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Abusive Head Trauma: The Evidence and the Arguments Matt Cox
This lecture will review the clinical findings of abusive head trauma, review the available science on the mechanism of injury, and review the common defense arguments. This lecture will be case based discussion.
Acquaintance Child Molesters (Part 1 & 2) Ken Lanning
If child molesters are divided into three categories (stranger, family member, and acquaintance), it is the acquaintance molester who is most ignored and least understood. This presentation will discuss the dynamics of acquaintance molestation cases and how they are different from cases of one-on-one intrafamilial sexual abuse. The victim and offender behavior patterns; the grooming process; variations in "sexual" behavior; difficulties of dealing with multiple, older victims who have been seduced; compliant child victims; and corroborative investigative techniques will be discussed.
AMBER Alert and Child Abductions: A Five Year Review Robert Hoever Ron Laney Gus Paidousis
Many changes and improvements have occurred in the past five years pertaining to how child abductions are investigated and how AMBER Alert is used as a tool. This module will discuss those changes and a review of the results of how AMBER Alert is successfully being used as a tool. This module will also discuss training opportunities that are available for Child Abductions and AMBER as well.
Anatomy of Bite Mark Analysis Robert Williams
This workshop will assist investigators, prosecutors and other law enforcement personnel in understanding how bite-mark evidence is properly obtained, processed and what type of credibility is to be assigned to them as evidence. Attendees will learn how bite-mark evidence is analyzed and what weight should be assigned to it as it presented as evidence in court. While this evidence is often misunderstood, misused and is not often encountered in the normal course of criminal investigations it can become of paramount when it is discovered.
AOL Investigations: Technology Easter Eggs (Part 1 & 2) Don Colcolough
This is a two-part workshop (45 mins. each). The first presentation focuses on the hidden aspects of specific software applications commonly used by those who use computers to facilitate crimes against children. Most law enforcement investigators are, however, unaware of this valuable forensic evidence. This presentation is an overview designed to introduce specific concepts that will lead criminal investigators to valuable digital evidence within seized computers beyond what modern day computer forensic software can uncover.
Part two focuses on the use of web-based mapping services like Mapquest.com. More and more often, both child predators and their victims are using these websites in order to locate each other and/or meeting locations. Investigators and prosecutors should explore, comprehend, and integrate this valuable forensic evidence which may be located on computers and/or networks. This data will benefit both the location of victims and/or the perpetrators who search for these victims online.
(The) Australian Federal Police Approach to Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Sex Tourism in the Global Environment Andrea Humphrys Brad Shallies
The AFP has developed an all encompassing approach to dealing with child exploitation – legislative changes; international cooperation through strategic alliances such as the Virtual Global Task Force (VGT); joint investigations and training initiatives with international partners and the expansion of the AFP’s international network.
(The) Behavioral Aspects of Child Sexual Victimization James T. Clemente
This workshop will will cover child sex offender typologies, grooming behavior, victims of child sex crimes, and interviewing offenders
Behaviorally Based Interviewing Strategies
(Part 1 & 2) Wayne Sheppard
This workshop provides participants with an overview of traditional interviewing techniques utilized by law enforcement in the field and an in-depth look into the application of behaviorally based interviewing strategies used by officers tasked with obtaining an admission or confession from an offender.
Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Abuse through Parent Support Groups Wynne Mittledorf Shaw
Parents, and especially mothers, play a crucial role in helping their children recover from abuse so it is important to provide them with support and treatment for their own issues. This seminar will focus on practical treatment strategies for addressing the common issues seen in parents of sexually abused children. The majority of the session will be spent talking about techniques especially well suited for use in a group setting. Special attention will be given to ways of approaching and getting through to non-believing or otherwise resistant parents.
Breaking the Cycle of Violence Through Self Esteem & Personal Empowerment a Radical Approach That is Working Today Stephen M. Daly
The presentation is designed to be shared with all who are looking outside the box for a realistic, revolutionary and empowering approach that is working today to help stop Abduction, Bullying, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault in our children's lives. We will share a comprehensive/researched based curriculum grounded in accelerated learning theories and primary psychological principles and needs. This curriculum, known as the radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program not only provides children with realistic safety skills for the world they live in, but provides each child with a personal empowering foundation of life skills to not only live in their world but to thrive and challenge it in the hope of escaping the cycle of violence.
Boo-Boo's, Bruises, Bumps and Brain Bleeds Douglas W. Beil
Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a leading form of child maltreatment. During thos workshop Dr. Beal will discuss the epiemiology and pathophysiology of these non-accidental injuries. His discussion will include a presentation of the clinical signs and symptoms (s/s) of increased intracranial pressure: plus he will review s/s onset to the time of injury.
Building a Child Abuse Education Program for Your Community Anne Ferguson Ellen Magnis
Participants will learn how to build a comprehensive education program
for their community based on the experience of the Dallas Children’s
Advocacy Center. Topics to be covered include: assessment of needs
and resources;program establishment; and program management and
growth. Participants will learn practical information related to
building community partnerships, leveraging assets and developing a
strategy for content delivery. Those
who attend this session will receive samples of DCAC education plans,
parent education video and special access to a new online Recognizing
and Reporting curriculum that can be easily utilized in any community.
Bumps & Bruises 101:
Investigating and Documenting “Seemingly Minor”
Allegations of Physical Abuse Susan Samuel
“Garden variety” physical abuse, especially in small children, is sometimes the precursor to serious injury or death. It is imperative that CPS workers learn to accurately identify and document "seemingly minor” non-accidental injury in order to correctly assess risk to the child. Often, there is no coordination between CPS and law enforcement, because law enforcement has determined that the degree of injury is not sufficient for a criminal charge. This workshop explores the difficulties workers face as they attempt to sort out accidental from non-accidental injuries and accurately document what they observe.
Catch Him With His Encryption Down:
Strategies and Techniques for Addressing Encryption Use by Offenders Jonathan Bridbord James Silver
This presentation will provide prosecutors, investigators, and forensic examiners with practical advice on what to do when it is suspected that an offender may be using encryption. Practical tips for handling encrypted data, as well as recent case examples will be discussed. The presentation will address core tactics and tools that can be employed to counter the use of encryption technologies by offenders. A demonstration of live forensic analysis will also be conducted.
Checking the Pulse of Your Local Children’s Advocacy Center Cathy Crabtree
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the common signs and symptoms of healthy, and not-so-healthy, children’s advocacy center programs with a focus on recognizing the key warning signs of an ailing program as well as celebrating evidence of strong, successful programs. Once the “check-up” is complete, treatment options will be presented – allowing participants to fill prescriptions for new ideas and suggestions for ensuring a long and happy life for their CAC.
Child Abuse Prevention: Identifying and Responding to Risk Factors Suzanne Roper Dakil
This lecture will explore the risk factors present in known child abuse cases with an emphasis on ways for medical providers and investigators to screen and assess these risks prior to significant injuries.
(The) Child Abduction Response Plan William H. Donaldson
This workshop will focus on child abduction investigations through the Child Abduction Response Plan (CARP), the FBI’s investigative guide. The presentation highlights investigative techniques, timelines, and suggestions using case examples. Attendees will receive a copy of the CARP.
