding continuing education, the program faculty, grievance issues, or for a listing of learning objectives, comprehensive speaker bios, please contact The Institute at: 800-557-1950; email: [email protected]. Learning Objectives: For a listing of learning objectives by session, contact The Institute at: [email protected]

Note: It is the responsibility of attendees to determine if CE credit offered by The Institute for Continuing Education meets the regulations of their licensing/certification board for CE credits.

Psychology: The Institute for Continuing Education is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Some sessions may not offer CE credit for psychology. Any non-credit sessions will be noted in the CE materials distributed on-site.

Counseling. MFT: This Conference is co-sponsored by the Institute for Continuing Education and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia. This co-sponsorship has been approved by NBCC. The Institute for Continuing Education is an NBCC approved continuing education provider, No. 5643. The Institute for Continuing Education is solely responsible for this program, including the awarding of NBCC credit. Some sessions may not offer CE credit for counselors. Any non-credit sessions will be noted in the CE materials distributed on-site.

Social Work: The Institute for Continuing Education, Provider 1007, is approved as a provider for social work continuing

education by the Association of Social Work Boards ( ASWB ), www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education ( ACE ) program. The Institute for Continuing Education maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 04-13-2018 - 04-13-2021. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. Some sessions may not offer CE credit for social workers. Any non-credit sessions will be noted in the CE materials distributed on-site.

Nursing: The Institute for Continuing Education is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Nursing, Provider CEP 12646. Nurses are responsible for contacting their state board to determine if credit issued through an approved provider of the CA Board of Nursing is accepted by their state board.

Some sessions may not offer CE credit for nursing. Refer to CE attendance logs that will be distributed on-site for non-credit sessions.

Skill Level: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced

Non-Credit Events: CE credit is not offered for meal functions, and registration/ breaks. Non-Credit Workshops: The following workshops are not approved for mental health professionals (counselors/social workers, MFT, psychology/nursing): A-2; B-1; B-2; C-1; C-2; D-2; D-3; D-4; E-3; F-3; F-4; G-1; G-3; G-4; H-2.

Instruction Methodology: May include didactic, audio-visuals, demonstrations, experiential exercises, case examples, small and large group discussions.

ADA: If you require special accommodations, please contact: [email protected]

Law Enforcement: PIC-3 pending

Legal: MCLE pending

5

MONDAY, SEPT. 24 TUESDAY, SEPT. 25 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration & Information

Main Lobby pre-function area

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM



8:00 AM - 11:45 AM



8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome & Opening Keynote

Conference Room ABCD

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Workshops

HRCC breakout rooms

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Workshops

HRCC breakout rooms

10:00 - 10:15 (AM Break) 10:00 - 10:15 (AM Break) 10:00 - 10:15 (AM Break)

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Workshops

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Workshops

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Workshops

11:45 - 1:15 (Lunch on your own) 11:45 - 1:15 (Lunch on your own) Certificates of Attendance

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Workshops

HRCC breakout rooms

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Workshops

HRCC breakout rooms

2:45 - 3:00 (PM Break) 2:45 - 3:00 (PM Break)

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Workshops

HRCC breakout rooms

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Workshops

HRCC breakout rooms

6

WELCOME & KEYNOTE 8:30 - 10:00 AM

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—A 10:15 - 11:45 AM A1 THE SOCIALIZATION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE CONFERENCE ABCD

Intermediate

- Carine McCandless, Author of NYT Best Seller, The Wild Truth, Random House Speaker’s Bureau Keynote speaker, Carine McCandless, leads discussion on how social media and other societal factors within our communities are normalizing

certain aspects of domestic abuse and sexual violence from the perspective of today’s youth, and what we can do not only to improve the atmosphere

for victims that step forward, but to ensure their voices resonate long term.

A2 EVALUATION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE ROOM 102/103

- Karen Farst, MD, MPH, Section Chief, Children at Risk, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dept of Pediatrics Children who are sexually abused/assaulted are at risk for exposure to and infection with sexually transmitted infections. A child abuse

pediatrician will review the infections commonly encountered during a medical evaluation for sexual abuse, the difference in screening vs. confirmatory

testing techniques and the forensic significance of identifying a STI during the evaluation. Current guidelines from the CDC as well as other recent peer

reviewed publications will be used as references.

A3 SYSTEMS ADVOCACY: HELPING SYSTEMS HELP FAMILIES ROOM 104/105

Advanced The intended audience is for beginning or advanced experienced advocates or supervisors of advocates.

