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February 6th – 8th – 2019 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Summit

Home » Events » Education & Training » February 6th – 8th – 2019 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Summit

February 6–8, 2019 | Rosen Centre Hotel—9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 72758

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As a leader in the field of child protection, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center has developed advanced courses in forensic interviewing, prevention, addressing the spiritual needs of maltreated children and reforming undergraduate training of future child protection professionals.

Offering a broad variety of session topics, the VIP Summit is an opportunity for professionals in child protection services, law enforcement, forensic interviewing, legal, healthcare, education, faith communities, victim advocacy, and youth serving organizations to advance their skills with best practices from their respective fields.

Topics

  • When Words Matter – Emerging Issues in the Field of Forensic Interviewing
  • Prevention – Implementing effective abuse prevention programs
  • Advocacy – Building champions for victims of trauma or maltreatment
  • Trauma-Informed Care – Supporting those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events
  • National Forensic Interview Peer Review – This is an opportunity to discuss and provide feedback on forensic interviews.

Areas of Interest

Trauma Informed Care, Adverse Childhood Experience research, Bullying, Sexual, Emotional or Physical abuse, Medical neglect, Vicarious trauma, Corporal punishment, Online safety, Domestic violence, Multidisciplinary teams, LGBTQ issues, Veteran and military family trauma, Advocacy, Juvenile justice, Human trafficking, Abuse in athletics, Missing children, Forensic Interviewing, Trial preparation, Prevention program implementation, Crisis intervention, Ethics, Child development, Cultural context of abuse

Continuing Ed Credits (2018)

The VIP Summit has been approved for 16.75 standard CLE credits (event code 252229).

The VIP Summit has been approved for 44 credits by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Trainings (course number 10241-0076).

Certificates

Certificates of attendance are emailed to all qualified registered participants within 2 weeks of the completion of the conference.

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Wednesday
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Friday
Wednesday
7:15 AM – 8:00 AMRegistration
8:00 AM – 9:15 AMPLENARY Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life
 

Casey Gwinn

President, Alliance for HOPE International


Casey Gwinn will present on the newest research on ACEs, Hope, and Resiliency and the pathway forward to breaking the generational cycle of violence and abuse that fills our Child Advocacy Centers, Rape Crisis Centers, and Family Justice Centers with both adult and child victims. He will challenge us personally and professionally to be hopegivers including understanding the impact of polyvictimization, complex trauma, and vicarious trauma. Hope is the single best predictor of well-being in the lives of direct and secondary trauma victims. With both storytelling, humor, and passion, Casey Gwinn will challenge every attendee to strive to achieve rising hope in our own lives and the lives of those we serve.
9:15 AM – 9:30 AMBreak
9:30 AM – 11:00 AMAdverse Childhood Experiences: Incorporating the ACE Study Into Practice. Identify, Intervene, Protect and Prevent
 

Jane Straub

Victim Assistance Specialist, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center


Experiences in childhood mater. Numerous research studies have shown how childhood stress and trauma can impact adult health. The ACE Study is the largest study investigating the health and social effects of stress and trauma. Now that we have the research, what can we do about it? Terms such as the cycle of violence, generational poverty and generational abuse are absolutely related to ACEs. Strategies such as identification and assessment of adverse experiences, reducing risk and exposure, nurturing resiliency and skills building are effective interventions to stress, trauma and abuse. Changing the negative course that many children are on is our way to prevent abuse in future generations. Please join us to increase your knowledge of ACEs, understand the impact of trauma and leave with ideas to reduce stress for children.

I Take It Back: When A Child Recants Sexual Abuse Allegations
 

Jesse Gonzalez

Director of Forensic Services, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center


Discuss the risk factors that might be present in a case, which could be indicative of a possible recant. Explain and recognize potential ways to ensure both the physical and emotional protection of the child as well as immediate intervention services in an effort to prevent a recant in the first place. Discuss and identify ways for the multidisciplinary team to evaluate the report of recantation to determine what to do next. Recognize when a second interview should occur, by whom and the adjustments that need to be made to traditional interview protocols in order to gather pertinent information.

Sexting Behavior: Flirting or Felony
 

Alison Feigh

Program Manager, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center


Social media is not going away. As social media adapts and changes, young people are either creating the adaptations or adapting right along with it. Professionals can face a steep learning curve as they attempt to respond to new risks in the lives of the young people they serve. This presentation provides tools to help professionals get on the front end of the problem before they are faced head on with challenging mental health or criminal scenarios around youth sending and receiving sexual material. The presentation will detail the risks children are facing and provide case studies, tools, and best practices for professionals working to respond.

