OCTOBER 2, 3, AND 4TH, 2016 EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL AND

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OCTOBER 2, 3, AND 4TH, 2016
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL AND
CONFERENCE CENTER
MURFREESBORO, TN
**Tentative Conference Agenda and Workshop Schedule. Please note that changes will occur as additional Presenters are confirmed. *
Revised 8.9.2016
CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
Sunday, October 2nd
1:30 – 5:00 PM
Registration in the Embassy Suites Lobby
Monday, October 3rd
7:00 – 4:00 AM
Registration in the Embassy Suites Lobby
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Plenary in Mirabella E & F
Karen Jointer, Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Centers of
Tennessee
Kevin McNeil, Believe, LLC
10:00 – 10:15 AM
BREAK
10:15 – 11:45 AM
Workshop A
12:00 – 1:15 PM
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Luncheon
Jim Henry, Deputy to the Governor/Chief of Staff, State of Tennessee
Workshop B
3:00 – 3:15 PM
BREAK
3:15 – 4:45 PM
Workshop C
5:00 PM
Infant Mental Health Meeting – Cambridge A
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Speaker and Participant Reception – Mirabella E & F
Tuesday, October 4th
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Workshop D
10:00 – 10:15 AM
BREAK
10:15 – 11:45 AM
Workshop E
12:00 – 12:45 PM
Networking Luncheon
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Workshop F
2:30 – 2:45 PM
BREAK
2:45 – 4:15 PM
Workshop G
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MONDAY
Opening
Plenary
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OPENING
PLENARY
8:3010:00 AM
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3
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Kevin McNeil,
Believe, LLC
Workshop A
10:15- 11:45AM
A1:
The Forensic Interviewer in
the Witness Chair
Workshop B
1:30- 3:00 PM
B1:
The Darknet and
Emerging Technologies
Workshop C
3:15- 4:45 PM
C1:
Understanding Child
Abuse Investigations and
Why Your Role Matters.
Justin Fitzsimmons
A2:
Families Help Families in
Times of Crisis: Preventing
Child Abuse and
Strengthening Families
Justin Fitzsimmons
B2:
CPS and CSEC: Where
MDT, "what works", and
safety planning intersect.
Kevin McNeil
C2:
Put your oxygen mask on
first: Practicing self-care
when faced with
compassion fatigue.
Dr. Janet Cockrum
A3:
Unmasking the Fear: The
Use of Systematic
Desensitization to Alleviate
Acute Stress Reactions to
Trauma Reminders in
TF-CBT
Tanisha Knighton
B3
Part 1:
Ethical Considerations in
Mental Health Service
Provision to Children and
Youth
Tanisha Knighton
C3:
Part 2:
Mental Health Service
Provision to Children and
Youth
Linda Oxford
B4:
Helping Caregivers Hold
the Hard Stories of
Traumatized Children
Linda Oxford
C4:
Male Sexual Assault
Victims
Paris Goodyear-Brown
B5:
Understanding
Misunderstandings: A
Look into Trauma-Based
Responses of Children
with IDD or Special
Learning Needs
Vikki Vodosia
C5:
What the #!@? :
Navigating a child abuse
case in the medical setting
Chanda Dunn, LCSW
Yohana Temesghen
B6:
Engaging Families
Affected by Trauma
Kristin Pearson
Lisa Jackson
C6:
Psychotropic Medication in
the Child Welfare System:
Tennessee’s Statewide
Oversight Program
Thomas Mitchell
Chase Sanders
A4:
Selecting the Right Tool for
the Job: How to Identify
Effective Interventions for
Children with Trauma
Caleb Corwin
A5:
TF-CBT in the Treatment
of Child Traumatic Grief
Kristin Dean
A6:
What are the neighbors up
to? A look at how
Arkansas has disseminated
TF-CBT
Chad Sievers
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Networking
Lunch Speaker
12:00 – 1:15 pm
Teresa Kramer
A7:
Attachment-Based
Leadership Development
Aimee Alberd
B7:
Inquiring Minds Want to
Know
Deputy
Governor/ Chief
of Staff
Jim Henry, State
of Tennessee
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12
Trillion Small
A8:
Part 1:
Getting Ahead of the
Game: Tackling Human
Trafficking Cases through
Proactive Investigations,
Specialized Investigative
Strategies and Utilizing
Case History
Maggi Hutchason
B8:
Part 2:
Case History
Margie Quin
Jason Wilkerson
A9:
The 'Human' Side of
Human Resources
Margie Quin
Jason Wilkerson
B9:
From Person to
Population: The Power of
Adverse Childhood
Experiences on Lifelong
Health and Well-being
Paula Farmer
A10:
Building Motivated Teams:
5 Tips for Making Things
Happen
Keith Sanders
A11:
Missing & Exploited
Children: How NCMEC
Resources Help
Dan Mills
A12:
S.T.E.P.S: Safety Talk
Encouraging Peaceful
Schools
Molly Butler-Faulkner
C7:
All Children Excel (ACE)
Nashville: Using a Public
Health Approach to
Reduce ACEs and
Promote Resilience
Jennifer Drake-Croft
Angie Thompson
Kristen Rector
C8:
Part 3:
Case History
Margie Quin
Jason Wilkerson
C9:
Pediatric Forensic Medical
Examinations: Advanced
training for the brave
Jennifer Drake-Croft
Melissa McGee
B10:
Part 1:
The Front Line Worker –
“Child Abuse and Injury
Investigation &
Reconstruction”
Lori Littrell
C10:
Part 2:
The Front Line Worker –
“Child Abuse and Injury
Investigation &
Reconstruction”
Jim Holler
B11:
Part 1:
Reflective capacity,
intergenerational trauma,
and trauma-informed care
Jim Holler
C11:
Part 2:
Reflective capacity,
intergenerational trauma,
and trauma-informed care
Mindy Kronenberg, PhD
Joaniko Kohchi
B12:
2016 New Tennessee
Rules of Juvenile Practice
and Procedure
Joaniko Kohchi
C12:
Can I Get Some Relief?
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Wendy Davis
Amanda Hughs
Kasandra Helms
Kelly Williams
A13:
Fund Raising or Fun
Raising: It can be both!
Leslie Barrett Kinkead
B13:
What You Need to Know
About Adolescent
Development
Sheila Miner
C13:
Juvenile Delinquents:
What Works!
Jacqueline Page
B14:
Part 2:
Intro to Domestic Minor
Sex Trafficking for service
providers
Jacqueline Page
C14:
Part 3:
providers
Jennifer Frisco Bartl
A15:
LEAD OR LEAD NOT.
THERE IS NO TRY. How
not to be seen as the Darth
Vader of your
Organization.
B15:
Juveniles who Sexually
Offend, a Challenge for
the Team
C15:
Managing a Mental Health
Component When You're
not a Tree-hugger
Dan Powers
A16:
Investigating and
Prosecuting Abusive Head
Trauma Cases
Dan Powers
B16:
Overcoming Defenses in
Physical Abuse and Child
Homicide Cases
Dan Powers
C16:
The Legislative Process,
Unraveling the Mystery
Mary-Ann Burkhart
A17:
Addressing Substance Use
& Suicide Risk in Youth
Mary-Ann Burkhart
B17:
Why Parents Don't Believe
Will Laird
C17:
Infant Mental Health:
Basic Principles of an
Evidenced Based Practice
Samantha Nadler, LMSW
Chris Newlin
Alison Peak
Ambler Brown
Tabitha Damron
A14:
Part 1:
providers
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TUESDAY
Workshop D
8:30- 10:00 AM
D1:
Legislative Update
Workshop E
10:15- 11:45 AM
E1:
Suffer from BURNOUT,
Give'em the F.I.N.G.E.R.!
Workshop F
1:00- 2:30PM
F1:
Understanding Child
Abuse Investigations and
Why Your Role Matters.
Mark Yarbrough
E2:
Part 2:
Human Trafficking and
Beyond
Kevin McNeil
F2:
Human Trafficking
Victims and the Medical
Component
Tanisha Knighton
D3:
Part 1:
Behind the Mask of a
Child Rapist – “Hope’s
Journey”
Tanisha Knighton
E3:
Part 2:
Behind the Mask of a Child
Rapist – “Hope’s Journey”
Vikki Vodosia
F3:
The Effects of the
Attachment Relationship
and Early Trauma on
Children
Jim Holler
D4:
Part 1:
Baby Court in Session:
Trauma-Informed Best
Practices for Babies and
Young Children in Court
Jim Holler
E4:
Part 2:
Baby Court in Session:
Trauma-Informed Best
Practices for Babies and
Young Children in Court
Marianne Schroer
F4:
When Baby Blues Lead to
Black: Peripartum
Depression and the Impact
on Maternal Parenting
Kristen Pavlik McCallie
G4:
Informed Compassion:
The Safe Babies Court
Team Approach to Serving
Infants, Toddlers, and
Their Families in
Dependency Cases
Joaniko Kohchi
Giovanni Billings, PsyD
Constance Cohen, JD
D5:
How Human Trafficking
Can Affect Vulnerable
Populations: Those with
Disabilities
Joaniko Kohchi
Giovanni Billings, PsyD
Constance Cohen, JD
E5:
Prosecuting Cases with
Limited Evidence
Megan Gaylord
F5:
Knowledge is Powerful
and Helpful: How Trauma
Can Impact the Forensic
Interview of Domestic
Minor Sexual Trafficking
Constance Cohen
G5:
Use of Medical Evidence
and Experts in Child
Abuse Cases
Iona R. Rudisill
D6:
Building a Strong Case:
Pre-Trial Strategies in
Child Abuse Cases
Mary Sawicki
E6:
Ethics: From Investigation
Through Trial
Iona R. Rudisill
F6:
Social Networking Sites:
Mary Sawicki
G6:
Crisis Prevention,
Intervention &
Craig Hargrow
Steve Petty
Linda O'Neal
D2:
Part 1:
Human Trafficking and
Beyond
Workshop G
2:45- 4:15PM
G1:
Cultural Considerations in
Treating Hispanic
Survivors of Abuse
Barbara Hessel
Alicia Bunch
G2:
Erin's Law and
Tennessee's Child Sexual
Abuse Prevention Plan:
Steps to Robust
Implementation in Your
Community
Cary Rayson
Rachel Freeman
G3:
Social Change Through
Social Media
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Justin Fitzsimmons
Justin Fitzsimmons
D7:
Part 1:
Interview & Interrogation
E7:
Part 2:
Interview & Interrogation
John Haynes
D8:
Part 1:
What Inside Out Teaches
Us About Affect
Regulation
John Haynes
E8:
Part 2:
What Inside Out Teaches
Us About Affect
Regulation
Jennifer Hixson
D9:
Part 1:
Grant Writing for Child
Welfare Leaders
Jennifer Hixson
E9:
Part 2:
Grant Writing for Child
Welfare Leaders
Crystal Parker
Brian Stephens
D10:
Part 1:
Physical Child Abuse
Injury Reconstruction
Techniques
Crystal Parker
Brian Stephens
E10:
Part 2:
Physical Child Abuse
Injury Reconstruction
Techniques
Robert Farley
D11:
Therapeutic and Mental
Health Services for
Human Trafficking
Victims up to age 24
Robert Farley
E11:
New Law SB594 and what
you need to know
D12:
Helping Adolescents Who
Have Engaged in Sexually
Abusive Behavior
Poppy Steele
E12:
Inspiring Parent
Leadership through
Storytelling
“What Happens When I
Post That?”
