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2021 Zero Abuse Project Summit

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2021 virtual summit

About the Summit

The Annual Zero Abuse Project Summit is VIRTUAL this year and accessible to all front-line child abuse professionals no matter where you are located. The Summit will run June 22-23, 2021 from 8:30am Central Time until 11:00pm Central Time with morning sessions repeated in the evenings to allow those in Pacific, Alaskan, and Hawaiian time zones to participate more fully.

Join Victor Vieth, Rita Farrell, and other national investigative child protection experts as the 2021 Zero Abuse Project Summit explores emerging issues in forensic interviewing, investigation, and prosecution.

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Presentations

• Presenting Evidence in the Forensic Interview

• We’re Just Going to Talk: Presenting Your Case in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

• Supporting LGBTQIA+ Suvivors and Families

• When the Child Abuser Carries a Bible – Parts 1 & 2

• Anatomical Diagrams and Dolls: Guidelines for their Usage in Forensic Interviews & Courts of Law

• MDT Response to Technology Facilitated Crimes

• Duck, Duck, Grey Duck: Conducting Suspect Lineup Identifications with Children

Available to Everyone!

The 2021 Zero Abuse Project Summit is fully VIRTUAL and accessible to all front-line child abuse professionals no matter where you are located. Morning sessions will be repeated in the evening to allow those in Pacific, Alaskan, and Hawaiian time zones to participate more fully.

Featured Speakers & Presenters

Victor Vieth

Victor Vieth

Chief Program Officer, Education & Research

Rita Farrell

Director, ChildFirst®

Robert Peters, Esq.

Senior Attorney

Rachel Johnson

Forensic Interview Specialist

Agenda

Date & Time (CST)

Presenters

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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Rita Farrell and Pete Singer

Presenting Evidence in the Forensic Interview

10:10 AM – 11:40 AM

Victor Vieth

We’re Just Going to Talk: Presenting Your Case in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

11:50 AM – 12:50 PM

More information coming soon

Brown Bag Brunch Break – Conversations with Faculty

1:50 PM – 2:30 PM

Rachel Johnson

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Suvivors and Families

2:00 PM – 4:10 PM

Robert Peters

When the Child Abuser Carries a Bible (Part 1)

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Rita Farrell and Pete Singer

Presenting Evidence in the Forensic Interview

6:10 PM – 7:40 PM

Victor Vieth

We’re Just Going to Talk: Presenting Your Case in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

7:50 PM – 9:20 PM

Rachel Johnson

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Suvivors and Families

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Robert Peters

When the Child Abuser Carries a Bible (Part 2)

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021

8:30-10:00am

Victor Vieth and Rita Farrell

Anatomical Diagrams and Dolls: Guidelines for their Usage in Forensic Interviews & Courts of Law

10:10-11:40

Robert Peters

MDT Response to Technology Facilitated Crimes

11:50-12:50

More information coming soon

Brown Bag Brunch Break – Conversations with Faculty

1:00-2:30pm
Amy Russell

Duck, Duck, Grey Duck: Conducting Suspect Lineup Identifications with Children

2:40-4:10pm

Panelists coming soon

Panel Discussion: The Color of Child Protection: Racial Bias and the MDT

4:30-6:00pm

Victor Vieth and Rita Farrell

Anatomical Diagrams and Dolls: Guidelines for their Usage in Forensic Interviews & Courts of Law

6:10-7:40pm

Robert Peters

MDT Response to Technology Facilitated Crimes

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Summit Details

Cancellation policy:

We offer a refund minus a $25 administrative fee for each cancelled registration. We do not offer refunds if you fail to notify us prior to the conference you can’t attend. Zero Abuse Project must be notified 1 full business day before the start of the Summit to qualify for a refund or transfer (by June 21, 2021).

Transfers: 

Registrations can be transferred to a different attendee for a $25 administrative fee.

Disclaimer:

Zero Abuse Project reserves the right to cancel or postpone this seminar if minimum registration requirements are not met or as a result of Force Majeure. Zero Abuse Project will make all attempts to notify registrants of cancellation or postponement at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently Asked Question's

Are you offering CEUs or CLE credits?

CEUs are not offered through Zero Abuse Project. Participants seeking CEUs may apply individually with their own states. Generally, you will be required to present the conference agenda, speaker bios, and your participation certificate.

More information on CLEs will be coming soon.

How many credit hours does the Summit offer?

Over the course of 2 days, there is the option to attend up to 9 sessions for a total of 13.5 hours of instruction.

How do I obtain my certificate of completion?

Certificates of completion will be emailed to all qualified registered participants two-three weeks following the summit for those who have submitted their evaluations online.

What time zone will the Summit be conducted in?

United State Central Daylight Time (CDT). Please consult the agenda for the schedule of when presentations will be repeated. All presentations will be conducted live.

Will the Summit presentations be recorded for later viewing?

No. All presentations will be conducted live. Note that morning presentations will be repeated later in the day to accommodate western time zones and busy schedules.

Is there a group discount?

Yes! Organizations registering 10 or more participants at one time receive a 10% discount. Note that cancellations will not be accepted for discounted group registrations.

Is there an option to register for only one day of the Summit?

No. By repeating many sessions in the evening, Zero Abuse Project is striving to make this Summit accessible to more time zones and schedules.

Still Have Questions?

Our team is standing by to support you. Please contact [email protected] with questions not addressed in the FAQ or for more information. 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from this distinguished panel of thought leaders and professional educators!

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