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F-01 - Child Death Investigation by the Forensic Pathologist/Medical Examiner (Part 3 of 4)

Mary Case, MD

This presentation will cover the investigation of a wide variety of child deaths including abusive and accidental deaths from the perspective of a forensic pathologist/medical examiner.  The presentation will include discussion of the types of information from medical records, birth history, family history, and  other agency investigations that must be incorporated into the investigation by the medical examiner in coming to conclusions about the cause and manner of death of a child.  In depth discussion of death scene investigation will demonstrate how many deaths are subtle or totally lacking in findings at autopsy and how the medical examiner reaches decisions as to cause and manner of death in these cases from death scene investigation.  The presentation will also discuss the autopsy process beginning with trace evidence and body identification and continuing to documentation of injury on the body or by radiographs.  Every type of inflicted injury will be demonstrated and discussed.  The presentation will then proceed to internal evidence of injury at autopsy and will demonstrate every type of injury.  The use of histology for determination of aging and dating of injury will be considered.  Special studies including chemistry, microbiology, neuropathology, and toxicology will be discussed and demonstrated.  The thought process of the forensic pathologist/medical examiner in making decisions about cause and manner of death, inflicted or accidental injury,  dating of injuries, and clinical correlation with autopsy findings will be discussed.

F-02 - Youthful Sexually Reactive and Sexual Offenders Under Age 12

David Prescott

In Washington and other states there are many youth who act out under the age of 12. These youth can be divided into categories, by motive and behaviors, including sexually reactive and sexually aggressive. In this talk the latest research on these youth and treatment techniques will be discussed.  Included will be attachment, family treatment, treatment success and many other topics. This talk will be an advanced talk designed for experienced clinicians and supervisors.

F-03 - Family Privilege and the Culture of Foster Care

Angie Cross

Adult alumni of foster care have an expertise about the system that can only be gained by having lived through the experience. Bringing our expertise as alumni of foster care and child welfare professionals, this workshop focuses on understanding the culture of foster care and ensuring that all young people have access to ‘family privileges’. This interactive session includes content from Foster Care Alumni of America’s book FLUX: Life after Foster Care (authored by more than 100 alumni), and a presentation from a national community art project featuring submissions by people in and from foster care across the country.

F-04 - Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (TF-CBT) for Young Children/Preschoolers

Monica Fitzgerald, PhD

This workshop 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. Background in TF-CBT is preferred but not necessary (www.musc.edu/tfcbt).

F-05 - Abusive Abdominal Trauma

Richard Kaplan, MD

After introducing some of the relevant literature on abdominal trauma, this is essentially a case based presentation that discusses the clinical evaluation of possible abusive abdominal trauma with a number of illustrative cases.

F-06 - Assessment of Treatment-Induced Changes in Sexual Offenders

W.L. Marshall OC, FRSC, PhD

An outline will be provided of the various ways in which sexual offenders have been evaluated to determine the degree to which they have profited from treatment.  Problems with the majority of these approaches will be suggested, and an alternative will be offered.  This alternative relies on a refined way for therapists to estimate progress.  Several clinicians have described approaches to therapist ratings, each of which has merit.  Finally a description of Rockwood’s Therapist Rating Scale will be provided along with evidence on its reliability and ability to predict long-term recidivism relative to the lack of accuracy of risk assessment instruments.

F-07 - Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Track

Jennifer McDaniel

Participants will be able to accurately identify a potential victim and learn how they are often misidentified in current case-loads; understand the Dynamics of Pimp Control; and Define Complex Trauma and Trauma Bonds and how these impact the identification of victims and care of survivors.  Participants will also learn from a Survivors perspective to conduct trafficking assessments and why specific questions are needed; understanding how potential victims often "fall through the cracks" and the need of long term specialized sustainable care for survivors.

F-08 - Children Need to Belong: Weaving Together Permanency, Safety & Well-Being (Part 1 of 2)

Maureen McGrath, MA/Ken Nichols, MA/Leo Lopez/Lynn Biggs

We have the power to re-write the ending to what historically has been a sad legacy for abused and neglected children. This dynamic seminar will give you the concrete tools you need to develop Permanency Values in your respective disciplines by dispelling myths, challenging mindsets and changing our vocabulary and practice.  Rich in data and compelling stories, this presentation will also showcase the multiple projects underway statewide including the Family Connections Demonstration Project,  Family Group Conferencing and Permanency Roundtables. Lessons learned through private-public partnerships will Increase our cognizance of what it takes to develop “win-win” strategies when working with different systems. Participants will leave with a grounding in the values of permanency, and a willingness to look at children involved in the child welfare system with new eyes,  clear examples to draw from, and some concrete ideas and respect for the goals and challenges of the various systems that intersect. The workshop will also demonstrate how partnering in lean, financial times is good for the budget, good for families and kids, and good for outcomes.