11:00 AM – 11:15 AMBreak
11:15 AM – 12:45 PMSurviving Testifying In The Courtroom: Relax. . .It’s A No Brainer!
 

Lynsey Nix

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Child Protection Section


Co-presenter: Cathy Meyer, Executive Director, Center for Children

Testifying is often a stressful event, regardless of one’s experience. However, with practice and confidence, it can get easier. In her 30 years in the field, Ms. Meyers has testified many times as an expert in both family court and criminal cases. She has mastered the skill in order to convey the facts of the case while advocating for children. Ms. Nix has independently litigated numerous cases in family court, frequently relying on child protective services social workers, therapists, and other professionals to prove her case. Ms. Meyers and Ms. Nix will provide strategies and tips on how social workers and mental health professionals can convey their clinical expertise to a judge and jury. The presenters will role model various phases of a case in order to demonstrate successful strategies to survive even the toughest cross examination. The workshop will begin with lessons, and ultimately request participation from the audience to demonstrate the skills taught. Ms. Nix and Ms. Meyers will draw on their own experiences in the courtroom to teach social workers, therapists, and other professionals how to testify credibly and confidently. Attendees can expect to learn how to testify skillfully, from voir dire to cross examination. Using role play and student participation, Ms. Meyers and Ms. Nix will demonstrate how to testify with confidence. This experiential session will take the fear out of the courtroom process and arm participants with new tools to use in court. It also will assist participants in tailoring their testimony for criminal and family court experiences. While this workshop is geared towards mental health professionals and social workers, anyone who finds themselves inside a courtroom, from law enforcement to forensic interviewers, can benefit from this presentation.

From Outcry To Conclusion: The Trauma-Informed MDT Investigative Approach To Child Sexual Abuse
 

Jerri Sites

Regional Training Specialist, SRCAC


Co-presenter: Tony DeVincenzo, Training Specialist, Northeast Regional CAC

This presentation will emphasize the importance of MDT investigators working child sexual cases from the initial outcry to the conclusion of the investigation utilizing trauma-informed decision making.

Mentoring Forensic Interviewers: Building A Strong Foundation
 

Tracey Childress

Clinical Supervisor, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center


Co-presenter: Brandi Cannon, Forensic Interviewer, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center, Morgan Stidham, Forensic Interviewer, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center and Lauren Walker, Forensic Interviewer, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center

After completing an initial national Forensic Interview training, Forensic Interviewers will benefit greatly by receiving mentoring and coaching from a seasoned Forensic Interviewer. By enhancing the initial training with a mentoring process, we have found that it sets a solid skill set foundation that the Forensic Interviewer can build upon. Our process of mentoring begins with breaking the forensic interview into 3 phases: Introduction to Open Invitation, Disclosure, Gathering Details, Alternative Hypothesis, and Closure. The Mentor and Mentee will work through each of these phases, with the Mentor providing critical feedback and observations throughout, a minimum of 3 times, or until the proficiency level is met. Mentoring should take place every 2 weeks and should be completed within 6 months; however this timeline is flexible, depending upon the individual Interviewer and the productivity of the CAC. The goal of mentoring is, that by the end of the process, the Forensic Interviewer will have obtained the required skills and techniques to conduct a forensic interview and that the Forensic Interviewer will meet and exceed standards within the protocol. Some of the benefits of this mentoring process include that there is less time for the Forensic Interviewer to develop bad habits, the Mentor can bridge the gap between the Forensic Interviewer and the MDT, and a new Forensic Interviewer is able to develop a relationship with a seasoned Forensic Interviewer. While the mentoring process is best done face to face, there are alternative ways that could be used if that is not an option. Mentoring, in addition to an initial training, is vital for new Forensic Interviewers to be able to build a strong foundation and skill set. This training provides information, including examples and sample language that both the Mentor and Mentee can use.