Child Development 101: Can
Billy Really Roll off the Killer Couch? Douglas W. Beal
Child development is a critical historical element in any forensic
investigation; unfortunately, it is often overlooked. In this workshop
Dr. Beal will review basic child development from birth to age 3 years;
while discussing the common non-accidental injuries common to each group.
Child Fatalities and Serious Physical Injury Cases: Improving the First Response (by EMS, Law Enforcement, and CPS) Ron Laney Patti Toth
What first responders do (or don’t do) in the critical first hours after a sudden unexplained or unexpected child death or serious physical injury often makes the difference between accurately identifying and differentiating inflicted versus accidental injuries or natural deaths. This workshop will review the results of a Washington State project to develop statewide guidelines (the "C-POD") and training for first responders, and discuss ideas for how to implement widespread improvements, including the CDC’s new SUIDI (Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation) form.
Child Fatality Review:
How Multidisciplinary Collaboration Improves Investigative Outcomes Gus Kolilis
This workshop will provide an overview of how the child fatality review process can assist law enforcement investigators, CPS workers, coroners, medical examiners, and other professionals involved in the investigation of child deaths in their respective roles.
Child Homicide: In the Name of God Sharon Cooper
The death of a child by intent or neglect is sometimes explained by perpetrators as having been because of their religious beliefs. Examples of this range from recurrent and often ritualistic physical abuse to starvation and death from treatable medical diagnoses. This presentation will review many of the types of child homicide associated with a religious rationalization. Participants will be provided possible strategies for a medical evaluation, investigation and prosecution. Attention to the mental health of the caregiver, particularly to assure the absence of psychosis, is of paramount importance in the prevention of homicide with religious rationalization.
Child Injury/Child Death Prosecutions:
A Prosecutor’s Perspective (Part 1 & 2) Felecia Wasson Oliphant Michelle Willbanks
This workshop focuses on the investigation and prosecution of child injury case, including charging decision; working with the medical doctors; learning medical terms and conditions: choosing a case theme and theory; developing a cohesive case presentation: and trial strategies. Child Neglect:
The Worst Thing Parents Can Do To Children? Rob Parrish
This workshop explores new research establishing the impact on children of neglect of their basic needs during the first few years of life. Students will learn to prove, through expert witnesses, various forms of neglect including lack of stimulation, failure to thrive, educational neglect, exposure of children to negative environments and influences, and failure to parent.
Child Pornography: The Ultimate Tool to Rescue Children from Sexual Abuse Heather Steele
Using traditional, reactive lines of investigation in child sexual abuse cases has led to frustratingly low conviction rates of sex offenders. Since the explosion of child pornography, however, a new tool is at hand to help rescue children who have no other means of hope. Maximizing proactive child pornography investigations could reduce child sexual abuse levels by 88%. Not only can we arrest our way out of epidemic levels of child sexual abuse with adequate child pornography funding from local, state and federal government, it is a moral imperative that we do so. Child pornography is the most powerful tool against child predation ever discovered. What every law enforcement agent, probation and parole officer, prosecutor, social worker, therapist, and child advocate needs to know to understand how child pornography revolutionizes the fight to keep children safe from child molesters
Child Sexual Assault Rapid Response DNA Project Dawn Larsen
The Washington State Rapid Response DNA Project allows local law enforcement agencies to submit DNA evidence to a private lab for testing. Results are received within 30 days, are reviewed by the state crime lab, and the information is entered into CODIS. Our very first case, a 12 year old girl sexually assaulted by an unknown suspect, just resulted in a conviction with a life sentence. The workshop will focus on implementation of the project – what we did and what we should have done. It will include suggestions for informing and working with victims, law enforcement, prosecutors, and SANE of the program; case results; scope of eligibility; and general information about funding.
Child Torture: Calling It Like It Is Sharon Cooper
There are some aspects of child physical abuse that constitute torture, though it is relatively rare for this term to be used except in legal statutes. This is likely due to the fact that many practitioners do not know how to define torture within the medical context, and the hesitancy to apply this term because of a notion that it is only used within the parameters of war-related travesties. Many state statutes include torture and often severe and chronic child abuse, especially resulting in homicide would meet the legal definition. This presentation will provide examples and options for presentation of facts to support the diagnosis and legal definition of torture as it pertains to child maltreatment.
(A) Children’s Courtroom Bill of Rights:
Seven Pre-Trial Motions Prosecutors Should Routinely File
in Cases of Child Maltreatment Victor Vieth
This workshop details motions that, if granted, will lessen the ability of attorneys to intimidate or otherwise mistreat child witnesses. There will also be an overview of the codification of these motions into various court rules and statutes. A discussions of the efforts to codify all seven of these motions into statute will examine recent efforts in Missouri and Arkansas.
(The) Children’s Program Kit Vanessa Sanford Courtney Pero
The Children’s Program Kit was created through a collaboration of SAMHSA and NACoA (National Association for Children of Alcoholics). The kit is a tool for treatment providers and helping professionals to utilize when working with children of addicts, in an effort to provide age-appropriate education about addiction, assist them in the identification and healthy expression of emotions, and to empower them with new coping skills. The Texas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (TADEC) feels very strongly that all children removed from volatile drug environments must receive support services to address their psychosocial needs.
The audience will receive a curriculum manual with videos.
Conducting Undercover Operations on GigaTribe(Part 1 & 2) Barak Cohen J. Brooke Donahue
This presentation will provide an overview of the undercover investigation of child pornography offenses on GigaTribe, the types of forensic evidence that GigaTribe produces, and how that forensic evidence can be used to support the legal elements necessary for a successful prosecution of child pornography offenses.
Confronting Defense Experts and Their Theories in Child Abuse and Homicide Cases Rob Parrish
This workshop focuses on defense experts who testify for defendants in abusive head trauma cases, but will also address other experts in all types of physical abuse and homicide cases. The workshop includes a discussion on gathering information on defense experts, the importance of checking credentials and backgrounds, recognizing and exposing the “tricks” they play in the courtroom, and being prepared to refute their unique theories. This workshop covers everything from biomechanical engineers to physicians whose actual experience is limited to adult patients, to those who have been discredited in the mainstream of medical opinion and who become defense experts just to survive. Courthouse Dogs in Forensic Interviews Heather Pfeifer Ellen O'Neil-Stephens Celeste Walsen
A professionally trained dog can comfort a child during the stress of a forensic interview and assist the skilled interviewer in an unobtrusive way. Learn how your jurisdiction can obtain a valuable, expertly trained dog at low cost to work with the vulnerable children that you serve. Discussion will include specific suggestions for the use of dogs, scientific evidence from the field of criminology on the efficacy of this method, and information on how to acquire the qualified dog that your office needs. Courthouse Dogs in the Courtroom Heather Pfeifer Ellen O'Neil-Stephens Celeste Walsen
A quiet, well-trained dog can be instrumental in getting the best testimony from a child witness on the stand. Learn how to use a professionally trained dog to establish rapport with a child and assist child victims during defense interviews, competency hearings and trials. This cost effective method will humanize your office and significantly improve the way the public perceives your office. Discussion will center on the legal foundation for the use of a dog in the courtroom, the scientific evidence that adds validity to this use of well trained dogs, and practical advice about how to best integrate a fulltime canine staff member into your office environment.