- Beth Olson, MSW, First Witness Child Advocacy Center, Duluth, Minnesota Over time, the understanding of child abuse as a social problem has changed to focusing on individual families. While a focus on the individual

family and child is essential we have gotten so busy providing services we have failed to change the social conditions that support child abuse. Many

social conditions arise from oppression and trauma. Regardless of whether this oppression is because of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender,

religion, sexual orientation/identity or a primary caregiver having a history of being a victim of domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse – CACs know that

the well-being of the child reporting abuse will be determined by the ability of the non-offending caregiver to support, protect and provide opportunities

for healing. Advocacy is essential to helping caregivers support children. Barriers often exist within the very systems designed to protect families.

Through an advocacy model of identifying issues within each family, we can create change within the entire system. Because there are no black and white

answers to grey problems, we need to continue to change and challenge ourselves. We can work together to change our system to effectively respond

to the needs of our families instead of insisting that families respond to the needs of the system. This is a practice oriented workshop with a facilitated

dialogue and lecture. Participants in this workshop will leave with practical steps they can take to improve the advocacy response in their own CAC and

begin making system/social change.

A4 INTERVIEWER MISTAKES AND MOVING FORWARD ROOM 108/109

Intermediate - Forensic Interviewers, any experience level

- Crimson Barocca, MSW, Forensic Interview Program Supervisor, Baltimore Child Abuse Center;

& Cassandra Chavez, MSW, Bilingual Forensic Interviewer/Forensic Services Coordinator, Baltimore Child Abuse Center This workshop will discuss and provide real practice examples of interviewer mistakes and moving forward during the interview. Participants

will identify interview mistakes and the impact of a child’s credibility as well as an interviewer’s perceived competence. Suggestions and techniques will

be provided to normalize the idea of mistakes and implement ways to recover during the interview (video examples). Participants will also learn ways to

process mistakes during and after the interview and ultimately improve their practice. Audience participation is encouraged to process real life examples

and ways to maintain the integrity of the interview. Interviewer mistakes happen to all interviewers; there is no perfect interview.

A5 SAFEGUARDING: SUPERVISION WITH SECONDARY TRAUMA IN MIND, Part 1 ROOM 101

Advanced

- Brian Miller, Ph.D., ThirdWave Consulting, Salt Lake City, UT Supervision is the most important support organizations can provide for workers who are exposed to secondary trauma, and who are at risk of

compassion fatigue. Supervision is also the point of transfer for trauma informed practices. Therefore, an organization's effectiveness in transferring

trauma concepts into practice; and supporting employees with their own trauma exposure depends upon skillful supervisory support. This session will

provide a framework for how to do supervision effectively, how to view cases through the "trauma lens" in practice, and how to best support our

workers as we place them in "harm's way" of trauma exposure.

THE WILD TRUTH CONFERENCE ABCD

- Carine McCandless, Author of NYT Best Seller, The Wild Truth,

Random House Speaker’s Bureau

New York Times Best Selling Author Carine McCandless shares her personal story about the long term

effects of domestic violence and mental abuse on children and families.

7

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—B 1:15 - 2:45 PM

B1 TRENDS IN ONLINE EXPLOITATION AND FIRST RESPONDER GUIDANCE CONFERENCE ABCD

Beginner - First responders investigating technology facilitated crimes against children

- Steve Anders, Sergeant, Bedford Sheriff’s Office—SOVA ICAC A brief overview of current methods that are used to exploit minors. This will include popular apps and social media platforms, and how

offenders use them to victimize. In addition, some key steps for first responders on how to preserve potential evidence will be discussed.

B2 FRACTURES IN YOUNG CHILDREN: ACCIDENT, ABUSE OR SOMETHING ELSE? ROOM 102/103

- Karen Farst, MD, MPH, Section Chief, Children at Risk, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dept of Pediatrics Fractures are a common manifestation of both accidental and abusive injury in young children. A child abuse pediatrician will provide a case-

based review of the features that can help distinguish between accidental and abusive fractures in young children. Medical conditions that can result in

children having “brittle bones” will be discussed along with “alternate theories” for bone fragility frequently encountered in court.

B3 ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE:

WORKING WITH NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS ROOM 104/105

Advanced

- Beth Olson, MSW, First Witness Child Advocacy Center, Duluth, Minnesota Sexual abuse can be generational. Moms and Dads who have experienced abuse, now walk through our doors after a report from their child.

Their child’s report may trigger a new crisis stage for parents in their own healing journey. Understanding common experiences and needs of adult

survivors can help advocates support them in their efforts to help their children.

