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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 04/26/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
This 4.5-hour training will provide mental health professionals with an understanding of telehealth delivery of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents. Topics covered will include: (1) specific tailoring of trauma-focused treatment for a telehealth delivery format, (2), demonstration of how to utilize electronic resources to deliver trauma-focused treatment via telehealth and (3) procedures and workflow considerations for telehealth delivery trauma-focused treatment.
Trauma Focused Treatment for Children and Adolescents Via Telehealth: Advanced Topics and Techniques with Regan Stewart, PhD, Paula Condol, LPCC, and Nicola Herting, PhD
Live Virtual Training on April 26 and 27, 1:00-3:30PM ET.
This 4.5 hour training will provide mental health professionals with an understanding of telehealth delivery of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents. Topics covered will include: (1) specific tailoring of trauma-focused treatment for a telehealth delivery format, (2), demonstration of how to utilize electronic resources to deliver trauma-focused treatment via telehealth and (3) procedures and workflow considerations for telehealth delivery trauma-focused treatment
Pre-Requisite: Previous training In one or more evidence-based trauma treatments
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe modifications needed to implement trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents via telehealth
- Participants will be able to understand the ethics surrounding distance counseling
- Participants will be able to describe techniques and resources to provide engaging trauma treatment for children via telehealth
- Participants will be able to understand how to tailor electronic resources to fit the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse children
Paula Condol, M.S., LPCC
Executive Director
Dakota Children's Advocacy Center
Paula Condol obtained her master’s degree in Community Counseling in 1996 from St. Cloud State University and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of ND and a Certified Supervisor. She has been the Director of the Dakota Children's Advocacy Center for 22 years, and worked as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Mary Masters of Counseling program for 9 years. Paula provides evidence-based treatment to children and their families affected by trauma and abuse and trains others in the field on utilizing these evidence-based practices.
Nicola Herting, PhD
Mental Health Strategic Director
Red River Children's Advocacy Center
Nicole Herting is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with children and families impacted by trauma. Dr. Herting is the Clinical Director of the Sanford Traumatic Stress Treatment Center, Mental Health Strategic Director at Red River Children’s Advocacy Center, an Adjunct Research Scientist for Sanford and the Treatment Collaborative for Traumatized Youth, and an Adjunct Professor in the University of North Dakota Clinical Psychology Program. Dr. Herting has extensive training in trauma and child abuse and is experienced in providing evidence-based, trauma-specific screening, assessment, treatment, trainings, and consultation. Dr. Herting is involved in several statewide evidence-based trauma treatment and screening implementation initiatives in North Dakota.
Regan W. Stewart, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Medical University of South Carolina
Regan Stewart is an Associate Professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Stewart’s research focuses on addressing mental health disparities for underserved trauma-exposed youth, particularly through the use of telehealth technology within the United States and globally. She is the director of the Telehealth Outreach Program for Traumatic Stress at MUSC, a program focused on utilizing telehealth to increase access to trauma-focused treatment for underserved children. Dr. Stewart is a nationally recognized expert in telehealth delivery of trauma-focused interventions for children and adolescents. She led the development of a training curriculum for telehealth delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has trained organizations across the U.S. in this work.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/20/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Sexual violence can happen to anyone. However, the likelihood of children with disabilities becoming victims is far greater than the general population. In this practitioner and family-focused webinar, presenters will describe current sexual violence outcomes for children with disabilities and the potential long-term negative impacts of experienced abuse. Recommendations will be shared for preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors of abuse with trauma-informed and culturally competent care.
Join NCA to learn about Sexual Violence Prevention for Children with Disabilities and Support for Survivors of Abuse: Recommendations and Best Practices for Practitioners and Family Members on April 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. This one-hour webinar will be presented by Kate Brendli Brown, Ph.D.; Ruth Brown, Ph.D.; Margaret DeRamus, MS, CCC-SLP; Morgan Parlier, MSW, LCSW; and Michael D. Broda, Ph.D.