Crashing the Bulletin Boards: Attacking a Resurgent Child Pornography Trafficking Technology Richard Kaplan Elizabeth Yusi
Traders of child pornography have used bulletin boards/forums since the early days of the Internet. Recently, they have regained a niche place among dedicated traders because they offer privacy, anonymity, and safety. Experience indicates that members of these forums have long histories of a sexualized interest in children as well as a prevalence of prior convictions for child sex offenses. It is likely that the selective nature of these boards, and their perceived safety, encourages this type of dedicated offender. This presentation will introduce attendees to the technology used in modern web-based bulletin boards, how to identify/locate them, typical board make-up, and the issues associated with evidence gathering and prosecution.
Current Challenges: Taint & Crawford Ron Laney Paul Tressler
This workshop will provide a current judicial perspective to judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, child advocates, and child protective caseworkers on the two newest challenges arising in child abuse prosecutions. First, a discussion of “Taint” involving the manner in which a child victim’s statement is taken and its impact on memory and recollection as either a pretrial or credibility issue. Second, the impact of “Crawford v. Washington” on hearsay statements of child victims and ways to confront and lessen these problems will be discussed.
Cyber-bullying: A New DVD Program for Trainers Andrew Donofrio Joseph Rampolla Andrew Yeager
This workshop will relate the current trends in cyber-bullying, harassment, victimization, and on-line sexual predatory behavior to developmental and psychosocial factors in childhood and adolescence. Participants will explore how the blending of technology and adolescent development creates a potent and dangerous combination, leading to excessive risk-taking and the inability to control impulses and foresee consequences. The role of peers, the prevalence of on-line harassment, and the “sexualizing” of on-line communication will also be explored. This information will set the foundation for viewing and processing “Sticks and Stones,” a new cyber-bullying video. Those people that attend this workshop will receive a copy of the "Sticks and Stone" DVD and an instructional program that can be used to deliver talks on cyber-bullying. Click this link for more information, watch My 9News Story
CyberTip Liability Issues and Your Agency’s Response Greg Ayco
This workshop will discuss the liability issues that can arise when an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, one of their affiliates or any law enforcement agency fails to properly investigate a NCMEC cybertip in a timely manner. During this presentation a detailed examination will be given of a recent situation in which the Seattle Police Department was sued for their role in the investigation of a cybertip involving child pornography, including the resulting policy changes the Seattle ICAC Task Force has made regarding handling and referring cybertips to its affiliates. Click here for more information
Deception Detection Jim Tanner
Improve your interview skills. Learn how to tell when someone is editing something out of a verbal or written statement. This session will cover the basics of Discourse Analysis, a lexical and syntactical approach to analyzing statements. Using clear examples, Dr. Tanner will explain how a respondent’s shifts in words and grammar can point interviewers to “hot spots” in a statement that needs to be probed. You will never listen to a conversation or interview the same way again if you attend this session.
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) in the U.S. Linda Smith
Shared Hope International, with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), aligned with ten DOJ-funded human trafficking task forces to conduct field research on the situation of child sex trafficking in America. Each assessed location produced information that was documented in an area-specific report, including information on the scope of the problem, how victims of domestic minor sex trafficking were accessing the system, how they were being labeled, and, as a result of that label, how victims were accessing or being barred from accessing services as victims of a violent crime. The findings of these ten assessments have been compiled into a National Report on the Sex Trafficking of American Children and an in-depth look at the findings will be shared during the presentation. Participants will receive the most current information and will be provided with information and tools to better identify and respond appropriately. The discussion will also include segments from a video created for first responders that reveals how this complex issues exists in the US, the factors that make a child vulnerable to recruitment, and exposes the dynamics of pimp-control and how that impacts investigation and treatment response.
Domestic Violence:
The Ultimate Act of Abuse on Children Jan Langbein
More than 3 million children WITNESS acts of domestic violence each year in their home. In homes where one parent perpetrates violence against the other parent, children are abused at a rate of 1,500% higher than the national average. Research shows that there is a definite link between domestic violence and child abuse. This workshop will focus on the effects and impact of domestic violence on children, helping professionals understand children’s expressions of maladaptive coping mechanisms and self-preservation. Understanding the impact of domestic violence on children can increase appropriate responses and decrease the risk of child victims to experience and perpetrate abuse in adulthood.
Drug Endangered Children Vanessa Sanford Edward Teniente
Drug endangered children suffer physical or psychological harm or neglect resulting from exposure to illegal drugs, persons under the influence of illegal drugs, or exposure to dangerous environments where illegal drugs are manufactured, trafficked, transported or kept. This workshop describes the magnitude of the drug endangered children problem, explores the wide variety of disciplines involved, and highlights the importance of local collaboration between disciplines. Topics include safety and awareness in volatile drug environments, investigating and prosecuting drug endangered child cases, the role of treatment and prevention , and medical and psychosocial considerations.
Effective Supervision, Management, and Leadership
of Child Abuse/Child Sexual Exploitation Teams Tom Sirkel
This workshop will present and discuss proven effective characteristics, traits, and skills for supervisors, managers, and leaders of these specific law enforcement investigative units. The material presented will come from selected law enforcement professionals from around the country that have a proven record of leadership success in these units and the results of a nationwide effective supervision survey of working Child Abuse/Child Sexual Exploitation detectives.
Ethics and the Child Advocate Joel H. Muro
Using the ethical codes of a variety of organizations, Dr. Muro will help the conference attendees have a better understanding of the ethical dilemmas that face each worker. Ethical cases will be presented, giving attendees the opportunity to discuss and attempt to resolve ethical situations that are current, real world cases. Failure-to-Register Prosecutions under the Adam Walsh Act of 2006 Christopher R. McFadden Nicole McPherson
This workshop will present a case analysis of their investigation, apprehension, and conviction of a fugitive sex offender—the first such prosecution in the Midwest. Their presentation will focus on practical tips for law enforcement agents and prosecutors, such as charging decisions, development of evidence, multi-jurisdictional coordination, and trial strategy.
(The) False Allegation of Child Abduction Kathleen E. Canning
This presentation will illustrate the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU)-3's current research regarding parents or caregivers who claim their child has been abducted or “gone missing” to cover up a homicide. Family Abductions:
Case Studies & Legal Issues 101 (Part 1 & 2) Eliza McCoy
As family abductions and custodial interference cases make up the majority of missing children cases presented to law enforcement, this workshop is designed to meet the needs of first responders and their supervisors. Using diverse case studies and real-life examples, it will address the need for rapid response and teach methods of enforcement of custody orders as well as potential civil liability of officers. Participants will learn the unique investigative requirements of parental abduction cases, within both the domestic and international realms, and also be given concrete tools for sorting through their often confusing legal issues.
Fantasy Defense in Internet Cases Ken Lanning
Internet sex offenders in proactive investigations sometimes claim their online activity was only part of fantasy and role-playing with no intent to victimize actual children. This workshop will discuss the "research" basis for these claims and the current research concerning the nature of Internet sexual exploitation of children. Evaluation techniques, investigative strategies, and prosecutive tactics will also be discussed.