B4 PRESENTING EXPLICIT CHILD PORN IMAGES DURING THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW: DO YOU, OR DON’T YOU? ROOM 108/109

Intermediate - Forensic Interviewers, LE, CPS


& Cassandra Chavez, MSW, Bilingual Forensic Interviewer/Forensic Services Coordinator, Baltimore Child Abuse Center This presentation is the in-depth review of a research study; a national survey of forensic interviewers conducted at our center in 2017. The

survey explored the use of sexually abusive images in interviews. There is a movement in the field of forensic interviewing to utilize explicit evidence to

elicit disclosure. One technique that is sometimes used to obtain information during interviews in these cases is showing the child victim some of the

sexually abusive imagery that the child victim is in. The national survey we conducted aimed to shed light on how widespread is the practice of showing

images during child interviews and is intended to help professionals better understand how these interviews are being conducted and the impact of

those involved. This not a "how to" workshop; however, you will learn the differing beliefs of interviewers regarding the topic along with new survey

research involving survivors (who, as part of their abuse, have been in sexually abusive imagery).

B5 SAFEGUARDING: SUPERVISION WITH SECONDARY TRAUMA IN MIND, Part 2 ROOM 101

Advanced

- Brian Miller, Ph.D., ThirdWave Consulting, Salt Lake City, UT Supervision is the most important support organizations can provide for workers who are exposed to secondary trauma, and who are at risk of

compassion fatigue. Supervision is also the point of transfer for trauma informed practices. Therefore, an organization's effectiveness in transferring

trauma concepts into practice; and supporting employees with their own trauma exposure depends upon skillful supervisory support. This session will

provide a framework for how to do supervision effectively, how to view cases through the "trauma lens" in practice, and how to best support our

workers as we place them in "harm's way" of trauma exposure.

JOIN US IN THE MERCURY BALLROOM OF THE EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL TONIGHT FROM 8:00-10:00 FOR TRIVIA GAME NIGHT!! Cash bar, prizes, networking opportunity …...don’t miss out!!

8

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—C 3:00 - 4:30 PM

C1 THE EFFECTS OF PORN CONFERENCE ABCD

Beginner - Anyone working with at risk youth, abuse victims, etc. (LE, CPS, Victim Witness Advocates)

- Steve Anders, Sergeant, Bedford Sheriff’s Office—SOVA ICAC The effects of pornography on the viewer, especially children, and how it shapes and drives abuse, including the sexual exploitation of children

by adults. We will also explore its role in the epidemic of child self-offending and child on child offending.

C2 THE ROLE OF THE INSTITUTION IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE & EXPLOITATION (also session D2) ROOM 102/103

Intermediate

- Roger Canaff, BA, JD, Justice 3D, New York, NY This workshop will focus on cases where the suspect in a child sex abuse case is in a position of authority, either over the child directly or in

the child’s environment, and within an identified institution. Particular focus will be on the inadvertent role that many institutions (particularly large and

powerful institutions) play in sheltering and even attracting predators. Discussed and highlighted will be concrete, practical strategies to address

1) building rapport and relationships with institutions in order to encourage greater transparency and outside review of safety procedures; 2) working

with victims who have been abused within institutions, whether religious, cultural, athletic or educational; 3) breaking barriers to the investigation and

prosecution of perpetrators in positions of authority and under institutional protection.

C3 SAFETY BEYOND OUR DOORS - THE ROLE OF ADVOCACY IN ASSESSING RISK ROOM 104/105

Advanced

- Beth Olson, MSW, First Witness Child Advocacy Center, Duluth, Minnesota One role of advocacy is to walk with the child and family through all of the systems and processes that come into play after a child discloses

abuse and help identify how those systems can support and provide safety for the family. Advocates respond to the self-identified needs of the family

and are integral in helping the family create long term safety. However, advocates run the risk of putting more pressure and "to-do" lists for the family

with added assessments and plans. This workshop will clearly lay out how the advocate can provide true safety support for the family and work with the

team to meet safety needs.

C4 PRESCHOOLERS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW ROOM 108/109

Intermediate - Forensic Interviewer, any experience level


& Cassandra Chavez, MSW, Bilingual Forensic Interviewer/Forensic Services Coordinator, Baltimore Child Abuse Center This presentation aims to help forensic interviewers improve their skills and develop more tools to engage and obtain reliable information

from preschoolers. We will discuss development of the 2-5 year old, language use, suggestibility issues, what questions to ask (and what not to ask), and

how to reframe questions needed for the investigation. This training will use video examples, current research, and review cases that were successfully

prosecuted. We will review how to effectively prep your interview, encourage the child, frame and prioritize questions, use comfort drawing, keep the

child in the room, and know when to let them go.

C5 BUILDING INCLUSIVE SERVICES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH AT VIRGINIA CACS ROOM 101

Basic - All members of CAC MDTs

- Erika Callaway Kleiner, BA Religion, Master of Divinity, Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force Young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or may be questioning their sexual or gender identity are

often targeted for violence. How does a CAC effectively address the needs of these children? The latest edition of the NCA Accreditation Standards lays

out a Cultural Competency Standard for each CAC. With that in mind, this workshop will begin the conversation about how to provide inclusive and

effective services for LGBTQ youth.

