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2020 MDT Case Review Schedule
Unless otherwise posted, all case review meetings begin at 9 a.m in the Ecclesia Room at Wilkesboro United Methodist Church
Friday, January 17, 2020
Friday, February 21, 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Friday, June 19, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
Friday, August 21, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020
Friday, October 16, 2020
Friday, November 20, 2020
Friday, December 18, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020
Friday, February 21, 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Friday, June 19, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
Friday, August 21, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020
Friday, October 16, 2020
Friday, November 20, 2020
Friday, December 18, 2020
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.
Cues, Clues and Other Red Flags: When Intimate Partner Violence is More Than Black and Blue
March 27, 2020
Winston-Salem, NC
Intimate partner violence leads to homicides, a spectrum of injuries, and contributes to chronic illnesses as a result of physical violence and other types of widely used tactics of abuse by perpetrators. Recognizing that nonphysical violence can be as destructive, impactful, and fear-inducing to victims and communities as physical violence is important to a coordinated community response.
This program will be beneficial to professionals working in advocacy, counseling/mental health, civil/criminal courts, education, faith leadership, law enforcement, health and human services.
Presented by Northwest AHEC.
Fourth Annual "Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights" Symposium
April 21-23, 2020
Kitty Hawk, NC
The "Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights" Symposium will offer specialized training tracks for law enforcement, medical professionals, prosecutors and other disciplines involved with the investigation, evaluation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse.
Presented by Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina.
Healing the Healer: Restorative Practice for Providers
April 24, 2020
As providers, we carry with us the joys and sorrows of our clients and patients. We celebrate the victories and mourn the losses. We live daily with the limits of our ability to help. Caring for others is an honor. It also can be demanding and sometimes overwhelming. This experiential program will give providers a space to reflect on the work of caring and restore through movement and breath. The facilitator will guide participants through reflective writing practices and gentle movement designed to help release and restore.
This workshop will be beneficial to health and human service practitioners, including psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance use professionals, therapists and clinicians and all others interested in this topic.
Presenter is Paige Bentley Ph.D., LPCS, BCC, Director, Counseling & Wellness Services, Wake Forest School of Medicine. Presented by Northwest AHEC.
All the Children's Voices
April 29-May 1
Raleigh, NC
This training will focus on investigating and prosecuting cases involving child victims with disabilities. It will include practical skills for prosecutors, law enforcement, and other allied professionals who encounter these cases and want better tools to help successfully evaluate allegations, gather evidence, and bring perpetrators to trial.
Presented by the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys. Registration details coming soon.
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
Dear Stop It Now Helpline...What Survivors Ask
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 1-2 p.m.
Stop It Now!, a national child sexual abuse prevention initiative, has always learned from the voices of survivors, starting with our own founder. Our educational materials, Helpline and trainings are based on the insights and experiences survivors have shared with us. By sharing the questions survivors ask of our Helpline, anyone working with survivors may come to better understand the unique concerns and needs raised by those who were sexually abused. Survivors want to know more about how they can define their experience, how to heal from abuse and what to do if they’re concerned that the person who harmed them is still at-risk to harm others. A special guest expert will join us to help us share these survivor’s stories and questions. Additionally, survivors are often the first front of prevention steps – as parents and community members, they are aware of the risk to children’s sexual safety and are seeking guidance on how to bring prevention conversations to their own communities. This webinar will welcome Jackie Humphreys, LICSW, as a guest expert.
Stop It Now's webinars are available for a voluntary fee of $10.00 (U.S.). No one will be turned away for inability to pay.
Working with Victims with Intellectual Disabilities- A Case Study
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 2-3:30 p.m.
Studies show that children and adults with intellectual disabilities suffer abuse at a rate much greater than those without intellectual disabilities. These especially vulnerable victims are in need of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) familiar with their specific needs and abilities. During this webinar, we will look at those studies and use two case studies that highlight the differing needs and abilities of these particular victims. You will also learn about investigating and prosecuting cases involving this population of victims and using expert witnesses to present these cases to a jury.
