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2021 MDT Case Review Schedule
Unless otherwise posted, all case review meetings begin at 9 a.m. Case review meetings currently take place online and the meeting link is mailed to MDT partners. Click here to request the link.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Friday, February 19, 2021
Friday, March 19, 2021
Friday, April 16, 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021
Friday, June 18, 2021
Friday, July 16, 2021
Friday, August 20, 2021
Friday, September 17, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021
Friday, December 17, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021
Friday, February 19, 2021
Friday, March 19, 2021
Friday, April 16, 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021
Friday, June 18, 2021
Friday, July 16, 2021
Friday, August 20, 2021
Friday, September 17, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021
Friday, December 17, 2021
Training Opportunities
Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Trainings
Sexual Offenses: Mind and Motivation
Live instructor-led course
January 18-19, 2021, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Participants will be introduced to the psychology, or mindset, of those that commit sexually motivated crimes. Participants will:
- Learn about sex offender typologies and patterns of behavior
- Explore the relationship between paraphilia such as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and fetishism and criminal acts
- Review and dissect real case examples to gain insight into offender modus operandi.
Presenter is Bill Carson, Chief, Maryland Heights MO Police Department. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. $295.
Investigating Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Live webinar
January 20, 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
According to the National Institute of Justice – Campus Sexual Assault Study, approximately 90 percent of rapes perpetrated by an acquaintance of the victim involve alcohol. About 43 percent of sexual assault events involve some form of drug including alcohol use by the victim. We know that as sexual assault investigators the vast majority of our cases are drug facilitated sexual assault. These crimes are different then a “stranger rape” and they have to be investigated that way. During this webinar, we will discuss what a drug facilitated sexual assault is, uncovering and collecting evidence to prove your case, interviewing techniques, and how to track serial rapists.
Presenters are Melissa E. Hoppmeyer and Kathryn March, prosecutors with the Prince George County MD State Attorney's Office. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. $39.
Presenting Forensic Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews
Live instructor-led course
January 21-22, 2021, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Participants will:
- Explore how different types of evidence can be used in forensic interviews of children in abuse, witness to violence and exploitation cases.
- Learn how to present different types of evidence in the context of a child-centered, trauma-informed, and legally defensible forensic interview approach.
- Discuss the implications of presenting sexually explicit material.
- Practice techniques and develop skills to present different types of evidence in child forensic interviews.
Presenters are Julie Kenniston, Program Manager at the National Criminal Justice Training Center, and Ale Levi, Forensic Interview Specialist with Homeland Security Investigations. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. $450.
Criminal Connections: Child Pornography and Child Sexual Abuse
Live instructor-led course
March 9-10, 2021, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Participants will:
- Explore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child pornography
- Gather tools and resources to investigate sexual abuse cases to produce successful case outcomes.
- Learn about the trauma experienced when child sexual abuse cases involve child pornography.
Presenters are David Frattare, Ohio ICAC Task Force Commander, and Pauline Renick, SVU Detective, Bellingham, WA P.D. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. $395.
Protecting Children in a Digital Age
Live instructor-led course
April 20-21, 2021, 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the different types of technology used by children and teens, including devices and apps
- Recognize the differences between the digital age and the world that adults experienced while growing up
- Focus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes communication, setting guidelines, and digital citizenship training
- Understand the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face such as cyberbullying, “sexting,” and online predators
- Address the legal aspects of all of these topics and learn how to address each of these issues with best practices
- Understand our role in helping victims navigate trauma after the incident has occurred, and learn what resources are available to aid in this process
Presenter is Dana Miller, Program and Policy Analyst, Wisconsin ICAC Task Force. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. $195.
Fighting Off Burnout While Creating Personal Resilience
April 28, 2021, 2-3:30 p.m.
Every job has good and bad. Your career comes with great reward and great risk both mentally and physically. What are you doing to keep yourself emotionally resilient while staying physically fit? Take 90 minutes to learn from those that have traveled this path and finish successfully, emotionally, and physically well.
Presenter is Dr. P. Michael Murphy, retired from NCMEC, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. $39.