9

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—D 8:30 - 10:00 AM

D1 UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CHILD ABUSE: IS THIS CHILD REALLY SICK? CONFERENCE ABCD

Beginner

- Allison Jackson, MD MPH, Division Chief and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC Medical child abuse is a complex form of child maltreatment that can result in physical and psychological injury or death. This training will

provide an overview of medical child abuse, explaining how caregivers tend to utilize physicians and other treatment providers as instruments to inflict

this form of child abuse. Caregivers perpetrating medical child abuse are often manipulative and able to coerce doctors into assigning diagnoses and

providing treatment based upon their inaccurate reports. Participants will learn how victims of medical child abuse are placed in the “sick role,” and will

be given strategies and techniques to address the physical and emotional harm suffered by these children. This training will assist medical professionals,

law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and social workers in dealing with this unique of concern for child welfare professionals. Given the nature of

medical child abuse, the professionals must work together closely during all aspects of the case to ensure the child’s safety until removal because

caretakers engaging in medical child abuse may escalate their behaviors when detected, which can subject the child to greater harm or even death.

D2 THE ROLE OF THE INSTITUTION IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE & EXPLOITATION (Repeat) ROOM 102/103

Intermediate

- Roger Canaff, BA, JD, Justice 3D, New York, NY This workshop will focus on cases where the suspect in a child sex abuse case is in a position of authority, either over the child directly or in the

child’s environment, and within an identified institution. Particular focus will be on the inadvertent role that many institutions (particularly large and

powerful institutions) play in sheltering and even attracting predators. Discussed and highlighted will be concrete, practical strategies to address

1) building rapport and relationships with institutions in order to encourage greater transparency and outside review of safety procedures; 2) working

with victims who have been abused within institutions, whether religious, cultural, athletic or educational; 3) breaking barriers to the investigation and

prosecution of perpetrators in positions of authority and under institutional protection.

D3 OVERCOMING DEFENSES IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES ROOM 104/105

- Edward Chase, JD, Senior Attorney, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Washington, DC Understanding the common defenses in child sexual abuse cases is critical to ultimately successfully prosecuting the cases. This workshop will

examine common defense tactics and defenses, including suggestibility, coaching, lying children and lack of evidence. A review of the current scientific

literature will be examined to aid prosecutors and forensic interviewers with the winning arguments for the jury.

D4 TRAGIC: A NEWBORN’S RELENTLESS ABUSE BEFORE DEATH (also session H4) ROOM 108/109

Beginner - Law enforcement, Prosecutors, and CPS Investigators

- C.T. Moulton, Retired Detective, Specialized Training Facilitator, Justice 3D, Henrico, VA; and

Nancy Oglesby, JD, Trainer & Consultant, Justice 3D, Richmond, VA In January of 2014, fire and rescue responded to a 911 call of an infant choking and not breathing. When they arrived, baby Shane was asleep on

his father's shoulder and after taking his blood pressure, fire and rescue medically cleared him and left. Through the night and the next morning, after

Shane's mother dropped him off at his babysitter's house. Shane began to vomit, cry uncontrollably and endured seizures. He was taken to the hospital

where he died three days later. Upon autopsy, it was determined that Shane had subdural hematomas, diffuse bi-lateral retinal hemorrhages, and broken

ribs - all classic signs of abusive head trauma. It was also determined that he had multiple old rib fractures. This case study, presented by the investigator

and prosecutor discusses how they built a successful case, through a multi-disciplinary approach, despite the challenges that Shane had been medically

cleared the day before his admittance to the hospital and both mom and dad had access to Shane during the time of the fatal injuries.

D5 BEYOND KALE AND PEDICURES: WHAT WORKS ROOM 101

Beginner

- Diana Tikasz, MSW, RSW, Compassion Fatigue Educator & Consultant, TEND Academy, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA Does self care work? We now have over two decades of research proving that working in high stress, trauma-exposed professions such as

community mental health, law enforcement and health care carries elements of risk to the care provider: compassion fatigue, secondary trauma and

burnout can take a cumulative tolls on us as individuals and as teams. What can professionals do to protect themselves from the difficult stories that they

work with on a regular basis, limited resources and high volume of work, while still remaining effective and compassionate? Using the most recent

research in the field, this presentation will explore assumptions about compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, the organizational and personal barriers

that professionals face in their daily lives, and offers new and creative approaches to transforming these occupational hazards.

