PRECONFERENCES

To access the PowerPoint presentations and handouts for the preconference sessions:

  1. Scroll down to the session you are looking for.
  2. Scroll to the bottom of that session to the last sentence. If there is a PowerPoint presentation and/or handout available, you will see in bold lettering, “Powerpoint presentation as PDF document: click here” or “Handout: click here”
  3. Click on the link and the Powerpoint or Handout will automatically download to your computer. As some files are quite large, allow enough time for the download to complete.
  4. Go to the downloaded file on your computer and open it in Adobe Reader to view and print.
  5. For some sessions, there are multiple documents. These have been placed in a folder and zipped for easier handling. Click on the link and the folder will be downloaded to your computer. You will need to unzip the folder which you can do by double-clicking on the folder. Then you can view each document within the folder in Acrobat Reader.
The following sessions have PowerPoint or handouts available for download: None available

Preconference Overview

SATURDAY

SATURDAY • JANUARY 21, 2012

Event ABasic Sexual Abuse Medical Evaluation
Sponsored by Chadwick Center
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Trainers: Joyce Adams, MD, Jennifer Davis, MD, Marilyn Kaufhold, MD, Sandra Murray, MD, Premi Suresh, MD

A comprehensive basic review of sexual abuse medical evaluation. Intended for medical providers; limited to 50 participants. The following topis will be covered:

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of these presentations, the medical provider will…

  1. Correctly identify anogenital structures in female and male children and adolescents;
  2. Select optimal techniques and procedures to use for exam of suspected victim of abuse;
  3. Recognize abnormal anogenital findings associated with abuse when examining prepubertal children; and
  4. Recognize abnormal anogenital findings associated with abuse when examining adolescents.

Rate: $125 • Register online at www.chadwickcenter.org or Conference Registration Form
Registration Deadline: January 13, 2012

SUNDAY

SUNDAY • JANUARY 22, 2012 and MONDAY • JANUARY 23, 2012

Event BThree Advanced Training Institutes
Sponsored by The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)

APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #1
Sunday, January 22, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Monday, January 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Advanced Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse
Speakers: Karen Farst, Lori Frasier, Suzanne Starling

A previous basic workshop is highly desired or experience in evaluating children and adolescents for allegations of sexual abuse. This workshop will provide a brief updated review of the current literature, and the state of the art and science of medical evaluation of sexual abuse. It will be case based by the presenters to emphasize important points. New guidelines for STD testing and forensic issues will be discussed, as well as photo documentation, and peer review. Participants are encouraged to bring cases for review, and instructions will be provided at a later date for registrants who wish to participate in case review. Designed for intermediate to advanced sexual abuse examiners, physicians, NPs, nurses, PAs.

Abstract

The APSAC advanced training institute on the medical evaluation of child sexual abuse is a one a half day course for medical providers with experience who would like additional information for clinical evaluation, legal review, and court testimony. Drs. Frasier, Starling, and Farst will present a brief review of the most current literature, STI assessment and treatment recommendations, and forensic issues. Peer Review and quality assurance are key and the methods for setting up peer review processes as well as providing peer review will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring interesting cases for review, but the presenters will provide a lively discussion in difficult cases, mimics, and challenges of court testimony.

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize the most recent papers on child sexual abuse medical evaluation.
  2. Describe the most current forensic assessment tools in child sexual abuse.
  3. Understand the new 2010 CDC STD guidelines for victims of child sexual abuse.

APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #2
Sunday, January 22, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Advanced Forensic Interview Training: Inviting Narrative with the Cognitive Interview
Speakers: Julie Kenniston, Chris Ragsdale

Interviewers have many tools to elicit narrative in the forensic interview. One such tool is the Cognitive Interview (CI). This presentation will review some of the literature on CI and engage participants in peer review of interviews. As an advanced institute, it would be helpful if participants have been trained on CI previously.

Abstract

This presentation is intended to increase skills of interviewers in the area of inviting narrative in child abuse investigative interviews. In order to have a common language for the process, the presenters will briefly discuss the Cognitive Interview and its modifications for children. The day will offer an opportunity for some participants to utilize the Cognitive Interview in an interview that will then be used in peer review for all attendees. The presenters will reinforce the practical applications of what is known in the research so that interviewers will understand what aspects are key in eliciting the best narratives from children. In addition, this discussion will help interviewers be able to better defend their interviews in court.

Learning Objectives

  1. Participants will review research on the Cognitive Interview as it applies to forensic interviews.
  2. Participants will conduct interviews and engage in peer review.
  3. Participants will discuss barriers and problem solve these barriers.

APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #3
Sunday, January 22, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Young Children/Preschoolers
Speakers: Shannon Dorsey, Monica Fitzgerald

In this advanced institute we will discuss the use of TF-CBT with young children (ages 3-6) and address clinicians commonly asked questions and concerns regarding how to engage young children in structured trauma therapy and apply the TF-CBT PRACTICE intervention strategies, such as psychoeducation, the trauma narrative, and cognitive coping. Creative strategies for engaging young children and their caregivers will be discussed, modeled, and there will be an opportunity for interactive learning and small group discussion. This workshop will cover advanced topics related to implementing TF-CBT with young children. Therefore, background in TF-CBT is strongly recommended (i.e., completion of TF-CBTWeb, www.musc.edu/tfcbt, the TF-CBT 2006 Treatment Manual, and completing a two day Basic Training in TF-CBT).

Abstract

In this advanced institute we will discuss the use of TF-CBT with young children (ages 3-6) and address clinicians commonly asked questions and concerns regarding how to engage young children in structured trauma therapy and apply the TF-CBT PRACTICE intervention strategies, such as psychoeducation, affective modulation, the trauma narrative, and cognitive coping. Creative strategies for engaging young children and their caregivers will be discussed, modeled, and there will be an opportunity for interactive learning and small group discussion. This workshop will cover advanced topics related to implementing TF-CBT with young children. Therefore, background in TF-CBT is strongly recommended (i.e., completion of TF-CBTWeb, www.musc.edu/tfcbt, the TF-CBT 2006 Treatment Manual, and completing a two day Basic Training in TF-CBT).

Learning Objectives

  1. Gain strategies for implementing PRACTICE with young children
  2. Practice using a new skill to implement TF-CBT with young children
  3. Discuss rationale/theory and goals for each structured treatment component

Rate for Institute #1: APSAC Member by 12/16/11 : $190; after 12/16/11: $200
APSAC Non-Member by 12/16/11 : $200; after 12/16/11: $215
Rate for Institute #2 and #3: APSAC Member by 12/16/11 : $135; after 12/16/11: $150
APSAC Non-Member by 12/16/11 : $150; after 12/16/11: $165
Register directly with APSAC at www.apsac.org
Contact: Dee Dee Bandy at dbandy@apsac.org; Phone: 877-402-7722 (Toll Free); or 630-941-1235
Registrations Deadline: January 13, 2012. After that, please register onsite.

SUNDAY • JANUARY 22, 2012

Event CChild Abuse 101
Sponsored by California Chapter of APSAC (CAPSAC)
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Presenters: Diana Faugno, Carl Lewis, John Stirling, Beatrice Yorker

Abstract

This preconference will provide foundations in physical abuse, sexual abuse, severe emotional abuse and child neglect from a multidisciplinary perspective. Participants will gain an understanding of how various types of abuse occur and the roles and responsibilities of the vrious professionals, agencies and court systems that intervene in child abuse cases. This session is ideal for people who are new to the field, returning to the fieldor seeing basic child abuse knowledge as a foundation for more advanced conference sessions. An interdisciplinary team of professionals will answer all the questions you’ve been afraid to ask.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the various forms of child abuse and neglect
  2. Outline the multidisciplinary responses to child abuse
  3. Discuss legal and procedural issues for intervention

Rate: $125 • Open to all
Register online at www.chadwickcenter.org or Conference Registration Form

SUNDAY • JANUARY 22, 2012

Event DTeam Investigation of Child Abuse:
Building and Sustaining a Successful Team
Sponsored by California Network of Child Advocacy Centers (CNCAC)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Presenters: Jan Dunn, Karen Meredith, Donna Pence, Fiona Tuttle, Miriam Wolf

Learn how to build, sustain and energize multidisciplinary investigative teams responsible for responding to child abuse allegations. This institute will address foundational components of successful teams, dealing with staff turnover, keeping your team energized and effective, increasing team cohesion, and providing the best services possible to child abuse victims and their families.