Fast On Scene Computer Forensic Triage and Danger Assessment Steven D. DeBrota
This lecture will discuss the use of fast computer forensic triage methods and hardware to conduct triage forensic examinations during offender searches. The content will include the tactical and strategic benefits of this process model for investigators and prosecutors. The content will include danger assessment methods specifically tied to this process model and actual offender case studies involving forensic first responders, who were trained in the process model, and successfully used it in the investigation of serious offenders.
Forensic Interviewer Forum Irish Burch Julie Kenniston Special forum for Forensic Interviewers to discuss the issue of certification in the marketplace.
GoDaddy.com: Unlocking the Information Available through Registrars Ben Butler
This workshop will provide a look at the information available to investigators through GoDaddy.com, the world's largest Registrar and Hosting provider; what to expect when dealing with Registrars; and an overview of the recently passed child protection and online pharmacy laws and how they almost didn't happen.
Handheld and Mobile Forensics:
The How to Guide for Anyone Amber Schroader
This introduction into the world of mobile forensics will walk you through what you should do if an incident occurs with a mobile device. How to seize, acquire, and analyze the data in the most forensically sound matter possible. Learn common pitfalls, and what potential evidence could be lurking in the palm of your hand.
How Many Ways Can You Hurt Me?:
Child Pornography Victimization Sharon Cooper
This presentation will discuss the numerous ways that children and youth are victimized through child pornography. From exposure to child sexual abuse images as a form of education to intrafamilial child sexual abuse image production to marketing online and beyond, it is important for professionals to understand the victim impact of this form of child abuse. Particular attention will be provided regarding compliant victimization and self-exploitation through sexting using 3G technology.
How to Rehabilitate a “Bad Victim Witness” Sharon Cooper
In many forms of child abuse, psychosocial dysfunction exists in victims. When this dysfunction leads to substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, or other social and medical problems, such children and youth are often described as “bad victims”. Participants will be provided several strategies that can be used to rehabilitate these victims for court. Often the rehabilitation process begins when the first victim interview is conducted and continues until it is actually time for the jury to retire for deliberation. The medical evaluation, law enforcement investigation and prosecution need to focus on assuring that the triers of fact remember that it is the defendant who is on trial, not the victim.
How to Work with Trauma Victims Utilizing Art Therapy Julie Espey Vanessa Sanford
Many children that have undergone trauma have their sense of safety stripped away. In this presentation, the speaker will discuss the creative process of Art Therapy interventions that promote a sense of safety, control and mastery.
If David Letterman Were Your DA:
The Top Ten Things Your Prosecutor Needs to Prove
Your Child Sexual Abuse Case (Part 1 & 2) Brian Holmgren
Designed for newer law enforcement and CPS workers handling child abuse investigations, as well as new prosecutors, this presentation will focus on the key aspects of corroboration of the child’s account needed to substantiate a case in court from a prosecutor’s perspective. Participants will be provided with a variety of practical suggestions for gathering evidence in sexual abuse cases encompassing the child’s disclosure process and child interviews; crime scene investigation and reconstruction; evidence preservation; and suspect interviews and elimination of possible defenses. Fact patterns from actual cases will be used to facilitate group discussion of investigative strategies. Legal restrictions on the admissibility of various types of evidence will also be discussed with a view toward understanding why investigative strategies in sex abuse cases need to be creative and thorough.
Impression Management in the Courtroom Daniel Armagh Ron Laney
This presentation provides the police officer, CPS worker, medical services personnel and others who testify on behalf of the prosecution and face cross-examination by defense attorneys, techniques and strategies for effective testimony. It explores why state witnesses make critical mistakes that adversely effect jury verdicts and provides effective solutions to avoid trapdoors and pitfalls set by the defense attorney. It explores why juries make the decisions they do and how your testimony impacts their decision-making process.
Inside the Mind of a Sex Offender Jim Tanner
This session focuses professionals on elements of sex offender behavior that are commonly overlooked during investigation and supervision. The Internet has changed the sex offending experience. Attendees will leave this session with a fuller understanding of the 8 ways offenders access sex and potential victims on the web; how the Internet compliments and enhances grooming behavior; and how often the most important findings on a sex offender’s computer are not immediately related to sex. Public safety is advanced when investigators and probation/parole officers understand the full extent of the Internet and how it is changing sexual offending.
International Family Abductions:
Cases Studies and Investigative Tools Eliza McCoy
The increasingly international nature of crime today dictates that law enforcement be on the cutting edge of resources available for investigating cases that extend beyond our borders. In this workshop, both local and federal law enforcement can learn about the unique nature of international family abduction cases, and the corresponding investigative tools available to them here and abroad. With recent case examples, investigators will be provided with a framework for locating and recovering missing children victimized by parental abduction and the unique tools available to assist them in this task.
Investigations with an international nexus can present law
enforcement and case workers with unique challenges.Whether it is chasing down international leads, locating
fugitives, or attempting to regain an abducted child, the U.S. Department of
State will play a major role in any international investigation.At the forefront of these
investigations are the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) and the Bureau of
Consular Affairs (CA).DS
maintains federal law enforcement Special Agents stationed in almost every
country in the world.This
presentation will explain the tools available to those Special Agents and how
local, state, and federal law enforcement officials may request their
assistance in overseas investigations. Parental child abduction is a tragedy
that has long-term consequences for both the child and the left-behind parent.
When a child is abducted across international borders, the difficulties are
compounded for everyone involved. As part of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Office of Children’s Issues staff assists
children and parents victimized by international parental child abduction,
works to prevent further abductions from taking place, and acts as the
Department's point of contact for Congress and the public on issues relating to
international children’s issues.
Internet Crimes Against Children Management Best Practices Ron Laney Brad Russ
Participants will be provided with an overview of issues every ICAC Supervisor needs to understand and develop strategies to successfully overcome them. A functional, high performing ICAC unit demands leadership that provides support for investigators and seeks outside resources to enhance local activities. This interactive presentation will provide best practices and review model approaches for supervisors and will engage participants in activities which build upon current initiatives in the field.
Interview and Interrogation of Child Abuse Suspects: Critical Steps for Success(Part 1 & 2) Byron Fassett
This presentation is designed for law enforcement and child protective services participants, to build on prior interviewing/interrogation training and experience with techniques designed to move the suspect from denial and deception, to acceptance and acknowledgment of the truth resulting in a complete voluntary confession. Through lecture, discussion and practical role-playing, participants will gain the necessary tools/skills needed to develop an interrogation strategy through an in-depth understanding of the case information, interrogation process, critical process hurdles, stages of the suspect confession, anatomy of a lie, and commonly identified hurdles for both the interviewer and interviewee within the interview and interrogation process. Through proper theme development and delivery, participants will learn how to move the suspect past their lies/deception, enabling the participant to obtain, and the suspect to give, a complete and full confession.