10

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—E 10:15 - 11:45 AM E1 CULTURAL COMPETENCY, CULTURAL HUMILITY, CULTURAL AGILITY: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE CONFERENCE ABCD

Beginner - Healthcare professionals, child welfare professionals, law enforcement professionals, advocates

- Allison Jackson, MD, MPH, Division Chief and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC The populations that we serve and the composition of colleagues and coworkers is diverse. In this workshop, participants will discuss culture,

explicit and implicit bias and how it may impact our individual and collective experiences and encounters with victims and families. Participants will also

explore what it means to be culturally competent, culturally agile, and cultural humble. Participants will leave with their own action plan to become more

culturally humble.

E2 UNDERSTANDING CHILD VICTIMS WITH DISABILITIES ROOM 102/103

Beginner

- Staci Whitney, MSW, Director of Forensic Interviewing Training, Modell Consulting Group, LLC While child abuse, neglect, exploitation and sexual assault can affect any child, children with disabilities are at greater risk of abuse and neglect

than children without disabilities. In 2015, the average annual rate of violent victimization for children with disabilities was more than triple the rate

among children without disabilities. The risk of being a victim of crime, especially a victim of sexual assault, is 4 to 10 times higher for a child with a

disability. Across all disability groups, children with intellectual disabilities have the highest rate of victimization. Understanding and communicating

effectively with children with disabilities including intellectual disabilities, physical and communication disabilities who are victims of abuse are necessary

skills for CPS, law enforcement, forensic interviewers, social service personnel and other child welfare staff. The ability to understand the unique

characteristics and communicate effectively is paramount in creating safe environments and conducting appropriate investigations. This session will

focus on understanding the unique characteristics of children with disabilities that influence victimization, communication and interviewing.

E3 CREATIVE CORROBORATION IN CHILD ABUSE CASES ROOM 104/105

- Edward Chase, JD, Senior Attorney, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Washington, DC Corroboration is the key to successfully prosecuting child abuse cases, but oftentimes these cases present with the least amount of evidence.

This workshop will discuss ways to think outside the box when it comes to corroboration, and work with the multidisciplinary team to build strong cases

from the outset. This workshop will also discuss presenting cases at trial with limited evidence.

E4 FEMALE INCEST OFFENDER ROOM 108/109

- C.T. Moulton, Retired Detective, Training Specialist, Justice 3D, Henrico, VA; and

Naomi Reddish, MSW, BS, Program Coordinator, VCU School of Social Work, Richmond, VA This case study will take you through the investigation and prosecution of Jean Marston, a female sex offender and adopted mother of the

victim. The victim entered the social services system because his biological parents lost custody of him and his four siblings. This caused the children to be

separated and placed in foster care. The victim was adopted into an upper middle class family by the offender and her husband. This presentation will

describe Marston’s grooming and bribery of the victim to keep silent about the sexual abuse. This included lack of parental supervision, a continuous flow

of gifts, and producing, selling, and using drugs. After years of being sexually abused, he became involved in the juvenile court system and lacked respect

for authority. He disclosed the abuse and then recanted and had one jurisdiction refuse to prosecute his case.

E5 TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE WITH HIGH NEED/HIGHT RISK CLIENTS ROOM 101

Beginner

- Diana Tikasz, MSW, RSW, Compassion Fatigue Educator & Consultant, TEND Academy, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA How can we increase our capacity when working with high need, high risk complex individuals? This workshop will provide a best practice

approach to trauma informed practice by identifying the connections between trauma symptoms and adaptations and integrating an understanding of

trauma into every interaction with the individuals we work with every day.

11

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—F 1:15 - 2:45 PM

F1 THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF YOUTH: INSIGHTS FROM THE CLINIC CONFERENCE ABCD

Intermediate

- Katherine Deye, MD, FAAP, Attending Child Abuse Pediatrician, Co-Founder/Medical Director of CAREs Clinic, Children’s National

Medical Center; Associate Medical Director, Ewing FACT Department, Inova Health System The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a form of child abuse for which there is a growing awareness and improving detection

of victims. Youth who experience CSEC are at extremely high risk for serious immediate and long-term physical and mental health consequences. This

session will review “red flags” to aid in the identification of possible victims, the most common medical needs encountered and appropriate interventions

and follow up. Barriers commonly encountered in the provision of comprehensive care will be discussed as well as opportunities for working with

community partners for improved health and safety outcomes for this vulnerable population of youth.

F2 INTERVIEWING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ROOM 102/103

Beginner (see session E2)








focus on specific interview and communication skills.