Stabilization for Children
with I/DD
Justin Fitzsimmons
F7:
Meaningfully Engaging
Fathers
Stacey Dixon
Benjamin Holmes
Michelle Berthon
Renae Bentley
G7:
Case management for
Child Maltreatment Cases
Amy Campbell-Pittz
Jenny Hall
F8:
CPIT Manual - A work in
progress
John Haynes
G8:
Pinwheels for
Prevention® - A positive
approach to child abuse
prevention awareness
Stacy Miller
F9:
What You Need to Know
About Suicide Prevention
Lindsey Johnson
G9:
Children's Victim Impact
Statements and the Parole
Hearing Process
Scott Ridgway
F10:
Undercover as a
Pedophile: Six Years in
Their Shoes
Tina Fox
G10:
CARE Training:
Enhancing relationships
between parents and
trauma exposed children
Robert Farley
F11:
Family Advocacy and
Support: An effective
approach to lasting change
Keri Virgo
Brenda Donaldson
F12:
Reunification
Considerations in Sibling
Sexual Abuse
Ann Kelley
Andrew Burkley
G11:
Meet Brandy, Crystal, and
Taylor: A New Way of
Combating FAS, NAS,
and Shaken Baby
Genetta Gross
Deana D. Hicks
G12:
Children with Sexual
Behavior Problems:
Recognizing When There's
A Problem and
Responding Proactively
Melissa Perry
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Dr. William Murphy
Dr. Jacqueline Page
D13:
Strategic Media Relations
in Missing Children Cases:
Lessons from Carlie Trent
Beth Stodhill
Ruth Gomez
E13:
Child Sexual Assault:
Debunking the Myths
Josh Devine
Margie Quin
D14:
The 'Human' Side of
Human Resources
Paula M. Farmer
D15:
Child Psychological Abuse:
Clinical and Legal
Implications
William Bernet
D16:
ACEs & Intergenerational
Trauma: The Impact of
Adverse Childhood
Experiences on Parenting
Dr. Jacqueline Page
F13:
Child Hearsay and the
Medical Hearsay
Exception
Dr. Jacqueline Page
G13:
Meeting the Unmet Need
Laurie Gray
Laurie Gray
E14:
Plays Well with Others:
Having Positive
Interactions with Diverse
Cultures
Gina South
Cristie Duhon
E15:
Trauma-Informed
Caregiving Practices:
Strategies for Fostering
Attachment and
Psychological Safety
Kristin Hoffman
Lisa Asbill
E16:
Suicide Prevention Among
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Youth -- A
Workshop for
Professionals Who Serve
Youth
Ingrid Jackson
D17:
Legal Options for
Undocumented Immigrant
Youth
Samantha Nadler, LMSW
E17:
Promising Practices in
Work with Drug Exposed
Children
Adrienne Kittos
Bethany Jackson
Emily Parks
Amy Coble
F14:
No Girl's Dream - building
trust in trafficking victims
Cathy Gurley
F15:
BACK TO THE
FUTURE: How
Childhood Adversity
Affects Development
Patti van Eys
F16:
Part 1:
How to ACE
Conversations with
Parents
Annie Stricklin
Jennifer Martin
Audrey Sherer
F17:
No Hit Zone: Reinforcing
a Culture of Safety
Carrie Donnell
Alison Peak
G14:
Basics of Behavior
Management
Dustin Lamport
Emily Corwin
G15:
Fostering Attachment with
Trauma Affected Families
Jeremy Davaloz
Michelle Miller
G16:
Part 2:
How to ACE
Conversations with
Parents
Annie Stricklin
Jennifer Martin
Audrey Sherer
G17:
Caring for Guardians:
Addressing Compassion
Fatigue in those who Serve
and Protect
Amy Crossland
Richard Hickey
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SUNDAY: REGISTRATION
1:30-5:00 PM
Registration
MONDAY: OPENING KEYNOTE 8:30-10:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Karen Jointer, Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Tennessee
Kevin McNeil, Believe, LLC
MONDAY: WORKSHOP A BLOCK 10:15-11:45 AM
A1 | The Forensic Interviewer in the Witness Chair
Justin Fitzsimmons, Program Manager, SEARCH Group, Inc.
This presentation will help forensic interviewers understand their role at trial and provide helpful
tips for strong testimony. Preparation and common pitfalls will be discussed as well as providing
information about some of the different types of testimony. Direct and cross-examination will be
discussed. The process of preparing a prosecutor for effective testimony will be described.
A2 | Families Help Families in Times of Crisis: Preventing Child Abuse and Strengthening
Families
Dr. Janet Cockrum, Director East Tennessee, Safe Families for Children
Safe Families for Children is a unique program that allows families to help other families in times
of crisis. If a family doesn't have family members or friends to turn to when they fall on hard
times, they are out of options and the state may step in. Safe Families will provide a safe home
for children to allow their families to get back on their feet. It is voluntary on both sides; host
families are not compensated and parent remain involved. Host families are screened,
background checked and supervised. Placing parents are supported and connected to community
resources. Families can move forward with hope and new connections. The average hosting is
33 days and 90% of children are reunified with their families. Since launching in 2002, Safe
Families has hosted over 22,000 children.
A3 | Unmasking the Fear: The Use of Systematic Desensitization to Alleviate Acute Stress Reactions
to Trauma Reminders in TF-CBT
Thomas Mitchell, Director of Clinical Services, Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of
Child Abuse
Chase Sanders, Clinical Therapist, Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child
Abuse
In treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of sexual abuse, many clinicians find that
anxiety responses have been paired with neutral stimuli as a result of classical conditioning.
These conditioned responses to innocuous stimuli often cause distress and inhibit the
development of the client and family. In this 90-minute workshop, Chase Sanders and Thomas
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Mitchell will provide an overview of the use of systematic desensitization for the treatment of
trauma-induced conditioned responses (phobias, avoidance, and acute stress responses). The
workshop will review the mechanisms of classical conditioning and their role in the acquisition of
PTSD. The presentation will incorporate a Carl Perkins Center case study demonstrating the
effective use of counterconditioning to extinguish a generalized conditioned response to masks.
Presenters will demonstrate how to effectively utilize the methods of counterconditioning in the
In-Vivo module of TF-CBT. Participants will acquire a fundamental understanding of how these
responses become paired and a set of skills to counter the responses.
A4 | Selecting the Right Tool for the Job: How to Identify Effective Interventions for Children with
Trauma
Caleb Corwin, Clinical Psychologist, University of Tennessee/Cherokee Health Systems Center of
Excellence for Children in State Custody
Navigating the mental health field’s multitude of treatment options in search of appropriate and
effective interventions for children who have experienced trauma can be a daunting task. This
presentation is tailored specifically for non-mental health professionals who work with children
who have experienced trauma (e.g., child advocates, lawyers, DCS workers, law enforcement). It
will provide a “how-to” guide on identifying effective and appropriate therapies for children who
have experienced trauma. The session will include information on what makes an intervention
evidence-based, current evidence-based treatments for trauma available in Tennessee, questions
to ask providers, as well as providing additional resources to help identify effective treatments.
A5 | TF-CBT in the Treatment of Child Traumatic Grief
Kristin Dean, Program Manager, UT-CHS Center of Excellence
Child Traumatic Grief (CTG) occurs in some children following the traumatic death of a
significant loved one. CTG symptoms resemble those seen in PTSD and prevent the child from
proceeding through the normal bereavement process. The present workshop will outline how
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) can be adapted for use with CGT,
with a focus on component-specific adaptations.
A6 | What are the neighbors up to? A look at how Arkansas has disseminated TF-CBT
Chad Sievers, Research Associate, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Teresa Kramer, Chief Psychologist and Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The workshop will provide an overview of the dissemination and implementation of TraumaFocused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, using Arkansas’ fourteen Child Advocacy Centers as a
point-of-entry for assessment, triage and linkage with evidence-based treatment. Lessons learned
about service use, program outcomes, and data on other related variables will be discussed.
A7 | Attachment-Based Leadership Development
Trillion Small, Leadership Development Strategist/Mental Health Counselor, The Trillion Small
Company
Service providers often are consumed with external affairs to the point of unintentionally
neglecting themselves as a team. This workshop will focus on addressing any intrapersonal
relationship needs that are affecting the interpersonal relationships within an
organization/company. The goal is to build a secure attachment with oneself and with others so
that effective work is produced both within the organization and externally with the community at
large.
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A8 | Part 1: Getting Ahead of the Game: Tackling Human Trafficking Cases through Proactive
Investigations, Specialized Investigative Strategies and Utilizing Case History
Margie Quin, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Jason Wilkerson, Special Agent, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Human trafficking has long been an issue throughout Tennessee and many law enforcement
professionals are continuing to see a rise in these difficult investigations. This workshop is
designed to assist law enforcement by discussing ways to get ahead in the beginning by
conducting proactive investigations and tackling the unique aspects of human trafficking through
specialized investigative strategies. In addition, we will take a look back at lessons learned from
previous specific case studies. This is a 4.5 hours workshop designed for law enforcement
professionals and will meet the 2.0 hour Human Trafficking training for P.O.S.T.
