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2019 Child Abuse & Family Violence Summit
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|Wednesday, April 17, 2019
|Thursday, April 18, 2019
|Friday, April 19, 2019
Transforming Trauma – How to do this work and sustain (Keynote)
Setting the Context for Cumulative Toll: We will discuss the context for how a cumulative toll arises and how we'll engage in this conversation. We'll discuss some principles that may be helpful in taking in the information. The Trauma Exposure Response: These are the specific manifestations of cumulative toll. From numbing to anger to cynicism we'll dive deeply into how one is impacted individually and collectively. How to Sustain Individually: We'll look at very concrete strategies for how to create sustainability for oneself individually. How to Sustain Collectively: We'll broaden the conversation by looking at how to create sustainability for oneself within a larger context as well as how to create larger organizational, institutional, and movement-level change.
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
Asphyxiation: The Hidden Crime in Child Abuse and Human Trafficking (Part 1 of 2) (1H)
Over the last decade as felony strangulation statutes have been enacted throughout the country, communities have been shocked at the devastating prevalence in which this disturbing assault exists between intimate partners. Through proper training, responders have started to better identify this often missed and lethal crime, finally giving this crime and the victims a voice. The next step is to educate those working in the child population, including child welfare and forensic interviewers so that we can recognize and better document when children have been either victims or witnesses of strangulation. For victims of human trafficking there is a layered risk of frequent and repeated asphyxiation by both the pimp and the john. Pimps strangle to gain necessary compliance and control over a trafficked person. Financial incentive for both the pimp (who can upcharge to add strangulation to a sex act) and the trafficked victim (who must meet a daily quota) may result in multiple strangulations per day, and repeated exposure by multiple perpetrators. Rarely do the survivors receive medical assessment, treatment or care to address the specific risks associated with human trafficking. These forces need to be more proactive in looking for, identifying, collaborating and preventing this type of violence. Identification of these events will enable law enforcement and the medical communities to better serve this vulnerable population. This two-part session continues from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m
Kelsey McKay, JD
Externalization of Graphic Imagery (1D)
While most treatment providers are not trained as Art Therapists, all trauma treatment providers will need to use Expressive Arts in a helpful way. The focus of this workshop will be using an Externalization Process as a primary treatment tool for nightmares, intrusive thoughts and flashbacks. Participants will learn a protocol for assisting individuals to successfully addressing frightening and disturbing images which interfere with sleep and functioning.
Geraldine Crisci, MSW
Hot Topics: Current Issues in Child Maltreatment (1B)
Drs. Leonhardt and Valvano will use case presentations to illustrate current issues in child maltreatment, including both common and uncommon presentations of abuse, medical controversies, diagnostic dilemmas and child abuse mimics.
Thomas J. Valvano, MD,
Danny Leonhardt, MD
Interviewing LGBTQ Youth (1C)
Investigating cases of children and teenagers who have been sexually victimized can be challenging in and of itself, but it can be especially challenging when the child identifies with a different gender than they are biologically, are struggling with their sexual identity or are dealing with abuse as a result of their sexuality. Frequent questions forensic interviewers might ask are "How can I ask questions in a culturally sensitive manner?", "What drawings or dolls do I use?" and "What pro-nouns do I use with this child?" It's imperative that as interviewers we are gathering sound investigative information for the civil and criminal case while being culturally sensitive to the special issues LGBTQ children and teens might be dealing with. Additionally, LGBTQ children might experience abuse because of their sexual orientation and specific questions need to be asked to explore abusive behaviors targeted at this population by caregivers as well as others seeking to exploit children and teens. This presentation, along with the use of case study and video examples, will explore the dynamics and cultural sensitivity issues to consider when interviewing LGBTQ children.
Kim Skidmore
Justice Involved Women, Addiction and Domestic Violence; What Research and Practice Tells Us (1F)
This workshop will examine the realities of women within the justice system who may exhibit signs and symptoms of addiction. Some research has indicated that spousal abuse could be a predictor of the development of a drug addiction. The American Journal of Public Health noted that substance abuse tends to be more prevalent among women who suffer domestic abuse — even among pregnant women who were victims of violence. Women in abusive relationships often report that their abusive partner coerced them into engaging in alcohol and drug consumption, often leading to violations of probation/parole and an inability to remain sober. This session will examine the many factors involved in holding the offender accountable for their behavior — and how our policies and practices can enhance or impede both victim safety, recovery and compliance. Participants will learn the concept of "Therapeutic Jurisprudences" and the importance of a victim-centered approach. Henderson will discuss the similarities and differences between partner abuse and substance abuse; new tools for managing offenders and how enhanced collaboration with all community partners, through assessments and monitoring ultimately lead to offender behavior change. The presenter will identify national resources for the management of those charged with domestic violence. Training/learning objectives: • Identify how the system and you enhances or impedes victim safety and sobriety • Identify the similarities and differences between partner abuse and substance abuse • Identify the harm facing battered women using drugs/alcohol • Identify new tools for managing offenders • Identify national resources for the management of those charged with DV
James Henderson Jr.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Child Pornography Investigations (1K)
This presentation will highlight the value of both the investigator and medical expert in child pornography investigations. The investigator will discuss augmenting hands-on child abuse crimes with child pornography investigations and the role of child pornography investigations in attempting to prevent hands-on crimes. The physician will discuss the techniques which can be used when evaluating a child victim to determine if the child has seen child pornography as part of their abuse or been made to be a subject in the production of child pornography. The presenters will describe how to effectively use a medical expert to age the victim and confirm the victim is indeed a minor. The value of the established partnership between the investigator and medical expert will be reinforced, and tips on how to establish this relationship will be discussed.
Amy Barton, MD, FAAP,
Tim Brady
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline: Safety, Consistency, and Customer Service (1I)
Oregon's Child Welfare Hotline transitioned from 15 separate hotlines to one central location April of 2019. Our aim is to create a nationally recognized child abuse hotline centered on child safety, consistency, and enhanced customer service. The decision, the development and the execution will be presented along with the outcomes of this incredible change for Oregon's mandatory reporters and concerned citizens.
Kristen Khamnohack,
Julie LaChapelle
Searching Facebook: Graph Search and URL Manipulations (1L)
Facebook is the largest worldwide social media website and contains a substantial amount of potential investigative information. Facebook information can be searched in three separate and distinct ways. One method is to use Facebook graph search, which uses specific targeted terms that, when used correctly, can show investigative material. The instructor will demonstrate how graph search works, and explain how syntax—the structure of the search keywords and phrases—is vital to a successful search. The second method is to use URL manipulations. Once a Facebook profile has been identified, these URL manipulations can show content from this target, such as photo comments, video likes, and comparisons with friends. These URL manipulations are specific and offer information beyond what can be found simply by looking at someone's profile.
Justin Fitzsimmons, JD,
Lauren Wagner
Technology Facilitated Child Abuse Investigations (1G)
From fraud to murder investigations, Technology is widely used in criminal cases and child abuse offenses are no exception to the rule. Technology is commonly used by perpetrators to engage our children to facilitate acts of violence and evidence of their actions is typically recorded in the technological archives. This training will provide an overview of technology resources that are available to investigators and will show examples and a case study of their successful use.
Jeff Rich
The Investigator's Guide to Interviewing Suspects Seeking to Exploit Children (1A)
This presentation serves as a guide on best practices used in interviewing those wishing to sexually exploit children. Topics include team-building, initial set-up, personnel issues, interview site selection, investigative techniques, pitfalls to avoid, and identifying areas of improvement. The presentation includes real audio and video examples of suspect interviews.
Carlos Rodriguez,
John Garden
Top 10 Things I Learned the Hard Way (about child sexual abuse prosecution) (1E)
A review of major pitfalls and problems encountered during more than 10 years prosecuting child sexual abuse cases and suggestions for preventing, confronting, and recovering from them. Presentation uses case examples and humor to encourage multidisciplinary, trauma-informed, victim-centered practices from the perspective of a career prosecutor.
Dana Todd
"Help, I'm Going to Court!" How Forensic Interviewers Can Prepare for Court (2C)
This presentation is specifically for new or relatively new forensic interviewers. It will provide an in-depth overview into best practice in record keeping and training documentation for forensic interviewers right when they enter the field. The presenters will also talk about how to prepare for your testimony including how to watch your forensic interviews in an efficient manner to maximize the quality of your testimony. Attendees will also learn important concepts to remember when taking the witness stand.
Jesse Gonzalez
See session 1H for description.