F3 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CHILD ABUSE PROSECUTIONS ROOM 104/105

- Edward Chase, JD, Senior Attorney, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Washington, DC As prosecutors, we are entrusted by society with enormous responsibility. Decisions on whether to proceed can be some of the most difficult

decisions made by the prosecuting attorney, especially in child abuse cases, resulting in profound effects for victims, the defendant, and even society at

large. Often, the only evidence is the word of a child. But a difficult case does not necessarily mean it is a case that should not be prosecuted. This lecture

will examine the common ethical considerations that arise with charging decisions, prosecuting difficult cases, the importance of always keeping an open

mind, and the effects that our decisions can have on our profession and communities.

F4 EMPATHY BASED INTERROGATION (EBI), Part 1 ROOM 108/109

Intermediate

- Nancy Oglesby, JD, Trainer & Consultant, Justice 3D, Richmond, VA; and

Mike Milnor, Trainer & Consultant, Justice 3D, Richmond, VA Historically, suspect interrogation has been about confrontation. This kind of interrogation often leads to suspects shutting down early-on or

invoking their right to counsel. Child abuse suspects usually want to you sell you a version of events and if given the opportunity will talk freely. This two-

part workshop discusses Empathy Based Interrogation (EBI), a different, conversational approach based on rapport building and human connection. This

technique has been seen to produce more accurate and complete information while preserving the legal integrity of the interview and the rights of the

person under questioning.

F5 ESSENTIAL GROUNDING AND DEBRIEFING SKILLS FOR FRONT LINE STAFF ROOM 101

Beginner

- Diana Tikasz, MSW, RSW, Compassion Fatigue Educator & Consultant, TEND Academy, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA The pace, content, and competing demands of the modern workplace has left many of us operating in constant stress overdrive. Frequently

this elevated stress state is challenged further with added pressures or trauma exposure which can eventually lead to numbing out. The growing body of

research in the area of neuroscience is exceedingly helpful in assisting us to understand what is happening as chronic stress and trauma exposure

unbalances our wellbeing. Equipped with this basic information we are able to learn how to ground and reset our bodies to our natural healthy state by

utilizing micro practices throughout the day. Skills that support resilience including practical debriefing strategies are also crucial to fostering our overall

wellness in trauma exposed work.

12

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—G 3:00 - 4:30 PM

G1 SOCIAL MEDIA SEXTORTION: THE STORY OF SARAHJANE928 CONFERENCE ABCD

Intermediate- Police officers/investigators & others involved with assisting police who work with complicit teens in sextortion cases.

- David Klisz, Criminal Investigator, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office This workshop will present a case study for new (and veteran) investigators who are tasked with investigating cases that involve "sextortion"

on social media. This case study will review techniques used to identify an offender who used multiple social media platforms to obtain over 1700 images

and videos of complicit juveniles. The workshop will also demonstrate how to maintain momentum in a case that initially was stalled because one of the

social media companies was outside the United States. In addition, the workshop will describe the difficulty in prosecuting the unexpected offender.

G2 COMMUNICATING WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: INTERVIEWING & PREPARING CHILDREN FOR COURT ROOM 102/103

Beginner (see sessions E2 and F2)








continue with interview skills, as well as strategies for preparing children with disabilities for court.

G3 LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH: PROSECUTING CASES WITH TEEN VICTIMS ROOM 104/105

- Edward Chase, JD, Senior Attorney, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Washington, DC Prosecuting cases with teenage victims bring a whole different set of challenges. This workshop will attempt to understand the teenage brain

and how that affects their behavior and the pending case. It will also discuss ways to effectively communicate with teens, and in turn, presenting those

teens to a jury. And when the victim loves the offender, this workshop will discuss the best ways to proceed in that situation.

G4 EMPATHY BASED INTERROGATION (EBI), Part 2 ROOM 108/109

Intermediate

- Nancy Oglesby, JD, Trainer & Consultant, Justice 3D, Richmond, VA; and

Mike Milnor, Trainer & Consultant, Justice 3D, Richmond, VA Historically, suspect interrogation has been about confrontation. This kind of interrogation often leads to suspects shutting down early-on or

invoking their right to counsel. Child abuse suspects usually want to you sell you a version of events and if given the opportunity will talk freely. This two-

part workshop discusses Empathy Based Interrogation (EBI), a different, conversational approach based on rapport building and human connection. This

technique has been seen to produce more accurate and complete information while preserving the legal integrity of the interview and the rights of the

person under questioning.

G5 IMPROV AND BURN-OUT: HELP FOR PROFESSIONALS NAVIGATING COMPASSION FATIGUE ROOM 101

Beginner

- Robert Nickles, MSW, Program Supervisor, ChildSavers, Richmond, VA Improvisational theatre involves performers caring about something that doesn't exist and often results in laughter. This workshop will use

experiential means and group activities to assist participants in thinking about performance, trust, and vulnerability in their personal and professional

lives. Participants should come prepared to participate in playful games in a non-threatening atmosphere.