A9 | The 'Human' Side of Human Resources
Paula M. Farmer, HR Consultant/Life Coach/Corporate Trainer, pmfaith Consulting, Inc..
The critical part of any organization is your human capital. It is absolutely critical to understand
human dynamics within your specific organization. We'll discuss how this can help improve
relationships in the workplace.
A10 | Building Motivated Teams: 5 Tips for Making Things Happen
Keith Sanders, President, Keith Sanders International
With the pressures of getting more done with, often times, fewer resources, it can be easy to rush
to results. This means we bypass some of the relationship building that is imperative for long
term success with office projects and team priorities. This humorous, and interactive, workshop
will give participants the tools to build stronger teams made up of confident, engaged members
who take initiative, solve problems and encourage each other to perform at their best!
A11 | Missing & Exploited Children: How NCMEC Resources Help
Dan Mills, Program Specialist, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® offers a remarkably diverse array of
resources to law enforcement, child-serving professionals, parents, children, and other
government agencies. This presentation will highlight what tribal agencies need to know to bring
these resources to bear in their investigations and to implement various prevention programs in
their communities. Participants will learn about NCMEC analytical resources, the
CyberTipline®, and programs designed to identify potential victims.
A12 | S.T.E.P.S: Safety Talk Encouraging Peaceful Schools
Wendy Davis, Program Director/Statistician, Chattanooga's Kids On The Block
Amanda Hughs, Project Coordinator/Educator, Chattanooga's Kids On The Block
Kasandra Helms, Educator/Puppeteer, Chattanooga's Kids On The Block
Kelly Williams, Executive Director, Chattanooga's Kids On The Block
Making schools a safe and peaceful place is a lot of work. Using the power of puppetry,
Chattanooga’s Kids on the Block presents a Bullying and Self-Esteem Workshop that introduces
the first step of making schools safe and peaceful through the process of talking. This interactive
workshop uses the internationally known Kids on the Block puppet kids to get the talking started
about bullying in a kid-friendly way. The kids (puppets) will address the topics of bullying, selfesteem and anger management. Several hands-on activities to utilize with children will be
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introduced. Issues to be addressed include bullying, prevention, self-esteem and anger control
management. The program is a great experience for adults to learn how to educate and address
the bullying issue in a fun, kid-friendly way.
A13 | Fund Raising or Fun Raising: It can be both!
Ambler Brown, Prevention Specialist, Children's Advocacy Centers of Tennessee
Tabitha Damron, Executive Director, New Hope Blount County Children's Advocacy Center
Is meeting your next payroll dependent upon the success of your grant writing skills? Are your
staff and board members tired of the constant merry-go-round associated with a calendar full of
special events? Would you like to learn a better way to reduce your stress and have some
assurance that your budget is adequately funded? It really can be fun, if you approach it the right
way.
A14 | Part 1 Intro to Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking for service providers
Jennifer Frisco Bartl, Director, Wellspring Living
This training for service providers, especially child and adolescent mental health providers, is
intended to increase awareness of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) and the needs of the
victims. Participants in this training will gain an increased understanding about DMST by
learning how to define DMST and DMST victims, identifying potential DMST victims,
identifying children at risk for being sexually exploited, and identifying pathways for children to
become DMST victims.
A15 | LEAD OR LEAD NOT. THERE IS NO TRY. How not to be seen as the Darth Vader of your
Organization.
Dan Powers, Sr. Vice President / Clinical Director, Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County
Do you want to be known as the Yoda or Darth to your staff? Would you like to convey wisdom
or deliver fear as part of your leadership style? You cannot deny that Darth Vader’s leadership
style gets results, but Force choking may not be the best way to lead your team. As leaders in
“our world” we are faced with challenge of needing to influence many different types of people.
The team looks to you to lead with knowledge, compassion and empathy. You have a choice, use
the force or go to the dark side.
A16 | Investigating and Prosecuting Abusive Head Trauma Cases
Mary-Ann Burkhart, Director, Child Abuse Prosecution Project, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Among the more challenging cases facing investigators and prosecutors are those involving
abusive head trauma in child victims. This workshop will focus on working as a multidisciplinary team to investigate and prosecute these types of cases, and then effectively present
these cases to a jury.
A17 | Addressing Substance Use & Suicide Risk in Youth
Samantha Nadler, LMSW, Middle TN Regional Coordinator, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
A suicide prevention gatekeeper training for substance abuse and mental health prevention and
treatment staff, volunteers, board of directors, coalition members and community members.
While the training is focused on the relationship between substance abuse and suicide in youth, it
is useful for any person that wants to help a suicidal person choose life.
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MONDAY: LUNCHEON 12:00–1:15 PM
Jim Henry, Deputy Governor/ Chief of Staff, State of Tennessee
MONDAY: WORKSHOP B BLOCK 1:30-3:00 PM
B1 | The Darknet and Emerging Technologies
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 is crucial to investigating and
prosecuting child exploitation cases. In addition, new software applications are being added to
mobile phones and tablets daily. This presentation will demonstrate several of the newer
applications for mobile devices that are popular for teenagers. Participants will learn about vault
applications and the ability to secretly store information.
B2 | CPS and CSEC: Where MDT, "what works", and safety planning intersect
Tanisha L. Knighton, Consultant/Trainer, Knighton Consulting Group LLC
This workshop is designed to help professionals understand the roles and responsibilities of
multidisciplinary team members in responding to child sexual exploitation cases (CSEC). A team
approach, that includes CPS, medical staff, juvenile court, and other local resources is needed
when tackling the complex nature of sex trafficking and the impact it has on the victim and their
family. Additionally, this workshop will examine the process of safety planning for the
child/children involved.
B3 | Part 1: Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Service Provision to Children and Youth
Linda Oxford, Clinical Director, Agape Child & Family Services
Mental health service provision to children and youth involves unique ethical considerations
specific to their legal status, developmental level, history of adverse experiences (ACEs score),
practical competence, and level of functional independence. This workshop explores questions
such as:
1) determining a child's functional ability to give informed consent to treatment,
2) accommodating the needs and rights of parent(s), guardian(s) and child(ren)/youth,
3) dealing with the limits of confidentiality extended to children,
4) appropriately engaging families and other sources of social support in the treatment process,
and
5) attending to the service professional's values and beliefs and their overt and covert influence on
the child's decision-making.
B4 | Helping Caregivers Hold the Hard Stories of Traumatized Children
Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S, founder and senior clinician of Nurture House, Nurture House
This workshop is for all the "safe bosses" of children-foster and adoptive parents, moms and
dads, teachers, daycare workers, and clinicians. Many times traumatized children are crying out
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for their grown-ups to understand their dysregulation in new ways. These ways may include hear
their pain and their unmet needs, organizing their feelings and building coherent narratives of the
scary things they have experienced. Come and learn how to be a safer boss yourself or encourage
the parents you work with to be safe bosses for the hurting children in their care.
B5 | Understanding Misunderstandings: A Look into Trauma-Based Responses of Children with
IDD or Special Learning Needs
Chanda Dunn, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Boling
Center for Developmental Disabilities
Yohana Temesghen, University of Memphis Master of Social Work Intern/LEND Trainee
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at a high risk for all forms of abuse.
The lives of children impacted by disability and trauma are also often very stressful. This is
especially true for children with special learning needs whose trauma-based responses may be
overshadowed by the misdiagnosis of “behavioral issues.” In this workshop, we aim to describe
the diagnostic similarities and differences between IDD and PTSD. Participants will explore the
prevalence and impact of misunderstanding many behavioral issues when the root of these issues
was instead the manifestation of physical, sexual, and emotional trauma on children.
Additionally, professionals will identify best practice interventions to resolve trauma-based
responses and methods to support families of children with IDD or special learning needs.
B6 | Engaging Families Affected by Trauma
Aimee Alberd, Outreach Specialist, Centerstone
Brian Loging, Fatherhood Engagement Specialist
Families exposed to trauma benefit from trauma informed engagement strategies. Trust and
safety help create long term investment in services offered to families. This workshop will focus
on how to encourage families to discuss their trauma narrative, use of techniques which help
foster safety and security and how to specifically engage fathers and the positive impact they can
make when involved in their children’s lives.
B7 | Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Maggi Hutchason, Executive Director, Dearing House Child Advocacy Center
How open minded are your MDT members? Is case review a safe and supportive environment
for exploring divergent views in a respectful manner? Are we asking the right questions in the
right way? Teams can drift into a pattern of poor communication and mutual distrust if we're not
paying close attention. In this session, we'll discuss researched techniques for creating a culture
where opinions are valued and inquiry welcomed. Inquiry minds seek open communication that
leads to more effective problem solving for kid and families.
B8 | Part 2: Getting Ahead of the Game: Tackling Human Trafficking Cases through Proactive
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B9 | From Person to Population: The Power of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Lifelong Health
and Well-being
Jennifer Drake-Croft, Director of Early Childhood Well-Being, Tennessee Commission on Children and
Youth
Melissa McGee, Director of the Children's Council on Mental Health
Focusing on the landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, this presentation will explore
how ACEs harm the developing brains and bodies of children compromising the foundation for lifelong
health. The ACE research has resulted in child abuse and neglect being
acknowledged as a major public health problem and a leading cause of early death. From academic
failure to alcoholism, from crime to cancer, presence of ACEs compromise the safety, tax dollars and
quality of life for all Tennesseans. Understanding the ACE research deepens professional knowledge
across sectors and creates a common language for collectively addressing community challenges.
B10 | Part 1: The Front Line Worker – “Child Abuse and Injury Investigation & Reconstruction”
Jim Holler, Consultant (Police Chief Retired), Holler Training
Physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect of children can happen anywhere. Anyone, regardless
of social, economic, or educational level, can physically abuse or neglect a child. Investigators
must be able to recognize the behaviors of abusive parents or caretakers and be able to begin to
process all important information relating to the assessment of soft tissue injuries in victims of
child abuse. This workshop will address the duties of the investigating police officer and CPS
worker as they begin to investigate a child abuse complaint and what forms of evidence should be
collected in every case. Investigators will be provided with the essential information on the abuse
and neglect of children, the dynamics of physical abuse, and the reconstruction and investigation
of soft tissue injuries.