Champions Are Built, Not Born (2E)
How can we all work to Identify and cultivate the truly outstanding child abuse professionals—advocates, social workers, prosecutors and investigators— now and for our future in this work? What can we do to bring champions forward from within us and from among us? This presentation proposes that it takes the will to reach across disciplines and the humility to accept insight from others. Career prosecutor shares strategies to encourage, develop, and reward champions for child victims.
Cyber Stalking for Non-Nerd Investigators (2G)
Technology has changed the way we live our lives for the better… most of the time. Technology has also opened doors to criminals in ways we had not previously considered. This training will provide an overview of how predators of both young and adult victims are stalking their prey using the internet and internet connected applications to make easy what used to be difficult. This presentation will provide information on investigations as well as providing information on how to protect yourself as the criminal (or civil) investigator.
CyberTipline Reports: Combatting Online Child Exploitation (2I)
This session will be co-presented by NCMEC & the Oregon ICAC. Participants will be provided information on NCMEC's CyberTipline, including how it can generate, de-conflict, and corroborate cases related to computer-facilitated crimes against children. Overview of CyberTipline reports will be included with a detailed explanation of the reports sent to law enforcement. An investigator will walk the participants through the steps necessary to identify the location of the suspect and specific computer involved in the investigation. Specifics will be shared on how to secure evidence of criminal behavior from electronic service providers (ESP's) as well as on-scene.
Kathryn Rifenbark,
Tyler McCourt
Disrupting the Cradle to Prison Pipeline: Starting Prenatally Reducing Toxic Stress and Building Res (2B)
This interactive adult learning presentation explores the foundations of early childhood social emotional development beginning prenatally and the impact of epigenetics and infant-caregiver attachment on healthy early brain development. Early childhood emerging executive functions will also be described. Presentation will include evidence-based association between executive function skills and academic performance, impulse control, theory of mind, and social conformity. The emerging pattern of empathy in infants and toddlers and its contribution to lifelong health and wellbeing will be described. Relational, community, and individual means of building resilience as protection from adversity will be presented. Teaching methods will include didactics, video, and large and small group discussion. This two-part session continues from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Sherri Alderman, MD, MPH, IMH-E, FAAP
Neutralizing Sensorial Reminders (2D)
Sensorial reminders, known from unknown, often trigger panic attacks. Many youth are triggered by their reminders, and are unable to engage in cognitive therapies. This training will provide participants an opportunity to learn about neutralizing sensorial reminders without use of exposure methods.
Ritualistic Abuse in the Name of Faith: The Case of 12 Siblings (Part 1 of 2) (2A)
Faith or religion are often cited as justification for the abuse of children. This presentation will provide background information including specific belief systems and scripture which perpetrators use as support for their behavior. Using this framework, the investigation and prosecution of years of abuse of 12 siblings will be discussed. This abuse occurred daily for many years, leaving physical and psychological evidence. The offender's ability to perpetrate for years undiscovered will be discussed, including financial resources, social isolation and personality disorders. The role of each member of the MDT in the investigation and recovery of these children will be discussed. The strengths and weaknesses of the investigation will be discussed, with lessons learned for the future. This two-part session continues from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
John Dinger,
Chuck Roath
Twitter Investigations (2L)
Twitter has quickly become the go-to medium for today's instant communication, proven by the fact that there are 5000 tweets per second. This computer lab will demonstrate twitter searching to allow searching for Twitter profiles, tweet keywords and hashtags, and even searching for tweets from a particular latitude and longitude. These Twitter searching techniques will include both standard and hidden Boolean operators, ensuring that investigators have access to the best possible evidence.
Working with, and Enhancing the Safety of those Victimized by Violence, through Victim-Centered Inte (2F)
This workshop will discuss the many factors involved in holding the domestic violence offender accountable for their behavior and to enhance victim satisfaction with the criminal justice system. Among the topics that will be discussed are: working with and interviewing victims of violence; identifying how the system enhances or impedes one's ability to manage trauma; utilizing methods of communicating with those victimized by violence that are safe and productive; trauma informed and empowerment based questions; incorporating community partners in the autonomy of victims and identifying ways to safely and legally releasing information that enhance safety and accountability.
Training/Learning Objectives
•Identify how the system enhances or impedes one's ability to manage Trauma
•Identify ways to enhance victim satisfaction with the criminal justice system.
•Identify palatable ways of communicating with those victimized by violence that are safe and productive
•Identify ways of incorporating community partners in the management of offenders and the autonomy of victims
•Identify ways to safely and legally releasing information that enhance safety and accountability
Direct and Cross Examination for Forensic Interviewers: It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It (3C)
Successful child sexual abuse prosecutions depend in large part on the quality of the forensic interview of the child, and the testimony of the forensic interviewer. This presentation will focus on the various protocols used during the interview process, disclosure as a process or event, forensic linguistics, videotaping of forensic interviews, and how to best present your testimony in the courtroom both on direct examination and cross examination. The goal of the program is to "re-educate" forensic interviewers to understand and consider how what they do in the forensic interview room/CAC will "play out" in the courtroom.
Lawrence Braunstein, Esq.,
Julie Kenniston, MSW, LISW
See session 2B for description.
From Voir Dire to Verdict: The Strategic Prosecution of Strangulation Related Crimes (3E)
As legislatures enact strangulation statutes throughout the country, the seriousness and danger of strangulation is formally codified in the penal code. Unfortunately, these laws are passed without a framework for the criminal justice system to implement policy and practice. As a result, law enforcement and prosecutors often rely on visible injury to obtain a conviction. However, most strangulation cases lack significant external visible injury, so reliance is misguided and often results in dismissals or reductions by prosecutors. This session provides attendees with descriptions, explanations and translations of evidence to help develop these cases beyond a reasonable doubt. It will explore best practices in the prosecution of strangulation and suffocation cases including: voir dire strategies, helpful analogies and translations, developing and utilizing medical experts and tips to help juries understand the complicated evidence in this crime by connecting the dots for the trier of fact. This training will provide tips on jury selection and recruitment and development of medical expert witness to help juries understand this complicated crime.
Identifying and Supervising Victims of Inmate Partner Violence (3F)
Domestic violence cuts across all boundaries of race, age, social class and even sexual orientation, impacting the lives of individuals from all social categories—including those involved with the criminal justice system. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that the victim and probation/parole populations are not mutually exclusive populations. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, between 40 and 57 percent of women offenders in prison, jail or on probation supervision reported experiencing physical or sexual abuse prior to their sentence. Of those women, approximately half reported that their abusers were intimate partners. Increasingly, community corrections agencies and professionals are addressing intimate partner violence through enhanced—in some cases, specialized—supervision of intimate partner abusers. These efforts have been critical to enhancing the criminal justice response to domestic violence and have demonstrated the critical role that community corrections should play in addressing intimate partner violence. However, probation, parole, and pretrial services professionals can also play an important role in identifying and addressing the needs of victims of intimate partner violence under community supervision. In addition, due to the nature of the work that community corrections officers do and the access that they have to the homes and lives of the individuals they supervise, they are also in a unique situation to recognize potential unreported cases of IPV. Training/Learning Objectives •Identify risk factors that may provide insight into whether an individual is experiencing IPV. •List sample screening questions and assessment tools that supervision officers can use to screen for IPV. •Identify collateral contacts and other data that may be useful sources of information when seeking to identify IPV victims. •Identify supervision strategies that officers can use to help protect the safety and address risk/needs of individuals on supervision who are victims of IPV.
Integrating Traumatic Events: The Use of Trauma Narrative (3D)
Integration of traumatic experience is the goal of all Trauma Treatment. The Trauma Narrative can be utilized flexibly in a number of ways to meet the goal of internalization. Modifications and variations of the narrative will be discussed.
Presenting a Visual Trial: Technology Tools for Prosecutors (3L)
This computer lab, designed specifically for prosecutors, will introduce software and methodologies that can be used by prosecutors. Topics will include Firefox add-ons, such as Video Downloadhelper (to save videos from YouTube and other websites), and Screegrab (to save or copy websites). Also included will be Google searching techniques (Boolean operators) to make searching for information much for efficient and reliable. Google advanced operators, such as site: (to search only particular websites) and filetype: (to search only particular filetypes), as well as Google services such as Images (to search only images as well as reverse image searching techniques) and Scholar (to search only legal journals) will also be covered. Also in Google we will talk about all the data saved that can be viewed in 'Dashboard' and 'My Activity'. Other software that will be introduced includes: Jing (screenshot and screencast software), VLC (for playing movies), Irfanview (for viewing images), and Audacity (for audio editing).