MEET US IN THE PRE-FUNCTION AREA

AT 4:30 TO SEE IF YOU ARE A WINNER

OF A CAC DONATED BASKET!!

13

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—H 8:30 - 10:00 AM H1 LEADING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM - THEMES FROM THE FIELD CONFERENCE ABCD

Beginner - MDT Professionals

- Karen Hangartner, MSW, Project Director, Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center In this workshop, participants will explore common barriers that impact MDT functioning and discuss strategies to overcome those barriers.

We will also examine characteristics of high performing teams and apply those concepts to the MDT model.

H2 TRAGIC: A NEWBORN’S RELENTLESS ABUSE BEFORE DEATH (Repeat) ROOM 102/103

Beginner - Law enforcement, Prosecutors, and CPS Investigators

- C.T. Moulton, Retired Detective, Specialized Training Facilitator, Justice 3D, Henrico, VA; and

Nancy Oglesby, JD, Trainer & Consultant, Justice 3D, Richmond, VA In January of 2014, fire and rescue responded to a 911 call of an infant choking and not breathing. When they arrived, baby Shane was asleep on

his father's shoulder and after taking his blood pressure, fire and rescue medically cleared him and left. Through the night and the next morning, after

Shane's mother dropped him off at his babysitter's house. Shane began to vomit, cry uncontrollably and endured seizures. He was taken to the hospital

where he died three days later. Upon autopsy, it was determined that Shane had subdural hematomas, diffuse bi-lateral retinal hemorrhages, and broken

ribs - all classic signs of abusive head trauma. It was also determined that he had multiple old rib fractures. This case study, presented by the investigator

and prosecutor discusses how they built a successful case, through a multi-disciplinary approach, despite the challenges that Shane had been medically

cleared the day before his admittance to the hospital and both mom and dad had access to Shane during the time of the fatal injuries.

H3 WHO ARE THE SEXUAL ABUSERS?, Part 1 ROOM 104/105

Beginner - Anyone interested in gaining a broader understanding of sexual offending & societal changes in normal human sexual expression.

- Gregory Mahan, MSW, Owner/Director of Clinical Operations, Peninsula Therapy Center, PLC, Norfolk, VA Exploring the nature, history, and etiology of sexual abuse from sexually reactive children, to adolescents who act out sexually, to adult sexual

offenders. This workshop challenges preconceived ideas about who commits sexual offenses and their risk for reoffending while taking a look at our

rapidly evolving history of normal vs. abnormal human sexual expression and sexual morality.

H4 INVIABLE SHACKLES: AN EXAMINATION OF CHILD TRAFFICKING ROOM 108/109

Beginner

- Janet Imobisa, Anti-Trafficking & Exploitation Coordinator, Baltimore Child Abuse Center This workshop will provide an overview of child trafficking Participants will gain a greater understanding of the elements and prevalence of

human trafficking, including: Federal law and definition & how to identify and support commercially sexually exploited children, and those at risk.

H5 COMMUNICATING WITH SUICIDAL ADOLESCENTS ROOM 101

Intermediate

- Robert Nickles, MSW, Program Supervisor, ChildSavers, Richmond, VA This workshop will combine principals of experiential learning with clinical conceptualizations of suicidality, in order to equip professionals in

clinical and non-clinical roles to engage with adolescents in a more productive way. Emphasis on understanding emotional suffering, nature and needs of

adolescent populations, and use of art-based interventions. Participants should expect to gain a fuller understanding of adolescents' perspectives and

have fun! in the process!

14

CONCURRENT SESSIONS—I 10:15 - 11:45 AM

I1 RESEARCH TO PRACTICE: HOT TOPICS FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS CONFERENCE ABCD

Beginner

- Karen Hangartner, MSW, Project Director, Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center Child abuse professionals on MDTs need working knowledge of research findings related to child abuse and how those findings may affect the

investigation. This specific information is seldom, if ever, included in their discipline-specific professional preparation and development. There are several

topics that directly impact decisions made during the course of an investigation and may affect recommendations for interventions. In this workshop, we

explore several "hot" topics and related research and implications for professionals' practice.

I2 INTEGRATING ART THERAPY & TRAUMA-INFORMED PRINCIPLES IN TREATMENT WITH CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

ROOM 102/103

Intermediate - Mental health clinicians who have a basic understanding of expressive therapies with children and adolescents and who are

interested in learning more about the use of art therapy

- Lisa Wright, MSW, CAC Trauma-Focused Treatment Program Coordinator, Greater Richmond SCAN CAC; and

Sonal Patel, MS, CAC Trauma-Focused Treatment Program Child & Family Therapist, Greater Richmond, SCAN CAC Presenters will provide an overview of art therapy that includes benefits, integration of trauma-informed principles, role of the therapist and

interpretation and care of art work. Directives will be provided for art based assessments and interventions. Presenters will share case examples and

facilitate experiential activities.

