2018 MDT Case Review Schedule
WILKES COUNTY
9 a.m., Wilkesboro United Methodist Church
Friday, January 19
Friday, February 16
Friday, March 16
Friday, April 20
Friday, May 18
Friday, June 15
Friday, July 20
Friday, August 17
Friday, September 21
Friday, October 19
Friday, November 16
Friday, December 21
9 a.m., Wilkesboro United Methodist Church
Friday, January 19
Friday, February 16
Friday, March 16
Friday, April 20
Friday, May 18
Friday, June 15
Friday, July 20
Friday, August 17
Friday, September 21
Friday, October 19
Friday, November 16
Friday, December 21
Training Opportunities
Upcoming Training Events
Advanced Forensic Interview Training
Kiawah Island, SC
April 23-25, 2019
NCAC’s Advanced Forensic Interview Training is not protocol specific. The training is designed for any experienced child forensic interviewers who would like to build on their interviewing skills. The training begins with an up-to-date review of “best practices”; but quickly moves to addressing specific populations that place demands on forensic interviewers to adapt their practice, exploring methods to elicit details required by the multidisciplinary team, and assessing the effects of trauma on children.
Advanced Forensic Interview training also provides an opportunity for observation of the participant’s recorded interviews followed by feedback and discussion. Participants are asked to bring recordings of challenging interviews to share with the class. Completion of a recognized forensic interviewing basic training and current forensic interview practice is required.
Third Annual "Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights" Symposium
Kitty Hawk, NC
April 2-4, 2019
Three day training offers a track for MDT members and a specialized track for medical professionals. Highly recommended for all team disciplines. Brochure and workshop descriptions will be available soon
Presented by Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina.
Free Webinars
Supporting TFCBT Therapists in Addressing Trauma-Related Problematic Sexual Behavior in Preschool and School-age Children
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2-3:30 p.m.
This webinar is intended for mental health professionals who previously completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The training is designed to:
Presented by the National Children's Alliance. Presenters are Amanda Mitten, LPC, University of Oklahoma, and Benjamin Sigel, assistant professor, University of Arkansas.
Improving Question Frameworks in Child Interviews
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2-3:30 p.m.
The child interviewing field recommends an initial “rapport” phase, the use of narrative questions, and obtaining narrative accounts upon disclosure of abuse. However, there is relatively little guidance how to properly establish “rapport”, or how to organize questioning after a child discloses abuse. During this webinar, you will learn practical strategies to improve the clarity, accuracy, and level of detail in children’s’ reports.
Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Presenter is Scott Snider. Scott is clinical coordinator at the Duke Child Abuse and Neglect Medical Evaluation Clinic. He is an experienced forensic interviewer and RADAR-model trainer.
The Internet of Things: Understanding and Using the IoT to Prove your Case
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2-3:30 p.m.
The Internet of Things refers to physical devices having the capability to connect to the Internet to send and receive signals and data. As technology evolves into every facet of our daily lives, it is important that MDT's develop an understanding of what devices are IoT capable and potentially what information may be recoverable to assist in investigations, prosecutions or adjudications. Participants will learn what devices are currently IoT, emerging technology for IoT, and ways to detect what may be contained on IoT devices. Issues of search and seizure for IoT devices will also be discussed.
Presented by the Midwest Regional CAC. Presenter is attorney Justin Fitzsimmons. He is a nationally-recognized legal authority on technology-facilitated crimes against children. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has significant experience as a prosecuting attorney.
Advanced Forensic Interview Training
Kiawah Island, SC
April 23-25, 2019
NCAC’s Advanced Forensic Interview Training is not protocol specific. The training is designed for any experienced child forensic interviewers who would like to build on their interviewing skills. The training begins with an up-to-date review of “best practices”; but quickly moves to addressing specific populations that place demands on forensic interviewers to adapt their practice, exploring methods to elicit details required by the multidisciplinary team, and assessing the effects of trauma on children.
Advanced Forensic Interview training also provides an opportunity for observation of the participant’s recorded interviews followed by feedback and discussion. Participants are asked to bring recordings of challenging interviews to share with the class. Completion of a recognized forensic interviewing basic training and current forensic interview practice is required.
Third Annual "Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights" Symposium
Kitty Hawk, NC
April 2-4, 2019
Three day training offers a track for MDT members and a specialized track for medical professionals. Highly recommended for all team disciplines. Brochure and workshop descriptions will be available soon
Presented by Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina.
Free Webinars
Supporting TFCBT Therapists in Addressing Trauma-Related Problematic Sexual Behavior in Preschool and School-age Children
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2-3:30 p.m.
This webinar is intended for mental health professionals who previously completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The training is designed to:
- Increase participants’ understanding of PSBs in children,
- Discuss assessment and treatment decision making with a particular focus on prioritization of treatment needs among children presenting with co-occurring symptoms,
- Provide information on implementing TF-CBT for preschool and school-age children with PSBs designed to reduce or eliminate traumatic stress symptoms and PSBs, and
- Increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of how to apply this information to their clinical practice.
Presented by the National Children's Alliance. Presenters are Amanda Mitten, LPC, University of Oklahoma, and Benjamin Sigel, assistant professor, University of Arkansas.
Improving Question Frameworks in Child Interviews
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2-3:30 p.m.
The child interviewing field recommends an initial “rapport” phase, the use of narrative questions, and obtaining narrative accounts upon disclosure of abuse. However, there is relatively little guidance how to properly establish “rapport”, or how to organize questioning after a child discloses abuse. During this webinar, you will learn practical strategies to improve the clarity, accuracy, and level of detail in children’s’ reports.
Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Presenter is Scott Snider. Scott is clinical coordinator at the Duke Child Abuse and Neglect Medical Evaluation Clinic. He is an experienced forensic interviewer and RADAR-model trainer.
The Internet of Things: Understanding and Using the IoT to Prove your Case
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2-3:30 p.m.
The Internet of Things refers to physical devices having the capability to connect to the Internet to send and receive signals and data. As technology evolves into every facet of our daily lives, it is important that MDT's develop an understanding of what devices are IoT capable and potentially what information may be recoverable to assist in investigations, prosecutions or adjudications. Participants will learn what devices are currently IoT, emerging technology for IoT, and ways to detect what may be contained on IoT devices. Issues of search and seizure for IoT devices will also be discussed.
Presented by the Midwest Regional CAC. Presenter is attorney Justin Fitzsimmons. He is a nationally-recognized legal authority on technology-facilitated crimes against children. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has significant experience as a prosecuting attorney.
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
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.
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