Sexual violence can happen to anyone. However, the likelihood of children with disabilities becoming victims is far greater than the general population. In this practitioner and family-focused webinar, presenters will describe current sexual violence outcomes for children with disabilities and the potential long-term negative impacts of experienced abuse. Recommendations will be shared for preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors of abuse with trauma-informed and culturally competent care.
Katie Brendli Brown, Ph.D.
Extension Associate
Yang Tan Institute on Employment and Disability- School of Industrial and Labor Relations- Cornell University
Ruth Brown, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics- Department of Psychiatry- Virginia Commonwealth University
Margaret DeRamus, MS, CCC-SLP
Clinical Instructor and Speech Language Pathologist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Morgan Parlier, MSW, LCSW (she/her)
Clinical Social Work Faculty and Director
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Michael D. Broda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/29/2023 at 11:30 AM (EDT)
The Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Basic training is appropriate for Master’s level therapists and above or those who are working on a Master’s degree and providing mental health services under the supervision of a licensed professional. TF-CBT has more data (26 + randomized trials and a number of quasi-experimental studies) to support the model’s effectiveness in helping children and families overcome the impact of child abuse and trauma than any other therapy model available. TF-CBT has been recognized by the federal government as a model program and is included on numerous websites for evidence-based practices.
This Training is full. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org to get on the waiting list.
This live training will take place on March 29-31, 2023, from 11:30am-5:30pm ET. The training will be with Carrie Epstein, LCSW-R. This training will provide 13.5 CE Credits.
There is a cap of 50 attendees for this training. You must be paid in full to count towards the participation cap. It is strongly recommended you pay with credit card to ensure your spot is secure. If you plan to by check, you must email leadershipconference@nca-online.org to let us know you are sending a check. The check must be received by January 31, 2023.
If registration is full, this means that our capacity has been met. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org and we will add you to the waiting list.
Anyone participating in this training will be invited to participate for free a bonus training in Telehealth Delivery of TF-CBT on April 26-27 from 1-4pm ET with 5 optional consultation calls.
The cost for the training is $450 and includes 12-14 consultation calls plus bonus Telehealth TF-CBT Training. You can not use NCA grant funds for this training. Your spot will not be reserved until payment is received. If you are paying by check, please mail ASAP to ensure your spot.
To pay by check, select "check" under payment method during check out. After checking out, please save your invoice or email confirmation.
Mail your check and invoice, payable to National Children's Alliance, to:
National Children's Alliance P.O. Box 71477 Washington, DC 20024
Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above.
Refunds for this training will not be provided. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org with any questions.
Pre-Requisite: TF-CBTWeb
Trauma and abuse are widespread and often extremely deleterious in its psychological impact. The purpose of this presentation is to provide information on empirically validated interventions designed to help children and adolescents who have suffered traumatic experiences, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and domestic violence. The presenter will briefly present the findings of a series of randomized trials documenting the efficacy of the treatment approach to be presented, as well as applications with different cultural groups. The development of therapeutic collaborative relationships with both the child and the nonoffending parent(s) will be emphasized, along with the establishment of structure and goals for treatment. The cognitive behavioral interventions for children, adolescents and nonoffending parents to be presented include coping skills training, gradual exposure and processing exercises, educational work, personal safety skills training and exercises to enhance parent child communication.
Objectives:
1. Identify three conditions that TFCBT addresses with significant success.
2. Describe at least 2 studies that have applied TFCBT in a culturally sensitive manner.
3. Name 3 standardized measures used to assess treatment outcome with TFCBT.
4. Describe 3 examples of gradual exposure.
5. Identify 3 methods of cognitive processing used in TFCBT.
6. Describe 2 contraindications for sharing the trauma narrative with caregivers.Who should attend: Psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals treating children who have suffered abuse and maltreatment.