Interviewing and Interrogating Child Abuse Suspects (Part 1 and 2) David M. Buckley
This workshop contains four segments and includes video tapes of actual interviews and interrogations to illustrate the material. Segment one includes the common characteristics of individuals who are inclined to sexually/physically abuse a child with detail on how offenders select and "set-up" victims, shift blame for their actions, rationalize behavior, and manipulate victims and caregivers. Segment two includes discussion on the verbal/non-verbal behavior symptoms that are displayed by a person telling the truth during a non-accusatory interview, as well as those displayed by a person withholding relevant information. The third segment will cover the structure of the investigative interview and how that differs from the interrogation of the offender. Included is a review of what types of questions should be asked as well as behavior-provoking questions that assist the investigator in their assessment of the subjects truthfulness. Finally, we will discuss the interrogation process including how to initiate the confrontation, develop the interrogational theme, stop denials, overcome objections, and use the alternative question to stimulate the admission.
Interviewing Children and Prosecuting Child Sexual Assault Robin Sax
There is no crime—not even murder—that worries and sickens parents more than child sexual abuse. Parents wonder how to protect their children when almost every day the news reports another incident of someone in authority arrested on suspicion of child abuse. Even law enforcement has had trouble defining the problem and only recently has the Department of Justice begun recording statistics of these crimes. This course looks at how we file and investigate a case with an eye on what we expect to see in sentencing and punishment by breaking down 2 key parts that are necessary for success -- interviewing children (maximize disclosure, corroboration, and provability in court) and how to FILE a case in order to make sure the outcome is appropriate.
Interviewing the Compliant Victim Catherine S. Connell Martha J. Finnegan Stephanie C. Knapp
This workshop will focus on interviewing the compliant victim in child exploitation cases. Emphasis will be placed on cyber, child pornography, prostituted children/teens, and Indian Country victims and witnesses. Video clips of victim interviews will be shown, followed by discussion regarding interview approach, victim dynamics, and case prosecution. Investigating and Prosecuting Usernames Involved in “Sexting”, Social Networking Sites, and other Internet Crime Kimbely Castillo Daniel Fortune
This workshop will discuss the effective investigation and prosecution of a case involving “sexting”, enticement, identity theft, extortion, and social networking sites. The discussion will focus on victim considerations, investigative issues, legal considerations, practical issues, and will follow a specific case in order to illustrate points of discussion. The case involved a defendant who victimized at least 53 female children and young women, used more than 10 different usernames, and hacked so many Facebook accounts that the defendant could not recall all of his victims.
Investigating Child Fatalities Brian Killacky Ron Laney
This workshop will provide the participants with the recognition of investigative techniques required to determine if this death was non- accidental. This will also include information that assists the child fatality investigator with identifying who was responsible for the death, what in fact was the cause and manner and how one may prove or disprove this information during the course of the child fatality investigation. The importance of investigative timelines and suspect development will also be discussed.
Investigating Physical Abuse and Neglect:
Reconstruction Techniques (Part 1 & 2) Robert Farley Ron Laney
This seminar will focus on non-accidental injuries on children and will emphasize the specific techniques that can be used by the investigator in the assessment, investigation and reconstruction of cases involving soft tissue injuries such as bruises, lacerations and burns. In addition, the various weapons utilized by the offender in child abuse situations will also be identified and discussed. The seminar will also address the circumstances and evaluation of deprived and neglected children. Lastly, the curriculum offers case illustrations that encourage hands on participation by the student.
Investigative/System Response to High Risk Victims:
The Dallas Model (Part 1 & 2) Byron Fassett
Over 1 million children are reported missing, listed as a runaway or throwaway each year. A Child’s potential for victimization increases with each runaway incident. This presentation will demonstrate the correlation and commonalities between the chronic runaway, repeat victims of sexual abuse, the child victimized through prostitution, and the cost of their repeat runaway incidents and victimization. This presentation will provide participants with information on how to define, identify, and locate High Risk Victims and children victimized through prostitution, identify past victimization, curb their future victimization, and prevent or reduce their risky behavior through community partnership and multi-disciplinary team approach.
"It Was All A Fantasy, and I’m Not Dangerous"-How To Combat Common Defenses in Child Exploitation Cases Francey Hakes
The most common defenses in child exploitation trials include the fantasy and the good samaritan defenses. This workshop will aid prosecutors in presenting their case in a way that will fight these defenses and prove the defendant’s intent to the jury. At sentencing, defendant’s often claim they are not dangerous to children, and that scientific tests show they are not sexually interested in children. This workshop will also provide tips for prosecutors facing psychological or psychiatric experts at sentencing.
Law Enforcement Investigators Forum Robert Farley Ron Laney Brenda Nichols
A special forum for law enforcement investigators to share best practices, issues, challenges and solutions. Moderated and facilitated discussion with the audience bringing forward their experiences.
Law Enforcement Liability in Child Abuse Cases Thomas Sirkel Tracy Web This workshop will focus on the current issues surrounding police liability for negligent investigations or failure to investigate with a special emphasis on child abuse and exploitation crimes. During the workshop we will explore the cases law in this area and specific aspects of the duty of care for law enforcement.
Legal Writing in Plain English(Part 1 & 2) Bryan Garner
In this LawProse workshop, Bryan Garner explains the five critical skills that differentiate truly first-rate legal writers from those who are less adept. You'll learn how to:
• frame "deep issues" that get the judge's attention in 90 seconds;
• achieve a lean style (and why that's so critical to success);
• craft smooth transitions that make your argument flow logically;
• quote authorities effectively (and why awkward quoting hurts your writing); and get your writing projects done efficiently.
The workshop includes two major writing exercises, both of which can help you move a writing project toward completion. You are encouraged (though not required) to arrive with a specific writing project in mind.
You'll take away lasting insights that will help you write and edit more effectively arid efficiently. Hundreds of past participants have called this the most worthwhile CLE they've ever attended. This workshop is primarily for prosecutors. See this link for more information
Lessons from the Battered:
Issues in Interviewing Children about Domestic Violence Julie Kenniston Ron Laney
Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) allegations can be difficult to handle due to the very nature of the offenses that occur. Denial is often the response when child protection and/or law enforcement get involved. Gathering credible data to make case decisions can be difficult. Thus, it is important to understand the dynamics of IPV in order to maximize information from children and minimize the stress for the child. This presentation will highlight some techniques that can be used in forensic interviews of children where IPV is the allegation.
(The) Link Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence Allie Phillips
Companion animals provide comfort, security and unconditional love to victims of abuse. They also can be the key to unlock a child or adult’s hidden fears and experiences with violence. This workshop will discuss research studies and criminal profiles regarding animal cruelty and its connection to child abuse and human violence; the importance of working as a multi-disciplinary team; how to recognize animal abuse/neglect and gather evidence; and how asking children about pets during a forensic interview will assist with rapport and providing information regarding the abusive dynamics in the home. American Humane’s Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)™ Program will be discussed on how to safely house pets when adults and children are fleeing an abusive home. Lastly, charging decisions, plea negotiations, sentencing options, update on laws, and pet protection orders will be discussed for offenders who abuse animals, children and spouses.
Living With the Memories Jim Tanner
People working crimes against children see and hear many things they would rather not. These memories can have a disturbing effect on professionals and their families. Based on his 38 years experience working in criminal justice, Dr. Tanner explains what's behind the secondary trauma of working these cases and provides simple but effective steps we can take to help us live with these stories and images once we have seen and heard them. You owe it to yourself and your family to attend this session.
Locating Known Abductors Robert Hoever
This workshop explores investigative strategies and resources for the investigator to utilize in an effort to local and apprehend abductors of children once they have been identified.
