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“I’m lovin’ it!”
2015 Champions of Children Conference
March 9-10, 2015
Hyatt Lodge
2815 Jorie Blvd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Monday, March 9th
SESSION 1
9:45-11:15 A.M.
A.
Trauma Assessment
Laurie Rheim, Executive Director
Stillwaters Behavioral Health
A model for Trauma Assessment will be provided along with an explanation of how the results of assessment benefit various members of the
MDT. This training will utilize case examples and methods for gathering reliable information in difficult cases.
B.
KEYNOTE
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Laughing Just for the Health of It
Karen Valdino
Child Abuse Investigations Eliciting Verbal and
Non-Verbal Solicitation
Part I
Special Agent, Polygraph Examiner
United States Secret Service
We are Cavemen - Understanding certain evolutionary and biological
concepts in order to increase your ability to detect deception and
subsequently illicit information.
First Impressions - Grasping the importance of the “primacy effect” and
how we can improve the initial impression that we impart upon the individual we are interviewing. As part of this we will address the
psychology of effective communication.
Rapport building - An essential key to effectively resolving any type of
interpersonal conflict. This section will focus on how an investigator
can effectively develop and subsequently leverage rapport in an
interview setting. Case studies will focus on real world examples of how
rapport was established, maintained, and utilized to obtain a positive
outcome.
C.
Prosecuting Cases with Children with Disabilities
Christina Rainville, Chief Deputy State’s Attorney
Bennington County, Vermont
Children with disabilities are sexually and physically abused at very
disproportionate rates compared to their non-disabled peers. Yet their
cases are often not prosecuted because the very disability that made them
vulnerable also makes it difficult to prosecute the case. In this seminar,
you will learn how to successfully prosecute cases for children with
autism, communications disabilities, intellectual disability, deafness,
post-traumatic stress disorder and other disabilities that are common
among child abuse victims. By using special techniques at every stage
of the prosecution, from before the interview through the jury trial, you
can learn to take cases to trial for the most vulnerable of victims.
D.
Beyond “Tell Me About That”: Using Narrative Practice to Take Your Forensic Interview to the
Next Level
Kim Mangiaracino, Coord of Training & Ed
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois
Narrative practice is a common phrase used in the forensic interviewer field these days. Even with all the research
supporting the practice, many interviewers struggle with seeing its benefits and how to incorporate it into their
interviews. Some feel that it’s either too difficult or not necessary due to factors such as age, developmental level, and
time restraints. This session will focus on the practical application of narrative practice and how it can help to increase
the child’s accuracy and details in their report, ultimately increasing the quality of the forensic interview.
SESSION 2
Monday, March 9th
1:30-3:00 P.M.
A.
Proving Child Sexual Abuse Cases Using Evidence of PTSD
Christina Rainville, Chief Deputy State’s Attorney
Bennington County, Vermont
Evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder can be the strongest evidence that a
child has been sexually assaulted, but the evidence is often missed by the
prosecution team. Child sexual abuse cases are notoriously difficult to
prosecute because of the lack of corroborating evidence, especially in delayed
disclosure cases, where there often is no evidence other than the child's word that
it happened. But 90% of children who are sexually assaulted develop PTSD, and
you can prove your he-said/she-said case with that evidence. Learn the signs of
PTSD and where you can find them in the medical records, school records, and
from reports of family and friends. Learn how to use that evidence effectively in
front of a jury, and how to win cases that you thought were unwinnable.
B.
Child Abuse Investigations Eliciting Verbal and Non-Verbal
Solicitation
Part II
United States Secret Service Special Agent, Polygraph Examiner
Pre-interview preparation- This learning block will focus on how an interviewer
can adjust aspects of their environment prior to an interview to enhance the open
exchange of information. Also, the importance of checking the background of
the individual to be interviewed will be covered in great depth. The ability of
obtain potential theme material through proprietary background and social
networking websites will be examined.
Sales – Utilizing traditional sales principles in an order to enhance interpersonal
communication.
Linguistics – The importance of word choice and delivery is examined.
C.
All Stressed Up and No One to Choke
Karen Valdino, MSW, LPCC, OCPSII
This stress management workshop is designed to help participants recognize
stressors, and become aware of their own stress level and discover some healthy,
effective methods to reduce stress.