COVID-19 Resources
Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic: 25 Tips for MDTs
Expert guidance from the Zero Abuse Project
Emergency Tele-Forensic Interviewing Guidelines
A guide for the CAC response to COVID-19 from the National Children's Alliance
Conducting and Defending a Pandemic-Era Forensic Interview
Practical advice about interview modifications from the Zero Abuse Project.
Medical Masks for CAC Safety
A Guide To Medical Masks As Personal Protective Equipment During The COVID-19 Epidemic from the National Children's Alliance
Expert guidance from the Zero Abuse Project
Emergency Tele-Forensic Interviewing Guidelines
A guide for the CAC response to COVID-19 from the National Children's Alliance
Conducting and Defending a Pandemic-Era Forensic Interview
Practical advice about interview modifications from the Zero Abuse Project.
Medical Masks for CAC Safety
A Guide To Medical Masks As Personal Protective Equipment During The COVID-19 Epidemic from the National Children's Alliance
On-Demand Trainings
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. Recommended for child protective services and law enforcement.
It Really Is "Normal to be Normal" in Child Sexual Abuse
Archived webinar by Karen Farst MD discusses why physical and lab findings are often absent in cases of child sexual abuse
Honest Conversations: Breaking the Stigma around Child Sexual Abuse in Black Communities
Atlanta SVU Det. Kevin McNeil and Darkness to light's Ashley Davis discuss the "culture of silence" around child sexual abuse in the Black community in two archived webinars.
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
The Neurochemistry of Trauma and Evidence-Based Models of Recovery
Free archived webinar
Understanding Trauma Bonds between Traffickers and their Victims
Free archived webinar by Asheville therapist Amanda Gopal LCSW explains why victims of CSEC and child sexual abuse often bond with their abusers
Keeping Your Child Exploitation Investigation Victim Centered
HSI interviewer Ale Levi has interviewed more than 5,000 children. In this archived webinar, she shares practical tips on how to conduct victim-centered investigations.
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
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
LGBTQ+ 101: Basic Knowledge and Terminology
Archived webinar from Children's Advocacy Centers of N.C. and the N.C. Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors
Archived webinar from Children's Advocacy Centers of N.C. and the N.C. Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Use of Forensic Interviews
Provided by the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys
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
On-Demand Training Catalogs
On-Demand Training from National Criminal Justice Training Center
Midwest Regional CAC Archived and Upcoming Webinars
National CAC Archived Webinars
Zero Abuse Project Video Library
EVAWI (End Violence Against Women International) Archived Webinars
Recommended Publications and Web Pages 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
EVAWI (End Violence Against Women International) Resource Library
Child Abuse Prosecution Project quarterly newsletter archive
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. Recommended for child protective services and law enforcement.
It Really Is "Normal to be Normal" in Child Sexual Abuse
Archived webinar by Karen Farst MD discusses why physical and lab findings are often absent in cases of child sexual abuse
Honest Conversations: Breaking the Stigma around Child Sexual Abuse in Black Communities
Atlanta SVU Det. Kevin McNeil and Darkness to light's Ashley Davis discuss the "culture of silence" around child sexual abuse in the Black community in two archived webinars.
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
The Neurochemistry of Trauma and Evidence-Based Models of Recovery
Free archived webinar
Understanding Trauma Bonds between Traffickers and their Victims
Free archived webinar by Asheville therapist Amanda Gopal LCSW explains why victims of CSEC and child sexual abuse often bond with their abusers
Keeping Your Child Exploitation Investigation Victim Centered
HSI interviewer Ale Levi has interviewed more than 5,000 children. In this archived webinar, she shares practical tips on how to conduct victim-centered investigations.
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
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
LGBTQ+ 101: Basic Knowledge and Terminology
Archived webinar from Children's Advocacy Centers of N.C. and the N.C. Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors
Archived webinar from Children's Advocacy Centers of N.C. and the N.C. Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The Use of Forensic Interviews
Provided by the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys
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
On-Demand Training Catalogs
On-Demand Training from National Criminal Justice Training Center
Midwest Regional CAC Archived and Upcoming Webinars
National CAC Archived Webinars
Zero Abuse Project Video Library
EVAWI (End Violence Against Women International) Archived Webinars
Recommended Publications and Web Pages 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