Abstract

Communities have struggled to find balanced and professional team protocols for the investigation of allegations of child maltreatment. Professionals who are involved in these investigations recognize the need for collaboration to maximize skillful interviewing, eliminate duplication of efforts, promote proper and expedient evidence collection and reduce the secondary trauma to the child associated with the investigative process. This institute will examine factors that contribute to as well as challenge successful outcomes in child abuse investigations when using a multidisciplinary team response. The California Network of Child Advocacy Centers (CNCAC) is a statewide membership organization supporting the successful development and growth of Children's Advocacy Centers and Multidisciplinary Teams in the state. The training team for this workshop is comprised of CNCAC leadership who have extensive experiences in developing, working with and mentoring teams in both urban and rural communities. In addition to didactic presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions and problem solving with the faculty to address specific concerns related to the team process in their home communities.

Learning Objectives

  1. Participants will become familiar with the foundational components of successful teams.
  2. Participants will be able to identify common challenges, including lack of team cohesion that may effect the development and sustainability of teams and learn strategies to prevent and address these challenges.
  3. Participants will learn tools and concepts to apply in their home communities, such as peer to peer mentoring, to build, re-energize or sustain their multidisciplinary investigative teams.

Rate: $125 • Open to all
Register online at www.chadwickcenter.org or Conference Registration Form

SUNDAY • JANUARY 22, 2012

Event ETHIS EVENT IS CANCELLED

Preventing Child Exploitation and Abuse: Working with Children and Families Affected and Displaced By Disasters

Sponsored by the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

ISPCAN Preconference Workshop #1
United States Gulf Coast Disasters: Protecting Children and Families from Acute and Long-Term Traumatic Events

ISPCAN Preconference Workshop #2
Project Child Helplines in Conflict Zones

ISPCAN Preconference Workshop #3
Child Protection Experiences: Lessons Learned and Responses to (Post) Conflict Situations—War Child Holland

ISPCAN Preconference Workshop #4
Update on the Child Protection Issues Experienced in Japan After the Tsunami

SUNDAY • JANUARY 22, 2012

Event JTreatments for Medical and Psychiatric Disorders in Pediatrics: Entering a New Era

Presenters: Kerri Boutelle, Walter Kaye, John Rolland, Sponsored by MedWest, University of California-San Diego
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

An overview of treatments focused on the management of treatment resistance through family-based therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and parent training for patients with medical disorders.

Abstract

Tremendous advances have been made in understanding how behavior is both coded in the brain and influenced by family functioning.  We are finding that there is often interplay between effects of medical illness on the brain, inherent temperament and personality, life stressors, and family processes that leads to issues in treatment adherence and influences outcomes.  Such responses may often exacerbate certain medical illnesses and adversely affect disease course. 

Now, new understandings of such factors are leading to a greater understanding about the development of these disorders and the development of more effective treatments.  For chronic pediatric illness, a family systems-based model and guidelines are offered for health and mental health professionals to provide preventive psychoeducation, consultation, high-risk identification, and brief family-oriented treatment.  

Another approach is the development of constructive skills, such as dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), to help individuals manage their emotions and impulses. 

Lastly, the comorbities between trauma and eating disorders and gastrointestinal issues will be discussed, with the possibilities for treatment.  Overall, participants will gain a greater understanding of new behavioral treatments for medical and psychiatric illnesses in children.

Learning Objectives

  1. Participants will understand the use of family-based therapy with patients with medical illnesses.
  2. Participants will understand skill-based interventions for eating disorders.
  3. Participants will understand the psychiatric comorbidities associated with gastrointestinal diseases.

Rate: $25 • CEUs/CMEs/Contact Hours: additional $25
To register, contact Alyson Merchant 858.966.8908 or amerchant@ucsd.edu or register at the door.

MONDAY

MONDAY • JANUARY 23, 2012

Event FDeveloping a Research and Academic Career with a Focus on Violence
Sponsored by Academy on Violence and Abuse (AVA)
8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON

Presenters: Kristine Campbell, David Corwin, Kathy Franchek-Roa, Susan Kelley, Bea Yorker



This half day pre-conference is designed for professionals who are building a research and/or academic career with a focus on child abuse and violence. Members of the Academy on Violence and Abuse Faculty Development Committee will present a series of learning modules targeted to increase learners ability to understand the different types of research, levels of evidence, requirements of research, career opportunities available in the field, and other topics necessary to career advancement for junior faculty.

Abstract

This half day pre-conference is designed for professionals who are building a research and/or academic career with a focus on child abuse and violence. Members of the Academy on Violence and Abuse Faculty Development Committee, including Bea Yorker, JD, RN, MS, FAAN, David Corwin, MD, Susan Kelley, Phd, RN, FAAN, Kristine Campbell, MD, and Kathy Franchek-Roa, MD will present a series of learning modules targeted to increase learners ability to understand the different types of research, levels of evidence, requirements of research, career opportunities available in the field, and other topics necessary to career advancement for junior faculty. The 4 hour session will provide an intensive mentoring session by AVA’s faculty.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understanding the requirements of scholarly research.
  2. Understanding the unique requirements of educational research.
  3. Understanding  the requirements of the IRB process and challenges unique to research on violence.
  4. Understanding the importance of the mentoring relationship to career development.