12:45 PM – 1:30 PMLunch Break (on your own)
1:30 PM – 3:00 PMIt’s Not The Child’s Job To Prove Their Case: Thinking Outside Of The Box; Team Response To Corroboration And Use Of Children’s Drawings In Forensic Interviews
 

Alicia Chandler

Director of MDT Coordination, The Cottage


This presentation will cover approaches in team prosecution of special victim cases that do not rely on the victim to prove their own case. It will address investigative techniques that are supported by current research but often require thinking outside of the box. This presentation will also address the use of children drawing their trauma incident in the forensic interview and how that can be used in the investigation and the interview itself.

Women With Histories Of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Mothering, Resilience And Protecting The Next Generation
 

Teresa Gil

Professor / Psychotherapist, Hudson Valley Community College


The workshop will examine the long-term impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and examine the risk and protective factors that mothers who have experienced child sexual abuse had to overcome in order and protect their children from the abuse they experienced. The workshop will examine the social and emotional challenges faced by this particular group of mothers. The workshop will also focus on the protective factors in the lives of these mothers that help them to “defy the odds” and give their children something positive and significantly different from what they experienced as children. The workshop is beneficial for all audiences.

Knock And Talks: Maximum Results With Minimum Manpower
 

John Pirics

Detective, Carmel Police Department


This presentation will draw from several years of experience in child exploitation investigations that have been initiated by consensual contact (knock and talks). The presentation will provide successful techniques to gain and maintain consent, tips on maximizing the interview, methods for triaging knock and talk targets, and overall strategies for the different types of situations and individuals that are encountered. This information will be blended with examples from cases that the presenter has investigated, many of which have resulted in child rescues and significant sentences.

3:00 PM – 3:15 PMBreak
3:15 PM – 4:30 PMResponding To Child Torture: A New Category Of Child Maltreatment
 

Pamela J. Miller

Executive Director, Children’s Justice Project


Child torture is gaining recognition as a distinct form of child maltreatment that requires specialized assessment and response. While there is ample research on politically motivated torture, which may include child victims, there has been almost no research on child torture as a domestic, intrafamilial phenomenon. A watershed article by Knox and colleagues (2014) describes the unique features of child torture within families and proposes a medical definition. This training will introduce the psychological dynamics of child torture in families, give participants an opportunity to practice applying the medical definition of child torture to case studies, and propose responsive actions for a variety of professions involved in the protection and treatment of children.

Human Trafficking Prevention For Parents, Educators And Professionals
 

Michelle Rucker

Community Outreach Program Manager, Arizona Attorney General’s Office


Sex trafficking happens in every community in the United States, and impacts us all regardless of where we call home. In this presentation we discuss the crime of human trafficking, the tactics that traffickers use to lure youth and what we can do, no matter who we are, to stop it. Throughout the presentation we will provide real-life examples of human trafficking in Arizona and equip audience members with the tools to identify the warning signs that someone may be a victim of trafficking. Attendees to this presentation will also receive a booklet created by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office that includes additional information and resources on sex trafficking as it relates to minors.

Facility Dogs: Science And Stories Of Inspiration

Denise Conus

Mental Health Program Director, Kid’s House Child Advocacy Center


Co-presenter: Tamara Martin, Forensic Interviewer, Child Protect Child Advocacy Center and Brenda Kocher, Guardian ad Litem, Trauma Practitioner, Guardian ad Litem

There is a rich scientific body of literature on the benefit of canines working with traumatized youth. This presentation will feature three different facility dog teams, each serving various areas of focus: forensic interviewing, mental health, and court. Each of the presenters will focus on 1-2 body systems that are affected by the human/canine interface and how that translates into more trauma-informed service provision.

4:30 PM – 6:00 PMChildFirst® Meeting
Thursday
8:00 AM – 9:15 AMWe’re Just Going To Talk: Presenting Your Case In Opening Statements And Closing Arguments In Cases Of Child Abuse
 

Victor Vieth

Senior Director & Founder, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center


The outcome of many child abuse cases depends on the ability of the prosecutor to argue the facts to the jury. In this workshop prosecutors and child protection attorneys will learn the art and science of effective strategies and themes for opening statements and closing arguments in child abuse cases. Students will learn a theme for presenting their case. They will learn specific arguments to persuade a jury that a child is telling the truth. They will learn to debunk common defenses in child abuse cases.