F-09 - WA State Child Abuse Interviewing Refresher (Part 3 of 4)

Laura Merchant, MSW, LICSW/Patti Toth, JD

This all-day workshop is a “refresher” class for WA State law enforcement, CPS, prosecutors and child interviewers who have previously attended the 3 or 4 day “Child Abuse Investigation and Interviewing” course sponsored by the WA State CJTC and DSHS and presented by CJTC and Harborview’s Center for Sexual Assault & Traumatic Stress.  It will review research-based best practices in child forensic interviewing and discuss recent modifications to the WA State Child Interview Guide.  Specific topics will include changes in recommendations regarding truth-lie discussions, ground rules and narrative practice.

F-10 - Joint Base Lewis-McChord: Family Advocacy Services and the Military Family

Priscilla Nastasia BS

F-11 - The Saving F.A.C.E. Approach to Finding Permanent Homes for Every Teen in Our Care - Barring No One! (Part 3 of 4)

Pat O'Brien MS, LMSW

This presentation will discuss how to find unconditionally committed permanent parent(s) for teens using this three prong recruitment approach: Friends, Acquaintances, & Community Education.

F-12 - The Period of PURPLE Crying: Prevention Program for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Infant Abuse

Julie Price BS/Carol Jenkins

The session will impart knowledge in the area of shaken baby syndrome and infant abuse including the dangers of shaking, crying as a normal developmental stage, crying as the number 1 trigger for shaken baby syndrome, and how to educate parents with an evidence-based prevention program. This session will allow organizations to understand and replicate the program, engage hospitals and advocacy organizations to provide this important information to parents to help them cope with the challenges of caring for an infant and further the cause of child abuse and neglect prevention in their communities. The Period of PURPLE Crying® program includes a strong public education and reinforcement component to reach beyond educating only parents and caregivers. This includes training and supplemental tools for reinforcing agencies, billboards, public service announcements, print advertisements and a parent educational website with articles written by child development experts focusing on accurate information on soothing, crying, sleeping and specifically, information for “dads”. This is a key step toward the goals of community engagement and social change.

F-13 - DSM-V: Impact on Child Welfare

Daniel Rybicki, PsyD, DABPS

The American Psychiatric Association appointed work groups in 2007 to revise the DSM-IV. The new DSM-V is expected in May 2013. There is still time for interested parties to make comments and contribute to the process. Several new childhood disorders are being considered (Parental Alienation) along with other revisions (e.g., new criteria for Reactive Attachment Disorder). New adult categories and revised categories will be addressed (changes to substance abuse, mood disorders; reformulation of personality disorders). Implications for the assessment of these conditions and for designing ISSP's will be examined in this presentation.

F-14 - Internet Safety: What Every Parent Should Know: Cyberbulling/Sexting (Part 1 of 2)

Stephanie Lister, JD/Damon Simmons

While the Internet offers a world of opportunities, use of the Internet also comes with certain risks.  Research suggests that the best way to protect kids online is to talk to them.  This presentation discusses what you need to know, issues to raise with kids about living their lives online and where to go for more information.  Issues such as privacy, online predators, sexting and cyberbullying will be discussed.  Also, the dangers of technology, such as GPS geo-tagging and peer to peer (P2P) networks, will be explored.

F-15 - Investigating Animal Cruelty: The Link to Violent Crimes (Part 1 of 2)

Sgt. Nancy Spadoni, AAS

Historically Animal Cruelty was ignored by the public, Social Workers, Counselors and Law Enforcement as someone else’s problem, and completely overlooked at crime scenes.  Animal Cruelty was considered a stand-alone crime, investigated by a small group of people who looked only at the animal and what may have occurred to it.  No consideration was made to the possibility that other crimes may have been occurring under the same roof or with the same suspect.

Laws and understanding in the area of Animal Cruelty have been strengthened bringing to light the connection between the abuse of an animal and the dynamics of a family or a violent offender.  Studies by independent researchers, the FBI and local Law Enforcement agencies have examined the common roots of violence toward people and animals and have established the link to Animal Cruelty and other violent offenses.  

There are early indicators of at-risk status in children, and statistics of continued and escalating family violence when Animal Abuse is involved.  It is no longer believed that the torture of animals by hardened criminals is the only issue of Animal Cruelty facing a community.  Research has shown that abusing animals starts in childhood and is usually a learned behavior or a factor of a diminished mental capacity.  The abuse of animals and its violent link can span the criminal spectrum from basic threats of harm to homicide.

In a three-hour workshop, Animal Cruelty and the link to Human violence and violent crimes will be discussed using actual cases of Domestic Violence, Serial Killers, School Shooters and other violent offenses.  Specific research will be overviewed with discussion regarding the expectations of the public and limitations of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System. Specific investigation techniques, unique to Animal Cruelty will also be offered.

F-16 - Foster Care Ends at 18… Growing Up Doesn't! (How Non-Profits can make a Difference)

Lakeshia Schriner/Paula Carvalho

This workshop will discuss how nonprofits are playing a key role in helping youth age-out of foster care.  We will discuss the Safety Net Foundation’s example and their role in helping kids age out of foster care in Washington State.