Upon completion of the virtual training, participants will have met a portion of the requirements for formal certification in TF-CBT (obtained through the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program). The Virtual Training will count towards the formal certification in TF-CBT. However, a few guidelines must be met as established by the developers. Training participants are required to have a web camera (i.e., on a laptop computer or cell phone) in order to participate in the TF-CBT 3-day training via web-platform.
Completion of TF-CBT Web2.0 is required as a prerequisite to the virtual TF-CBT training and should be submitted to the trainer 3 days prior to Day 1 of the virtual training.
The training will be offered over a 3-day period:
Wednesday, March 29, 11:30 am-5:30 pm EST
Thursday, March 30, 11:30 am-5:30 pm EST
Friday, March 31, 11:30 am-5:30 pm EST
To register for this training, you will need an NCA Engage account. If you do not have one, visit NCA Engage Getting Started page for step-by-step instructions to request an NCA Engage account. The account request form will include a field that asks for an Organizational ID number. The Organizational ID number will inform us that the person signing into NCA Engage is employed at or partnered with a member organization. Please email membership@nca-online.org if you need your Organizational ID. If you are not employed at or partnered with a member organization, please enter MH22 as your Organizational ID for non-member access to NCA Engage. Non-member access will provide access to the training.
** As a reminder, if you are paying by check, your training registration is incomplete, and your spot will not be reserved, until your check is received and is manually approved by our staff. Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above.
If you need any disability accommodations for this training, please reach out to Rachael at leadershipconference@nca-online.org
Carrie Epstein, LCSW-R
Co-Director and Assistant Professor
Yale
Carrie Epstein, LCSW-R is Co-Director of the Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery and Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine. For over 30 years, Ms. Epstein has been providing treatment, supervision, and consultation on providing mental health treatment and on developing new programs for children and families impacted by trauma and traumatic grief. She is recognized both nationally and internationally as an expert in the field of child trauma, child traumatic grief and disaster response. Ms. Epstein is co-developer of the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), which is currently the only evidence-based early, brief trauma-focused intervention for children and families that is designed specifically to be implemented in the acute phase of trauma response that reduces and interrupts the development of PTSD and related disorders. She has responded to multiple school shootings and other mass casualty disasters across the country. She served as a key coordinator of New York City’s mental health response to the attacks on 9/11 and was a principal investigator of a collaborative, multi-site study that was the largest youth trauma project associated with the September 11th terrorist attack in New York City which was established to deliver evidence-based trauma treatments for impacted children and adolescents. Ms. Epstein played a lead role in coordinating Yale’s response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, providing ongoing training and consultation to mental health professionals in the greater Newtown area. In addition, Ms. Epstein provided training and ongoing consultation to mental health providers after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Ms. Epstein and her colleagues also developed nationally disseminated materials that aimed to increase public awareness about both the behavioral health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as ways of coping with the pandemic. Ms. Epstein is also a National Trainer of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Ms. Epstein has been instrumental in developing and overseeing national training initiatives and national learning collaboratives focused on the dissemination of child trauma-focused evidence-based treatment models, and provides training and clinical supervision, locally, nationally, and internationally on child trauma-focused evidence-based practices. She has co-authored numerous publications in support of her trauma-focused activities. Ms. Epstein was the one of the original and organizing Principal Investigators of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and has continued to Co-Chair the NCTSN’s Child Traumatic Grief-Traumatic Separation Committee since its inception in 2001. She has served on the Steering Committee of the NCTSN, as well as act as a regular contributor to the NCTSN’s Terrorism and Disaster Response Committee.
Prior to her position at the Yale Child Study Center, Ms. Epstein was Senior Director of Child Trauma Programs at Safe Horizon in New York City, the largest victim assistance, victim advocacy organization in the country, where she oversaw clinical services for children and families impacted by trauma in the organization’s outpatient programs, domestic violence shelters, and Child Advocacy Centers. During her tenure at Safe Horizon, Ms. Epstein has served on the Scientific Advisory Board to the Evidence-based Treatment Dissemination Center of the New York State Office of Mental Health, as well as the HHS Region II Strategy Group on Mental Health and Trauma.