B11 | Part 1: Reflective capacity, intergenerational trauma, and trauma-informed care
Mindy Kronenberg, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Project Launch
Joaniko Kohchi, Master Trainer
A hallmark of a trauma-informed child and family service provider is the ability to understand
when the underlying meaning of behavior is associated with trauma and to create a safe and
supportive environment in which the trauma can be addressed and the caregiver’s and child’s
resiliency can be fostered. There are specific advantages and challenges associated with creating
trauma-informed environments for very young children and their families. Challenges related to
the complexities intergenerational trauma, avoidance associated with early childhood trauma, and
emotional dysregulation displayed by the child, caregiver, and sometimes the provider may all
contribute to difficulties engaging families and addressing trauma. This presentation will focus on
the role of the reflective capacity in both the intergenerational transmission of trauma and the
provision of trauma-informed care.
B12 | 2016 New Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Practice and Procedure
Leslie Barrett Kinkead, Court Improvement Program Coordinator, TN Administrative Office of the
Courts
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The new Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Practice and Procedure will go into effect on July 1, 2016.
This session will explore the reason for the new Rules and the significant changes made. In
addition, a number of statutes in the Tennessee Code were amended to coincide with the rule
revisions. These statutory amendments will also be addressed.
B13 | What You Need to Know About Adolescent Development
Jacqueline Page, Associate Professor/Licensed Clinical Psychologist, University of Tennessee Health
Science Center-Dept. of Psychiatry
Adolescence is a time of change and can be challenging not only for the youth and their parents,
but also professionals working with the youth. This workshop reviews what we know about
adolescent development and examines in a straightforward manner how it can impact our work
and interactions with youth. Pros and cons of the multi-media world on adolescents will be
highlighted. Strategies to support healthy adolescent development will be explored.
B14 | Part 2: Intro to Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking for service providers
B15 | Juvenile who Sexually Offend, a Challenge for the Team
Juvenile sex offenders pose an interesting challenge to the multi-disciplinary team. This
workshop is intended for interviewers, police officers, CPS workers, medical personnel, family
court workers, attorneys, judges, social workers, therapists and anyone else dealing with juvenile
sex offenders. This workshop will explore the dynamics and challenges juvenile sex offenders
bring to your caseload. We will review types of juvenile sex offenders and will suggest a
consistent approach in dealing with them from investigation through on-going treatment. It will
emphasize the multi-disciplinary team approach as solution to solving the unique problems these
cases bring to the system.
B16 | Overcoming Defenses in Physical Abuse and Child Homicide Cases
Mary-Ann Burkhart, Director, Child Abuse Prosecution Project, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Prosecutors oftentimes face one or more untrue defenses during child physical abuse and child
homicide cases, from natural causes to appropriate discipline to outright denial. This workshop
will focus on those most common defenses facing prosecutions of these cases and how to work
together to overcome them.
B17 | Why Parents Don't Believe
Chris Newlin, Executive Director, National Children's Advocacy Center
Parents and caregivers, when faced with emerging allegations involving the abuse of their child,
are suddenly confronted with a situation for which they are poorly prepared. This is not
significantly different from other situations involving parents’ reactions regarding the well-being
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of their children. However, the ambiguity of child abuse allegations creates heightened
challenges, and this same ambiguity is also a challenge for MDT members involved in the
investigation and intervention. This session will identify the difference between belief and
ambivalence and how all professionals involved in child abuse cases can assist parents to be
supportive and engaged with their children.
MONDAY: WORKSHOP C BLOCK 3:15-4:45 PM
C1 | Understanding Child Abuse Investigations and Why Your Role Matters.
Kevin McNeil, Special Victim Detective/Business Consultant/Keynote Speaker, Kevin McNeil Consulting,
LLC
During this workshop Detective Kevin McNeil shows how his understanding the effects of abuse
helped him become a sought after Special Victims Detective. He will explain how understanding
trauma associated with abuse will allow the participant to become better at investigating abuse
cases and better assist the victim toward recovery. Kevin will also demonstrate why forensic
interviews contain information most investigators miss. Finally, the participant will learn why
each case should include as many as witnesses as possible to increase the chances of prosecution.
C2 | Put your oxygen mask on first: Practicing self-care when faced with compassion fatigue.
Tanisha L. Knighton, Consultant/Trainer, Knighton Consulting Group, LLC.
For those working in the helping professions, compassion fatigue is as common as “turbulence”
during a windy flight. In order to address this turbulence one must develop self-care strategies,
and warning systems to let them know they are moving into the caution zone and the oxygen
masks will soon deploy. Prevention and self-care can best happen when professionals are able to
distinguish between and identify personal and professional vulnerability. This interactive
workshop will help professionals renew their passion and commitment to the field and their work.
C3 | Part 2: Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Service Provision to Children and Youth
Linda Oxford, Clinical Director, Agape Child & Family Services
Mental health service provision to children and youth involves unique ethical considerations
specific to their legal status, developmental level, history of adverse experiences (ACEs score),
practical competence, and level of functional independence. This workshop explores questions
such as:
1) determining a child's functional ability to give informed consent to treatment,
2) accommodating the needs and rights of parent(s), guardian(s) and child(ren)/youth,
3) dealing with the limits of confidentiality extended to children,
4) appropriately engaging families and other sources of social support in the treatment process,
and
5) attending to the service professional's values and beliefs and their overt and covert influence on
the child's decision-making.
C4 | Male Sexual Assault Victims
Vikki Vodosia, SANE-P/Nurse Coordinator, The CHIPS Center
This workshop will help with the understanding of myths related to male sexual assault victims.
C5 | What the #!@? : Navigating a child abuse case in the medical setting
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Kristin Pearson, Pediatric Medical Social Worker, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Lisa Jackson, Pediatric Medical Social Worker
When a child presents to the Emergency Department for concerns of child abuse understanding
the role and function of the medical teams that collaborate to assess, treat, and discharge that
Patient can be both confusing and frustrating. This workshop will clarify the members of the
medical team, define medical terminology, and explore how the medical team interacts with
outside agencies. Using case scenarios, this interactive workshop will explore a child abuse case
from start to finish in the medical setting.
C6 | Psychotropic Medication in the Child Welfare System: Tennessee’s Statewide Oversight
Program
Molly Butler- Faulkner, Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt Center of Excellence
The high numbers of children in the child welfare system prescribed psychotropic medication has
been making Nationwide headlines. This workshop will take a closer look at Tennessee’s unique
oversight program and the way we have been using it to ensure safety and better understand
statewide prescribing practices.
C7 | All Children Excel (ACE) Nashville: Using a Public Health Approach to Reduce ACEs and
Promote Resilience
Jennifer Drake-Croft, Director of Early Childhood Wellbeing, Tennessee Commission on Children and
Youth
Angie Thompson, Director of Behavioral Health
Kristen Rector, CEO
Twenty years of research has demonstrated that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are a
critical public health issue. From crime to cancer and academic failure to alcoholism, ACEs
deeply impact communities. ACE Nashville is a multi-sector collective impact initiative using a
public health approach to reduce ACEs and promote resiliency for all children in Davidson
County. Using lessons we are learning in Nashville, this session will provide a theoretical
framework of a collective impact effort as well as practical information about generating funder
interest and engaging stakeholders.
C8 | Part 3: Getting Ahead of the Game: Tackling Human Trafficking Cases through Proactive
C9 | Pediatric Forensic Medical Examinations: Advanced training for the brave
Lori Littrell, Nurse Practitioner, Our Kids Center
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Brief review of common components of a forensic medical exam with a deeper look at physical
findings, mimics of child sexual abuse and overview of sexually transmitted infections.
C10 | Part 2: The Front Line Worker – “Child Abuse and Injury Investigation & Reconstruction”
Physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect of children can happen anywhere. Anyone, regardless
of social, economic, or educational level, can physically abuse or neglect a child. Investigators
must be able to recognize the behaviors of abusive parents or caretakers and be able to begin to
process all important information relating to the assessment of soft tissue injuries in victims of
child abuse. This workshop will address the duties of the investigating police officer and CPS
worker as they begin to investigate a child abuse complaint and what forms of evidence should be
collected in every case. Investigators will be provided with the essential information on the abuse
and neglect of children, the dynamics of physical abuse, and the reconstruction and investigation
of soft tissue injuries.
C11 | Part 2: Reflective capacity, intergenerational trauma, and trauma-informed care
Joaniko Kohchi, Master Trainer
A hallmark of a trauma-informed child and family service provider is the ability to understand
when the underlying meaning of behavior is associated with trauma and to create a safe and
supportive environment in which the trauma can be addressed and the caregiver’s and child’s
resiliency can be fostered. There are specific advantages and challenges associated with creating
trauma-informed environments for very young children and their families. Challenges related to
the complexities intergenerational trauma, avoidance associated with early childhood trauma, and
emotional dysregulation displayed by the child, caregiver, and sometimes the provider may all
contribute to difficulties engaging families and addressing trauma. This presentation will focus on
the role of the reflective capacity in both the intergenerational transmission of trauma and the
provision of trauma-informed care.
C12 | Can I Get Some Relief?
Sheila Minor, Yoga Instructor/Attorney
Working in a position which impacts the lives of children and their families, social workers,
forensic interviewers, investigators, attorneys and other law enforcement often see the saddest
and most stressful of situations in our society. Often, the latent effect of their work causes those
who are trying to help children and their families suffer difficulties in their own personal and
professional lives due to unresolved stressors. There must be some relief! Sheila offers a
workshop for stress relief, focusing on yogic breathing exercises (pranayama), visualization,
meditation, reiki and easy exercises that can be done at home, your desk, or even in your car. She
believes that all of these modalities, as well as laughter and positivity therapy, increase quality of
life, lower blood pressure, and help us remember why we chose our career.
C13 | Juvenile Delinquents: What Works!
This workshop focuses on what the research tells us about evidence based assessment and
interventions with juvenile delinquents. We'll also examine the research about prevalence of
mental health issues and trauma for this group of youth and how this impacts our work. We'll
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explore the role of assessment and assessment tools as well as discussing evidence based
approaches, programs and interventions.