Recognizing & Acting on Indicators of International Live-Streaming/Pay-Per-View OSEC in CSEM Investi (3G)
Investigations of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) are commonplace throughout the US. Image possession and distribution offenders – whether identified through CyberTip investigations, proactively targeted on P2P networks and online forums, or reported by private citizens – are plentiful. Meanwhile, live-streaming or pay-per-view (PPV) sexual exploitation of children is a dominant form of child sex trafficking in the Philippines, driven by money and demand from countries including the US. These customers are often engaged in image-based offenses as well, but live-streaming exploitation inherently leaves little image evidence. Adopting the victim-centric approach of recognizing and acting on live-streaming/PPV indicators in image-based investigations can lead to victim rescues and suspect arrests in the Philippines and elsewhere. This presentation will guide attendees through that process and provide examples of success in the Philippines, where IJM has since 2015 helped safeguard more than 325 verified victims and children at risk of live-streaming/PPV exploitation.
Brandon Kaopuiki
See session 2A for description.
Runaways and Child Sex Trafficking: Trends, Patterns, and Analytical Resources (3H)
Runaway behavior is one of the stronger predictors of sex trafficking risk. This session will discuss the results of an analysis of missing child cases reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the trends identified related to runaways, children missing from care, child sex trafficking, and a closer look at the different experiences of child sex trafficking victims based on gender. Putting this data into practice, the free analytical resources available for those working to identify and recover children victimized through sex trafficking and successfully prosecute those individuals involved in trafficking children will be demonstrated using several case examples.
Staca Shehan
Sex Talk 101 for Officers – What Questions Do We Ask, Why Do We Ask Them, and What Do They Tell Us (3I)
Few things are more private to us then the intimate details of a person's sexuality, preferences, and sexual fantasies. It is human nature to protect these secrets about ourselves and to feel uncomfortable when talking to others about their sexuality as well. Those of us who investigate sexually motivated crimes have a tendency to focus on the obvious and not want to ask a suspect about the deeper darker secrets of their sexuality which, in our minds, do not seem relevant to the case. I mean really, who wants to strike up a conversation with a stranger and ask about their masturbatory techniques, sexual fantasies, and deviant behavior? How do you build rapport while doing this? And what can I do with the information? This class is designed to help break though these barriers in order for an investigator to gather vital information about an individual's sexual behavior which can prove beneficial to the investigation or can lead to the discovery of victims yet unknown.
Cody Mitchell
Vicarious Trauma and Child Protection Professionals (AKA: All in a Day's Work: Understanding the Imp (3J)
In the field of child maltreatment, investigative, legal, medical and mental health personnel and advocates are surrounded by trauma. As professionals, we want to provide compassionate support and assistance to children and families; yet, at the same time, we know that we, too, have boundaries and limitations. It is our caring nature that makes us vulnerable when witnessing the pain and trauma of children and families. This workshop will address the effects of working with and responding to children who have witnessed and experienced violence, the effects of working with the people whose loved ones have been violated in the most intimate ways, and methods to reduce the risks of vicarious trauma and burnout. Learning Objectives: 1.Child abuse professionals will understand the risk of vicarious trauma associated with working in the field of child maltreatment 2.Participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma 3.Participants will learn methods and techniques to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma individually, professionally and organizationally
Amy Russell, MSEd, JD, NCC
Through the Looking Glass: A Conversation about Bias, Perception, Victims, and Change (Keynote)
Changing Social Norms - Black Lives Matter - Social Media - Popular Culture - Sexual Assault - Harassment & Discrimination - "Illegals" - All Lives Matter - Inclusion - Consent - Equality - Diversity - Bigotry & Bias… There's a lot to think about in today's world. In one way or another, these issues are a huge part of our daily lives - especially those of us who work with violence, trauma and victims. Whether we work in healthcare, criminal justice, military, advocacy, colleges, or social services, our experiences with, and understanding of these realities drastically affect our ability to create truly survivor supportive practices and systems. In this presentation we will examine the ways that stereotypes and bias affect our perceptions, and how this in turn affects our ability to support victims, especially those from marginalized, minoritized, and underserved communities. We will then look at a variety of institutional practices designed to further ensure that our system-wide efforts are inclusive and culturally responsive rather than merely checking boxes. As practitioners who are invested in creating a world free from interpersonal violence, bias against victims, and barriers that disrupt those in need from accessing services, we must recognize that all forms of bias and bigotry are inextricably linked with injustices and then choose to invest in intentional practices that promote having power with instead of having power over others. While these topics can be difficult and uncomfortable at times, we must remember that change takes courage. So together, during this presentation, we will set aside blame and anger, and will focus on the power of inclusion, hope, bravery, and intersectional social change. This is how we will ensure our values of justice, equity, connection, compassion, and self-reflection lead to the transformative change we desire. Objectives 1.Increase awareness of the intersectional connections between bias, dehumanization and victim blaming. 2.Identify the links between inaction and injustice and the particular effects that has on victims from marginalized/underserved communities. 3.Develop strategies to mitigate the effects of personal and institutional manifestations of bias
Jeffrey S. Bucholtz, MA,
Janelle Williams Melendrez, M.S.
"Knowing the Signs"......Predictive Analysis for Child Interdiction (4H)
Human trafficking and the exploitation of children is currently happening all over the world. It is a problem that knows no international boundaries and cannot be confined by city, area, or town. Technology is advancing at an alarming rate but it seems to be helping to facilitate the crime's committed against children while hindering law enforcements abilities to combat the problem, rescue the victims, and investigate the criminals. There are currently many training programs out there today which focus on the crimes committed against children and are teaching the latest techniques being used by the law enforcement communities to investigate these crimes and prevent this type of criminal activity in problematic areas. These classes focus on proven REACTIVE techniques which lead officers through complicated child related investigations. But where do you start? How do you know who to start investigating? For these reason this class is not one of them! I highly recommend classes such as the ones mentioned above. These classes are great when you know an investigation needs to take place and you can formulate a plan. But what if you don't know who, what, when, why, or where to investigate? What PROACTIVE techniques can every law enforcement officer uses to increase their "Crimes Against Children Recognition? Predictive Analysis for Child Interdiction focuses on and answers these questions. By studying the indicators seen in past crimes and applying them to current trends, research, and technology, law enforcement officers will not only recognize high risk situations when encountered, they will be better equipped to make educated predictions about the presence of supporting evidence and will be led to the proper identification of the crime. This is taking child interdiction to the next level! This class focuses on: 1.	Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation 2.	Street level analysis of criminal activity 3.	Accurate articulation to ensure proper PC 4.	Identification of Evidence
ABC's of Working with Child Victims (4E)
The success of child sexual abuse cases most often turns on the testimony of the child victim and whether jurors perceive it to be credible. Prosecutors, law enforcement officers and advocates must understand how children experience and disclose abuse and the basics of child development to communicate successfully with child victims. The child abuse prosecutor's first and most important job is helping the child testify truthfully and effectively. This session will cover preparing kids and their caregivers for the courtroom experience. Preparation for competency hearings, direct examination and cross examination will be addressed. Participants will also learn pre-trial motions that can be used to make the courtroom process more child friendly. As a result of this presentation, participants will be better able to: 1.Understand how children experience and disclose sexual abuse. 2.Learn techniques for communicating successfully with children and preparing them for the courtroom experience 3.Utilize pre-trial motions that can make the courtroom process less intimidating.
Julie Germann, JD
Am I The Only One Who Feels This Way? Wellness Tools for your Personal Toolbox (4J)
The work and content we deal with as members of an ICAC Task Force are some of the most egregious we will come in contact with during our careers. At times we will be around our family and friends when someone might say something, or a song will play and it may cause an unintended recall of some of the materials. It may cause you to become quiet, distant or maybe even cause you to move away from your friends and family. This class will address why this happens, what you can do to remain healthy and rejoin your family and friends. •Prepare your work environment to help reduce the amount of unintended recall of images. •Educate peers and supervisors to the possible influences child sexual exploitation materials can have on employees. •Work with your family and friends so they can understand what is occurring and put in place the most successful strategies to keep you healthy.
Elizabeth Tow
Beyond the Walls of Violence: The Role of Fear and Survival in the Investigation and Prosecution of (4F)
When you think you are going to die, you do whatever you need to do to survive. What impact does fear and trauma have on the initiation, investigation and prosecution of criminal cases? What is its place in determining whether a report is taken seriously, properly documented, investigated and prosecuted? The answer may surprise you. So often the misunderstood impact of fear gives a passive voice to justice and victims are seen as hysterical rather than insightful. The normal response to trauma, violence and fear sets victims up to seem crazy or weak. This talk will provide insight into how decisions from a place of fear are often instinctual and valuable evidence. Shifting the focus from criticism to informed perspective will aid law enforcement and prosecutors in the quest to hold offenders accountable. This talk aims to translate some of this behavior that can destroy a case. It will delve into real cases that carry common complications and complexities that routinely exist in these investigations and prosecutions. Instead of allowing these frustrations to overshadow the victims cry for help, you will help give a voice in the criminal justice system.