Considering The Evolution Of Technology Within The Forensic Interview
 

Tamara Glover

Forensic Interviewer, Georgia Center for Child Advocacy


Technology is evolving everyday! As such, knowledge, awareness, and prevention related to technology threats must also evolve. By acknowledging technology as an area of possible concern, assessment and exploration should take place in efforts to keep our children safe. Similar to the historical safety message of “stranger danger”; as the world progresses, so must our methods for safety in this capacity. Considering the unlimited and immediate access offered by a variety of devices and mediums; no longer is safety just a concern as it relates to predators literally within an arm’s reach of youth and children. Instead, opportunities such as a forensic interview can be used to explore these additional potential threats and concerns. Recently, there has been an increase in dialogue surrounding conversations of images, both videos and picture, and often times the inclusion of social media- but more progress is needed for inclusion about those things ranging in between; from cyber dating and cyber stalking to sex trafficking, sextortion, enticing and more.

Mean What You Say And Say What You Mean: Communicating Effectively With Non-Offending Caregivers
 

Rachel Johnson

Forensic Interviewer, Trainer, First Witness


Co-presenter: Jessica LaBore, Investigator, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department and Ina Newton,Family Advocate, First Witness Child Advocacy Center

This session will discuss research-based best practices for how to interact with families at all steps in the investigative interview process. Presenters will address how to effectively message with non-offending caregivers in pre and post investigative interview interactions. Incorporating the perspectives of law enforcement, social workers, advocacy and forensic interviewers, this session will give teams and investigators a better sense of what families may need from investigators through the child abuse investigation process, how to have effective communication with families and will provide tools and sample language for messaging around common questions, concerns, and difficult situations.

9:15 AM – 9:30 AMBreak
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM“But I Love Him…”
 

Kim Skidmore

Assistant Director of Forensic Services, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center


Interviewing children and teenagers who have been sexually victimized can in itself be challenging, but it can be especially challenging when the child/teen does not see themselves as a victim, but rather feels that they are in a loving relationship with the offender. The feelings they have can often create blocks to disclosure that can be difficult to overcome. Kim Skidmore will offer suggestions on how to ask questions in a way that can gather helpful investigative information without further complicating the emotional challenges the victim already faces and will include lecture, case study and video clips to assist in the learning process.

Creating Trauma Informed Spaces For Victims And Families Throughout The Justice System
 

Jane Straub

Victim Assistance Specialist, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center


After learning about Adverse Child Experiences (The ACE Study), most professionals want the next steps. Creating trauma informed space and training staff to respond to behaviors linked to trauma will strengthen relationships. Throughout the justice system from disclosure to verdict can be triggering traumatizing and re-traumatizing for victims and families. This session will share steps to improve the environment in order to create safe spaces, recognize and identify behaviors that impact disclosure to testimony and ensure that clients feel listened to and their experiences acknowledged.

1,174 Days…Tortured To Death. Audryna’s Story
 

Crystal Sedevie

Investigator, Holmen Police Department


A glimpse into the tortured life of 3 year old Audryna began with a 911 call made on 10/28/14 of a child having a seizure. Law enforcement and medical personnel that responded could immediately see that this child was emaciated and covered in trauma. At hospital admittance it was discovered that Audryna had an extremely high level of sodium that doctors believed caused the seizure which eventually led to Audryna’s death. The investigation that followed showed the torture that Audryna endured at the hands of her biological father and his girlfriend including the discovery that she was likely force-fed salt which ultimately caused her death which was listed as fatal child abuse. The investigation also showed that Audryna was the “targeted child” in the family. The entire MDT worked to bring justice for this little girl that had been failed by so many in her life and to protect the other children in the family. In the end the sentences received by the two suspects left most of the MDT team feeling disappointed and frustrated with the justice system.

11:00 AM – 11:15 AMBreak
11:15 AM – 12:30 PMYou’ve Been Served: Tips For Testifying In Court
 

Margaret Taylor

Clinical Counselor and Counselor Educator, The Well Counseling Center and Auburn University


Co-presenter: E. Paul Jones

The lack of education on legal proceedings leaves counselors and forensic interviewers unprepared to serve as a competent witness, and incapable of representing the victim adequately. Being poorly informed about aspects of the judicial system places counselors at risk for ethical violations, including violating confidentiality and not protecting the welfare of clients. In this presentation, the essential areas of knowledge and skills are described that counselors and forensic interviewers must have prior to testifying in court.

Investigating And Prosecuting A Human Trafficking Case
 

Danielle Buckley

Chief Assistant Prosecutor, SVU Unit, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office


This presentation will study the dynamics of forced labor, including those surrounding sexually exploited children. It will reveal investigative techniques as well as how to successfully prosecute these types of cases.