C14 | Part 3: Intro to Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking for service providers
C15 | Managing a Mental Health Component When You're not a Tree-hugger
How does this all work? Internal, external or give a list and send them on their way? A mental
health component is core service in the CAC model and it's your job to figure it out! A CAC
director has two important areas of concern when managing the mental health component:
administrative and clinical. Administratively, your concerns may include staffing,
policy/procedures, liability and funding. Clinically, you must ensure your program is following
federal, state and licensing "rules", has clinical supervision and provides evidence based services.
We will work through the key issues without the need for you to enter therapy yourself!
C16 | The Legislative Process, Unraveling the Mystery
Will Laird, State Government Affairs Officer, National Children's Alliance
In this workshop participants will learn the importance of advocating for public policy initiatives.
We will work through the basics of the legislative process and explore some more detailed
strategies to overcome frustrations and hesitancies. The goal is to educate, inspire and empower
participants to develop relationships with public officials and to lay the foundation for effective
public policy advocacy that will foster an environment in which the CAC/MDT model can thrive.
C17 | Infant Mental Health: Basic Principles of an Evidenced Based Practice
Alison Peak, Director of Behavioral Health, Capstone Pediatrics
Infant Mental Health is an evidenced based practice focused on addressing the attachment
relationship between young children and primary caregivers. This workshop will provide
information about the basic principles of infant mental health, including foundational theory,
research, and tenants of the intervention. Presenter will take special care to address the evocative
nature of the topic and to establish safety for each participant. Participants will engage in lecture
and group discussion to increase applicability of material.
MONDAY EVENING 5:00-6:00 PM
Tennessee Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative:
Join us on Monday, October 3, 2106, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. to celebrate our fifth anniversary of
the TN Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative and to hear updates, make new
connections, and share your ideas. Individuals who are interested in infant and early childhood
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mental health and would be interested in dialoguing about ideas to develop mental health services
specifically for the birth to age-three population are encouraged to attend.
TUESDAY:WORKSHOP D BLOCK
8:30-10:00AM
D1 | Legislative Update
Craig Hargrow, Director of the Second Look Commission and the Juvenile Justice Division, TN
Commission on Children and Youth
Steve Petty, Policy Advocate
Linda O'Neal, Executive Director
This workshop will review and explain new legislation impacting children and families. In
particular, the workshop will help child and family advocates think of ways to use the new
legislation for the benefit of children in Tennessee or how to minimize harm. The workshop will
also identify potential legislation that may be introduced during the next legislative session.
D2 | Part 1: Human Trafficking and Beyond
Tanisha Knighton, Trainer/Consultant, Knighton Consulting Group, LLC
The workshop will focus on the different types of missing persons, analyze the profiles and
vulnerability factors of “ victims”, recruitment and grooming tactics used by traffickers of both
sexual trafficking and labor trafficking, terminology and rules associated with the pimping
subcultures, provide tips on how to identify and interact with “victims”, legislative changes in
both Ohio and the nation, the impact social media has on how business is done, and some
common problems and pitfalls associated with attempts to match deceased persons with missing
persons through a presentation of a number of case studies.
D3 | Part 1: Behind the Mask of a Child Rapist – “Hope’s Journey”
This workshop will follow the life of a young child who at an early age began to be molested and
raped by a caregiver. We will follow the traumatic events of her life into adulthood. Following
this story will help provide participants with the tools needed to not only investigate such a crime
but also provide the on-going services for the child victim. This workshop will identify the
problem of child molestation and provide investigators with insight into what these children
experience, and how that knowledge can assist in better understanding the crime. This
information will help you to complete a more thorough investigation, which will greatly improve
your odds of achieving a successful arrest and prosecution of the perpetrator. Other service
providers such as Child Protective Services, Victim Witness, Mental Health, and the CAC will
also learn the importance of on-going services to assist the child as they learn to deal with the
aftermath of such a traumatic event in their life. This workshop will define the two most prevalent
sexual offenders, the situational offender and the preferential offender and how each works to
carefully groom and seduce their child victims through the use of attention, affection, kindness
and gifts.
D4 | Part 1: Baby Court in Session: Trauma-Informed Best Practices for Babies and Young
Children in Court
Joaniko Kohchi, Master Trainer, The Jewish Board
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Giovanni Billings, PsyD, Psychologist
Constance Cohen, Retired Juvenile Judge
This three-hour workshop will cover best-practice principles for a trauma-informed court to
support optimal outcomes for infants and young children and their families. We will briefly
outline the research and foundations for this approach, and then apply them to a composite case,
following a family as they and the team prepare for court. We will demonstrate the application of
these practices in a live mock permanency hearing.
D5 | How Human Trafficking Can Affect Vulnerable Populations: Those with Disabilities
Iona R. Rudisill, Human Trafficking Program Manager and Program Operations Manager, Baltimore
Child Abuse Center
Human Trafficking is a crime that plagues the United States. Participants will learn how
individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities are highly vulnerable to being
trafficked and becoming prey to commercial sexual exploitation. Participants will learn how to
respond to youth and adults who they suspect might be victims. Information from Case Studies
will be utilized.
D6 | Building a Strong Case: Pre--‐Trial Strategies in Child Abuse Cases
This presentation focuses on the pre--‐ trial elements necessary to build a successful child
exploitation prosecution. The audience learns about using different motions in limine to educate
the court on creating a more child--‐friendly atmosphere for trial. Attendees learn how to prepare
victims for court and get suggestions for handing children who “freeze” on the witness stand. The
presentation also covers the use of CCTV to facilitate the child’s testimony during trial.
D7 | Part 1: Interview & Interrogation
John Haynes, Retired Investigator, Cumberland county Sheriff's Department
This period of instruction should define to the attendee the difference between an interview and
an interview and when each is appropriate. How to prepare for the Interview or interrogation and
the physical setting. The importance of a successful interrogation is stressed for the welfare of the
victim. How to present yourself to put the interviewee at ease. How to establish a baseline to
determine when the interviewee is being deceitful. How to take the confession in writing.
D8 | Part 1: What Inside Out Teaches Us About Affect Regulation
Jennifer Hixson, Corporate Clinical Director, Woodridge Behavioral Care
This workshop will use the Disney move Inside Out to demonstrate many concepts needed to
build affect regulation and co-regulation in youth and their caregivers. The workshop set up will
be designed to show the movie in a group format, and stop along the way to process key parts of
the movie. This process will demonstrate how these key parts can be used with caregivers,
families, youth, as well as in a therapeutic group setting to enhance affect regulation and
relationships.
D9 | Part 1: Grant Writing for Child Welfare Leaders
Crystal Parker, Director of Child Programs, Health Care Finance & Administration, Bureau of
TennCare
Brian Stephens, Program Manager
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This intensive training requires no prior grant-writing experience, yet has appealed to both those
who are just starting out and those who've actually received grant funding before. During the
day, the trainers give numerous, invaluable tips and tricks to help participants get funded,
including drawing from their own experience both writing and overseeing grant and RFP-type
contracts.
D10 | Part 1: Physical Child Abuse Injury Reconstruction Techniques
Robert Farley, Consultant, Farley International
This seminar will focus on non-accidental injuries on children and will emphasize the specific
techniques that can be used by the investigator in the assessment, investigation and reconstruction
of cases involving soft tissue injuries such as bruises, lacerations and burns. In addition, the
various weapons utilized by the offender in child abuse situations will also be identified and
discussed. The seminar will also address the circumstances and evaluation of neglected children.
Lastly, the curriculum offers case illustrations that encourage hands on participation by the
student.
D11 | Therapeutic and Mental Health Services for Human Trafficking Victims up to age 24
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D12 | Helping Adolescents Who Have Engaged in Sexually Abusive Behavior
William Murphy, Associate Professor/Licensed Clinical Psychologist, University of Tennessee Health
Jacqueline Page, Professor/Licensed Psychologist
This workshop is designed to provide helpful information to professionals dealing with
adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior. The workshop will highlight the
research, provide an overview of psychosexual evaluations, review core components of treatment
and discuss safety planning.
D13 | Strategic Media Relations in Missing Children Cases: Lessons from Carlie Trent
Josh Devin, Public Information Officer, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Margie Quin, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC)
When 9-year-old Carlie Trent went missing earlier this year, the Tennessee Bureau of
Investigation issued an AMBER Alert and mobilized resources to rural East Tennessee in an
effort to locate her. Part of that effort included a Public Information Officer, who – over the
course of the week-long search – coordinated the flow of information with the media and engaged
audiences online, in a sustained effort to update the public and control rampant rumors. Behind
the scenes, however, the conversation between the agency's spokesman and Agents on the front
lines of the search demonstrated the value of candor, creativity, and strategic planning in these
types of crises. In this workshop, participants will learn takeaway lessons for any agency thrust
into the public spotlight in a time-sensitive emergency.
D14 | The 'Human' Side of Human Resources
Paula M. Farmer, HR Consultant/Life Coach/Corporate Trainer, pmfaith Consulting, Inc.
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The critical part of any organization is your human capital. It is absolutely critical to understand
human dynamics within your specific organization. We'll discuss how this can help improve
relationships in the workplace.
D15 | Child Psychological Abuse: Clinical and Legal Implications
William Bernet, Professor Emeritus, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
The federal definition of child psychological abuse (CPA) refers to “acts or omissions – other
than physical abuse or sexual abuse – that caused or could have caused conduct, cognitive,
affective, or other behavioral or mental disorders. Frequently occurs as verbal abuse or excessive
demands on a child’s performance.” CPA is a difficult topic for legal professionals and mental
health practitioners to understand and address. However, it is likely there will be an increased
interest in the topic because CPA finally became an official diagnosis when it was included in the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) in 2013. The
presenter will explain: (1) a brief history of CPA from the 1970s to the present time; (2) various
definitions of CPA; (3) legal cases in which CPA was an issue; (4) clinical manifestations of
CPA; and (5) guidelines for reporting CPA to child protection personnel. Also, there will be a
discussion of the importance of distinguishing parental estrangement (a child’s refusal have
visitation with a parent because of a history of abuse or neglect) and parental alienation (a child’s
refusal to have visitation with a parent because the child was indoctrinated to fear or hate the
rejected parent, which is a form of CPA).
