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2019 MDT Case Review Schedule
Unless otherwise posted, case review meetings begin at 9 a.m in the Ecclesia Room at Wilkesboro United Methodist Church
Friday, January 18
Friday, February 15
Friday, March 15
Friday, April 19
Friday, May 10, 1901 West Park Dr., N. Wilkesboro as part of the Spring 2019 MDT Retreat
Friday, June 21
Friday, July 19
Friday, August 16
Friday, September 20
Friday, October 18
Friday, November 15 as part of the Fall 2019 MDT Retreat
Friday, December 20
Friday, January 18
Friday, February 15
Friday, March 15
Friday, April 19
Friday, May 10, 1901 West Park Dr., N. Wilkesboro as part of the Spring 2019 MDT Retreat
Friday, June 21
Friday, July 19
Friday, August 16
Friday, September 20
Friday, October 18
Friday, November 15 as part of the Fall 2019 MDT Retreat
Friday, December 20
Training Opportunities
Upcoming Training Events
FirstCall Initial Investigative Interview Training
Mon.-Tues., January 27-28, 2020
Raleigh, NC
When a child abuse allegation arises, obtaining accurate history from the child at case initiation is a critical component in ensuring their protection. When agencies such as DSS or law enforcement receive a report of alleged abuse, the CPS worker or police investigator often conducts an initial investigative interview to assess immediate concerns and to guide case services. The initial investigative interview differs from a formal child forensic interview often conducted at a local Child Advocacy Center. This two-day workshop provides instruction on the FirstCall Initial Investigative Interview, a research-based, best practices model for use as an initial investigative interview for children age 5 years and above. FirstCall Initial Investigative Interview is structured to ensure ease of learning and flexibility for use by multiple professional disciplines, while providing professionals with sound questioning techniques for obtaining narrative details from children at the time of case initiation.
Presenters are Dr. Mark Everson, Julie Ozier, LCSW and Scott Rodriguez, CFI. Presented by Wake AHEC.
Preventing Provider Burnout
May 7-8, 2020
Winston-Salem, NC
This retreat will focus on self-care and helping professionals to prevent burnout in their care of others.
Nurses, mental health providers, educators, physicians, social workers, health educators and other professionals interested in burnout prevention will want to attend.
Presented by Northwest AHEC. Registration details coming soon.
Upcoming Free Webinars
What Every New Interviewer Should Know and How Experienced Interviewers Can Help Them
Wednesday, December 4, 2-3:30 p.m.
Child interviewers range in experience from seasoned veterans to brand new interviewers. Along with peer review, it is critical that more experienced interviewers transfer knowledge to assist newer interviewers entering the field. During the webinar, new and less experienced interviewers will gain practical knowledge on topics ranging from child interviews to navigating a challenging profession, while experienced interviewers will learn more about guiding their newer peers.
Presenter is Scott Snider of the Duke Child Abuse and Neglect Medical Evaluation Clinic. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
Building Resiliency for MDT Members Working with Exploited and Abused Children
Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 3-4 p.m.
This webinar will address the impact of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue on multidisciplinary team members working in the child abuse field and CSEC cases. The emphasis will be to (1) Identify signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue; (2) Discuss strategies to strengthen individual resilience; (3) Highlight organizational strategies.
Presenters are John Pizzuro, commander of the New Jersey ICAC Task Force, and Michele Mullen, training specialist with the Northeast Regional CAC. Presented by the National Children's Alliance.
Chaplains and CACs: Effective Collaborations to Address the Spiritual Impact of Abuse
Thursday, December 5, 2019, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dozens of studies have found that abused and neglected children are often impacted spiritually and that addressing these spiritual injuries can have a profound impact on the medical and mental health of a child. The Julie Valentine Center in Greenville, South Carolina is the first CAC to hire a chaplain as a victim assistance specialist. This workshop will address the research that supports this work, how a CAC can incorporate a chaplaincy program, and lessons learned from JVC's first year of implementation.
Instructors are Shauna Galloway-Williams, Executive Director of Julie Valentine Center, and Carrie Walker Nettles, MDiv, the first staff chaplain serving a child advocacy center. Presented by the Midwest Regional CAC.
FirstCall Initial Investigative Interview Training
Mon.-Tues., January 27-28, 2020
Raleigh, NC
When a child abuse allegation arises, obtaining accurate history from the child at case initiation is a critical component in ensuring their protection. When agencies such as DSS or law enforcement receive a report of alleged abuse, the CPS worker or police investigator often conducts an initial investigative interview to assess immediate concerns and to guide case services. The initial investigative interview differs from a formal child forensic interview often conducted at a local Child Advocacy Center. This two-day workshop provides instruction on the FirstCall Initial Investigative Interview, a research-based, best practices model for use as an initial investigative interview for children age 5 years and above. FirstCall Initial Investigative Interview is structured to ensure ease of learning and flexibility for use by multiple professional disciplines, while providing professionals with sound questioning techniques for obtaining narrative details from children at the time of case initiation.
Presenters are Dr. Mark Everson, Julie Ozier, LCSW and Scott Rodriguez, CFI. Presented by Wake AHEC.
