The Science of Violence: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to a Multi-Disciplinary Problem
Violence has long been approached by helpers with separate and unequal responses: one approach for child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking etc. This workshop will present the problem of violence as what it is: a collective signal across a broad spectrum of domains indicating a deep lack of safety. Borrowing from the physical sciences, […]
Making the MDT Model Work for Law Enforcement
Law enforcement participation in the MDT model has to be useful, credible, and aligned with investigative realities. This workshop explores how CACs and MDTs can strengthen law enforcement engagement by respecting investigative mandates, improving communication, and making MDT participation feel practical rather than performative.
Dissociation, Medical Trauma, and Systemic Harm
Trauma, Autism, and What Behaviors May Be Communicating Eating disorders are often reduced to food and weight, but the behaviors themselves can communicate much deeper struggles related to trauma, control, sensory needs, dissociation, and survival. For many individuals, especially those with histories of abuse or neurodivergence, eating disorder behaviors may serve important protective functions. This […]
Initial Response to Unexplained Child Death Cases
This course will take first responders through the crucial first hours of unexplained child death investigations. These cases are complex and filled with emotions of non-offending caregivers, family members and suspects. This course will allow investigators to understand the crucial measures needed to preserve the death scenes as well as maintain relationships with both non-offending […]
Supporting Migrant Families and Understanding Vulnerabilities to Human Trafficking
Supporting Migrant Families & Understanding Vulnerabilities to Human Trafficking is a practical, culturally responsive training designed for service provider professionals who engage with migrant children, caregivers, and families. This session strengthens participants’ ability to recognize migration‑related trauma, identify risk factors for exploitation and trafficking, and use trauma‑informed, culturally grounded communication strategies. Participants will learn how […]
“Someday” Never Comes: Breaking Generational Cycles of Familial Abuse
This presentation will highlight key concepts for ending generational cycles of familial abuse, explore how concepts from initiatives to end generational cycles for other public health issues are also relevant, explain the importance of working at this issue from both directions (separate but equally effective programs for victims and perpetrators) and identify key areas of […]
Forensic Feud: A Game of Shadows and Psychology
This workshop, hosted in a game show format by a former prosecutor and a forensic psychologist, equips attendees to address and refute defenses frequently encountered in child abuse cases. Participants will gain insights into identifying and addressing common defenses in child sex trafficking, online sexual exploitation, and child sexual abuse, and explore practical countermeasures tailored […]