D16 | ACEs & Intergenerational Trauma: The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on
Parenting
Ingrid Jackson, Project Manager-Specialty Training/Professor, State of Tennessee
This workshop focuses on the impact of adverse experiences during childhood and how trauma is
transmitted throughout generations. Childhood trauma has many long-term effects. Parents who
have experienced childhood trauma often transmit trauma to their children via their own behavior
and/or parenting practices. This workshop explores how childhood trauma is transmitted to the
next generation and what interventions are most effective for families with intergenerational
trauma.
D17 | Legal Options for Undocumented Immigrant Youth
Adrienne Kittos, Legal Director, TN Justice for Our Neighbors
Bethany Jackson, Staff Attorney
Tennessee is home to thousands of young people born outside of the United States. Many have
fled poverty, abuse and violence in their home countries only to experience similar conditions
here. Some of these young people have a lawful immigration status in the United States but others
do not. Those without a lawful immigration status face obstacles in accessing social, health and
education services. In this workshop, we will provide an overview of the immigration relief for
which undocumented youth may qualify with a special emphasis on relief available to victims of
abuse, neglect and crime including human trafficking.
TUESDAY: WORKSHOP E BLOCK 10:15-11:45AM
E1 | Suffer from BURNOUT, Give'em the F.I.N.G.E.R.!
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Mark Yarbrough, Motivational Speaker
Burnout affects millions of Americans each year and has been called “the disease of our
civilization.” The unhappiness and detachment burnout causes can threaten your job, your
relationships, and your health. But there’s good news -- burnout can be healed. Former 20-year
elected District Attorney, MARK YARBROUGH, from Littlefield, Texas (hometown of Waylon
Jennings), personally experienced burnout, learned how to successfully overcome it, and went
from “Burnout” to “On Fire!” He has since become a “burnout expert” and has written and
published on the subject. Mark is a very entertaining, motivating and inspiring speaker. He has
taught thousands of people how to overcome Burnout -- from companies like Blue Bell Ice
Cream and Xcel Energy, to teachers and doctors/nurses, to a variety of government workers
(police officers, CPS workers, attorneys, victim’s rights advocates, counselors, mental health
professionals, etc.). Audience members will learn the definition of Burnout and the symptoms
thereof. But more importantly, attendees will be laughing, and at the same time learning how to
apply Mark’s F.I.N.G.E.R. philosophy to help themselves or their co-workers avoid and/or
recover from Burnout. This is a training that you won’t want to miss!
E2 | Part 2: Human Trafficking and Beyond
Tanisha Knighton, Trainer/Consultant, Knighton Consulting Group, LLC
The workshop will focus on the different types of missing persons, analyze the profiles and
vulnerability factors of “ victims”, recruitment and grooming tactics used by traffickers of both
sexual trafficking and labor trafficking, terminology and rules associated with the pimping
subcultures, provide tips on how to identify and interact with “victims”, legislative changes in
both Ohio and the nation, the impact social media has on how business is done, and some
common problems and pitfalls associated with attempts to match deceased persons with missing
persons through a presentation of a number of case studies.
E3 | Part 2: Behind the Mask of a Child Rapist – “Hope’s Journey”
This workshop will follow the life of a young child who at an early age began to be molested and
raped by a caregiver. We will follow the traumatic events of her life into adulthood. Following
this story will help provide participants with the tools needed to not only investigate such a crime
but also provide the on-going services for the child victim. This workshop will identify the
problem of child molestation and provide investigators with insight into what these children
experience, and how that knowledge can assist in better understanding the crime. This
information will help you to complete a more thorough investigation, which will greatly improve
your odds of achieving a successful arrest and prosecution of the perpetrator. Other service
providers such as Child Protective Services, Victim Witness, Mental Health, and the CAC will
also learn the importance of on-going services to assist the child as they learn to deal with the
aftermath of such a traumatic event in their life. This workshop will define the two most prevalent
sexual offenders, the situational offender and the preferential offender and how each works to
carefully groom and seduce their child victims through the use of attention, affection, kindness
and gifts.
E4 | Part 2: Baby Court in Session: Trauma-Informed Best Practices for Babies and Young
Children in Court
Joaniko Kohchi, Master Trainer, The Jewish Board
Giovanni Billings, PsyD, Psychologist
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This three-hour workshop will cover best-practice principles for a trauma-informed court to
support optimal outcomes for infants and young children and their families. We will briefly
outline the research and foundations for this approach, and then apply them to a composite case,
following a family as they and the team prepare for court. We will demonstrate the application of
these practices in a live mock permanency hearing.
E5 | Prosecuting Cases with Limited Evidence
Mary Sawicki, Senior Attorney, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
This workshop will discuss strategies and suggestions for prosecuting cases with limited
evidence. Tips for bolstering the strength of the case in the investigative stage, child trial
preparation stage and at trial will be stressed. Maximizing the effectiveness of search warrants
and witness interviews will be discussed. Use of expert witnesses in cases with limited evidence
will be highlighted.
E6 | Ethics: From Investigation Through Trial
The role of ethics impacts cases from inception through disposition. This presentation will cover
the various ethical rules that cover conduct throughout a criminal proceeding. Participants will
gain knowledge about the National trend in attorney ethics cases. Specific situations involving
attorney conduct, interaction with clients, pre-trial publicity statements will be examined.
Hypotheticals will be used to increase participant discussion about potential ethical pitfalls.
E7 | Part 2: Interview & Interrogation
John Haynes, Retired Investigator, Cumberland County Sheriff's Department
This period of instruction should define to the attendee the difference between an interview and
an interview and when each is appropriate. How to prepare for the Interview or interrogation and
the physical setting. The importance of a successful interrogation is stressed for the welfare of the
victim. How to present yourself to put the interviewee at ease. How to establish a baseline to
determine when the interviewee is being deceitful. How to take the confession in writing.
E8 | Part 2: What Inside Out Teaches Us About Affect Regulation
Jennifer Hixson, Corporate Clinical Director, Woodridge Behavioral Care
This workshop will use the Disney move Inside Out to demonstrate many concepts needed to
build affect regulation and co-regulation in youth and their caregivers. The workshop set up will
be designed to show the movie in a group format, and stop along the way to process key parts of
the movie. This process will demonstrate how these key parts can be used with caregivers,
families, youth, as well as in a therapeutic group setting to enhance affect regulation and
relationships.
E9 | Part 2: Grant Writing for Child Welfare Leaders
Crystal Parker, Director of Child Programs, Health Care Finance & Administration, Bureau of
TennCare
Brian Stephens, Program Manager
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This intensive training requires no prior grant-writing experience, yet has appealed to both those
who are just starting out and those who've actually received grant funding before. During the
day, the trainers give numerous, invaluable tips and tricks to help participants get funded,
including drawing from their own experience both writing and overseeing grant and RFP-type
contracts.
E10 | Part 2: Physical Child Abuse Injury Reconstruction Techniques
This seminar will focus on non-accidental injuries on children and will emphasize the specific
techniques that can be used by the investigator in the assessment, investigation and reconstruction
of cases involving soft tissue injuries such as bruises, lacerations and burns. In addition, the
various weapons utilized by the offender in child abuse situations will also be identified and
discussed. The seminar will also address the circumstances and evaluation of neglected children.
Lastly, the curriculum offers case illustrations that encourage hands on participation by the
student.
E11 | New Law SB594 and what you need to know
Poppy Steele, Executive Director, Sign Club Co.
At least 50 % of deaf children are sexually abused. For a deaf child who cannot easily
communicate with those around him/her, that statistic translates into an easy target. The new law
SB594 is the first law of its kind in the nation to address the unique needs of deaf children who
are abused. Learn what the new law addresses and how it affects you.
E12 | Inspiring Parent Leadership through Storytelling
Melissa Perry, Parent Leadership Coordinator, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Beth Stodghill, Parent Leader
Ruth Gomez, Parent Leader
An advanced skill building training, this session explores Tennessee’s journey to develop and
implement successful parent leadership through storytelling. Presenters lead the group through
their process to use parent stories to communicate complex ideas that spark action, in an effort to
deepen parent leadership and engagement. This session also includes interactive activities that are
thought provoking and will lead the participant to action.
E13 | Child Sexual Assault: Debunking the Myths
Laurie Gray, Consultant/Trainer, Socratic Parenting LLC
Attorney/Forensic Interviewer Laurie Gray addresses the common myths and misconceptions that
undermine the investigation and adjudication of child sexual abuse cases. Participants will also
discuss the medical/legal definitions of “child,” the evolving definition of “rape,” and the
difference between statutory requirements for “consent” and “force.”
E14 | Plays Well with Others: Having Positive Interactions with Diverse Cultures
Gina South, State Director, Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, Inc.
Cristie Duhon, Program Manager
From the time we are in kindergarten, our ability to get along with others is observed and noted
by those around us. As adults in this increasingly multi-culturally diverse society, it is imperative
that we learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide excellent services and work alongside
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those belonging to diverse ethnic groups. This workshop will define commonly used terms in
discussions on race and provide insight on how to have better interactions with people from
diverse cultures. Presenters will incorporate facts, terminology, statistics, and personal anecdotes
for this workshop.
E15 | Trauma-Informed Caregiving Practices: Strategies for Fostering Attachment and
Psychological Safety
Kristin Hoffman, Program Director, UTHSC Center of Excellence
Lisa Asbill, Psychologist
Children in the child welfare system have all experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
that are likely to have impacted their ability to create healthy relationships with others, regulate
their emotions and behaviors, and exhibit cognitive and academic competencies. As a result, a
significant number of children with child welfare involvement exhibit emotional and behavioral
difficulties that present barriers to safety and stability. Research consistently shows that
enhancing safety and providing children with stable, supportive caregiving are key components to
reduction in trauma-related symptoms. Consequently, interventions that focus early efforts on
developing positive caregiver-child relationships and children’s psychological (or “felt”) safety
are likely to see greater success. This presentation will discuss the importance of prioritizing
caregiver-child relationship building and safety enhancement prior to targeting behavior
management in children who have experienced trauma. Attendees will also participate in
experiential activities to help them learn and practice a variety of skills designed to promote
engagement and calm, positive interactions between children and adults.