Cultural Intelligence in Child Maltreatment Investigations (4D)
The problem for many professions is determining whether children engaging in sexual behavior are merely experimenting or whether the activity is problematic. This presentation uses case studies and up-to-date research to give professionals new knowledge and skills, empowering them to undertake accurate assessments and to work in complex family situations more effectively. Participants examine the complexities of a range of scenarios that can arise when it emerges that a child has been a victim of sexual exploitation and/or has engaged in PSB towards another child or an adult.
Help, My Images Are Online! (4G)
This NCMEC presentation will cover the new initiatives and assistance to victims of child sexual exploitation images and videos. Together with our partners, NCMEC is bridging the gap for victims, bringing technology and industry together to help remove these images from circulation online and change the narrative on the nature of the distribution of exploitation imagery. Included in this presentation will be current survivor empowerment efforts, from victim impact statements to victim restitution, and new initiatives to provide services and resources to this unique survivor group.
Kathryn Rifenbark
Minimal Facts Interviews in the Field- What Do I Do? How Much Do I Gather? When Do I Stop? (4C)
Working as a first responder whether for DHS or law enforcement is a stressful position and add onto that having to "interview" a child on allegations of abuse. Often there are questions about how much is too much in the field and how do you talk with children in a developmentally and forensically appropriate way for the best overall outcome. This talk will provide some concrete tips on talking with children plus some guidelines on how much to gather in the field if you are referring to a CAC as well as best practice and what can contaminate interviews.
Sue Lewis, LCSW,
Kelly O'Donnell
RockaBITE Baby (4B)
RockaBITE Baby is an interesting case presentation about concerns of abuse and neglect involving a reported family dog attack of an infant. Dr. Adewusi will describe this infant's presentation to the hospital, which ultimately led to the consultation of CARES NW. Determining what aspects of the infant's injuries were abusive versus from a dog attack required a unique approach of seeking advice from other experts in the field of child abuse pediatrics and animal behaviorists. This case also demonstrates the importance of a collaborative approach to cases between medical providers and community partners to assist in the determining the ultimate diagnosis and disposition of the child.
Dr. Adebimpe Adewusi, MD, FAAP
Survivor Panel #thisisallofus (4I)
This presentation will introduce you to 4 survivors of child abuse. Although each survivor's story is different, the one thing they all have in common is they all currently work in the field with children or protecting children. You will Michael (a CPS worker), Joslynn (a special education teacher), Erin (a child abuse detective), and Hilary (a teacher), all who were abused as children. The panel hopes to give a little insight to how the "system" worked in their case as well as how they overcome being a "victim" and turned into a survivor, each via a different journey. Based on their personal and in some cases professional experience, the panel hopes to inform the audience through their unique view about how to engage with children who have been abused in a thoughtful, trauma informed approach.
Erin Schweitzer
Facilitator:
Amy Stoeber, PhD
Tech Tools for the Investigator's Toolbox (4L)
This computer lab will introduce the must-have software and methodologies that can be used by investigators to manipulate and save digital evidence. Topics will include Firefox add-ons, such as Video Downloadhelper (to save videos from YouTube and other websites), and Screegrab (to save or copy websites). Also included will be Google searching techniques (Boolean operators) to make searching for information much for efficient and reliable. Google advanced operators, such as site: (to search only particular websites) and filetype: (to search only particular filetypes), as well as Google services such as Images (to search only images as well as reverse image searching techniques) and Scholar (to search only legal journals) will also be covered. Also in Google we will talk about all the data saved that can be viewed in 'Dashboard' and 'My Activity'. Other software that will be introduced includes: Jing (screenshot and screencast software), VLC (for playing movies), Irfanview (for viewing images), and Audacity (for audio editing).
The 12 Elements of the Successful Forensic Investigation (4A)
Professionals charged with the duty to protect children have a multitude of evidence to document, interviews to conduct, and leads to follow. In this minutiae of facts, photos, lists, and lies, cases can become twisted, and confusing. This workshop details The 12 Elements of the Forensic Investigation©, a proven format for organizing and investigating cases of child physical abuse. Case studies will show how utilizing these 12 elements including: established protocol, multi-disciplinary team, consent, scene investigation, physical evidence, testimonial evidence, electronic and documentary evidence, timeline development, scene re-enactment, interrogation, resources, and ongoing training results in the development of strong cases for prosecution. Participants are provided with an Investigator's Guide of The 12 Elements of the Forensic Investigation©. Objectives: •The participant will list the 12 Elements of a Successful Investigation and state that 6 or more elements are needed for a successful criminal prosecution. •The participant will list multi-disciplinary team members that can assist with an investigation and what each discipline can bring to the investigation. •The participant will state the two most important aspects of the successful physical abuse case are the scene investigation and detailed interviews establishing when the victim was normal and became symptomatic.
Bonnie Armstrong
#howdoisearchthat: Searching Instagram (5L)
With 55 million photos being shared daily, Instagram is a major player in the social networking world. Participants will be shown 3 ways to search Instagram: using the Instagram search engine on the web, searching Instagram through Google advanced and Boolean operators, and also be introduced to third-party resources that can be used to search Instagram all without having an Instagram account. Instagram searching for profiles, keywords, hashtags, and geographical information will all be covered. Also, techniques to search Instagram through the mobile app using an Android emulator will be discussed.
Child Forensic Interview Pitfalls (Part 1 of 2) (5C)
This presentation addresses some pitfalls that can occur in child forensic interviews and provides suggestions for mitigating these pitfalls. Some issues that will be presented include: building rapport, narrative event practice, script memory, inviting denial, suggestive prompts, getting details for corroboration, and fantasy. Objectives: •Participants will be able to list the benefits of narrative event practice •Participants will learn ways to minimize the potential for inviting denial •Participants will discuss how to handle bizarre or fantastic elements in interviews. This two-part session will continue from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Child Suicide: Why? (Part 1 of 2) (5D)
According to the World Health Organization (2018), suicide is the third leading cause of death with young people aged 15-19 years. In addition about one in six people aged 10-19 years suffer from a mental health condition, with many conditions undetected and untreated (WHO, 2018). Risk factors for self-harm and suicide is multifaceted, including physical and sexual violence, bullying, and abuse in childhood, trauma, substance use, and stigma. This workshop will explore the underlying reasons why young people may engage in self-harm behavior or consider suicide, with particular emphasis on child abuse and trauma. It will also address, how to identify risk factors; how to talk with young people about suicide; how to increase safety; and how to strengthen protective factors. This two-part session will continue from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Colleen Kamps, MA, CYC
How a Cat Video is Educating Teens about Sextortion (5G)
Thorn and Facebook recently teamed up to educate minors about content sextortion on social media platforms. They created a video and web resources that work to create awareness among young teens about the common tactics used in grooming and sextortion, de-stigmatize the issue, and promote open conversations with trusted adults so that they have a stronger safety net to help prevent sextortion and a trusted ally if something feels bad or goes wrong. In this presentation you will learn who Thorn and the Online Safety team at Facebook are, and how they've worked together in the past. The presenters will discuss the research they conducted on content sextortion prior to the campaign development, and walk you through the creation process, including how they sourced message and resources. And finally, we'll discuss our results, as well as expansion plans for 2018.
Elizabeth Murphy,
Bria King
Human Trafficking 101: The fundamentals you need to know about Human Trafficking (Part 1 of 2) (5H)
This presentation we will be focused on educating the attendees of the subculture of HT. This will include where the HT exists, who the victims are, and how the recruitment and trafficking is carried out by the traffickers. This session will explain why the traffickers are successful and what problems one might expect when they encounter a victim of HT. The training will provide tips on interviewing the victims as well as avoiding some of the pitfalls that arise from these types of cases. By the end of this portion of training, the attendee will be more prepared to identify a possible victim of human trafficking and by understanding the subculture, be more prepared to help that victim and/or find the trafficker. This presentation will feature ample amounts examples from actual cases, actual victims, and actual victims. This two-part session will continue from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Bradley Schoenleben
Implementation of a Strangulation Supplement: Providing Guidance & Credibility for First Responders (5F)
Felony statutes recognizing the lethality and seriousness of strangulation assaults have been passed in the majority of states. Stiffer laws recognize the gravity of this form of violence and its ability to predict future homicides, both for domestic violence victims and police officers. However, the criminal justice system has failed to implement necessary protocols or training to provide police officers guidance to investigate and collect the unique evidence necessary to hold these violent offenders accountable. As a result, many cases are rejected for prosecution and law enforcement is left without guidance. Attendees will learn to overcome common challenges strangulation presents, including lack of external injury, lack of victim, and missed and misunderstood evidence. This workshop will walk police and first responders through the implementation of the Strangulation Supplement and provide tips on how to conduct a quality strangulation investigation. Through training and implementation of the trauma-informed strangulation supplement, first-responders can collect valuable and credible evidence for prosecutors to gain convictions. Participants will be motivated to improve the quality of their response through multidisciplinary investigations.