0-10,000: Growing An Education/Prevention Program At Your Child Advocacy Center
 

Jill LaComfora

Education Advocate, Cooper Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center


This presentation will provide a protocol for establishing and implementing education/prevention programs for elementary age students (K-6) through their school districts and for teenagers through partnership with their faith based communities. We will explore how to build the credibility and trust you will need to open these doors to your program. Participants will also receive practical models of form letters, scheduling spreadsheets, power point presentations and disclosure tracking forms to facilitate the organization of their program.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PMAwards Luncheon (The awards lunch is included in your registration fee. Please indicate if you plan on attending when you register.)
2:15 PM – 3:45 PMRecent Research Affecting Child Abuse Investigations
 

Chris Newlin

Executive Director, National Children’s Advocacy Center


This workshop is intended for all levels of professionals who are involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse. We are working in a continually changing field, and it is critical that direct service providers stay abreast of the current research affecting our work. This workshop will provide a general review of recent research affecting child abuse investigations and prosecutions, and challenge the attendees to relate this information to their current practices in the field.

A Cross-Discipline Exploration Of Trauma-Effective Practice
 

Pete Singer

Therapist/Lead Consultant, Clearwater Counseling/Advanced Trauma Consulting


“Trauma-Informed Practice” has become a buzzword in many fields, including education, mental health, healthcare, corrections, legal, and more. But what does it really mean, and are there concepts that apply in these diverse fields? This training explores what truly equips people and organizations to provide trauma-informed and effective care by looking at relevant information and research. It identifies facets of a trauma-informed organizational culture and value systems that reach to students/clients/families, staff, organizations, and systems/communities.

A Multidiscipline Approach To Medical Child Abuse

Allison M. Jackson

Division Chief, Children’s National Health System


Co-presenter: Lynsey Nix, Forensic Interviewer, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Child Protection Section, Michael Weber, Criminal Investigator, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office

This training will provide an overview of medical child abuse, explaining how caregivers tend to utilize physicians and other treatment providers as instruments to inflict this form of child abuse. Caregivers perpetrating medical child abuse are often manipulative and able to coerce doctors into assigning diagnoses and providing treatment based upon their inaccurate reports. By highlighting their experiences, the presenters will detail how to investigate such allegations, focusing on common symptoms or ailments present in these cases, and common characteristics of caregivers. This training will discuss the way victims of medical child abuse are placed in the “sick role”, and will give strategies and techniques to address the physical and emotional harm suffered by these children. This training will assist medical professionals, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and social workers in dealing with this unique concern for child welfare professionals. Given the nature of medical child abuse, the professionals must work together closely during all aspects of the case to ensure the child’s safety until removal because caretakers engaging in medical child abuse may escalate their behaviors when detected, which can subject the child to greater harm or even death. Doctors and medical professionals will be trained to recognize concerns for medical child abuse and receive guidance to ensure the safety of their patients. The investigative team, including police and social workers, will learn practical techniques for investigating Medical Child Abuse allegations, including interview tactics for caregivers, and ways to monitor victims remotely to reduce the risk for escalated abuse. Prosecutors can expect to gain insight into presenting such complex medical information concisely before the court, as well as strategies for addressing the caregiver’s defenses.

Friday
8:00 AM – 9:30 AMDrug Facilitated Sexual Assaults
 

Kenneth Kolich

Program Coordinator, Finding Words New Jersey


This presentation will identify some of the drugs that are used to facilitate sexual assaults. We will look at some of the similarities and differences in the substances used. Investigative techniques will be examined. We will also look at the impact the assault has on the victim, and proactive measures one can take to prevent future occurrences.

Treating Separation Anxiety In Migrant Families
 

Tina Rodriguez

Program Manager, CAPMC


Discussing the diversity of family units within inter-generational migrant families. Present American views of family values that increase the likelihood of depression and separation anxiety among migrant children. Discuss the normalization of racism inflicted by Americans and first generational migrant families towards secondary migrant families and beyond. Identifying coping skills for children and parents impacted by forced or self initiated separation.