E16 | Suicide Prevention Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth -- A Workshop
for Professionals Who Serve Youth
Samantha Nadler, LMSW, Middle TN Regional Coordinator, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
This training session will explore the factors that make LGBT youth particularly prone to suicide.
It will also demonstrate how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, prevent depressed and
suicidal people from them from hurting themselves or others, and connect them with available
mental health resources.
E17 | Promising Practices in Work with Drug Exposed Children
Emily Parks, Program Coordinator, Office of Child Safety, Department of Children's Services
Amy Coble, State Director of Investigations
Panel Members
This workshop will examine the prevalence of substance abuse and drug exposed children on a
statewide and national landscape. Content will include discussing the complexities of working
with families involving drug exposed children, from a child welfare perspective, and techniques
for facilitating quality casework through current initiatives to address policy, treatment and
service provision. The presentation will culminate in a facilitated panel discussion with
representatives from across the state to discuss variances in the statewide response to addressing
substance abuse. Panel members will field questions, address challenges, and provide information
on how this issue might be impacted by ongoing work with statewide initiatives.
TUESDAY: NETWORKING LUNCH 12:00- 1:00 PM
Please utilize this time to network with multidisciplinary team members from your region and
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across the state.
TUESDAY: WORKSHOP F BLOCK 1:15-2:45 PM
F1 | Understanding Child Abuse Investigations and Why Your Role Matters.
Kevin McNeil, Special Victim Detective/Business Consultant/Keynote Speaker, Kevin McNeil Consulting,
LLC
During this workshop Detective Kevin McNeil shows how his understanding the effects of abuse
helped him become a sought after Special Victims Detective. He will explain how understanding
trauma associated with abuse will allow the participant to become better at investigating abuse
cases and better assist the victim toward recovery. Kevin will also demonstrate why forensic
interviews contain information most investigators miss. Finally, the participant will learn why
each case should include as many as witnesses as possible to increase the chances of prosecution.
F2 | Human Trafficking Victims and the Medical Component
Vikki Vodosia, BSN, RN, SANE-P, The CHIPS Center
This workshop will increase the knowledge of the medical needs for victims of human
trafficking.
F3 | The Effects of the Attachment Relationship and Early Trauma on Children
Marianne Schroer, Executive Director, Williamson County CASA, Inc.
This workshop will offer insight and understanding about how the attachment relationship and
early trauma impact children's brain development and behavior. It will assist participants in
approaching these children from a different perspective in order to help them heal and help
families come together.
F4 | When Baby Blues Lead to Black: Peripartum Depression and the Impact on Maternal
Parenting
Megan Gaylord, Crisis Counselor, Youth Villages
Maternal mental health can greatly impact the care of children and can contribute to adverse
childhood experiences. The baby blues impact most women due to postpartum hormonal
changes, but they can shift to Peripartum Depression. Peripartum Depression is also impacted by
miscarriage, infant loss, and anxiety during pregnancy. Can you tell the difference between the
baby blues and a more serious condition? Helping women early on during their peripartum
depression can help assist in better outcomes for the young children they care for and this session
will seek to prepare you for early detection of peripartum depression.
F5 | Knowledge is Powerful and Helpful: How Trauma Can Impact the Forensic Interview of
Domestic Minor Sexual Trafficking
Iona R. Rudisill, Human Trafficking Program Manager and Program Operations Manager, Baltimore
Child Abuse Center
Across the United States there have been varying ages of minors being targeted for sexual
trafficking, from 3 months old to 17 years old. Minors who have been sexually trafficked have
experienced complex trauma. Since forensic interviewers have a specialized skill in gathering
detailed information regarding violence inflicted upon children, it is key that forensic
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interviewers continue to gain information and knowledge on how to interview different
populations. Therefore, this workshop with provide how the different forms of complex trauma
could affect the forensic interview process for different reasons, such as disrupted brain
development, locations of forensic interviews and the importance of MDT involvement.
Different scenarios and snippets from actual interviews will be discussed.
F6 | Ethical Considerations in Social Networking Sites: “What Happens When I Post That?”
This presentation describes the role of social networking sites in today’s culture and their
prevalence in the lives of both adults and children. The unique responsibilities of those in the
medical, legal, law enforcement, victim services and advocacy fields are described to highlight
common pitfalls of social media use by professionals. The audience sees examples pulled from
various media sites that could cause ethical issues. Hypotheticals are given to encourage audience
participation and interaction in determining whether social media use crosses an ethical boundary.
Privacy issues are also addressed.
F7 | Meaningfully Engaging Fathers
Amy Campbell-Pittz, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Children's Services, State of Tennessee
Jenny Hall, Attorney at Law
Review of the involvement of fathers in the child welfare system, the reasons they have been left
out of the process and current work to ensure fathers are involved. Discussion of the impact a
father's presence has on his child, as well as the impact of his absence. Open discussion with
participants on their experiences in attempting to involve fathers in their work with families and
brainstorming on how these efforts could be made more effective to not just identify fathers but
actually meaningfully engage them in their children's lives.
F8 | CPIT Manual - A work in progress
Stacy Miller, Asst. Dist. Attorney, Office of the District Attorney - 20th Judicial District, Nashville, TN
This workshop would consist of:
1. a presentation to the group of the draft of the CPIT Manual that the CPIT Committee of the
Joint Task Force on Children's Justice and Child Sexual Abuse came up with and then
2. a discussion of any suggestions for changes, additions and modifications to the manual from
the attendees of the session.
F9 | What You Need to Know About Suicide Prevention
Scott Ridgway, Executive Director, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among young people (ages 10-24) in Tennessee. This
presentation will discuss how health care professionals can identify the risk factors and warning
signs of suicide and ultimately save a life. It will also discuss how to develop a ready-made plan
for addressing suicidal ideation in young patients for quick deployment as needed.
F10 | Undercover as a Pedophile: Six Years in Their Shoes
The term child molester is fairly common and is frequently used by the public. Robert Hugh
Farley MS, who worked undercover as a pedophile for six years, in a federal strike force, in a
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three state area, presents an eye opening seminar that explores the distorted world, the
rationalizations and the behavioral dynamics of those individuals who sexually abuse children.
The seminar will identify and then discuss the methodologies and seduction techniques employed
by the pedophile, the situational child molester, the preferential child molester and the technology
facilitated child sexual predator. Lastly, the seminar examines the topics of child erotica, child
pornography, trophies and their use by the child molester.
F11 | Family Advocacy and Support: An effective approach to lasting change
Keri Virgo, System of Care Expansion Project Director, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Services
Brenda Donaldson, Family and Youth Engagement Coordinator
In the last couple of decades a new approach to families has yielded positive results that signal a
shift in how we approach our families, children, and youth. We know that change is possible but
requires a supported, nurturing, and protective environment for our children and youth. The
System of Care approach is built on the philosophy of providing services that are familydriven/youth-guided, community based, and culturally and linguistically competent. By
approaching families with the intent of allowing them to guide their treatment and becoming
informed advocates for their children and youth we know that sustained change and selfsufficiency is possible.
F12 | Reunification Considerations in Sibling Sexual Abuse
This interactive workshop approaches reunification from a continuum perspective. The question
of initial separation and why reunite will be explored and core considerations to guide
reunification decisions will be reviewed. Components of the reunification process will be
discussed including collaboration and communication between therapists, role of therapeutic
letters, content of first session, safety planning, etc. The discussion will be relevant to the real
world and cases that professionals encounter.
F13 | Child Hearsay and the Medical Hearsay Exception
Laurie Gray, Consultant/Trainer, Socratic Parenting LLC
Attorney /Forensic Interviewer Laurie Gray explains how to establish a sound evidentiary
foundation for child medical hearsay to be admitted at trial in light of the 2015 US Supreme
Court decision Ohio v. Clark and increasing levels of scrutiny in state courts.
F14 | No Girl's Dream - building trust in trafficking victims
Cathy Gurley, Executive Director, You Have the Power .. Know How to Use It
No Girl's Dream documentary is updated to include new materials from TBI and the 5 state points
of contact for handling and identifying trafficking.
F15 | BACK TO THE FUTURE: How Childhood Adversity Affects Development
Patti van Eys, Chief Clinical Officer, Omni Visions, Inc
Does preverbal history matter? Does early experience significantly affect our children or do they
forget it? The newborn brain lays down 700 neural synapses per second! Neural circuitry for
essential functions is foundationally complete in the first months/ years of life. Knowing the facts
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about the early effects of toxic stress through experiences like abuse and neglect, maternal
depression, and attachment disruption orients us toward effective therapeutic intervention. This
talk will deliver the current state of the literature on how both adverse and positive factors
dramatically affect the developing brain and set the foundation for varying developmental
outcomes. Discussion will include the current science regarding how adverse factors (e.g., toxic
stress, maltreatment, disrupted attachment, maternal depression) and positive factors (e.g.,
nurturing caregiver interaction, solid attachment) affect neural development and overall health.
Some of the sources in this overview include the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study,
information from the Harvard Site on the Developing Child and the Bucharest Early Intervention
Project.
F16 | Part 1: How to ACE Conversations with Parents
Annie Stricklin, Nurturing Home Program Manager, The Family Center
Jennifer Martin, Lead Parent Educator
Audrey Sherer, Community Relations Coordinator
The purpose of this workshop is to help child welfare staff and other helping professionals gain
understanding about how high Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can impact parenting
practices and interactions with child welfare workers and other helping professionals. The goal is
to help the audience gain empathy with the parents they work with by understanding them
through a trauma informed lens and also to help those same folks learn to care for themselves as
they work with these high ACE populations.
F17 | No Hit Zone: Reinforcing a Culture of Safety
Carrie Donnell, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt,
Center for Child Protection & Well-Being
Hitting and disruptive behaviors in the clinical setting put healthcare providers in a difficult
situation without clear guidelines of what to do and can lead to more physical and aggressive
behaviors. Research shows that corporal punishment is linked to a number of negative
consequences including the following: experiencing physical abuse, externalizing behavioral
problems, criminal and antisocial behavior, slower cognitive development, and poorer adolescent
and adult mental health outcomes. This workshop will explore how to develop a No Hit Zone
environment where no adult shall hit another adult, no adult shall hit a child, no child shall hit an
adult, and no child shall hit another child. The purpose of such a program is to create and
reinforce an environment of comfort and safety for patients, families, and staff working in a
facility. The workshop will utilize interactive real-time smartphone surveys and group discussion
equipping learners with specific skills and strategies to address corporal punishment in the
clinical setting. Many of these strategies can be extended to other settings to help strengthen
families, prevent child abuse, and ensure children’s healthy development when confronted with
inappropriate disciplinary methods.
