Bullies, Bystanders, and Sexual Aggression
March 01, 2012 / Port Huron, MI

Blue Water Area Child Advocacy Center is proud to announce this one-day training, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m, focusing on prevention strategies for protecting youth. The presenters are James A. Jones, MS and Steve Thompson, MS. The cost is $35, which includes continental breakfast and lunch, as well as 6 CEU's.

More Information:
Rita Carlson, LMSW
Program Director
Blue Water Area Child Advocacy Center
1107 Military St.
Port Huron, MI 48060
Tel: 810 966 9911
Fax: 810 966 9933

Medical Training Academy
March 01 - 03, 2012 / Salt Late City, UT

MTA is specifically designed for experienced professionals who are providing medical evaluations of children who are suspected victims of child abuse.

Objectives for this training include:

1) Communicating the history, structure and development of CACs in the US
2) Explaining the expectations of the medical professional in the evaluation of pediatric sexual and physical abuse victims as defined by the NCA medical standard and identifying settings, challenges and benefits of a variety of CAC medical care delivery systems in the US
3) Recognizing cutaneous signs and symptoms of child abuse as well as skeletal injuries associated with pediatric physical abuse
4) Identifying the collection methods and treatment of STIs and defining the meaning of “normal”, “indeterminate”, exams or exams that reveal acute/chronic genital/anal findings vs. conditions that mimic abuse when assessing genital/anal physical findings. In addition being able to interpret relevant research, language and behavior of sexual abuse victims, and communicating to other medical professionals in language that address the findings on an exam
5) Explain the pathophysiology and diagnosis of abusive head trauma
6) Prepare medical testimony for mock trial and identify skills, identify ethical medical testimony and challenges encountered by a medical professional testifying in court on child abuse cases.

More Information:
Nancy Engel
Tel: 719 884 0378
Email: NEngel@SafePassageCAC.org

The 25th Annual Children's Mental Health Research and Policy Conference
March 04 - 07, 2012 / Tampa, FL

This conference has continued each year, bringing together more than 500 researchers, evaluators, policy-makers, administrators, parents, and advocates to share dialogue about important issues such as health, education and welfare, share new knowledge, and identify challenges that remain for the field.

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Research on system level structures and processes that impact effectiveness
• Research within and across systems, policy and practice
• Family-to-family and peer-to-peer supports
• Early childhood mental health
• Substance abuse and dual diagnosis among youth and young adults
• Community-based participatory research
• Innovative approaches for older youth and young adults

More Information:
Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 813 974 4640
Fax: 813 974 7743
Website: http://cmhtampaconference.com/index.php

Advanced Forensic Interviewer Training: Interviewing Young Children
March 05 - 07, 2012 / Bentonville, AR

This training is for Forensic Interviewers that have completed a 40 hour forensic interviewing course and are actively conducting forensic interviews with minors involving child abuse allegations and maltreatment. This two and a half day course will focus on forensic interviews with young child victims of child abuse and maltreatment.  The course combines lectures and practical exercises to enhance the ability of the forensic interviewer conducting interviews with young children.

More Information:
Website: http://www.ncptc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b15F81D89-4F7A-4FE2-B02F-DD6A4A478AB3%7d

Unsafe Havens II: Advanced Trial Advocacy Training for Prosecution of Technology-facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation
March 05 - 09, 2012 / Dulles, VA

Join the National District Attorneys Association's National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse at Unsafe Havens II. This four and one-half day advanced trial advocacy course is designed to hone trial skills in topics such as direct examination of a forensic examiner, cross-examination of a defense computer forensic expert, compliant victim testimony, opening statements and closing arguments. The course will utilize lecture and mock trial workshops to develop participant knowledge. This year's course is being held on the campus of AOL in Dulles, VA. AOL has graciously partnered with NDAA's/NCPCA to make this course available.

This course is for experienced prosecutors handling child sexual exploitation cases. Prosecutors with more than two years experience should apply. Participants will be responsible for all costs associated with travelling to and attending the training, but there is no tuition or registration fee.