Presenter is Mary-Ann Burkhart, Chief of the Special Victims Unit of the Anne Arundel County State Attorney's Office. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
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.
Cues, Clues and Other Red Flags: When Intimate Partner Violence is More Than Black and Blue
March 27, 2020
Winston-Salem, NC
Intimate partner violence leads to homicides, a spectrum of injuries, and contributes to chronic illnesses as a result of physical violence and other types of widely used tactics of abuse by perpetrators. Recognizing that nonphysical violence can be as destructive, impactful, and fear-inducing to victims and communities as physical violence is important to a coordinated community response.
This program will be beneficial to professionals working in advocacy, counseling/mental health, civil/criminal courts, education, faith leadership, law enforcement, health and human services.
Presented by Northwest AHEC.
Fourth Annual "Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights" Symposium
April 21-23, 2020
Kitty Hawk, NC
The "Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights" Symposium will offer specialized training tracks for law enforcement, medical professionals, prosecutors and other disciplines involved with the investigation, evaluation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse.
Presented by Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina.
Healing the Healer: Restorative Practice for Providers
April 24, 2020
As providers, we carry with us the joys and sorrows of our clients and patients. We celebrate the victories and mourn the losses. We live daily with the limits of our ability to help. Caring for others is an honor. It also can be demanding and sometimes overwhelming. This experiential program will give providers a space to reflect on the work of caring and restore through movement and breath. The facilitator will guide participants through reflective writing practices and gentle movement designed to help release and restore.
This workshop will be beneficial to health and human service practitioners, including psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance use professionals, therapists and clinicians and all others interested in this topic.
Presenter is Paige Bentley Ph.D., LPCS, BCC, Director, Counseling & Wellness Services, Wake Forest School of Medicine. Presented by Northwest AHEC.
All the Children's Voices
April 29-May 1
Raleigh, NC
This training will focus on investigating and prosecuting cases involving child victims with disabilities. It will include practical skills for prosecutors, law enforcement, and other allied professionals who encounter these cases and want better tools to help successfully evaluate allegations, gather evidence, and bring perpetrators to trial.
Presented by the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys. Registration details coming soon.
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
Dear Stop It Now Helpline...What Survivors Ask
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 1-2 p.m.
Stop It Now!, a national child sexual abuse prevention initiative, has always learned from the voices of survivors, starting with our own founder. Our educational materials, Helpline and trainings are based on the insights and experiences survivors have shared with us. By sharing the questions survivors ask of our Helpline, anyone working with survivors may come to better understand the unique concerns and needs raised by those who were sexually abused. Survivors want to know more about how they can define their experience, how to heal from abuse and what to do if they’re concerned that the person who harmed them is still at-risk to harm others. A special guest expert will join us to help us share these survivor’s stories and questions. Additionally, survivors are often the first front of prevention steps – as parents and community members, they are aware of the risk to children’s sexual safety and are seeking guidance on how to bring prevention conversations to their own communities. This webinar will welcome Jackie Humphreys, LICSW, as a guest expert.
Stop It Now's webinars are available for a voluntary fee of $10.00 (U.S.). No one will be turned away for inability to pay.
Working with Victims with Intellectual Disabilities- A Case Study
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 2-3:30 p.m.
Studies show that children and adults with intellectual disabilities suffer abuse at a rate much greater than those without intellectual disabilities. These especially vulnerable victims are in need of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) familiar with their specific needs and abilities. During this webinar, we will look at those studies and use two case studies that highlight the differing needs and abilities of these particular victims. You will also learn about investigating and prosecuting cases involving this population of victims and using expert witnesses to present these cases to a jury.
Presenter is Mary-Ann Burkhart, Chief of the Special Victims Unit of the Anne Arundel County State Attorney's Office. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
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