TUESDAY: WORKSHOP G BLOCK 2:45-4:15 PM
G1 | Cultural Considerations in Treating Hispanic Survivors of Abuse
Barbara Hessel, Bilingual Clinical Therapist, Sexual Assault Center
Alicia Bunch, Bilingual Clinical Therapist
The workshop will focus on specific cultural considerations in clinically treating Latino survivors
of abuse. A case will be reviewed and presenters will offer clinicians, social workers, law
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enforcement and other care providers the opportunity to reflect on barriers to treatment for
Hispanic survivors.
G2 | Erin's Law and Tennessee's Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan: Steps to Robust
Implementation in Your Community
Cary Rayson, Coordinator, Nashville Child Protection Coalition, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee (PCAT)
Rachel Freeman, Vice President of Programs
Our goal is to give attendees the knowledge, tools, encouragement and peer support needed to
return to their organizations or institutions with a plan for active, grassroots implementation of
Erin’s Law and Tennessee’s proposed child sexual abuse prevention in their home communities.
The presentation will include a brief, didactic overview of both Erin’s Law and the state’s new
child sexual abuse prevention plan, a facilitated, interactive discussion to identify potential
cultural, regional and/or institutional barriers to implementation, tools for positive engagement,
advocacy and practical implementation and an invitation for ongoing peer networking to leverage
momentum and support.
G3 | Social Change Through Social Media
Kristen Pavlik McCallie, Community Outreach Coordinator, Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton
County
Twitter, Facebook, Websites and Apps are ways to influence community members and mobilize
them to change their attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs related to child abuse. Through a partnership
with the Corina Field Carroll Foundation the CACHC created an app that is used in conjunction
with social media platforms and their website. This session will talk about utilizing all aspects of
social media, including the App to mobilize and educate a community.
G4 | Informed Compassion: The Safe Babies Court Team Approach to Serving Infants, Toddlers,
and Their Families in Dependency Cases
Judicial ethics require respect and patience in the courtroom. While judges set the tone, everyone
in the courtroom and beyond plays an important role in impacting and empowering families.
Creating and sustaining a trauma-informed courtroom experience is critical to building the trust
and relationships families need in order to make significant changes within legally mandated time
frames.
G5 | Use of Medical Evidence and Experts in Child Abuse Cases
Mary Sawicki, Senior Attorney, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
This workshop will highlight the importance of utilizing medical evidence in child abuse cases. In
addition, this workshop will highlight suggestions for retaining an expert for the prosecution as
well as tips for direct examination of the State's expert and cross-examination of the Defense's
expert.
G6 | Crisis Prevention, Intervention & Stabilization for Children with I/DD
Stacey Dixon, Director of Behavior Supports, LTSS, BlueCross Blue Shield of TN
Benjamin Holmes, Community Director
Michelle Berthon, VP of Behavioral Health
Renae Bentley, Sr Manager of Behavioral Health Specialty Programs
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Historically, children with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) have had disjointed
efforts at crisis prevention, intervention & stabilization. Often, the providers involved in crisis
services have lacked knowledge & expertise in I/DD. Through funding from TennCare, three
MCOs are now coordinating crisis services for these children through a System of Support (SOS)
model provided by Project Transition. This presentation will describe the goals of the SOS model,
the eligibility and referral process, services available, and early outcomes data.
G7 | Case management for Child Maltreatment Cases
John Haynes, Retired Investigator, Cumberland county Sheriff's Department
This period of instruction should lead the attendee thru a child abuse investigation from the initial
report to court. Various roles of the CPIT team are discussed. Emphasis on who does what job.
Emphasis on the importance of documentation. The result being safety of the victim and
hopefully a successful prosecution.
G8 | Pinwheels for Prevention® - A positive approach to child abuse prevention awareness
Lindsey Johnson, Communications Specialist, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Every child deserves a great childhood. Positive messaging such as this has been shown to inspire
individuals and communities to get involved in child abuse prevention, according to The
Frameworks Institute. Learn how to re-frame your own message surrounding child abuse
prevention awareness, the importance of engaging the entire community to make a collective
impact, and how the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign turned a simple, powerful message
into widespread support from communities across the state of Tennessee and nationwide.
G9 | Children's Victim Impact Statements and the Parole Hearing Process
Tina Fox, Director of Victim Services, Tennessee Board of Parole
Victim impact statements may provide information about damage to victims (children) that would
otherwise have been unavailable to courts or parole boards. Children are often not called to testify
in court, and if they testify, they must respond to narrow, specific questions. Victim impact
statements are often the victims' only opportunity to participate in the criminal justice process or
to confront the offenders who have harmed them. Many victims/children report that making such
statements improves their satisfaction with the criminal justice process and helps them recover
from the crime. The workshop will cover how victim impact statements are legal documents for
Board Members/Hearing Officials to consider during the parole hearing process.
G10 | CARE Training: Enhancing relationships between parents and trauma exposed children
Ann Kelley, Chief Clinical Officer, Omni Community Health/Life Care
Andrew Burkley, Clinical Psychologist
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) training is a trauma-informed, field-initiated
modification of specific positive parenting ideas, many which are used in evidence-based
parenting programs. The skills are designed to be learned and used by non-clinical individuals
such as DCS workers, Foster Parents, teachers, residential staff, anyone who has interactions with
children and adolescents. CARE is NOT a therapy program. CARE was created for use by any
adult who works or interacts with children/adolescents who may have been exposed to trauma. It
is NOT a treatment or a structured intervention. It is a set of skills for relating and building
relationships. Through CARE, the child-adult relationship can be enhanced in any setting and
with a multitude of populations. CARE can be used to augment or compliment therapy programs,
which help children and teens with behavioral issues.
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G11 | Meet Brandy, Crystal, and Taylor: A New Way of Combating FAS, NAS, and Shaken Baby
Genetta Gross, Project B.A.S.I.C. Regional Coordinator, Frontier Health
Deana D. Hicks, Executive Director
Brandy, Crystal, and Taylor are a trio of Real Care infant simulators designed to provide a stark
visual representation of the devastating effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Neonatal Abstinence
Syndrome, and Shaken Baby. Brandy shows the physical effects of FAS while Crystal shows the
neurological impact of NAS with her high pitched cry and trembling. Taylor’s see through
cranium allows a firsthand view the damage done by shaking a child. With their lifelike features
and realistic cries, they have quickly become the stars of Prevention Program for the CAC of the
3rd JD. Presenters will demonstrate how to utilize these simulators in community presentations,
health fairs, and schools to enhance and improve prevention efforts.
G12 | Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: Recognizing When There's A Problem and
Responding Proactively
This workshop provides information about healthy sexual behavior in children and how to
recognize when the behavior is problematic. We'll discuss how to support healthy sexual
development and also focus on proactive responses to sexual behavior including problematic
sexual behavior. Components and strategies of supportive safety planning for children with
sexual behavior problems will be reviewed.
G13 | Meeting the Unmet Need
Alison Peak, Director of Behavioral Health, Capstone Pediatrics
Attachment is the integral relationship that forms in the first three years of life. This relationship
serves as a survival mechanism for human beings across the world. But what happens when
things don't go as planned? Trauma in the lives of parents and young children is increasingly
recognized as the root of behavioral concerns for youth regardless of age. This workshop will
address the relationship between early trauma and attachment formation. Utilizing lecture and
group discussion, the workshop will educate participants on key behaviors present in traumarelated attachment disorders. Interventions that address these attachment disorders will be
discussed in detail, thus equipping practitioners with the necessary tools to meet the unmet needs
of these youth.
G14 | Basics of Behavior Management
Dustin Lamport, Postdoctoral Fellow, Cherokee Health Systems
Emily Corwin, Postdoctoral Fellow
Many children who have been maltreated or neglected present with significant behavior
problems, and these children often have co-occurring mental health disorders. Caregivers and
individuals working in the domain of child welfare are likely to encounter such behaviors, and
they may feel at a loss for how to respond. This presentation will highlight evidence-based
guidelines for managing problem behaviors in children. Special attention will be paid to positive
techniques designed to increase behavior, as well as strategies for decreasing problem behavior.
G15 | Fostering Attachment with Trauma Affected Families
Jeremy Davaloz, Program Manager, Centerstone Prenatal, Infant and Early Childhood Services
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Michelle Miller, Supervisor; Curriculum Trainer
The presenters will address trauma and toxic environmental factors in relationship to their effect
on parent-child attachment. Additionally, tools which can be used in a home visiting setting to
identify and address problems with attachment will be explored.
G16 | Part 2: How to ACE Conversations with Parents
Annie Stricklin, Nurturing Home Program Manager, The Family Center
Jennifer Martin, Lead Parent Educator
Audrey Sherer, Community Relations Coordinator
The purpose of this workshop is to help child welfare staff and other helping professionals gain
understanding about how high Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can impact parenting
practices and interactions with child welfare workers and other helping professionals. The goal is
to help the audience gain empathy with the parents they work with by understanding them
through a trauma informed lens and also to help those same folks learn to care for themselves as
they work with these high ACE populations.
G17 | Caring for Guardians: Addressing Compassion Fatigue in those who Serve and Protect
Amy Crossland, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Lipscomb University
Richard Hickey, Captain- Field Operations
Law enforcement officers are often the first to encounter people who have experienced traumatic
events. The burden of doing this on a daily basis coupled with limited outlets for expressing
frustration and disappointment can impact service delivery to victims and the community.
Officers often find themselves carrying this burden into their off-duty and personal lives, which
can potentially have an impact on their relationships as well as their physical and mental health.
The goal of this workshop is to provide participants useful tools to recognize, assess, and respond
to Compassion Fatigue in order to better serve colleagues, local departments, and the community.
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