More Information:
Robert Giles, Senior Attorney
Tel: 703 519 1656
Email: rgiles@ndaa.org

Gabriela Manero, Staff Attorney
Tel:703 519 1643
Email: gmanero@ndaa.org
Website: http://ndaasupport.org/tinc?key=XQjOC5wC&formname=UH2_Dulles_2012

Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse
March 08 - 09, 2012 / Bentonville, AR

This training is for Investigators and Prosecutors who deal with Criminal Cases.
This two-day course emphasizes handling criminal cases of child abuse, and is mainly in lecture format.

More Information:
Website: http://www.ncptc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b85AB62E9-5165-4A14-9506-A40E7F7D70FF%7d

3rd Annual MDT Conference for Champions
March 12 - 13, 2012 / St. Charles, IL

The 2012 Champions of Children Conference is a multi-disciplinary training for every professional who investigates or treats children who have been sexually or severly physically abused.

Some of the topics that will be presented include:

• The Progress of Child Abuse Cases Through the Criminal Justice System
• Incorporating Technology Into Your Multi-Disciplinary Investigation
• What Leads to Successful Prosecution of Child Abuse Cases?
• The Role of the Advocate
• Tips on Testifying in Child Abuse Cases
• Justice Through My Voice - A personal story by Erin Merryn
  

More Information:
Billie Larkin
Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa
4051 E Main St., St. Charles, IL
Tel: 217 528 2224
Website: http://www.childrensadvocacycentersofillinois.org/website/
Brochure: http://www.childrensadvocacycentersofillinois.org/website/attachments/article/45/2012%20Champions%20of%20Children%20Conference%20Brochure.pdf

9th Annual Hawaii Conference on Preventing, Assessing & Treating Child, Adolescent & Adult Trauma
March 13 - 15, 2012 / Honolulu, HI

The goals of this conference are to present the latest research, prevention, assessment, and intervention techniques concerning various aspects of child, adolescent and adult trauma and maltreatment and the long term effects if they go untreated. Plenary and breakout sessions discuss the types of child, adolescent and adult trauma, the dynamics of maltreatment and trauma at home or in the community, and the effects on children, adolescents and adults psychologically, behaviorally and neurodevelopmentally. Nationally and internationally recognized presenters and local practitioners come together to discuss the latest research, assessment methods, interventions, and prevention strategies for children, adolescents and adults who have been traumatized, abused and/or victimized. Application of current research information and practical techniques will be emphasized throughout the conference.

More Information:
Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma at
Alliant International University
10065 Old Grove Road, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92131
Tel: 858 527 1860 x 4031
Fax: 858 527 1743
Website: www.IVATCenters.org
Brochure:: http://www.ivatcenters.org/conferences/2012/HawaiiConferenceInformation.pdf

Train the Trainer Workshop
March 16 - 17, 2012 / Chicago, IL

The National Center for Victims of Crime is partnering with the American Psychological Association (APA) and Childhelp to offer a free 2-day Train-The-Trainer Workshop that will prepare mental health professionals to use and disseminate information about evidence-based, trauma-focused assessment tools and treatments for use with child and adolescent victims of violence. The train-the-trainer workshop is part of a grant awarded to APA by the Department of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime to create the Effective Providers for Child Victims of Violence program (EP Program), a national training initiative that offers child victim service providers practical strategies for selecting effective evidence-based, trauma-focused treatments that are family-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive.

More Information:
Mitru Ciarlante
Director, Youth Initiative
National Center for Victims of Crime
2000 M ST NW, STE 480
Washington, DC  20036
Tel: 202 467 8743
Fax: 202 467 8701
Email: mciarlante@ncvc.org
Website: http://www.apa.org/pi/prevent-violence/programs/child-victims.aspx
To apply, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EP_Level2_Application

28th National Symposium on Child Abuse
March 19 - 22, 2012 / Huntsville, AL

Symposium is a nationally and internationally-recognized multidisciplinary conference offering numerous networking opportunities and more than 130 state-of-the-art workshops presented by nationally renowned experts.  Workshop tracks are designed specifically for Administration, Child Protective Services, Interviewing, Law Enforcement, Legal, Medical, Mental Health/Treatment, Prevention, Victim Advocates, and Wellness.

More Information:
Marilyn Grundy
Email: mgrundy@nationalcac.org
Website: http://www.nationalcac.org/national-conferences/symposium.html