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G-01 - Child Death Investigation by the Forensic Pathologist/Medical Examiner (Part 4 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.

G-02 - Understanding the Implications of Development Research for Treatment of Male Adolescent Sexual Abusers: Culpability and Capacity

David Prescott

Are adolescent sexual abusers doomed to act out forever? What does their early developmental path illustrate for us regarding their treatment, and prognosis? Are they able to be fully culpable for their behaviors? What strengths and capacities are typically found and how does all of this fit into a solid treatment model?

G-03 - Abusive Fractures

Richard Kaplan, MD

This presentation begins with a discussion of some of the myths regarding abusive fractures.  There is then a discussion of fracture specificity with respect to abuse.  There is then a discussion of some real causes of “brittle bones”.  This concludes with a discussion of dating fractures and the medical evaluation of possible abusive injuries.

G-04 - Characteristics of Sexual Offenders 

W.L. Marshall OC, FRSC, PhD

Beginning with an overview of the different types of sexual offenders (i.e., child molesters, rapists, sadists, exhibitionists, voyeurs and frotteurs) the presentation will examine the utility of the incest vs. nonincest distinction.  An appraisal of the value of DSM paraphilic diagnoses will examine interdiagnostician reliability and the relevance of these diagnoses for treatment decisions and long-term outcome.  Then a description will be provided of research findings identifying differences on a variety of features between sexual offenders and others. Finally the relevance for treatment of these distinguishing features will be examined.

G-05 - Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Identification and Survivor Care

Tina Frundt/Jennifer McDaniel 

Shared Hope

G-06 - Children Need to Belong: Weaving Together Permanency, Safety & Well-Being (Part 2 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.

G-07 - WA State Child Abuse Interviewing Refresher (Part 4 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.

G-08 - The Saving F.A.C.E. Approach to Finding Permanent Homes for Every Teen in Our Care - Barring No One! (Part 4 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.

G-09 - The Period of PURPLE Crying: Prevention Program for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Infant Abuse (REPEAT)

Julie Price/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. 

G-10 - Internet Safety: What Every Parent Should Know: Cyberbulling/Sexting (Part 2 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.

G-11 - Culture of Foster Care

Sarah Mahaffy, BA/Elena Hernandez/James Mason

This presentation will give a description of what it’s like for youth, from various backgrounds, to age out of foster care.

G-12 - Investigating Animal Cruelty: The Link to Violent Crimes (Part 2 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.

G-13 - Court Teaming to Improve Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act

Kateri Bishop/Brent Borg, MSW/Gerry Charvat, MSW/Joe Linehan JD/Katie Maucione JD/Jennifer McInelly AAS, BA/Tom McGirk/Kathy Picard, MSW/Sharon Ann Saito/Commissioner Michelle Ressa Weber

G-14 - Successful Strategies for Working with Incarcerated Fathers

John O'Neill, MSW/Matthew Keller, BA

Participants will learn successful strategies for working with incarcerated fathers. Program examples will be discussed about supporting successful re-entry back to the community and family. Community collaboration ideas will also be discussed to support recently released fathers.