2019 Emerging Issues In The Field Of Forensic Interviewing
 

Rita Farrell

Lead Forensic Interview Specialist, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center


While most funders require their programs to have a logic model, many do not understand how to use them in promoting program success and sharing lessons learned with other programs that work with sexually exploited youth. In this hands on workshop, participants will learn how to use their logic models to improve programming, inform stakeholders about their program, train new staff and volunteers, be accountable to their program’s design and outcomes, and share findings with others. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own logic models so they can reference and revise them. Examples from the Minnesota Safe Harbor initiative will be used throughout the presentation for those who do not have their own logic model.

9:30 AM – 9:45 AMBreak
9:45 – 11:15 AMInterviewing Non-English Speaking Families
 

Maria Rosales-Lambert

Program Director Bilingual Forensic Interviewer, Oklahoma Interviewing Services, Inc


Professionals are faced with many challenges when interviewing adults and children whose first language is not English. It is critical in determining what language in which to conduct the interview and when is it necessary to utilized an interpreter. It is just as important determining who are the best interpreters for the interview and maintaining control of the interview.

Educator Sexual Misconduct: Recognizing And Responding With Abuse Survivor, Andrea Clemens Vaughan
 

Cherie Benjoseph

CoFounder Executive Advisor, KidSafe Foundation


Co-presenter: Andrea Clemens Vaughan, KidSafe Facilitator, KidSafe Foundation

Safety is promoted as the number one priority for all schools and child serving agencies yet the topic of sexual abuse prevention and the need to teach personal safety are often not addressed. This presentation provides must have information for all professionals working in any capacity with children. We will provide a language of safety to use with children and families, and how to prevent, recognize and report abuse. Sexual abuse survivor, Andrea Clemens, will share her story of educator sexual abuse as she educates participants on how to be the first line of defense in a child’s safety.

Domestic Violence:  A New Look
 

Jim Sears

(Retired) Police Sgt., Irving Police Dept.


A new look in strategies with strangulation, child victims, and including the MDT. How to look at strangulation as the danger it is. What happens to children that see and hear the abuse-are they really victims?. And Branching out from conventional thinking to include the MDT in these cases.

11:15 AM – 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM – 12:30 AMInterviewing Children With Sexual Behavior Issues
 

Stephanie Randolph

Victim Assistance Specialist, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center

Adverse Childhood Experiences: The ACE Conversation
 

Denyse Olson-Dorff

Clinical Psychologist, Gundersen Health System


The ACE Conversation is a structured approach to the sensitive conversation with people we serve in our communities about the relationship between toxic stress, long term health outcomes and protective factors. This is an important public health message we can deliver across numerous sectors in the community. Research data which examines parent and professional perspectives to having this conversation will also be presented.

When Sex Buyers Rape And Kill: A Case Study On Terique Hall

Dalia Racine

Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office


Co-presenter: Destiny Bryant, Assistant District Attorney, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office

This case study will explore the statistics behind sex buying and the dangers of those who buy sex. Terique Hall was an unassuming serial rapist who solely targeted young women on Backpage.com. He strangled his final victim to death. As we track this case, we will explore the dangerous world of frequent sex buyers. We will also discuss the investigative tools and techniques that allowed law enforcement to link multiple reports to Terique Hall which led to his ultimate conviction.

Pre-Summit

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The VIP Pre-Summit includes an in-depth case review and a National Forensic Interview Peer Review.
Tuesday, February 5


Peer Review

Facilitated by our expert forensic interview specialists, this session will be an opportunity for participants to discuss challenges experienced on their recent forensic interview and receive constructive feedback on how to work through those issues.

Requirements:
The below requirements apply to individuals providing a recording of an interview they conducted. You have the option to observe and critique only.

  • Bring a recording of an interview you conducted (preferably 30-40 minutes in length) on a flash drive
  • Provide the protocol that was used during the interview
  • Describe what you would like the peer review to focus on
Registration
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Payment Information

Gundersen NCPTC accepts the following credit cards: Credit cards If you are experiencing problems making an online payment, first please call your credit card company and inquire whether there is a problem. If no problem is reported, wait 24 hours, try again, then contact us to report the problem.  

Registration Options

 
Pre-Summit | (Feb. 5)
$75

if paying online

$100

if paying by invoice

VIP Summit | (Feb. 6-8)
$300

if paying online

$325

if paying by invoice

  • If you need to pay by check or P.O. please contact Shannon McHone at [email protected] or (608) 775-4883 to register. All registrants paying by check will be issued an invoice. Online registration will only accept payment via credit card.
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Cancellation policy

We offer a refund minus a $75 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. Gundersen NCPTC must be notified 3 full business days before the start of the training to qualify for a refund or transfer. Transfers: Registrations can be transferred to a different conference/training location for a $25 administrative fee.