D.
KEYNOTE
12:15-1:15 p.m.
The Trail to Triumph
Margaret Hoetzler
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Karen Valdino
8:30-9:30 A.M.
BREAK
9:30-9:45 A.M.
SESSION 1
9:45-11:15 A.M.
LUNCH
11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Margaret Hoezler
12:15-1:15 P.M.
Building a CAC Brotherhood/Sisterhood
Arbinger Institute Principals.
CAC DIRECTORS ONLY
Andre Agatston, CEO and General Legal Counsel
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
BREAK
1:15-1:30 P.M.
Through use of a series of personal stories, participants are able to develop a
mentality of responsibility rather than of blame in their work, focus on
achieving organizational goals, rather than narrow individual or team goals,
conceive of, plan, and evaluate their work in a way that improves collaboration
and their ability to positively influence others, and establish a justification-free
culture of accountability within their work teams and across the organization
*Additional cost of $80 per person. CACI will cover $30 per person.
BREAK
3:00-3:15 P.M.
SESSION 2
1:30-3:00 P.M.
SESSION 3
3:15-4:45 P.M.
END OF DAY
Monday, March 9th
SESSION 3
3:15-4:45 P.M.
A.
Building Sustainable & Effective Treatment Teams
Laurie Rheim, Executive Director
Stillwaters Behavioral Health
The “How To’s” of creating a program that promotes client recovery,
maintains a loyal and resilient team of clinicians, coordinates care
with multidisciplinary team member, provides education to the
community and survives financially.
B.
Child Abuse Investigations Eliciting Verbal and
Non-Verbal Solicitation
Part III
Special Agent, Polygraph Examiner
United States Secret Service
Attention CAC Directors &
Development Staff!
Please join CACI Development & Communication
Coordinator, Lara Gephart, for a round table
discussion regarding bringing your fundraising
efforts to the next level from 11:15 to 12:15 p.m.
on Monday, March 9. We will discuss current
fundraising efforts (what is and isn’t working),
ways to bring CACs throughout the state together,
and new ideas to raise money. This will also be a
great way for you to meet and network with
development professionals from across the state!
Decoding Body Language / Kinesics – Discussion on the role
Kinesics plays in effective communication. This will include
examining the traditional views of “deceptive” body language and
how we can utilize mirroring and body language in order to facilitate
open communication.
Theme Development – Effective themes
utilized in previous
physical and sexual child abuse cases will be discussed.
False Confessions – What to look out for in order to lower your risk
of obtaining a false confession. Previous case studies
involving
child abuse will be also examined. These cases serve as a forum in
which the group explores the advantages and disadvantages of certain
types of communication approaches.
C.
Advocacy From The Front Line: Working Within The
Multidisciplinary Team
Ana Correa & Traneeka Mickel, Advocates
Chicago CAC
The advocates role in understanding and articulating the families’
perspectives and needs to the MDT. The presentation will provide
additional knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the
responsibilities of the Advocates as an integral part of the MDT.
D.
Building a CAC Brotherhood/Sisterhood—Arbinger Institute Principals (continued)
CAC DIRECTORS ONLY
Andre Agatston, CEO and General Legal Counsel
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
Through use of a series of personal stories, participants are able to develop a mentality of responsibility rather than of
blame in their work, focus on achieving organizational goals, rather than narrow individual or team goals, conceive of,
plan, and evaluate their work in a way that improves collaboration and their ability to positively influence others, and
establish a justification-free culture of accountability within their work teams and across the organization
*Additional cost of $80 per person. CACI will cover $30 per person.
Monday, March 9th
HYATT LODGE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Karen Valdino
8:30-9:30 A.M.
BREAK
9:30-9:45 A.M.
2815 JORIE BLVD, OAK BROOK, IL 60523
(888) 421-1442
$103 PER NIGHT
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HAMBURGER UNIVERSITY
SESSION 1
9:45-11:15 A.M.
LUNCH
11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Margaret Hoezler
12:15-1:15 P.M.
SESSION 2
1:30-3:00 P.M.
BREAK
3:00-3:15 P.M.