Investigating and Prosecuting the Circumstantial Child Abuse Case (5E)
For a variety of reasons, children are the "perfect" victims of physical or sexual abuse. The unique characteristics and vulnerabilities of child victims make their cases some of the most important and difficult cases that are investigated and prosecuted. Children are often unable to tell about their abuse and therefore cases against their abusers must be built on circumstantial evidence. In this session, participants will learn the importance of using a multi-disciplinary team approach when investigating and prosecuting child physical and sexual abuse cases. Participants will learn how to effectively collect corroborating evidence, including physical evidence. This session will address how law enforcement, prosecutors, child protection attorneys, and medical personnel can work together to build and win circumstantial cases. At the end of this session, the participant will be able to: 1.Recognize the value and importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of child abuse cases. 2.Identify non-traditional categories of physical evidence to collect that will corroborate child abuse. 3.Understand the level of evidence necessary to build a circumstantial evidence case that can result in a conviction at trial.
Knowing Your Story: How Increased Awareness of Trauma Benefits Multidisciplinary Teams (5J)
All too often, professionals are working with complex trauma without an awareness of how it presents, what vicarious trauma looks like, or how they are personally triggered by these complex cases. During this presentation, participants will be able to identify how trauma manifests, how to be trauma-informed, and how to identify their own triggers that may get in the way of successful outcomes.
Neurology of Abusive Head Trauma: The Basics (5B)
Geared for all judicial, legal and medical personnel who are caring for or investigating abusive head trauma, this talk provides an introduction to basic neuroanatomy of the brain and its coverings, the various types of neurological presentations, the different types of intracranial and brain injuries, and basic neuroradiology of traumatic brain injury and abusive head trauma.
Mark Dias, MD, FAAP, FAANS
Ready. Set. Go! Engaging Your Community in Prevention Education (5K)
Join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) for a dynamic discussion and presentation about child safety and prevention education resources to help build your agency's capacity to protect children in your community. You will learn about free and ready-to-use materials, best practices for sustainable prevention programming, and share experiences about your community needs. Both offline and online safety and empowerment curriculum, videos and presentations will be shared.
Tina Bigdeli
The Most Unwelcome Roommate EVER!: Recognizing and Overcoming the Effects of Bias (5I)
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bias is an intrusive, disrespectful, unsolicited and unwelcome presence in our lives. Bias is so insidious that we often overlook its presence, and struggle to understand its power over our perceptions and behaviors. Having bias is not something we ask for; it is more like a horrible roommate who comes to disrupt our ethical and moral compasses so consistently, and so subtly, that it can easily damage our ability to connect with and provide support to the victims and families we serve. In this workshop, through interactive activities, media analysis, dialogue and self-reflection, we will explore the myriad of ways that stereotypes and unintentional biases shape our perceptions, and thus, our interactions with others. We will explore how we challenge and eventually overcome the effects of those biases in an attempt to create truly supportive spaces for victims: spaces that will draw victims to us, not push them away. After all, we cannot provide victims with the support and tools they need, and deserve, if they are not confident that we see them as having value, or if they aren't sure we are willing to disrupt our own assumptions and unhealthy ideas about others. This is particularly true for victims in marginalized/underserved communities, who are often inundated with additional trauma through bigotry and discrimination. Finally, we will look toward a brighter future without interpersonal violence, by discussing how our efforts to recognize and overcome bias are an essential component in our primary prevention efforts. Objectives: 1.Increase understanding of the ways bias, power and privilege influence attitudes and behavior toward survivors of violent crimes. 2.Identify the roles people play in biased incidents with a focus on the skills needed to become an ally to others (to become capacity builders for social change) 3.Explore and challenge personal biases, how they manifest, and what effects they have on interactions with colleagues and clients (victims). 4.Develop new strategies for articulating how bias and dehumanization facilitate interpersonal violence.
Timeline Development: Putting the Pieces Together (5A)
Cases involving the vulnerable victim have hundreds, if not thousands of documents and facts for the investigator to analyze, process, and then make a determination based on the information developed through the forensic investigation. Keeping in mind the 12 Elements of the Successful Forensic Investigation©, investigators can stay focused on the elements of the case that result in successful courtroom outcomes. Visual timelines offer a way to take complex case facts and present them in a simplified, linear manner using distinct visual cues such as color, style, and emphasis. When sharing the case with team members, timelines offer a case "snap-shot" to quickly understand the case. In court, visual timelines have been noted by jurors as the single most important visual shown that helped them understand the case and be convinced. The timeline developed must be visually interesting, cohesive, and convincing and include basic elements such as the date, timeframe, victim, witnesses, the suspect, and other key elements of the case. Timelines examples will be shared with the group to compare/contrast different methods and styles. Objectives: •The participant will compare and contrast a visual timeline vs. a narrative timeline. •The participant will demonstrate understanding of Timeline Development using a case involving a vulnerable victim to include the following: date, timeframe, victim, caregivers, and other elements as necessary to show the progression of key findings in the case and identify the perpetrator/suspect.
Abusive Head Trauma: Concepts, Controversies, and Conspiracy Theories (6B)
Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) is a condition well known to, and accepted by, practicing medical providers, yet over the last several decades a cloud of controversy has been generated in the courtroom that has led to significant confusion among the legal and lay communities. This talk reviews the evidence for AHT, discusses the common conditions in the differential diagnosis of AHT, and identifies a number of conspiracy theories that have little or no scientific support.
Centering the Problem: Developing Institutional Practices to Create Inclusive Workspaces & Client Ex (6I)
Creating truly inclusive workspaces and client services is achievable, but only if we are able to recognize the disruptive and damaging biases and practices that contaminate our community climate through dehumanization. Our efforts to end bias and support victims will never be truly successful until we engage in institutional practices, policies, and procedures that upend the problematic components of our culture. In this workshop, we will continue to build on our anti-bias work by creating strategic and deliberate pathways to demonstrate leadership and proactively address climate issues before they snowball. We will examine how to identify the often overlooked institutional procedures and habits that contribute to issues of bias, discrimination, and dehumanization, and then identify specific practices that work to rectify each element contributing to those problems. We will discuss the importance of several critical questions: Are our systems and leaders ensuring that they are not only delivering training, but are also providing time/space for what was learned to be implemented into staff's daily practices? Are our leaders participating in the same trainings they expect their staff to attend? Are our training teams making sure that what their trainees have learned has been implemented? Are they going back and to see how it was implemented? How are we actively and consistently promoting inclusion as an essential element of our workspaces and client services? This workshop will integrate all we have learned about stereotypes, bias and inclusion, and begin to help participants put that knowledge into strategic and meaningful institutional practices. Objectives 1.Increase understanding of the impact of biased attitudes and behaviors on inclusive spaces (including on interpersonal and group interactions) 2.Provide tools for participants to generate action plans designed to make their professional workspaces more inclusive. 3.Improve ability to assess the dynamics of biased incidents and identify ways to positively intervene at the group and institutional level.
See session 5C for description.
See session 5D for description.
Direct and Cross Examination for Law Enforcement: How to Avoid Getting Handcuffed by the Defense Att (6E)
Testifying in court is usually not an endeavor which law enforcement officers look forward to. This class, presented by a defense attorney (and former prosecutor), will deal with issues and topics that arise during trial such as interrogation (alright, interview) techniques, Miranda, one party consent telephone calls, and incomplete notes and records. What to say and how to say it during direct and cross examination will also be discussed.
Lawrence Braunstein, Esq.
Facebook and Child Safety (6G)
Jason will discuss the latest safety and privacy controls available to prevent and reduce risks for users of the site, safety initiatives designed to combat crimes, and a detailed review of Facebook's Law Enforcement On-line Records System for law enforcement use.