Disclaimer

Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center (GNCPTC) reserves the right to cancel or postpone this seminar if minimum registration requirements are not met or as a result of Force Majeure. GNCPTC will make all attempts to notify registrants of cancellation or postponement at the earliest opportunity. GNCPTC is not responsible for any costs incurred by registrants due to cancellation or postponement, including but not limited to airfares and hotels.
Awards Ceremony

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Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center seeks to acknowledge those leaders dedicated to children and adults by working to make the world a safer place. The VIP Summit Awards are given for contributions or leadership in the specific fields of advocacy, law enforcement and forensic interviewing at the VIP Summit Awards Ceremony Luncheon on Thursday, February 7. Registration for the awards luncheon ends on January 30, 2019.

The votes are in! Stay tuned as winners will be announced soon.

Speakers
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Cherie Benjoseph

Cherie Benjoseph

CoFounder Executive Advisor, KidSafe Foundation Educator Sexual Misconduct – Recognizing and Responding with Abuse Survivor, Andrea Clemens Vaughan
Destiny Bryant

Destiny Bryant

Assistant District Attorney, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office When Sex Buyers Rape and Kill: A Case Study on Terique Hall
 Danielle Buckley

Danielle Buckley

Chief Assistant Prosecutor, SVU Unit, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Investigating and Prosecuting a Human Trafficking Case
Brandi Cannon

Brandi Cannon

Forensic Interviewer, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center Mentoring Forensic Interviewers: Building a Strong Foundation
Alicia Chandler

Alicia Chandler

Director of MDT Coordination, The Cottage It’s Not the Child’s Job to Prove Their Case: Thinking Outside of the Box, Team Response to Corroboration and Use of Children’s Drawings in Forensic Interviews
Tracey Childress

Tracey Childress

Clinical Supervisor, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center Mentoring Forensic Interviewers: Building a Strong Foundation
Denise Conus

Denise Conus

Mental Health Program Director, Kid’s House Child Advocacy Center Facility Dogs: Science And Stories Of Inspiration
Tony DeVincenzo

Tony DeVincenzo

Training Specialist, Northeast Regional CAC From Outcry to Conclusion: The Trauma-Informed MDT Investigative Approach to Child Sexual Abuse
Rita Farrell

Rita Farrell

Lead Forensic Interview Specialist, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center 2019 Emerging Issues in the Field of Forensic Interviewing
Alison Feigh

Alison Feigh

Program Manager, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center Sexting Behavior: Flirting or Felony
Teresa Gil

Teresa Gil

Professor / Psychotherapist, Hudson Valley Community College Women with Histories of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Mothering, Resilience and Protecting the Next Generation
Tamara Glover

Tamara Glover

Forensic Interviewer, Georgia Center for Child Advocacy Considering the Evolution of Technology within the Forensic Interview
Jesse Gonzalez

Jesse Gonzalez

Director of Forensic Services, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center I Take it Back: When A Child Recants Sexual Abuse Allegations
Casey Gwinn

Casey Gwinn

President, Alliance for HOPE International Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life
Allison M. Jackson

Allison M. Jackson

Division Chief, Children’s National Health System A Multidiscipline Approach to Medical Child Abuse
Rachel Johnson

Rachel Johnson

Forensic Interviewer, Trainer, First Witness Mean What You Say and Say What You Mean: Communicating Effectively with Non-Offending Caregivers
E. Paul Jones

E. Paul Jones

You’ve Been Served: Tips for Testifying in Court
Brenda Kocher

Brenda Kocher

Guardian ad Litem, Trauma Practitioner, Guardian ad Litem Facility Dogs: Science And Stories Of Inspiration
Kenneth Kolich

Kenneth Kolich

Program Coordinator, Finding Words New Jersey Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Jessica LaBore

Jessica LaBore

Investigator, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department Mean What You Say and Say What You Mean: Communicating Effectively with Non-Offending Caregivers
Jill LaComfora

Jill LaComfora

Education Advocate, Cooper Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center 0-10,000: Growing an Education/Prevention Program at Your Child Advocacy Center
Tamara Martin

