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11th Annual Child Advocacy Conference: A Celebration of Resiliency and Regrowth
August 30, 2021 - August 31, 2021
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Child advocacy center (CAC) staff and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) professionals affiliated with an accredited, associate, or developing CACs, professionals, students, or any other advocates for children not affiliated with a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) or multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
CONFERENCE LINE-UP
We are so excited to announce the line-up for our 2021 Conference. Please continue to review this list as details are still being revised and subject to change.
- Victim Centered Media Coverage and the Role of the CAC, Presented by Tatum Hawkins and Sarah Zuidema, LMSW
- Clinical Support and Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth: Identity Inclusivity, Presented by Ethan Hibbard
- A Child CSAM Ring – Case Study, Presented by D/Sgt. Gerald Yott and D/Tpr. Kyle Bowers
- Pediatric Strangulation: What to Look For and How to Treat It, Presented by Brenne Wade
- Working with Native American Families: Intergenerational Trauma and Resilience, Presented by Heather Syrette + Rachel Carr, UTFAV
- Advanced Presenting Evidence (Part 1), Presented by Catherine Connell
- TBD, Presented by Steve Kwasnik
- Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children: Program Development, Presented by Shyra Williams, LMSW
- Corporal Punishment and the Medical Provider, Presented by Dr. Neha Mehta
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Our Field, Presented by Corey Brodsky
- Advanced Presenting Evidence (Part 2), Presented by Catherine Connell
- Empowering Arab-American Survivors of Abuse, Presented by Semaa Slebah, ACCESS Center
- Problematic Sexual Behaviors In Children: Clinical Practice, Presented by Shyra Williams, LMSW
- Assessing the Readiness of CACs to serve Survivors of Human Trafficking Victims, Presented by Kyler Rilett
- When Your Biography Becomes Your Biology: Post-Traumatic Growth, Presented by Anne Troy
- Tele-Forensic Interviewing: Implementation and Practical Considerations, Presented by Thomas Grieb and Aubree Vance
- Eyewitness Identification in FI, Presented by Dr. Jason Dickinson
- Overview of Internal Family Systems Model, Presented by Lawrence Wentworth, Ph.D., and Kristi LeBeau, LPC
- Child Sexual Abuse Evaluations: It Takes a Team!, Presented by Dr. Dena Nazer
- IFS Applications for Children and Adolescents, Presented by Lawrence Wentworth, Ph.D., and Kristi Lebeau, LPC
- Culture and Pediatric Abuse Evaluations, Presented by Dr. Yameika Head
- Investigation, Trial, Conviction, and Appeal, Presented by Crystal Uhe, JD, and Sgt. Mike O’Neill
- Memory and Suggestibility, Presented by Dr. Jason Dickinson
- J.E.D.I. Work – How to Develop a Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Program at your CAC, Presented by Cara Mazure, LLMSW, and Sarah Denick, LLMSW
- How I Found My Way to Heal and Thrive after Child Sexual Abuse: The Importance of the CAC Model, Presented by Melanie Sachs
- Female Genital Mutilation Investigations, Presented by Amy Allen
- Understanding Genital Findings for the Non-Medical MDT Professional, Presented by Tanya Smith
- Building Understanding and Connections with Resistance and Non-Supportive Caregivers: An Advanced Seminar, Presented by Dr. Amelia Siders
- Innovative CAC Practices: Design, Programming, and Fundraising, Presented by Darcy Fluharty
- Child Welfare’s Intersection with Human Trafficking: Why So Many Kids?, Presented by David Manville, LMSW
- The Intersection of Intimate Partner Abuse and Violence, Presented by Dr. Jacqueline Baugh
- Brickersville Hostage Rescue and the Aftermath, Presented by Det. Joe Slenk and Ofc. Jon Osborn