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Join Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewers on 2/21/23 from 12pm-4pm ET for a training on presenting evidence in the forensic interview.
Join FBI Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewers from 12pm-4pm ET for a training on presenting evidence in the forensic interview.
Technology has impacted how children and adolescents are victimized. Research tells us that the use of technology during victimization can decrease the likelihood of victim disclosure. Reluctant children may need more cues, which may mean utilizing evidence in the forensic interview. This training will provide foundational information and address advanced topics in presenting evidence in the forensic interview, with a focus on equipping CACs to provide forensic interviews in FBI cases.
In the first half of this training, participants will participants will learn foundational information on how evidence may be used in a forensic interview, how to present evidence, and gain an understanding of the dynamics of victims of abusive images.
The second half will delve deeper into the components introduced in the first session, addressing advanced topics including highlighting the types of evidence and use of evidence in more complex cases. Participants will be introduced to various types of evidence such as audio clips, subject statements, text messages, and more. Participants will also learn the importance of the pre-interview MDT discussion regarding case and evidence availability and how to utilize evidence in more complex cases such as kidnappings and surreptitious recordings while attending to the needs of the victim.
Participants in the live training will have the opportunity to join the discussion and ask questions. The webinar will be recorded and available to view NCA Engage. This is a repeat of the training that was conducted on December 8, 2022.
Martha Finnegan
Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer
FBI Victim Services Division
Martha J. Finnegan is a Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (CAFI) for the FBI’s Victim Services Division. As a CAFI, Ms. Finnegan conducts victim interviews and/or helps agents locate qualified interviewers in their area. Types of violations where Ms. Finnegan’s interviewing skills are utilized include, but are not limited to, cyber exploitation, human trafficking, abduction, and mass casualty events/terrorism cases. Ms. Finnegan is also available to provide expert testimony, technical assistance and training to FBI personnel, U.S. Attorneys, and other federal, state local, and international agencies in the areas of forensic interviewing of victims of abuse and exploitation.
Before coming to the FBI, Ms. Finnegan worked at Children’s Hospital Center for Child Protection in San Diego, CA and at APRI’s National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse.
Ms. Finnegan has published an article entitled Creating and Administering a Kids Court Program and is co-author of an article entitled The Use of Anatomical Diagrams in Child Sexual Abuse Forensic Interviews. She also authored a guide for FBI agents entitled Investigative Interviews of Adolescent Victims and co-authored an article entitled Interviewing Compliant Adolescent Victims. Ms. Finnegan also co-authored an article on presenting evidence in forensic interviews entitled A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Incorporating Child Pornography Images in the Forensic Interview.
Heather Kimbell, LCSW
Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer
FBI - Victim Services Division
HeatherKimbell holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Workerin the state of Georgia. Heather has been conducting forensic interviews forover 6 years and is currently employed as a Child/Adolescent ForensicInterviewer with the FBI. In addition to conducting forensic interviews,Heather provides consultation and training to law enforcement personnel,community agencies, and various professional groups. Heather came to the FBIfrom a Child Advocacy Center in Georgia where she also provided forensicinterviews and Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Heather also hasa background in hospital social work and has been working in the field oftrauma since 2016.
Heather Provencher
Coordinator for Services to Military Families, National Children’s Alliance
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Join us to learn about what the new Respect for Child Survivors law entails, what it means for the FBI-NCA MOU, and preliminary guidance on what you can expect moving forward.
The Respect for Child Survivors Act, signed into law in January 2023, builds on the already strong relationships that CACs have with the FBI by expanding the partnership to ensure federal cases of child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking receive an effective multidisciplinary team response. Join us to learn about what this new law entails, what it means for the FBI-NCA MOU, and preliminary guidance on what you can expect moving forward. The live event will include time for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded and available to view after 2/1.
