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2020 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 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 Free Webinars and Virtual Trainings
Investigating Stalking Crimes Within Sexual Assault Cases
October 26, 2020, 1-2:30 p.m.
Two veteran law enforcement investigators will cover the signs and elements of stalking, focusing on ways to obtain evidence while investigating these crimes.
Presenters are Cathy Garcia and Carlton Hershman. Presented by End Violence Against Women International.
Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Investigations
Live online instructor-led training course
October 27-28, 8:30-Noon, 1-4:30 p.m. each day (Offered again Dec. 2-3)
Examine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members' roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology, including the use of sexually explicit images of minors (child pornography) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators.
Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
Explaining ICAC Investigations for Child Advocacy Centers
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 2-3:30 p.m.
Learn more about the resources used by ICAC Task Force Investigators and how they can assist child advocacy center employees to protect children. During the webinar, we will share resources such as examining digital images and documents for metadata to show ownership, equipment used to create the image or document, and possible locations of the offender/crime scene. You will learn about the identification of additional victims through forensic examination of computers and cellphones, how possible hands-on offenders are identified from their activity in certain online communities, and tips for including ICAC’s in your MDT.
Presenter is Lt. Joe Laramie (ret.), founding member of the Missouri ICAC Task Force. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
Supporting Children with Autism in Foster Care and After Adoption
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 10 a.m.-Noon
Workshop objectives:
- Review core features of ASD, with concrete examples of the way these characteristics present across the spectrum
- Identify practical support strategies that caregivers and professionals can implement within the home, school and the community.
- Emphasize understanding of problem behavior through the autism and trauma-informed lens.
- Identify helpful resources for professionals, families and self-advocates.
Presented by the Autism Society of North Carolina.
Talking to Children about Child Sexual Abuse
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 2-3:30 p.m.
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention
- Review/evaluate different programs available to protect children.
- Identify what works and what doesn’t in prevention programs
- Discuss how to talk to children about CSA.
- Gather new resources for working with children with significant disabilities as well as research on CSA programs.
Presenter is Sally Kimel-Sheppard. Sally worked as an investigator, therapist and forensic interviewer prior to becoming executive director of a CAC. Sally is a graduate of Appalachian State University. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Investigations
Live online instructor-led training course
December 2-3, 8:30-Noon, 1-4:30 p.m. each day (Also offered Oct. 27-28)
Examine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members' roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology, including the use of sexually explicit images of minors (child pornography) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators.
Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.
What Are They Running From?: Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
Live online instructor-led training course
December 15-18, 2020, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Participants will:
- Discuss why juveniles run away and learn about dangers that apply to youth during this time-frame.
- Explore strategies for interrupting chronic runaway behavior, while providing a tool to help assess and document runaway reasons, behaviors, and intervention options.
- Learn about trauma that can occur during these runaway events and how to approach youth during traumatic events.
Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. $99.
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