SESSION 3
3:15-4:45 P.M.
In 1983, McDonald’s invested $40 million in Hamburger University a 130,000square foot facility on an 80-acre campus located at McDonald’s Corporate
Offices in Oak Brook, IL. This industry-leading facility includes:
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13 teaching rooms
300-seat auditorium
12 interactive education team rooms
3 kitchen labs
State-of-the-art service training labs
The Hyatt Lodge is close to
shopping, restaurants and
more!
Oak Brook Mall
Maggiano’s
Cheesecake Factory
Nordstrom Rack
The Container Store
Mike Ditka’s
Tuesday, March 10th
SESSION 1
10:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
A.
Human Trafficking Overview and Q&A
Stacy Sloan, Human Trafficking Coord.
DCFS
Have you ever suspected a child might be a victim of sex
trafficking, but weren’t sure? This presentation will provide an
overview of domestic sex trafficking and the intersection of child
welfare.
B.
Mandated Reporter Training
Julie Strehlow, MSW
DCFS
KEYNOTE
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Unleash Your Inner Super Hero
Jeff Stafford
As adults, we are responsible for keeping children safe. Mandated
reporters play an essential role in this process. While often
necessary to keep children safe, mandated reporting can be
challenging to navigate for the various human service professionals
who must call the hotline when they suspect child abuse. This
training will review important elements of mandated reporting
process and review relevant case scenarios. The training will
discuss the importance of one’s initial response to a disclosure as
well as the necessity to have critical thinking, self-awareness and
adequate supervision around calling the hotline. Participants will
increase their knowledge of how to support children, families and
themselves through the mandated reporting process.
C.
Preventing Legal Mistakes by CACs
Andrew Agatston, CEO and General Legal Counsel
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
It is inevitable that a CAC’s involvement with children who are
suspected victims of child abuse will involve legal matters. A
review of specific areas in which CACs may make legal mistakes
that will impact the organization and its MDT members is a
worthwhile discussion. But we will also address potential “mistake
areas” that can be made by CAC professionals in the legal arenas
that may impact justice for a child.
D.
Erin’s Law Prevention Programs for CACs
Erin Merryn
This session will a brief overview of Erin’s Law, assistance in
planning prevention programs and how to implement these
programs into schools in your area. Erin Merryn will provide
hands-on assistance as well as provide examples of prevention
programs currently being used in other states.
Tuesday, March 10th
SESSION 2
1:00-2:30 P.M.
A.
Cubical Nation-Learning Strategies to Working with People That You
Just Can’t Stand
Jeff Stafford, Leadership Educator, Speaker & Trainer
Orange Slice Training
Understanding human behavior and the intentions of others will provide you with a
different perspective on how to get things accomplished while working in tight
quarters. We all have a certain way in which we deal with conflict, this sessions busts
through the myths and provides actions to take to have a dialogue when talking might
be the last thing you want to do.
B.
The Forensic Sexual Medical Exam— What Can Be Expected From
It?
Careyana Brenham, M.D.
SIU School of Medicine
Often times there are concerns about referring children for a forensic sexual medical
exam. Dr. Brenham will take you through the steps of the medical exam process
including the lab testing that is done and the basic history that is taken. She will also
discuss what findings can be expected in these cases, including a “normal” exam, and
the importance of making these referrals.
C.
M*A*S*H Unit Legal Needs for CACs, “Creating a CAC Legal Toolkit for Effective Legal Responses In and Out of Court.”
Andrew Agatston, CEO and General Legal Counsel
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
If we accept the premise that CACs will be involved in pre-litigation and litigation
matters – and we do! – then it is worth considering whether your CAC individually or
collectively with other CACs could design a legal toolkit full of practical information
about legal matters that routinely involve your CACs. We’ll create a roadmap today.
D.
Erin’s Law Educator Workshop
OPEN TO SCHOOL EDUCATORS ONLY
Erin Merryn
Educators will receive an in depth look at Erin’s Law and prevention education
programs as well as receive hands-on assistance from Erin Merryn with preparing
prevention education materials to take back to their schools.
*See registration form for special pricing for educators
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jeff Stafford
9:00-10:00 A.M.
BREAK
10:00-10:30 A.M.