(The) Making of a Child Abuse Detective Brian Killacky Ron Laney
This workshop will discuss what it takes to become a successful detective assigned to a crimes against children unit. Individual investigative assessments, targeting specific crimes of violence against children and issues that will make the investigator better suited to investigate these complex crimes will be presented.
Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Rebeca Piantini
The workshop will intend to clarify misconceptions of the Sexual Abuse Medical Evaluation. It will show step by step how practical and mostly non invasive the medical exam actually is and it’s importance to a case. It will include description of medical findings and their probable meaning while emphasizing the importance of history and context in the interpretation of the medical exam. There will also be a discussion about Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Medical Mimickers: When Hoofbeats Really Mean Zebras? Nancy Harper Reena Isaac
The medical evaluation of a child for physical or sexual abuse requires a detailed understanding of the medical conditions that can mimic findings seen with child abuse and neglect. Understanding mimickers of trauma will improve both the medical treatment of the child as well as the investigation. In this session, clinical cases will be utilized to illustrate both common and rare mimickers of child abuse.
(The) Microsoft Entertainment Device Ecosystem Chris Ard T.J. Campana
Every kid in America has (or wants) an XBOX360. They’ve recorded TV shows on Windows Media Center. They listen to their favorite songs on Zune. As an investigator, you would probably like to know how these devices are interconnected and what Microsoft can do to assist you in your investigation. How do you even begin a forensics investigation of an XBOX360? Join Chris Ard and T.J. Campana from Microsoft as they help you understand how to investigate these devices and how Microsoft can assist you in your case.
Microsoft Online Services: Working with Law Enforcement Colleen Holt
Participants will learn the process they should follow to obtain customer records related to online services such as e-mail accounts (@hotmail, @msn, @live, etc.), Windows Live Spaces and Windows Live SkyDrive and Xbox Live, what records are available from Microsoft and how long they are retained, and the process that should be followed to obtain records in life threatening emergency investigations.
Microsoft Windows 7: First Look Chris Ard Kai Axford
Join us for an exciting session as we discuss the new features and technologies that will be coming in Microsoft’s newest computer operating system. First, Kai Axford from Microsoft will start us off with a view from the consumer side and what new things are being added such as Internet Explorer 8, new ways to share pictures and video, and Jump Lists. Then we’ll dial up the technical meter with Chris Ard from Microsoft and drilldown into some of the more forensically interesting aspects of Windows 7. Expect plenty of demos and discussion as Microsoft unveils its latest technologies to you before it hits store shelves! (Please join us for Windows 7 Forensics Preview Lab as well).
Military Resources in Child Exploitation Cases Eric Trest
This presentation will provide an overview of Military Criminal Investigative Organizations (MCIO) as they relate to child exploitation investigations and operations within the Department of Defense. There will be a discussion regarding the unique resources and capabilities of the MCIO community and how their access and global presence can benefit your organization. Specific examples of MCIO support will be discussed ranging from accessing military personnel records, DoD database systems, and utilizing DoD assets such as the Armed Forces Center for Child Protection and the MCIO Child Pornography Image Index system.
Mock Trial of a Child Sexual Abuse Case(Part 1 & 2) Rachel Clark Christine Mein Reynie Tinajero
This will workshop will discuss and present the complexities and practical aspects involved in a child sexual abuse jury trial. This mock trial demonstration will highlight the various witnesses and issues presented in a “typical” child sexual abuse case. Mothers Who Kill (Part 1 & 2) Kristin Beyer Philip Erdberg Neonaticide is the killing of one’s child within the first twenty-four hours after birth; infanticide is defined as the intentional killing of an infant greater than one day old but less than or equal to twelve months of age; and filicide is defined as a parental killing of a child over the age of one year. It is difficult to comprehend the behavior of mothers who kill their own children, and they are often labeled by society as evil or crazy. However, neither of these explanations are often the case. This workshop will discuss research findings, distinctions between types of offenders, possible explanations for their behavior, and the applicability of this information to investigators and prosecutors.
Online Sexual Predators Mike Sullivan
This lecture will look at the grooming techniques used by online predators and how the children are manipulated by these predators. The lecture will use live online contact with individuals who are currently seeking sexual contact with a child to demonstrate the grooming techniques. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to interview children who have been victimized and how to assist parents to discover if their child is at risk.
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments in Cases of Child Abuse Victor Vieth
Students will learn the art of developing effective themes and theories to present to jurors in cases of child abuse. Particular emphasis will be placed on cases in which the outcome largely relies on the assessment of the child’s credibility versus the credibility of the accused.
Paedophilia, Paraphilias and the Psychology of the Online Offender(Part 1 & 2) Michael Bourke Peter Collins
A review of psychology of the paedophile and the co-associated sexual deviances co-existing in child pornography.
Patterns and Trends in Online Victimization Michelle Collins
This session will demonstrate recent patterns and trends of online victimization mined from NCMEC data as well as intriguing law enforcement investigations. Topics will include the vulnerabilities of children using online gaming, cellular devices, virtual communities and social networking. In addition, this session will explore the difficult issue of “self-exploitation” that is increasing in prevalence across the country. Various industry efforts to reduce online child victimization will be presented.
Pediatric Injuries: Are They Abusive or Not? Ron Laney Demetra Soter
This workshop will attempt to teach normal childhood injuries and child development, and how this helps to evaluate injuries. This will help you determine when an injury is more than likely abuse, neglect, accidental, or cannot be determined.
Physical and Medical NeglectExaminations Arne Graff
This workshop will address the questions of: who to consider of medical evaluations; the timeliness of the exams: what tests are available to compliment the physical exam (x-ray, labs) and the interpretation of the exam/test. These questions are ones that face investigators in both child abuse and neglect cases. In addition to discussing these questions, the presentation will also provide the investigator not only with information on current medical capabilities, but also an approach to use when working with medical providers assisting in the care of the child.
Play Therapy with Co-Traumatized Siblings Ashley Lind
This workshop will focus on the rationale for pairing siblings together therapeutically to maximize treatment effectiveness. Trauma reactions, sibling responses, case examples and treatment strategies will be reviewed.
Preparing a Child Witness in Court - A Prosecutor’s Perspective Felicia Wasson Oliphant Carmen White
This workshop focuses on the prosecutor’s considerations in preparing children for court. The discussion will include working with children who may be handicapped; very young; severely traumatized or posses behavioral or mental health issues. Also to be discussed are procedures and programs ti prepare children for court, including the Kids in Court Program and how to effectively present a child’s testimony in the courtroom.
Project Safe Childhood:
Federal/State Cooperation – One County’s Success Story Bonnie Greenberg Jason League Kevin Smith
Project Safe Childhood depends on partnerships and law enforcement coordination. To that end, state investigators and prosecutors can benefit from working with their federal counterparts. This workshop will detail how the law enforcement authorities in a Maryland county structured their office and their cases to streamline investigations and to effectively utilize the resources of federal law enforcement authorities. Some of the benefits include longer sentences, less trials and better cases. Most importantly, with less trials comes the added benefit that fewer children are required to testify.
Prosecutors Forum Felicia Wasson Oliphant Eren Price
Bring your prosecutorial questions to a fun and informative question and answer forum. A group led discussion will provide you with multiple options and solutions to resove your most problematic issues.