Tamara Martin

Forensic Interviewer, Child Protect Child Advocacy Center Facility Dogs: Science And Stories Of Inspiration
Cathy Meyer

Cathy Meyer

Executive Director, Center for Children Surviving Testifying in the Courtroom: Relax…It’s a No Brainer!
Pamela J. Miller

Pamela J. Miller

Executive Director, Children’s Justice Project Responding to Child Torture: A New Category of Child Maltreatment
Chris Newlin

Chris Newlin

Executive Director, National Children’s Advocacy Center Recent Research Affecting Child Abuse Investigations
Ina Newton

Ina Newton

Family Advocate, First Witness Child Advocacy Center Mean What You Say and Say What You Mean: Communicating Effectively with Non-Offending Caregivers
Lynsey Nix

Lynsey Nix

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Child Protection Section Surviving Testifying in the Courtroom: Relax. . .It’s a No Brainer!
Denyse Olson-Dorff

Denyse Olson-Dorff

Clinical Psychologist, Gundersen Health System Adverse Childhood Experiences: The ACE Conversation
John Pirics

John Pirics

Detective, Carmel Police Department Knock and Talks: Maximum Results with Minimum Manpower
Dalia Racine

Dalia Racine

Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office When Sex Buyers Rape and Kill: A Case Study on Terique Hall
Stephanie Randolph

Stephanie Randolph

Victim Assistance Specialist, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center Interviewing Children with Sexual Behavior Issues
Tina Rodriguez

Tina Rodriguez

Program Manager, CAPMC Treating Seperation Anxiety in Migrant Families
Maria Rosales-Lambert

Maria Rosales-Lambert

Program Director Bilingual Forensic Interviewer, Oklahoma Interviewing Services, Inc. Interviewing Non-English Speaking Families
Michelle Rucker

Michelle Rucker

Community Outreach Program Manager, Arizona Attorney General’s Office Human Trafficking Prevention for Parents, Educators and Professionals
Jim Sears

Jim Sears

(Retired) Police Sgt., Irving Police Dept. DV a New Look
Crystal Sedevie

Crystal Sedevie

Investigator, Holmen Police Department 1,174 days…tortured to death. Audryna’s Story
Pete Singer

Pete Singer

Therapist/Lead Consultant, Clearwater Counseling/Advanced Trauma Consulting A Cross-Discipline Exploration of Trauma-Effective Practice
Jerri Sites

Jerri Sites

Regional Training Specialist, SRCAC From Outcry to Conclusion: The Trauma-Informed MDT Investigative Approach to Child Sexual Abuse
Kim Skidmore

Kim Skidmore

Assistant Director of Forensic Services, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center “But I Love Him…”
Morgan Stidham

Morgan Stidham

Forensic Interviewer, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center Mentoring Forensic Interviewers: Building a Strong Foundation
Jane Straub

Jane Straub

Victim Assistance Specialist, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center Creating Trauma Informed Spaces for Victims and Families throughout the Justice System
Margaret Taylor

Margaret Taylor

Clinical Counselor and Counselor Educator, The Well Counseling Center and Auburn University You’ve Been Served: Tips for Testifying in Court
Andrea Clemens Vaughan

Andrea Clemens Vaughan

KidSafe Facilitator, KidSafe Foundation Educator Sexual Misconduct – Recognizing and Responding with Abuse Survivor, Andrea Clemens Vaughann
Victor Vieth

Victor Vieth

Senior Director & Founder, Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center We’re Just Going to Talk: Presenting Your Case in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments in Cases of Child Abuse
Lauren Walker

Lauren Walker

Forensic Interviewer, Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center Mentoring Forensic Interviewers: Building a Strong Foundation
Michael Weber

Michael Weber

Criminal Investigator, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office A Multidiscipline Approach to Medical Child Abuse
Hotel

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Rosen Centre Hotel

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0 Interna

tional Drive
Orlando, FL 72758
1-800-204-7234

Room Rates

Single/Double: $175
Additional Person: $20

Only a limited number of rooms remain. Make your reservation by calling the hotel directly and request the group rate for the Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Summit 2019.

Alternative Hotel Options
  • Red Roof Inn Orlando Convention Center | 6 min. walk
  • Clarion Inn & Suites At International Drive | 7 min. walk
  • Rosen Plaza | 4 min. drive

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Date

Feb 06 2019 - Feb 08 2019

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  • Date: Feb 06 2019 - Feb 08 2019
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