See session 5H for description
Link Between Hands On Child Abusers & Child Pornography (6A)
This course will explore the common and uncommon links between the use/viewing of the graphic images and videos depicting child exploitation and the hands on abuse of children. Various studies and statistics will be detailed in an effort to provide Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Social Workers, Therapists, and Medical professionals with insight into this internet based gateway to hands on offenders. Abuse methodology will be explored and an overview of online child exploitation methods will be discussed.
Save 65% of Your Human Trafficking Investigation Time with Spotlight (6L)
**Class intended for Law Enforcement Only** There are more than 150,000 escort ads posted every day in this country. Somewhere in that pile of data are children who are bought and sold online for sex. Attendees will see firsthand how Spotlight helps prioritize leads by leveraging machine learning algorithms and utilizes link analysis tools to show connections of disparate data sources to help law enforcement understand the historical and geographical reach of a victim's trafficking situation. Attendees will see how Spotlight is used during the investigation process, case studies from the field and hands on exercises. Spotlight is offered free of charge to law enforcement and can help reduce human trafficking investigations by 65%. **Class intended for Law Enforcement Only**
Kristin McGunnigle
Self Defense Basics (Part 1 of 2) (6J)
Students will be taught basic but extremely effective skills to counter attacks from every angle -- including ground attacks. The class will be led by certified self-defense instructors Detective Paul Wade and Ashleigh Force. These skills they will teach are derived from Krav Maga -- the Israeli military fighting technique with a proven combat record -- and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the premier ground-fighting and ground self-defense art in the world. With these new skills, students will gain the confidence. No prior experience is required, and the class is open to all Summit attendees. Class limited to 12 participants. This two-part session will continue on Thursday from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Paul Wade,
Ashleigh Force
Sex, Strangulation & Serial Killers (6F)
Asphyxiation is the ultimate method to gain commanding control over a victim. Anticipating the terrifying reality of death, perpetrators enjoy the power they feel when they play this role. Likewise, sexual violence is often a result of an unquenched need for power and control. The co-occurrence of these two acts together, reveals insight into the mind of a perpetrator. In nonfatal cases, this can be a dress rehearsal for the next step-being a serial-killer. Identifying cases at the intersection between sexual violence and asphyxiation can detect the perpetrators that pose the ultimate risk to our communities: serial killers. This talk discusses the often-missed opportunity to identify the co-occurrence of asphyxiation in cases that involve sexual violence by using case examples to highlight the prevalence and significance of these acts being used in unison. It will discuss the obstacles that need to be overcome including misunderstanding of the BDSM community and the "rough-sex" defense.
Kelsey McKay, JD,
And So I Stayed: Finding Peace and Healing Beyond Abuse (Keynote)
For anyone working with possible victims of trauma, understanding the brain is crucial. Whether its understanding one's own behavior in a high stress or traumatic scenario, such as a shooting, or understanding the behavior of victims of crime, it all starts with understanding the brain. This talk will take you through how your brain responds to traumatic threat/high stress in a way that will make sense, with direct application to what it means to be trauma informed.
Keynote Speaker:
Assessing/Evaluating Children's Statements for Investigative and Court Purposes (7E)
This training includes techniques child abuse investigators and legal professionals can use to evaluate the child's interview based upon his or her statements, behaviors and emotions. While no single factor or characteristic is indicative of abuse, interviewers can utilize several factors within the interview itself to assess the reliability and credibility of a child's report. Such information may be used to explain the results of an interview in court, or may be used to guide the team members in establishing corroborative factors to support the child's interview statements. Learning Objectives: 1.Participants will understand elements necessary to evaluate the reliability and credibility of a child's report of abuse 2.Participants will understand how children experience and talk about violence and victimization and how that information may be presented in court 3.Professionals will learn techniques and skills to elicit corroborative information from children's reports
Coordinated Investigations (7I)
Looking at sexual and physical abuse and bringing those investigations together with CPS, Law Enforcement, and the rest of the multi-disciplinary team into your investigations. What to expect in these investigations and how important the team is to the investigations. Strategies and theories to overcome team issues and how to successfully bring your MDT into each case. Class intended for First Responders (CPS and L.E.), All Investigators and Prosecutors.
Jim Sears
Deception Detection (7A)
This presentation will strengthen professionals' ability to spot and defuse deception and denial when interviewing sex offenders. Join a Sociolinguist for an overview of Discourse Analysis, which allows you to identify words, phrases, and grammatical errors which indicate purposeful attempts to reduce or hide information. This will be combined with an explanation of the four ways adults who sexually abuse children try to deny their guilt. If you interview sex offenders for any purpose, you will walk away from this session better prepared to break through their defenses.
Jim Tanner, PhD
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking: The Legal Landscape (7H)
This presentation examines current federal and state laws for prosecuting cases of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST). Attendees learn about states that are employing creative ways to prosecute human traffickers as well as ways to protect the victims. The presentation covers the issues of immunity, expunged records, and limiting defense attacks on victims.
Justin Fitzsimmons, JD
It's All Fun and Games until…: When "Playing Doctor" Becomes a Problem (7D)
When parents learn that their young child has engaged in behaviors that involves touching or looking at another child's private parts, they often have one of two responses: to panic or to write the behaviors off as normal and exploratory. Sometimes, we as professionals, have the same knee jerk reaction. What is the right response? How do we as professionals understand these behaviors? What information can we give to families about child sexual behaviors? If the behaviors are problematic, how can we best support the child and their family, and provide the help and treatment they need? In this talk, the presenters will review what is typical child sexual behavior, what is problematic sexual behavior and what National Children's Alliance offers up as evidenced based information about Problematic Sexual Behaviors and their response to treatment. They will talk about children accessing pornography, how to address it with the child and how to keep up to speed about the child's internet use. Presenters will also discuss how Clackamas County is currently responding to the rapidly increasing cases of children in their county who have Problematic Sexual Behaviors. Time will also be spent exploring new ideas of how county-wide systems can respond to children who have these types of behavioral struggles.
Michaela Coglianese, MA,
Elizabeth "Bitsy" Taylor, LCSW
Maintaining your Balance –Technology Tools for Wellness (7J)
How do law enforcement professionals maintain their success? They use technology to enhance their wellness! This class will look at some available technology that can help law enforcement professionals maintain their edge both on the job and at home by focusing on the following objectives: 1. Explore technology based tools for dealing with different types of stress reactions 2. Provide helpful technology bases mechanisms for wellness and 3. Incorporate technology into everyday wellness. •Explore technology based tools for dealing with different types of stress reactions •Provide helpful technology bases mechanisms for wellness •Incorporate technology into everyday wellness
Minimizing Miscommunication in Child Forensic Interviews (Part 1 of 2) (7C)
Children acquire language in a cultural context. The meaning of words does not come as quickly as the use of those words when communicating. Some words are less reliable, such as pronouns and prepositions. Other words are not reliable because the cognitive processes needed to understand the use of these words have not been mastered by the child, such as "when" and "how many times" something happened. This presentation will provide information on children's use of language as preschoolers and as school-aged children. These concepts will be applied to the process of gathering information from children in forensic interviews. By understanding children's abilities to communicate, a forensic interview can be linguistically sensitive to the child's needs and be conducted in a legally sound manner. Objectives: 1.Participants will understand how the developmental issue of being concrete affects information gathering in investigations. 2.Participants will be able to identify small but important words and know how to minimize misinformation. 3.Participants will learn to maximize the potential of gathering accurate data from children by using linguistically sensitive interview questions. This two-part session will continue from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Online Investigations (7G)
This 2 hour block will be packed full of valuable tips and tricks for finding and investigating your subjects/victims online. We will cover: online operational security, legal considerations, IP address research, and popular social media applications. **Class intended for Law Enforcement Only**
Abigail Schmidt,
Devin Le Brun Cusack
Pediatric Transgender Health in Primary Care (7B)
Background and demographic information about transgender children with specific focus on their increased social and mental health risks. Discussion of treatment with special emphasis on positive impact of affirmation. Discussion about creating safe inclusive clinical space.