SESSION 1
10:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
LUNCH
12:00-1:00 P.M.
SESSION 2
1:00-2:30 P.M.
BREAK
2:30-3:00 P.M.
SESSION 3
3:00-4:30 P.M.
END OF DAY
Tuesday, March 10th
SESSION 3
3:00-4:30 P.M.
A.
Understanding Generations at Work-Identifying
Values and Expectations of Boomers, X-er's, GenY's
So That You Can Bridge the Generation Gap
Jeff Stafford, Leadership Educator, Speaker & Trainer
Orange Slice Training
According to recent research, 65% of employees agree that
generational differences in the workplace make it hard to get things
done. This session equips participants with knowledge and skills to
best engage others from different generational backgrounds. By
acknowledging and understanding specific clash points around
Feedback, Motivation, and Recognition you’ll turn obstacles into
opportunities that will create a more productive and effective work
environment.
B.
Interview vs. Interrogation: Walking the Sometimes
Fine Line with Non-Disclosing/Reluctant Children
Kim Mangiaracino, Coord of Training & Ed
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois
Many of us are familiar with children who come in for a forensic
interview and when asked about abuse, they say that nothing has
happened. The hope is that nothing did happen. However, as an
interviewer or a member of a multidisciplinary, one of the
challenges we face is when kids aren’t disclosing but there is
information available to suggest that a crime may have occurred.
Now what? We’ll talk about how and when to consider moving
forward with the interview, balancing the needs and the safety of
the child with a solid non-leading interview.
C.
Parent to Parent Murder
Laurie Rheim, Executive Director
Stillwaters Behavioral Health
Helping to identify the traumatic response and clinical needs of
children who have witnessed their parent kill another parent or child.
Will discuss tools for effective communication (evidence gathering),
methods for understanding the family’s dynamics prior to the
homicide, and interventions for promoting the best possible recovery
for the child.
D.
Erin’s Law Educator Workshop (continued)
OPEN TO SCHOOL EDUCATORS ONLY
Erin Merryn
Educators will receive an in depth look at Erin’s Law and prevention
education programs as well as receive hands-on assistance from Erin
Merryn with preparing prevention education materials to take back to
their schools.
*See registration form for special pricing for educators
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
MONDAY, MARCH 9TH
MONDAY, MARCH 9TH
TUESDAY MARCH 10TH
8:30-9:30AM
12:15-1:15PM
9:00-10:00AM
KAREN VALDINO
MARGARET HOEZLER
JEFF STAFFORD
LAUGHING JUST FOR THE
HEALTH OF IT
THE TRAIL TO TRIUMPH
UNLEASH YOUR INNER SUPER
HERO
Karen Valdino is a Motivational
Speaker, Humorist, Trainer and
Consultant. In her thirty-plus years
as a human service professional,
most of Karen’s experience has
been in the field of chemical
dependency, both as a licensed
clinician and as a certified
prevention specialist.
Margaret is a two time Olympic
swimmer as well as a survivor of
child sexual abuse. Margaret will
speak about her excellence with her
swimming career, as well as her
recovery and healing from the traumatic experience of abuse that she
faced as a child.
Jeff Stafford is the owner and founder of
Orange Slice Training – a company
taking a juicy approach to leadership
and learning. As author of the
book LEARN2 Lead, Jeff takes an
inside out approach to providing leaders
with the tools they need to be
successful at work – and beyond! His
experiences are 100% engaging, lively
and inspire people to succeed.
Karen draws from her extensive and
varied experience to form the
foundation of her unique and
distinctively humorous approach to
life and work. For the past fifteen
years, she has been a nationally
recognized speaker and trainer
sharing her inimitable insights with
thousands of people – adults and
youth – each year. Karen has been
described as “one of those rare
people who can make you laugh
and cry in the same moment."
As an adjunct faculty member at the
University of Minnesota, Jeff teaches
personal leadership courses in the
Organizational Leadership & Policy
Development department. Additionally,
he worked for the last six years as
an Organizational Development
Consultant where he coached and
consulted with organizations and
individuals in the areas of
Organizational Effectiveness,
Leadership, & Team Development.
400 S 9th St
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Springfield, IL 62701
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