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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
Accidental Burn Injuries in Children
Brunswick Community College, Bolivia, NC
October 18, 2019
The training will examine childhood burns (both accidental and inflicted), the medical evaluation of burns, the role of Child Protective Services and Law Enforcement in the investigation of burns, as well as criminal charges and prosecution of such injuries.
Presented by the North :Carolina chapter of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC-NC).
An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Winston-Salem, NC
October 22, 2019
This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the core concepts and skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI). Participants will have the opportunity for brief practice of these core MI skills with discussion and feedback. The co-presenters will apply their combined years of experience in the practice and training of MI to a variety of clinical settings where practitioners work with people faced with difficult changes.
This workshop will be beneficial to a broad range of health professionals who work with people struggling to make changes in their lives, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists, and nurses.
Presented by Northwest AHEC.
Coping and Resilience Skills for High-Stress Occupations
Chapel Hill, NC; Monday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Asheville, NC; Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wilmington, NC; Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Local Government Workplaces Initiative of the UNC School of Government is offering the course Coping and Resilience Skills for High-Stress Occupations at three locations around North Carolina the week of November 4th. This course is ideal for employees who work in fire, police, social services, health services, (even management positions), where stress is a significant organizational and individual problem. This training will explore five positive coping skills and the importance of developing a healthy social support system. Participants will develop a plan to implement this program into their workplace and personal lives. The session will be taught by Dr. Michael Marks, a Professor of Practice in Psychology at the University of Arizona.
Upcoming Free Webinars
Understanding Social Media Searches for Prosecutors
Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 3-4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Trauma and Brain Science: Why Is My Work Following Me Around?
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
This webinar will address how brain science explains the longer-term effects of trauma and how it impacts us in various aspects of our lives. It will teach participants how to identify trauma responses as opposed to other problems. It will provide skills to address specific impacts related to how trauma effects our work, our ability to focus, our ability to get regular, restful sleep, and our relationships. It will offer options for seeking support or assistance when individual skills practice is not enough.
Presented by SHIFT Wellness and the National Training and Assistance Center.
Witnessing: Understanding the Effects of Overexposure to Stories of Trauma and What to Do About It
Wednesday, October 23, 1 p.m.
Many members of multidisciplinary teams are exposed to traumatic stories in their daily work. They may experience distress similar to what victims experience.
This webinar provides an overview of empathic stress, moral injury, and microaggressions, and describes coping strategies for both providers and clients. Presenter Kaethe Weingarten, PhD, discusses the role of helping professinals and the impact that witnessing has on the behavioral health of the witness. The presenter will discuss ways to promote resiliency.
Engaging Families with Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Mental Health Services
Wednesday, October 23, Noon-1:30 p.m.
Successful completion of mental health treatment is closely associated with caregiver participation in treatment However, less than 50% of families who are scheduled to participate in therapy services attend their first appointment. This webinar will focus on common barriers families face. Research related to caregiver engagement will be discussed and applied to the CAC setting, with a focus on families with youth with problematic sexual behaviors.
Presenter is Amanda Mitten of the University of Oklahoma. Presented by the National Children's Alliance.
Youth-Produced Imagery: Trends and Response
Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 3-4 p.m.
The New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force will discuss the current trends law enforcement is seeing in youth-produced imagery including victim demographics and methods offenders are using to entice children. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) will share new initiatives and assistance for victims of child sexual exploitation images and videos. NCMEC and partners are bridging the gap for victims — bringing technology and industry together to help remove these images from circulation online and change the narrative on the nature of the distribution of exploitation imagery.
Presenters are John Pizzuro, commander of the New Jersey ICAC Task Force, and Kathryn Rifenbark, Project Specialist at the NCMEC. Presented by the National Children's Alliance.
Understanding the Darknet
Thursday, November 7, 2019, 2-3:30 p.m.
As the internet continues to evolve, new layers populate where offenders commit criminal offenses. One such area is known as the Dark Net. Participants will learn how the Darknet works and how potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet.
Instructor is Justin Fitzsimmons JD. He is a former prosecutor of child abuse cases. He currently is program manager of the High Tech Training Services group of SEARCH, Inc. Presented by the Midwest Regional CAC.