Protecting Yourself and Your Family on the Internet Jim Tanner
The Internet is a part of the modern world. For most of us, we know enough to get things done. But we all hear about the ‘dark side” of the web. Join a cyber crime analyst as he talks in plain English about the technical problems everyone faces each time they log into their computer. Regardless of your technical expertise (or lack thereof), you will walk away from this session understanding cyber-stalking, cross-site scripting, trojans, viruses, back-doors, and phishing/pharming. More importantly, you will know what to do to protect yourself from these criminal acts.
Psychological Safeguarding of Child Pornography Investigators and Forensic Examiners – Assessment, Prevention and Current Research Michael Bourke Peter Collins
This workshop addresses potential psychological difficulties involved in child abuse investigations and other work in the field of child exploitation. The presenters will discuss current research in the area of psychological safeguarding, including methods for preventing, identifying, and addressing symptoms of vicarious trauma and secondary stress. The presentation will include suggestions for appropriate self-care and identification of issues that are of particular importance for supervisory personnel.
Recent Research Affecting Child Abuse Investigations and Prosecutions Chris Newlin
This workshop is intended for all levels of professionals who are involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse. We are working in a continually changing field, and it is critical that direct service providers stay abreast of the current research affecting our work. This workshop will provide a review of recent research affecting child abuse investigations and prosecutions, and challenge the attendees to relate this information to their current practices in the field.
Reclaiming the Closing Argument(Part 1 & 2) Craig Ackley Bridget Healy-Ryan
When it comes to the area of psychology and offender behavior, research shows that juries tend to discount expert witness testimony when it is presented by both the prosecution and defense. While there are times when expert witness testimony can be advantageous, in most trials it is far more effective for the prosecutor to serve as his or her own expert witness. This workshop will discuss developing trial strategies that incorporate evidentiary based personality and behavioral issues specific to your defendant (and victim when necessary), structuring the description and explanation of these issues in a way that is understandable to the layperson on the jury, and summation of those issues in closing argument.
Recovering Deleted Contraband Videos Glen Lang Laurie Northrup
This presentation will discuss a new technique developed by the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit that is used to recover deleted contraband videos. This technique utilizes hexadecimal grep key words harvested from videos law enforcement has encountered in the past.
Responses by Youth-Serving Organizations Ken Lanning
Child Molesters sometimes access and manipulate children through their occupations and volunteer work. Whether based on legal requirements, licensing regulations, organization/ industry standards, established internal policy, or informed best practice, organizations that provide their personnel with structured access to children have a special obligation to protect these children from sexual victimization. This workshop will present an overview of: 1) screening of applicants; 2) managing and supervising of personnel; 3) implementing response plans for suspicions, complaints, and allegations; and 4) establishing prevention and awareness programs.
Runaways and Child Abuse: A Renewed Perspective Brenda Nichols
Attendees will gain broader understanding of why “runaways” react and
respond in the manners in which they do. Will provide an understanding
as to how jurors need to be educated when they are met with a
non-compliant victim so they can develop understanding and compassion
for a “delinquent” who is yet a victim. Through the use of examples
from actual cases and visual media, attendees will have their
perspectives renewed.
Safe Sleep for Infants:
Protecting the Vulnerable, Respecting Family Practices Gwen Gray Susan Rodriguez
For law enforcement, Child Protective Service caseworkers and First Responders, one of the hardest child deaths to investigate is the death of an otherwise healthy infant who died while sleeping. Likewise, for Child Fatality Review Teams across Texas and the nation, these infant deaths in sleep environments pose so many questions about what are best practices for infant sleep and how parents can be educated about the safest circumstances for infant sleep. Lively conversations about this hot topic within the State Child Fatality Review Team Committee have led to a number of initiatives dedicated to promoting safe sleep for infants and have developed into a unique partnership between social work (Department of Protective and Regulatory Services) and public health (Department of State Health Services). Attend this workshop to learn about activities on the local and state levels to reduce the risk of infant deaths due to unsafe sleep practices.
Search and Seizure Issues Relevant to Child Abuse Cases Ron Laney Dave Perlman
This workshop will explore the 4th amendment search and seizure law and how it integrates with the investigation of child abuse cases. It will features recent Supreme Court cases governing both searches with a warrant and warrantless intrusions of homes, person, computers and vehicles.
Secondary Trauma and the Multidisciplinary Team Denise Bennett Tim Cromie
This workshop will present an overview of secondary trauma and the impact it has on all professionals involved in the investigation of child abuse cases. The goal is to increase understanding of how we can better serve the children and families we work with by utilizing self care strategies. Working with traumatized children affects us both personally and professionally. In order to remain emotionally healthy ourselves it is critically important that we understand how the elements of a child’s trauma can be absorbed. All professionals working with traumatized children can learn approaches and strategies to protect themselves from being emotionally overwhelmed by this work. In the end, the ability to help traumatized children depends upon our ability to stay emotionally healthy and motivated in difficult and often very frustrating situations.
Shattered, But Picking Up the Pieces:
You Are on the “Front Lines” of Victim Recovery! Darlene Ellison
From the moment you come into contact with primary or secondary victims, you become a key part of their emotional betrayal recovery. This workshop applies to all professionals that, during the course of an arrest and investigation, will come into direct contact with victims. Darlene will offer tips and strategies that professionals can use to keep the “human element” present in dealing with both the immediate victims, as well as the families and close relationships of both the victim and the perpetrator. She will share her gut-wrenching story and lessons learned from her own emotional rollercoaster as the “collateral damage” that is left in the wake of crimes against children. Darlene’s presentation is energetic and moving with a focus on you, the professional, as the “front lines” of recovery! Click here for more information
State-of-the-Art Child Interviewing:
Changes, Best Practices, and Current Issues(Part 1 & 2) Ron Laney Patti Toth
State of the art practice with regard to investigative interviews of children in suspected abuse cases has changed greatly since the early 1980s and the extensive criticism of common practices utilized then. Informed by ongoing research, a number of different interview protocols have emerged over the last 25 years. Despite agreement regarding a number of basic principles of best practice interviewing, there are still some significant controversies and differences in approach. Among these are whether or not to routinely include interview instructions or “ground rules,” whether or not to discuss and elicit a promise from the child to tell the truth, whether and how to use body drawings and anatomical dolls, whether or not to engage in “narrative practice” at the beginning of an interview, and how to introduce the topic of suspected abuse during an interview.
This interactive workshop will examine the changes that have taken place in the last 25 years with regard to what are considered state-of-the-art child interviewing techniques and encourage discussion to identify areas of agreement as well as differences. The structure, elements, and evolution of some of the most well-known interview approaches will be briefly reviewed and examples from transcripts, audio and video recordings will be utilized.
Strangulation and Asphyxiation: Medical Evaluation Nancy Harper Reena Isaac
Strangulation is a particular form of violence that is often ignored and underreported. Such a form of violence is noted in both intimate partner and child abuse cases. Lack of understanding and training by many professionals (including police, prosecutors, and physicians) may result in overlooking symptoms of strangulation or to relying too heavily on the visible signs of strangulation. In this session, various cases and spectra of symptoms will be addressed in order to highlight the seriousness and potential future risks of this form of violence.