Link to law can be found at https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4926/text
Denise Edwards
Director of Government Affairs
National Children's Alliance
Denise Edwards is director of government affairs for National Children’s Alliance (NCA), the national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC). As director of government affairs, Denise develops, coordinates and leads all federal and national legislative and public policy strategies for NCA and its members, including strategies to expand the use and awareness of CACs in the public policy arena. Prior to her tenure with NCA, Denise served as manager of government affairs for Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., representing the company and its more than 16,000 small business franchises before Congress and State/Local governments.
Denise began her Washington career working in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving, among others, as deputy chief of staff and legislative director for Rep. Bud Cramer; and on the legislative staff of Rep. Chet Edwards. Denise is a graduate of Baylor University, with a master’s in Public Policy Administration and a bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on financial planning.
dedwards@nca-online.org
Heather Provencher, LCSW
Coordinator FBI and Military Initiatives
National Children’s Alliance
Please find the "Respect for Child Survivors Act FBI law" at https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4926/text
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/12/2023
Join FBI partners to learn about sextortion and how CACs can support victims.
The FBI reports cases of sextortion targeting children and adolescents are on the rise. Often, these cases involve many victims and CAC support is essential to meet the needs of children and families. On this webinar, FBI partners will present on the key components and risk factors of the crime of sextortion, impact of the crime on victims, and considerations for conducting interviews with victims of sextortion. Participating in this webinar will prepare to provide forensic interviews for FBI investigations of sextortion and meet the needs of impacted children and families. The live event will include opportunity for Q&A and discussion. The recording will be available for viewing after the event on Engage.
Shawntae Jones, Ph.D.
Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer
FBI - Victim Services Division
Shawntae Jones, Ph.D., holds a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology, with specialized doctoral training in childhood trauma and sexual abuse. She has been conducting forensic interviews for more than 12 years and is currently employed as a Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer. In addition to conducting forensic interviews, Shawntae provides consultation and training to law enforcement personnel, community agencies, and various professional groups. Shawntae’s professional background also includes the provision of trauma-focused therapeutic services to children and families impacted by abuse, violence, and loss.
Jodie Hively, LMFT
Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer
FBI - Victim Services Division
Jodie Hively holds a Master’s of Science in Education and is aLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist who worked with high-risk youth. Ms.Hively’ s background is primarily in Psychology and CriminalJustice. Prior to becoming a Forensic Interviewer, she worked as aProbation Officer and Family Case Manager for Child Services. She is currentlyemployed with the FBI as a Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer with theVictim Services Division, Child Victim Services Unit and hasbeen a Forensic Interviewer for almost sixteen years. She providesinterviews, consultation and training for FBI Agents, Assistant United StatesAttorney’s, and other federal, state and international law enforcement.
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Join FBI Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewers Martha Finnegan, LCSW and Rachel Murdock, LCPC on 12/8/22 from 12pm-4pm ET for a training on presenting evidence in the forensic interview.
Join FBI Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewers Martha Finnegan, LCSW and Rachel Murdock, LCPC on 12/8/22 from 12pm-4pm ET for a training on presenting evidence in the forensic interview.
Technology has impacted how children and adolescents are victimized. Research tells us that the use of technology during victimization can decrease the likelihood of victim disclosure. Reluctant children may need more cues, which may mean utilizing evidence in the forensic interview. This training will provide foundational information and address advanced topics in presenting evidence in the forensic interview, with a focus on equipping CACs to provide forensic interviews in FBI cases.
In the first half of this training, participants will participants will learn foundational information on how evidence may be used in a forensic interview, how to present evidence, and gain an understanding of the dynamics of victims of abusive images.
The second half will delve deeper into the components introduced in the first session, addressing advanced topics including highlighting the types of evidence and use of evidence in more complex cases. Participants will be introduced to various types of evidence such as audio clips, subject statements, text messages, and more. Participants will also learn the importance of the pre-interview MDT discussion regarding case and evidence availability and how to utilize evidence in more complex cases such as kidnappings and surreptitious recordings while attending to the needs of the victim.
Participants in the live training will have the opportunity to join the discussion and ask questions. The webinar will be recorded and available to view NCA Engage.