Kenneth Carlson, MD
Stalking: A Pattern of Behaviors that Cause Fear (7F)
When the word "stalking" is searched in google, quite a few results will try to compare stalking to romance, many that minimize the harm and others that confuse harassment with protection. Our culture uses terms such "Stalking", "Creeping/Creeper" and "Hanging Around" to normalize this real, extremely harmful and scary criminal act. This presentation will provide information on stalking including; the definition, statistics and prevalence, technology, the connection to domestic violence and sexual assault as well as the link to other crimes such as vandalism, identity theft and harassment. Objectives: 1.	Define stalking and understand the prevalence in our society 2.	Identify other crimes that may coincide with stalking behaviors 3.	Learn ways to support victims including safety plans, documentation and reporting
Jane Straub
Understanding Technology (7L)
Technology is complicated for those that are not ready to embrace it and sometimes for those who have a desire but need more basic explanations. This presentation will provide details about technology that you are usually afraid to raise your hand and ask about. We will start with the basics and evolve into an understanding of where you can gather evidence about your suspects using the online methods used by advanced users. Technology can be confusing and understanding some basic terms and ideas that are explained in plain English will help even the most seasoned investigator with gathering more evidence.
"I Know My Child is Being Sexually Abused!" What to Do When Caregivers Make Repeated Allegations of (8B)
Allegations of sexual abuse must always be taken seriously, children have a right to a medical exam and a chance to tell a trained interviewer their story. Additional involvement of Child Protection & Law Enforcement aid in ensuring a complete investigation. Sometimes the investigation and assessment can be anything but straightforward, however, and despite best efforts, it is difficult for systems to work together to figure out the truth. In this presentation, we will review complex cases where repeated allegations of sexual abuse are made by one parent against the other parent, regarding the child they share. Amidst frequent calls to Child Protection are multiple ER visits and medical exams, police reports, violation of custody orders and counseling appointments. It may be hard to keep up with "who said what to whom." Trying to keep the focus on the health and safety of the child, authorities consider the possibility of sexual abuse, but at times are also forced to consider the additional possibility of emotional abuse and/or medical child abuse by the "non-offending" parent. This workshop will likely not provide "the answers" to participants. However, the presenter team will use case examples to illustrate problems and pitfalls, and also to help attendees with a framework for evaluation, clear definitions to both emotional abuse and medical child abuse, tips on interviewing, and suggestions for how to work together as a multidisciplinary team.
Sue Skinner, MD,
Michaela Coglianese, MA
C.A.R.E.: A New Perspective on the Dynamic of Violence and How to Break the Cycle (8F)
Violence is about power, but it is about power built on dysregulation, not merely status. Our efforts to confront the use of power as a willful entitlement has failed to recognize the many other dimensions of power and control in relationships and has failed to offer pathways to breaking the intergenerational cycle. In this workshop, participants will explore the dynamics of violence through a new lens that broadens the field to include different types of abusive partners as well as parents, the touchstone for intergenerational change.
Maureen Lowell
Human Trafficking Investigations: Building a Successful Human Trafficking Case to Convict (Part 1 of (8H)
This training will be a more advanced class on Human Trafficking and is intended for members of law enforcement only. This class will focus on the different types of operations and investigations that can be done to find and arrest a trafficker. There will be a heavy focus on evidence collection which will include examples of where to find the evidence necessary to build a case against the suspect, as well as the tools to make the evidence collection effective. This includes examples of getting into locked cell phones to social media to the simple surveillance video. The advance class will then focus on some creative methods used to find and prosecute traffickers. This presentation will feature ample amounts examples from actual cases, actual victims, and actual victims. **Class intended for Law Enforcement Only** This session will continue from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Internet Service Providers: What Information is Available to Corroborate Your Case (8G)
A mobile device, including a smartphone or tablet, can leave evidence or a "digital footprint" from its use. This presentation explains what types of evidence investigators may recover from cyberspace. It also discusses the role of digital footprints as a part of almost every crime scene, and attendees learn evidence-‐based practices to preserve, seize, and search evidence from cyberspace.
Introduction to ACE and Trauma-Informed Care (8D)
This training is a brief introductory presentation on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), data from the ACE Study, how early adversity as a child can impact adult health and the steps that we can take to address trauma in those who we work with and create safe environments and relationships in which trauma can begin to heal.
osTriage - Live Computer Preview Software Tool (Part 1 of 2) (8L)
The osTriage preview tool has revolutionized the way ICAC Investigations are conducted. Utilization of this software tool guides interviews, provides better outcomes, and effectively gathers data related to the case. This webinar will cover the new release, new functionality, and new artifact collection features of osTriage version 2.5. This session will continue from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Photography (8I)
An understanding of what is needed in ALL cases dealing with violence. Will covers strategies, ideas, and concepts on how to process the scene. Will cover what is expected in the courts (both civil and criminal). This course will also cover what is needed to successful multi- disciplinary approach to covering the scene Class intended for First Responders (CPS and L.E.), All Investigators and Prosecutors.
The ABCs of AHT (Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby) and Meeting Defenses In Abusive Head Trauma Cases (8E)
This program, taught by a defense attorney (and former prosecutor), will examine the basics of abusive head trauma, including the mechanics of injury, the various injuries sustained and the leading literature in the field. Also discussed and analyzed will be the various defenses to allegations of abusive head trauma cases including the use and misuse of literature, cross examination tactics, the art of obfuscation and misdirection, and other types of defenses. This two-part session will continue from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Understanding Sex Offenders (Part 1 of 2) (8A)
This session focuses professionals on the cognitive set of the intrafamilial and position of trust sex offender. It will expand and clarify elements of investigation, prosecution and effective containment. We will discuss sex offenders' perceptions, ideation, grooming strategies and cognitive processes. The impact of the Internet and the offenders' digital behavior will be explored and explained. Participants will leave this session with a new understanding of sex offenders, their thoughts and digital behaviors which will enhance the ability to investigate, prosecute, supervise and treat sex offenders. This two-part session will continue from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
When Saving Lives Damages Your Own (8J)
Exposure to child sexual exploitation and abuse materials can have widespread and serious negative effects on professionals. Helping exposed individuals learn how to recognize and cope with problems, before they become severe or permanent, is the main priority of the SHIFT Program. 'Wellness' will be the main focus, including acknowledging negative effects of chronic exposure to traumatic material and building resiliency to cope with the stress your job entails. •Describe and analyze vicarious trauma and how it affects you •Discuss and acknowledge the negative effects of chronic traumatic exposure •Apply tools and techniques for building resilience
Collaboration in Response to Family Violence (9F)
If we are truly going to have an impact on family violence, we need to address the multiple dimensions of this complex problem. To fully address the needs of the families and communities impacted, we need to align and integrate multiple approaches informed by diverse perspectives. We each have our part to play and we need each other. In this workshop, we will explore what true collaboration demands of us and how it rewards us. And, we will look at the interpersonal neurobiology of working with difference to enhance our inclusive approach and our collective innovation.
Creating Trauma Informed Spaces for Victims and Families throughout the Justice System (9D)
After learning about Adverse Child Experiences (The ACE Study), most professionals want the next steps. Creating trauma informed space and training staff to respond to behaviors linked to trauma will strengthen relationships. Throughout the justice system from disclosure to verdict can be triggering traumatizing and re- traumatizing for victims and families. This session will share steps to improve the environment in order to create safe spaces, recognize and identify behaviors that impact disclosure to testimony and ensure that clients feel listened to and their experiences acknowledged. Objectives: 1.Understand how trauma may impact disclosure and cooperation with the justice system 2.Learn ways to create/change or update environments to become trauma safe 3.Create strategies and tools to enhance relationships with victims and families
See session 8H for description. **Class intended for Law Enforcement Only**
See session 9L for description.
Self-Defense Basics (Part 2 of 2) (9J)
See session 6J for description.
Testifying 101 for Medical Professionals (9I)
Doctors and nurses work under extreme pressure to help sick and injured kids. Despite their ability to remain cool under all sorts of pressures in the emergency department, exam room or operating room, the court room often terrifies them. Learn how to prepare to testify, what prosecutors are looking for in your testimony and how to remain calm, cool and collected under cross examination.
See session 8E for description.
The Dark Net and Emerging Technologies (9G)
As the Internet continues to evolve new layers populate where offenders commit criminal offenses. One such area is known as the Darknet. Participants will learn how the Darknet works and how potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet is crucial to investigating and prosecuting child exploitation cases. In addition, new software applications are being added to mobile phones and tablets daily. This presentation will demonstrate several of the newer applications for mobile devices that are popular for teenagers. Participants will learn about vault applications and the ability to secretly store information.
The Medical Evaluation of Sexual Abuse - From Simple to Strange (9B)
Understanding medical findings in a child sexual abuse case builds a foundation to collect evidence, build a case, or counsel families and children through the process to recovery. Every multidisciplinary team member should understand the basics of pediatric genital anatomy, what happens during the medical evaluation, and how to cope with medical uncertainty. With a few strange cases throw in to keep things interesting, we will explore the child sexual abuse medical evaluation from start to finish.