Rate: $75 • Open to all
Register online at www.chadwickcenter.org or Conference Registration Form

MONDAY • JANUARY 23, 2012

Event GBeth Lennon/Investigator's Institute
Sponsored by Promises2Kids (P2K), San Diego County Commission on Children, Youth and Families (CCYF), San Diego Police Officers Association
8:00 AM -4:30 PM

Session #1
Female Child Sexual Offenders: Understanding Offending Behariour & Risk—Cassandra Edwards, Julia Gorman, Patty Monge, Mark Williams-Thomas

Until recently, many child protection professionals considered a woman’s role in a sexual abuse case as a passive one, controlled by the male. The idea that a woman could be involved in sexual abuse was overlooked and sometimes even denied. However I will show you why the problem is a very real one.

Abstract

The vast majority of paedophiles are men, but I believe the figures seriously under-estimate the true extent of female child sex offending. A more accurate estimate would be 15 to 20 per cent and, thanks to the internet, that figure could be rising. This lecture/workshop will consider two very significant cases we have had recently in the UK involving a children’s nursery and a network of female child sex offenders. It will also look at some of the specific elements of female child sex offenders, both online and in direct contact offending.

Learning Objectives

The lecture will also look at assessing risk with female offenders, and consider accounts given by females about their offending behaviour. I will provide a vital insight into female child sex offending, and is a must for anyone either working in the field or who is likely to deal with female child sex offenders in the future.

Publications

Session #2
Teen Sexting: Irreversible Consequences—Ed Berberian, Michael Grogan

A film exploring the potential devastating consequences of sexting. Our teens have embraced a technology that has significantly changed the way they interact. Though today's teens can communicate with hundreds, perhaps thousands of friends in an instant, given teens impulsive inclinations the nature and content of their messages could result in serious negative consequences for them.

Abstract

The film was based on the unfortunate experience of a group of young teen girls who visited our multidisciplinary interview center. These 13, 14, 15 year old girls met young men through their social networking sites. Flattered by the attention from these young men, the girls provided their phone numbers and the sexting began with the guys sending increasingly provocative messages. Eventually the girls agreed to meet them face to face which resulted in rape. We began to realize that this behavior by teens is quite common; however, it does not always end in sexual assault. With the new technology teens are more brazen, texting messages that they would never say in person.

Session #3
The Prostituted/Trafficked Teen: Understanding Dynamics and How to Utilize Within the Forensic Interview—Catherine Connell, Terri Patterson

This presentation will address the unique offender/victim dynamics in child prostitution investigations. These dynamics will be discussed in the context of the forensic interview.

Abstract

Many child and adolescent victims of exploitation require interviews significantly different from those in which investigators are typically trained. Accordingly, the forensic interviewing of children and adolescents has become a specialized field. Interviewers must understand the special dynamics present in these crimes to facilitate the interview process. This presentation will address those dynamics within the context of the forensic interview.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the primary components of the victim/offender dynamics in child prostitution matters.
  2. Learn how to utilize victim/offender dynamics in the forensic interview.

Rate: $125 for non-San Diego County attendees
Register online at www.chadwickcenter.org or Conference Registration Form
Only non-San Diego County attendees must register.

MONDAY • JANUARY 23, 2012

Event JBetter Protection for Young Injured Children: Automating/Managing Hospital Child Abuse Reports
Sponsored by Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) and Rady Children’s Hospital—San Diego
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hospital child abuse reports may lack oversight with a paper log or filed paper copies and few computer systems. The ICAN California Hospital Network includes: 1) a directory with 100+ hospitals, 2) separate groups for 12 child burn units, 32 PICU and birth hospitals, 3) hospital discharge data on injuries under age three, 4) computer database models, 5) connections to local child death review teams and 6) some national counterparts. Models and plans for an informal national network will be discussed. www.ICAN4kids.org

Hosts—Cindy Kuelbs, MD, Chadwick Center, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego; Michael Durfee, MD, Deanne Tilton Durfee, ICAN

Rate: Free and open to all
Register directly with email to ICANKRios@gmail.com; Phone (626) 455-4585