Martha Finnegan
Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer
FBI Victim Services Division
Martha J. Finnegan is a Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (CAFI) for the FBI’s Victim Services Division. As a CAFI, Ms. Finnegan conducts victim interviews and/or helps agents locate qualified interviewers in their area. Types of violations where Ms. Finnegan’s interviewing skills are utilized include, but are not limited to, cyber exploitation, human trafficking, abduction, and mass casualty events/terrorism cases. Ms. Finnegan is also available to provide expert testimony, technical assistance and training to FBI personnel, U.S. Attorneys, and other federal, state local, and international agencies in the areas of forensic interviewing of victims of abuse and exploitation.
Before coming to the FBI, Ms. Finnegan worked at Children’s Hospital Center for Child Protection in San Diego, CA and at APRI’s National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse.
Ms. Finnegan has published an article entitled Creating and Administering a Kids Court Program and is co-author of an article entitled The Use of Anatomical Diagrams in Child Sexual Abuse Forensic Interviews. She also authored a guide for FBI agents entitled Investigative Interviews of Adolescent Victims and co-authored an article entitled Interviewing Compliant Adolescent Victims. Ms. Finnegan also co-authored an article on presenting evidence in forensic interviews entitled A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Incorporating Child Pornography Images in the Forensic Interview.
Rachel Murdock
Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer
FBI, Victim Services Division
Rachel N. Murdock joined the FBI as a Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer in November 2012 and is currently a Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer for the Child Victim Services Unit, Victim Services Division. As part of her job duties, Rachel is able to provide forensic interviews, expert testimony, case assistance, and training to FBI personnel, United States Attorneys, and other federal, state and local agencies. Additionally, Rachel provides supervision, training, and administrative support to the CAFIs in the central United States.
Rachel is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri and a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Kansas with specialized training in delivering Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2004 and Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology in 2006, both from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. She is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Missouri State University, where she has taught for the last eighteen years. Rachel has published multiple articles and textbook chapters on forensic interviewing and forensic psychology.
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Decision Guide for Multidisciplinary Teams on Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Live Webinar on November 29th from 12:30- 2:00pm ET
During the webinar, we will
Examine the overall issue of Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) with children across the age spectrum
Present the MDT Decision Flow Chart to assist MDTs in navigating cases involving PSB
Address the role that MDTs play in adopting systemic policies and procedures to work with PSB
Discuss the resources that MDTs and individual disciplines need to serve children with PSB
PRESENTERS:
Geoff Sidoli, LCSW, Executive Director, Mountain Child Advocacy Center and Co-Chair of the Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Collaborative Workgroup
Jerri Sites, Consultant, Child Protection Concepts, LLC, Member of the Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Collaborative Workgroup
Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW
Executive Director
Mountain Child Advocacy Center
Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW, is the current Executive Director of the Mountain Child Advocacy Center in Asheville, NC where he supervises a clinical department that assesses and treats trauma and problematic sexual behavior in children with an evidence supported curriculum that he has developed. He is also the Co-Chair of the Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Collaborative Workgroup. Geoff has an broad history of work with sexual violence for over 30 years including the assessment and treatment of individuals that have caused sexual harm. He speaks regionally and nationally on the topic of sexual trauma treatment and prevention. He serves on several state and national boards that focus on assessment, intervention and prevention of sexual harm and trauma
Jerri Sites
Consultant
Child Protection Concepts, LLC
Jerri Sites, MA, is a training consultant with 28 years of experience working in the field of child abuse investigations. She has conducted over 2100 Forensic Interviews and has testified numerous times as an expert witness. Jerri co-authored “The Child Abuse Investigative Field Guide” published in 2015 and as a former Regional Training Specialist for the Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center authored “Research to Practice” publications. She specializes in “MDT Response” presentations on specific topics to include: Recantation, Children with Problem Sexual Behaviors, Identifying Corroborative Evidence in the Forensic Interview, Conducting Minimal Facts Interviews, and the Trauma-Informed MDT. Jerri is also a member of the Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Collaborative Workgroup.