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.
Accidental Burn Injuries in Children
Brunswick Community College, Bolivia, NC
October 18, 2019
The training will examine childhood burns (both accidental and inflicted), the medical evaluation of burns, the role of Child Protective Services and Law Enforcement in the investigation of burns, as well as criminal charges and prosecution of such injuries.
Presented by the North :Carolina chapter of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC-NC).
An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Winston-Salem, NC
October 22, 2019
This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the core concepts and skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI). Participants will have the opportunity for brief practice of these core MI skills with discussion and feedback. The co-presenters will apply their combined years of experience in the practice and training of MI to a variety of clinical settings where practitioners work with people faced with difficult changes.
This workshop will be beneficial to a broad range of health professionals who work with people struggling to make changes in their lives, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists, and nurses.
Presented by Northwest AHEC.
Coping and Resilience Skills for High-Stress Occupations
Chapel Hill, NC; Monday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Asheville, NC; Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wilmington, NC; Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Local Government Workplaces Initiative of the UNC School of Government is offering the course Coping and Resilience Skills for High-Stress Occupations at three locations around North Carolina the week of November 4th. This course is ideal for employees who work in fire, police, social services, health services, (even management positions), where stress is a significant organizational and individual problem. This training will explore five positive coping skills and the importance of developing a healthy social support system. Participants will develop a plan to implement this program into their workplace and personal lives. The session will be taught by Dr. Michael Marks, a Professor of Practice in Psychology at the University of Arizona.
Upcoming Free Webinars
Understanding Social Media Searches for Prosecutors
Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 3-4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Trauma and Brain Science: Why Is My Work Following Me Around?
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
This webinar will address how brain science explains the longer-term effects of trauma and how it impacts us in various aspects of our lives. It will teach participants how to identify trauma responses as opposed to other problems. It will provide skills to address specific impacts related to how trauma effects our work, our ability to focus, our ability to get regular, restful sleep, and our relationships. It will offer options for seeking support or assistance when individual skills practice is not enough.
Presented by SHIFT Wellness and the National Training and Assistance Center.
Witnessing: Understanding the Effects of Overexposure to Stories of Trauma and What to Do About It
Wednesday, October 23, 1 p.m.
Many members of multidisciplinary teams are exposed to traumatic stories in their daily work. They may experience distress similar to what victims experience.
This webinar provides an overview of empathic stress, moral injury, and microaggressions, and describes coping strategies for both providers and clients. Presenter Kaethe Weingarten, PhD, discusses the role of helping professinals and the impact that witnessing has on the behavioral health of the witness. The presenter will discuss ways to promote resiliency.
Engaging Families with Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Mental Health Services
Wednesday, October 23, Noon-1:30 p.m.
Successful completion of mental health treatment is closely associated with caregiver participation in treatment However, less than 50% of families who are scheduled to participate in therapy services attend their first appointment. This webinar will focus on common barriers families face. Research related to caregiver engagement will be discussed and applied to the CAC setting, with a focus on families with youth with problematic sexual behaviors.
Presenter is Amanda Mitten of the University of Oklahoma. Presented by the National Children's Alliance.
Youth-Produced Imagery: Trends and Response
Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 3-4 p.m.
The New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force will discuss the current trends law enforcement is seeing in youth-produced imagery including victim demographics and methods offenders are using to entice children. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) will share new initiatives and assistance for victims of child sexual exploitation images and videos. NCMEC and partners are bridging the gap for victims — bringing technology and industry together to help remove these images from circulation online and change the narrative on the nature of the distribution of exploitation imagery.
Presenters are John Pizzuro, commander of the New Jersey ICAC Task Force, and Kathryn Rifenbark, Project Specialist at the NCMEC. Presented by the National Children's Alliance.
Understanding the Darknet
Thursday, November 7, 2019, 2-3:30 p.m.
As the internet continues to evolve, new layers populate where offenders commit criminal offenses. One such area is known as the Dark Net. Participants will learn how the Darknet works and how potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet.
Instructor is Justin Fitzsimmons JD. He is a former prosecutor of child abuse cases. He currently is program manager of the High Tech Training Services group of SEARCH, Inc. Presented by the Midwest Regional CAC.
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