Caitlin Crumm, MD
Why Didn't You Tell Me? The Dynamics of Child Abuse and Disclosure (9C)
This presentation will review the process of disclosure for victims of child abuse. Topics will include manipulation (grooming); barriers to disclosure; and denial, minimization, and recantation. Research updates, case studies, and video clips will highlight the content.
Jennifer Wheeler, LPC
Suffer from BURNOUT, Give'em the F.I.N.G.E.R.! (Keynote)
Burnout affects millions of Americans each year and has been called "the disease of our civilization." The unhappiness and detachment burnout causes can threaten your job, your relationships, and your health. But there's good news -- burnout can be healed. Former 20-year elected District Attorney, MARK YARBROUGH, from Littlefield, Texas (hometown of Waylon Jennings), personally experienced burnout, learned how to successfully overcome it, and went from "Burnout" to "On Fire!" He has since become a "burnout expert" and has written and published on the subject. Mark is a very entertaining, motivating and inspiring speaker. He has taught thousands of people how to overcome Burnout -- from companies like Blue Bell Ice Cream and Xcel Energy, to teachers and doctors/nurses, to a variety of government workers (police officers, CPS workers, attorneys, victim's rights advocates, counselors, mental health professionals, etc.). Audience members will learn the definition of Burnout and the symptoms thereof. But more importantly, attendees will be laughing, and at the same time learning how to apply Mark's F.I.N.G.E.R. philosophy to help themselves or their co-workers avoid and/or recover from Burnout. This is a training that you won't want to miss!
Mark Yarbrough
Bites, Burns, and Bruises: Evaluating and Investigating Skin Injuries in Children (10B)
This presentation is aimed at medical providers new to the field of child abuse and all law enforcement and caseworkers who work in the field of child maltreatment. The presentation will review features of skin injuries which would indicate abuse versus non-abuse, work-up to distinguish injuries from medical disorders, and elements of injuries important to investigations into the child's environment.
Cathleen Lang, MD
Corroborating Child Abuse: A Critical Element in Child Abuse Cases (10C)
A forensic interview is not a litmus test for the veracity of a child's report of maltreatment. Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) should work to corroborate as much of the child's interview statement as possible — thinking beyond the direct evidence and DNA. This session discusses the importance of corroboration, and provides practical examples of the variety of elements of a child's statement that can be corroborated by the MDT, based on the forensic interview and statements obtained by others. Learning objectives: 1. Understand how multidisciplinary team members can increase types and forms of evidence to support children's interview statements. 2. Identify techniques to employ in the forensic interview to support the MDT. 3. Describe multiple forms and sources of corroborating evidence, and identify various techniques to collect corroborating evidence.
Operation Net-Nanny: A Collaborative Attack on Child Sex Trafficking (10G)
This presentation serves as a guide on how law enforcement can conduct successful online investigations. Washington's Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF) has two detectives and no assigned administrative support. This presentation details how MECTF conducts proactive online investigations to apprehend suspects who exploit children. Topics include team-building, initial set-up, logistics, personnel issues, site selection, UC management, investigative techniques, surveillance activities, arrests, and prosecution results. The presentation includes examples of UC online chats, UC phone conversations, arrests, suspect interview videos, pitfalls to avoid, and identifying areas of improvement.
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline: Safety, Consistency, and Customer Service (REPEAT) (10I)
See session 1I for description.
Toby Mendenhall Case Review (10A)
The Toby Mendenhal investigation began in 2016 after one of his girlfriend's daughters disclosed she had been sexually abused by him. Toby was ultimately indicted for abusing three separate juvenile females. He fled the country shortly after the investigation began and was later brought back to the United States from China under escort from United States Marshalls. During the investigation, it was learned that Toby has a history of deviant sexual behavior documented my multiple agencies across the United States.
Aaron Massey,
Brad Verboort,
Christopher Lewman
Utilizing Digital Forensics to Enhance Investigations and Prosecutions (10E)
As digital devices become more ubiquitous, people's digital lives are becoming more enmeshed with criminal investigations. This overlap is particularly apparent in child abuse and family violence investigations. However, the vast amount of data now available to investigators has also raised privacy concerns. This presentation will help investigators and prosecutors navigate search and seizure land mines while also maximizing the use of digital evidence to move investigations forward and help create powerful trial evidence.
John Gerhard,
Matt Osterman,
Mallory Beyreis


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Watch our priests on 'Mass for You At Home', starting this weekend
By Christina Gretton, 11 June 2021
Fr John Paul Escarlan from Mary, Queen of the Family Parish, Blacktown, is recorded as he celebrates Mass for the Mass for You At Home program, which will be shown on Channel 10 over the next couple of weeks. Image: Mass for You at Home/Diocese of Wollongong/Supplied
Fr Chris del Rosario and Fr John Paul Escarlan, two familiar faces in the Diocese of Parramatta, will be on TV starting this Sunday as they celebrate the Mass for You At Home services broadcast on Channel 10.
Related story: Fundraising program launched for 'Mass for You at Home'
The Diocese of Parramatta was asked to provide priests to say four Masses, the first of which will be shown this Sunday at 6.00am on Channel 10 and WIN TV.
Fr John Paul, a priest of Mary, Queen of the Family Parish, Blacktown, had a special interest in participating in the broadcast due to his past work with the deaf community. "Many deaf and hard of hearing people watch Mass for You At Home because it also features someone interpreting in sign language," he said.
Other people who watch the nationally televised Masses may be in remote areas, in hospital or jail or can't leave home in some way. The broadcasts have been airing since August 1971.
Fr Chris, who is assistant priest at St Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Parramatta, and Fr John Paul both admit to being a little nervous about the experience which was quite different to saying Mass in front of a live congregation.
Fr Chris explained, "Usually there's a bit of a gap between the sanctuary and the first pew, at Mass for You at Home the cameras and their operators are 'up close' which does make it a bit nerve-racking, despite celebrating Mass every day."
He was hesitant when he was first approached, but after realising the impact that the televised Masses have, he was happy to take part. "After a few conversations with Fr Peter Williams (Vicar General in the Diocese of Parramatta) and Fr Robert Riedling (Dean and Administrator at St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta) they pointed out that it would be a good opportunity to reach out to the wider Church in Australia," he said.
Narelle Khoury, a parishioner and former sacramental coordinator at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish, Greystanes, who has also taught scripture at Holy Trinity Parish, Granville, felt privileged to read for the Masses said by Fr John Paul, even with an early morning start in Wollongong where it is filmed.
"It's an honour to bring the Word of God to those who can't make it to Mass and to be representing the Diocese in this way," she said. Her grandmother used to watch the Masses and she herself remembers tuning in when her children were newborn babies. It was a new experience for her, with makeup, practising and listening to the director all part of the process.
Both Fr Chris and Fr John Paul felt Mass for You at Home serves an important purpose.
"I believe that it is important to reach out to our brothers and sisters who are housebound, in prison, in a place where they have no Mass and only can attend by watching it on a television," Fr John Paul said.
Fr Chris added, "The large lights and cameras are definitely a contrast between the livestream here at the Cathedral."
Mass for You At Home featuring Fr Chris, Fr John Paul and readers from the Diocese of Parramatta will be broadcast at 6.00am on Channel 10 and WIN TV starting this Sunday. It can also be viewed on Foxtel's Aurora channel or at the website massforyou.com.au.
The Masses are scheduled for 13 June, 27 June, 18 July and 1 August 2021.
The Australian Catholic Bishops are fundraising to keep Mass for You At Home on air, live, free and accessible to all people. You can find details of how to contribute here.
Christina Gretton

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Bronzer can be your BFF this time of year, but let's face it--this is one of the easiest makeup items to mess up. So let's look at this pic of Whitney Port from New Year's Eve and discuss some bronzer Dos and Don'ts.
Whitney looks just lovely here in her glowy makeup and signature high bun. But while her bronzer usually looks perfect, I think it's actually slightly too obvious here. The reason? The bronzy hue is applied evenly across her whole face--forehead, cheeks, chin, nose. Bronzer looks a lot more natural when it's concentrated on the contours of the face where the sun would hit: less on the forehead than the nose and cheekbones. It also helps to add a little bit of blush to avoid a monochromatic look like Whitney has here; a real tan usually involves slightly rosy cheeks, not just browned skin.
What do you guys think--is Whitney's bronzer a little too obvious here, or do you love her faux glow? What are your tricks for making bronzer look natural, especially when your skin is winter-pale?
Want to know some of the bronzers Whitney Port uses? Check out my previous post with one of her makeup how-tos!
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