I3 WHO ARE THE SEXUAL ABUSERS?, Part 2 ROOM 104/105

Beginner - Anyone interested in gaining a broader understanding of sexual offending & societal changes in normal human sexual expression.

- Gregory Mahan, MSW, Owner/Director of Clinical Operations, Peninsula Therapy Center, PLC, Norfolk, VA Exploring the nature, history, and etiology of sexual abuse from sexually reactive children, to adolescents who act out sexually, to adult sexual

offenders. This workshop challenges preconceived ideas about who commits sexual offenses and their risk for reoffending while taking a look at our

rapidly evolving history of normal vs. abnormal human sexual expression and sexual morality.

I4 MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM RESPONSE: ADDRESSING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CACs ROOM 108/109

Beginner

- Janet Imobisa, Anti-Trafficking & Exploitation Coordinator, Baltimore Child Abuse Center Although the federal government enacted the Trafficking Victims Protection Act in 2000, recognizing that human trafficking was a crime, the

commercial sexual exploitation of youth has been occurring since the beginning of time. Whenever a youth is used for the personal gratification of others

(e.g. sex, labor), this is a form of child abuse, regardless of state law. This workshop will help participants understand the importance of how Children's

Advocacy Centers play a key role in addressing this crime and define that role in responding to youth who are both vulnerable to and confirmed to being

trafficked.

I5 ATTACHMENT NEEDS OF ADOLESCENT AND PRE-TEEN SURVIVORS ROOM 101

Beginner

- Robert Nickles, MSW, Program Supervisor, ChildSavers, Richmond, VA Attachment is the reciprocal, regular experience of connection and support that allows us to grow. This workshop uses an attachment lens to

examine the impact of trauma upon children's developmental milestones from birth through adolescence. Particular attention will be paid to middle

school and high school settings, safety and relationship needs, role modeling, identity development. Participants will gain informal tools for assessing and

responding to attachment needs with adolescent survivors in their work and personal lives.

15

PLACES TO VISIT:

Fort Monroe National Monument - for outdoor activities like walking & exploring the grounds

from dawn to dusk. Miles of beaches - best for observing sunrises and sunsets. Volleyball at the

Paradise Ocean Club.

Buckroe Beach - Bay front park with 3/4 mile of clean beach. Kayaks & paddleboats available for

rental. North First Street, open 7:00a.m. to sunset.

Sandy Bottom Nature Park - Nature hikes/trails; fishing pier. 1255 Big Bethel Rd., sunrise to sunset.

Hampton Carousel - refurbished, 95-year old wooden horse carousel. Fee - $1.00. Downtown

Hampton, open until 8:00p.m.

THINGS TO DO:

Peninsula Movie Bistro - movies with in-seat service, dinner, drinks, bowling, billiards!! 4401 W.

Claiborne Square at Peninsula Town Center.

Peninsula Town Center - shopping, restaurants….

FOOD & DRINK:

The Point at Phoebus in Hampton - Farm to table, prepared from scratch in house ensuring the

best quality of flavor & freshness. Great selection of craft beer, spirits & signature cocktails.

30 E. Mellen St., 757-224-9299

Surf Rider - For many locals in the Tidewater area, Surf Rider is a name that has long been

synonymous with terrific home-style cooking. 1 Marina Rd., 757-723-9366

Venture Kitchen & Bar - eclectic menu of pizza & tapas, as well as great salads & sandwiches

…..and don’t forget the cocktails! 9 E. Queens Way, 757-325,8868

The Deadrise Seafood Restaurant - traditional with a contemporary twist including daily fish

specials & other seafood items, burgers, T-bone steaks & Smithfield pork chops along with a full bar

& great selection of beer & wine. 11:00a.m.—10:00p.m. Located on Fort Monroe in the Old Point

Comfort Marina. 100 McNair Dr. Bldg 207 above the marina, 757-788-7190.

Mango Mangeaux….a simply panache bistro - our menu is crafted from flavor infusions of three

distinct cuisines: French. Creole. NeoSoul. 33 E. Mellen St., 757-224-9189

County Grill & Smokehouse - a family owned and operated restaurant group that specializes in

smoked meats and homemade southern foods and sides. 26 East Mercury Blvd., 757-723-0600

september 24 26, 2018 hampton roads convention …€¦ · a4 interviewer mistakes and moving...

Documents