Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse
January 25 - 26, 2010 / Bentonville, AR

This hands on, interactive course is designed for multi-disciplinary teams of investigators and prosecutors with an emphasis on handing criminal cases of child abuse.

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National Child Protection Training Center
Winona State University
Winona, MN 55987
Tel: 507 457 2890
Fax: 507 457 2899
Email: trainings@napsac.us
Website: www.ncptc.org

Medical Training Academy
March 11 - 13, 2010 / Salt Lake City, UT

This training is specifically designed for medical professionals who have the responsibility for providing the medical evaluation for children who are suspected victims of child abuse. Topics to be covered include: role of the medical provider; collaboration in the medical community; evaluation and diagnostic approach of child physical and sexual abuse; documentation and interpretation of findings; diagnostic dilemmas; testifying as the medical expert; use of technology; networking; peer review and multi-disciplinary team development. Participants are required to submit case presentation(s).

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Western Regional CAC
423 S. Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Tel: 719 884 0378
Fax: 719 884 0009
Email: nengel@safepassacac.org
Website:http://www.safepassagecac.org/content/view/117/192/

The 26th National Symposium on Child Abuse
March 22 - 25, 2010 / Huntsville, AL

The 26th National Symposium on Child Abuse is a multi-disciplinary training conference offering numerous networking opportunities and more than 130 workshops.

Workshop sessions begin on Tuesday, March 23 at 8:30 am, and conclude at noon on Thursday, March 25. Each of the 10 workshop sessions features at least 13 different workshops. Workshop tracks are specifically designed for Administration, Child Protective Services, Interviewing, Law Enforcement, Legal, Medical, Mental Health/Treatment, Prevention, Victim Advocate, and Wellness. Many workshops are of interest to anyone working in the child maltreatment arena. You do not have to sign up in advance for workshops, and are free to choose the workshops you would like to attend. Cross-training is encouraged.

More Information:
Marilyn Grundy
National Children's Advocacy Center
210 Pratt Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
Tel: 256 327 3863
Email: mgrundy@nationalcac.org
Website: www.nationalcac.org/symposium

The 17th Annual Downstate Conference on Child Abuse
March 31 - April 1, 2010 / Mt. Vernon, IL

The goal of this conference is to provide high quality, affordable and accessible training for DCFS, law enforcement, mental health professionals, child advocates and all other social service workers who see daily the effects of child abuse. This conference offers cross training and offers a multidisciplinary approach to dealing with child abuse so that the victims are given the best help available when faced with the horrors of abuse. The Downstate Conference presents comprehensive training in every aspect of this very important issue, including the investigation, medical evaluation, mental health assessment and treatment, prosecution, and child advocacy.This conference explores ways to implement the best practices in child abuse investigations.

More Information:
Carrie Cohan
Tel: 618 296 5366
Fax: 618 296 5380
Email: crcohan@co.madison.il.us
Website: http://www.downstateconference.com/