Preventing Provider Burnout
May 7-8, 2020
Winston-Salem, NC
This retreat will focus on self-care and helping professionals to prevent burnout in their care of others.
Nurses, mental health providers, educators, physicians, social workers, health educators and other professionals interested in burnout prevention will want to attend.
Presented by Northwest AHEC. Registration details coming soon.
Upcoming Free Webinars
What Every New Interviewer Should Know and How Experienced Interviewers Can Help Them
Wednesday, December 4, 2-3:30 p.m.
Child interviewers range in experience from seasoned veterans to brand new interviewers. Along with peer review, it is critical that more experienced interviewers transfer knowledge to assist newer interviewers entering the field. During the webinar, new and less experienced interviewers will gain practical knowledge on topics ranging from child interviews to navigating a challenging profession, while experienced interviewers will learn more about guiding their newer peers.
Presenter is Scott Snider of the Duke Child Abuse and Neglect Medical Evaluation Clinic. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
Building Resiliency for MDT Members Working with Exploited and Abused Children
Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 3-4 p.m.
This webinar will address the impact of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue on multidisciplinary team members working in the child abuse field and CSEC cases. The emphasis will be to (1) Identify signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue; (2) Discuss strategies to strengthen individual resilience; (3) Highlight organizational strategies.
Presenters are John Pizzuro, commander of the New Jersey ICAC Task Force, and Michele Mullen, training specialist with the Northeast Regional CAC. Presented by the National Children's Alliance.
Chaplains and CACs: Effective Collaborations to Address the Spiritual Impact of Abuse
Thursday, December 5, 2019, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dozens of studies have found that abused and neglected children are often impacted spiritually and that addressing these spiritual injuries can have a profound impact on the medical and mental health of a child. The Julie Valentine Center in Greenville, South Carolina is the first CAC to hire a chaplain as a victim assistance specialist. This workshop will address the research that supports this work, how a CAC can incorporate a chaplaincy program, and lessons learned from JVC's first year of implementation.
Instructors are Shauna Galloway-Williams, Executive Director of Julie Valentine Center, and Carrie Walker Nettles, MDiv, the first staff chaplain serving a child advocacy center. Presented by the Midwest Regional CAC.
On-Demand Trainings
Child Victim Web
Free training modules on child trauma by the Medical University of South Carolina. Earn credits while sharpening your skills!
Addressing Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Fact sheets and a two-hour on-demand video training
Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview: A Trauma-Informed Experience
Two archived webinars on best practices for interviewing trauma survivors, child or adult
The Neurobiology of Trauma
Archived webinar by psychologist Rebecca Campbell on how trauma affects memory formation
The Neurobiology of Trauma and Sexual Assault
Recorded presentation by Jim Hopper PhD
First Responder Contact in a Child Abuse Investigation
Social worker Julie Kenniston and law enforcement officer Jim Holler discuss what to do and not do when on the scene with a child abuse victim.
The Neurochemistry of Trauma and Evidence-Based Models of Recovery
Free archived webinar
What Is My Next Question? Improving Question Frameworks in Child Interviews
Archived webinar by RADAR's Scott Snider
Ending Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention Through Understanding and Addressing Sexual Behavior of Children
Archived webinar
Teaching Children About Consent
Archived webinar
It Really Is "Normal to be Normal" in Child Sexual Abuse
Archived webinar by Karen Farst MD discusses why physical and laboratory findings are often absent in cases of child sexual abuse.
TF-CBT Web
New and improved online training course on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for mental health professionals. Course includes new training videos and downloads.
How Do I Know You're Not Lying: Gender Bias and Sexual Assault Response
Archived webinar by police chief Jerald Monahan and prosecutor Wendy Patrick
On-Demand Training Catalogs
On-Demand Training from National Criminal Justice Training Center
Midwest Regional CAC Archived and Upcoming Webinars
National CAC Archived Webinars
EVAWI (End Violence Against Women International) Archived Webinars
Recommended Publications for Professionals
Addressing Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Fact sheets and a two-hour on-demand video training
Child Molesters: A Behavioral Analysis
212-page publication for professionals investigating sexual exploitation of children by former FBI Supervisory Agent Kenneth Lanning
Child Physical Abuse: a Guide to the CAC Response
48-page guide on how multidisciplinary team members can provide evidence-based help in physical abuse cases
Changing Minds
Five easy-to-implement gestures you can use to help children heal after trauma.
Healing, Justice and Trust: A National Report on Outcomes for Children's Advocacy Centers 2016
A summary of survey results from caregivers and MDTs nationwide.
Enhancing Police Response to Children Exposed to Violence: a Toolkit for Law Enforcement
68-page publication includes advice and resources for officers and parents
Considering Family Reconnection and Reunification after Child Sexual Abuse: a Road Map for Advocates and Service Providers
68-page publication includes information about risk factors, safety plans
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations
55-page publication summarizes best practices. Produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Field Guide to Family Advocacy
90-page publication summarizes best practices
National Children's Alliance resources to share with caregivers
- When Images Hurt (downloadable booklet for parents of victims of child pornography)
- What Happens Now (downloadable booklet for parents of children with sexual behavior problems)
EVAWI (End Violence Against Women International) Resource Library
Child Abuse Prosecution Project quarterly newsletter archive