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Contains 27 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/02/2022
This webinar series will review NCA’s 10 required and 3 optional standards for Accreditation, which go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Each webinar will review the individual essential components for each standard, and provide practical ways for CACs to meet the requirements
Alyson McKenzie
Director of Accreditation
National Children's Alliance
Alyson MacKenzie is the Director of Accreditation at National Children’s Alliance, and manages the accreditation process for Child Advocacy Centers throughout the country. Previously Alyson was the Senior Program Associate of Accreditation at NCA as well as Program Associate at NCA, managing grants and membership for the Southern Region of the United States. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Certificate in Human Service Management from Boston University. Ms. MacKenzie has years of experience providing training and technical assistance to Children’s Advocacy Centers across the country.
Alyssa Todd
Accreditation Coordinator
National Children's Alliance
Alyssa Todd worked as an Investigative Social Worker for Vermont CPS for almost five years, then moved to Philadelphia for grad school, where she continued to work with youth in foster care. She moved back to Vermont and became the Director and Forensic Interviewer of a small Associate Member center in Brattleboro, VT in 2012. In 2016 the Center became fully Accredited with NCA under Ms. Todd's leadership. During her time working at a CAC, her interests were mostly focused on Forensic Interviewing and Vicarious Trauma.
Michelle Miller, Ph.D., LCSW
Director of Mental Health Programs
National Children’s Alliance
Michelle Miller, PhD, LCSW, LCPC, has over 25 years’ experience working in the child welfare field and 18 years’ experience providing mental health care and clinical supervision to mental health practitioners, in addition to training and implementation of evidence-based practices and treatments. Michelle co-founded the Butte Child Evaluation Center, Montana’s first accredited CAC, in 1998, where she served as director, forensic interviewer, and MDT coordinator until 2013. Michelle was also instrumental in founding the Montana State Chapter organization of NCA, which she chaired from 2008-2011, and continued to serve as a board member until 2016. Michelle has served on numerous local, state, and national task forces and committees. In her private practice, Michelle specialized in providing CFTSI and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Michelle has been working on Mental Health Initiatives at NCA since 2016.
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Recruiting, Hiring, Supervising, and Retaining Remote Therapists for Rural Children’s Advocacy Centers
Live Training on September 27th at 2pm EDT
Learning Objectives:
Strategies to recruit qualified professionals from afar (who will work remotely),
Tips for interviewing and selecting a candidate you may never have met in person,
Remote onboarding,
Issues in supervision, and
Strategies for retaining the remote employee including helping them manage secondary traumatic stress.
Amelia Siders
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Amelia Siders, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked to support children’s advocacy centers for over 12 years. She gained experience providing direct service as well as being a clinical supervisor and program director at a children’s advocacy center in Traverse City, Michigan. Following her time at the CAC, she had the opportunity to serve as the clinical director at the state chapter level for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan. Her role at the chapter included providing resources, training, and supports for clinicians and advocates who served CACs throughout the state. She has been trained in several evidenced-based trauma informed treatment practices including Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She has provided consultation in the areas of trauma-informed assessment and substance use treatment as well as served as an expert witness related to trauma and sexual abuse.
Lisa Conradi
Lisa Conradi, Psy.D. is the Executive Director at the Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. In this role, she provides overall leadership support to the Chadwick Center, a children’s advocacy center and one of the largest trauma treatment centers in the nation. She has multiple years of experience in the field of child trauma and in supporting service systems in their efforts to become more trauma-informed. She has authored and co-authored a variety of publications on trauma screening and assessment practices, creating trauma-informed systems and presented nationally on innovative practices designed to improve the service delivery system for children who have experienced trauma. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and has received training from the developers on multiple evidence-based trauma-focused treatment practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). She is on the editorial board for the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma and a co-author of the upcoming book, Trauma-Informed Assessment with Children and Adolescents: Strategies to Support Clinicians.
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