Surviving Sexual Molestation Ron Laney John B. Warnick
For ten years John B. kept the biggest secret of his life. A secret that haunted him every day until he finally told someone. John B. was hiding the fact that he had been molested repeatedly by his trusted soccer coach when he was only ten years old. Surviving Sexual Molestation tells his amazing story of survival. John B. shares the effects of victimization on his life, what kept him from telling his secret, and what he has done to overcome the enormous obstacles such a crime places in the victim’s life.
Telling Your Story - Media, Marketing and Awareness Challenges in the Crimes Against Children Field Joy Rauls
Effective communication with the public is critical not only to the long-term stability of any agency or non-profit but also to ensuring success in achieving the mission. Unfortunately, when working in the child abuse arena the subject matter often presents unique challenges to garnering attention and support from the public. This session will focus on defining those challenges and exploring strategies that can be used to tell the story of your organization and its mission in a powerful way to a variety of public audiences and community stakeholders.
Therapy Animals: Safely and Effectively Helping Children of Abuse Heal(Part 1 & 2) Marie Suthers McCabe Diana McQuarrie Allie Phillips
When a child has been abused, self-disclosing with an adult about the experience can be difficult and testifying in court can be traumatic. When trained therapy animals are incorporated into the process, children feel safe and more comfortable to speak about their experiences. American Humane is excited about launching the Therapy Animals Supporting Kids (TASK)™ in 2009 which explains how to effectively utilize therapy animals with children. This workshop will present aspects of the TASK Program such as how to work with volunteer handler/animal therapy teams, including mitigating risk and ensuring that no one, including the animal, is compromised. Included is: incorporating therapy animals as greeters at child advocacy centers, police stations, prosecutor’s offices and court houses; during the forensic interview, medical/SANE examination, group/individual therapy, court preparation; and during courtroom testimony. The benefits and disadvantages of particular situations will be explored, including a detailed list of the do’s and don’ts in each setting. Specific examples of how a child with a trauma history benefited from animal-assisted therapy will be discussed. Legal objections and suggested responses will also be presented.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children Exposed to Traumatic Life Events Lee LeGrice
This workshop focuses on an overview of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based practice for children and their families exposed to traumatic life events. Treatment components and clinical implementation strategies will be reviewed.
Turning Case Weaknesses Into Case Strengths Robin Sax
Offenders seek imperfect victims. While prosecutors, law enforcement, and social service workers may understand this, there is still a great fear in dealing with the difficult and challenging victims. But, weaknesses can be strengths and wonderful sources of corroboration. This course will address how prostitute victims, drunk victims, scantily clad, or other “problematic” victims actually can be victims that provide strength to a case.
Understanding Bite Mark Analysis Robert Williams
This workshop will assist investigators, prosecutors and other law enforcement personnel in understanding how bite-mark evidence is properly obtained, processed and what type of credibility is to be assigned to them as evidence. Attendees will learn how bite-mark evidence is analyzed and what weight should be assigned to it as it presented as evidence in court. While this evidence is often misunderstood, misused and is not often encountered in the normal course of criminal investigations it can become of paramount when it is discovered.
Understanding On Line Grooming in the 21st Century:
A Case Study of the London Metropolitan Police Anthony Joy Jon Taylor
This presentation describes preliminary findings from research conducted at the High Technology Crime Unit and Pedophile Unit at the London Metropolitan Police Headquarters from 2005 to 2009. The methodological approaches employed throughout this research will also be presented. Grooming that can be applied across the international community. Current Police Tactics involve the use of Covert Internet Investigators. The advent of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, not only saw the creation of new legislation but also new Police powers to tackle the new phenomenon, i.e., Online Grooming. In 2003 the UK Police forces had no specific officers trained to proactively police the Internet, to combat this phenomenon. From Jan 2008 to Feb 2009 the Metropolitan Police HTCU identified 273 predatory paedophiles, all who interacted with undercover police officers, and committed online sexual offences. Findings also highlight the difficulty of policing the Internet as it has provided sex offenders with greater and easier opportunities to anonymously target a larger number of victims. Recent initiatives undertaken in the UK include mass public awareness campaigns; new legislation; education and research programs along with proactive undercover policing on the Internet. This part of the presentation will focus on how the Intelligence Analysts at London’s Metropolitan Police Child Abuse Investigation Command, have produced both tactical and strategic analysis of familial abuse cases and online offending, to assist investigations, support judicial proceedings and to inform decision-making and prioritisation in operational policing. To move away from an anecdotal body of knowledge, the analyst team performed real-time analysis of reported offences from 2004 to 2008.
Understanding
& Utilizing Medical Information in the Investigation and
Prosecution of Serious Physical Abuse and Child Homicide Cases Brian Holmgren
This presentation will highlight the various types of medical findings
and opinions typically provided to law enforcement and CPS
investigating child physical abuse and homicide cases. Understanding
these medical findings is frequently difficult for the non-medical
professional. However, appreciation of the mechanisms for causation of
these different types of injuries, the timing of their occurrence, and
their role in the scene investigation and suspect interview are
critical to ensure an appropriate investigation is conducted.
Participants will be provided examples of the various injury patterns
encompassing cutaneous injuries, fractures, burns, and injury patterns
seen in abusive head trauma. Emphasis will be placed on understanding
how these injury patterns can be interpreted to coordinate the scene
investigation and the suspect interview to determine if the injuries
can be consistent with accidental or non accidental trauma. Particular
attention will focus on utilizing demonstrations and scene reenactments
to facilitate the gathering of evidence and allow physicians to refine
their medical findings and diagnosis. Legal challenges to the validity
of suspect admissions and medical diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome
will also be discussed.
United Kingdom Child Abductions: Madeline McCann; Shannon Matthews; Genette Tate
On the 3rd May 2007 in the small, previously unknown
Portuguese town of Praia da luz, a 3 year old girl vanished from her parent’s
apartment.Sadly this fateful day
will be etched in my memory forever, as within hours of Madeleine’s
disappearance I was on a plane to Portugal providing expert commentary from the
scene directly outside the apartment from where she vanished, initially for Sky
News and then for the rest of the world media. The disappearance of Madeleine McCann has gripped the nation
like no other case.It has
received an unprecedented amount of media interest, with her disappearance
being news in homes, pubs & school playgrounds around the world.In addition to the disappearance of
Madeleine, this presentation will also feature the abduction of two other
children. Shannon Matthews, who on the 19th February 2009 in a small village in
West Yorkshire, England, was enticed into a car on her way home from a school
swimming trip and Genette Tate, a 13-year-old newspaper delivery girl who
vanished on the 19th August 1978 from a small village in Devon, England.This presentation will provide a unique
insight three of the highest profile child abduction cases in the UK and in the
case of Madeleine McCann a case that has attracted world wide attention.
(The) U.S. Marshal Service and the Adam Walsh Act Kevin Foder
This presentation analyzes the elements of the Walsh Act’s federal criminal failure to register charge and related legal and evidentiary issues; it describes USMS enforcement activities and cooperative ventures with state and local law enforcement since the law’s passage in July 2006.
Use of Experts as Education Witnesses Ken Lanning
Sexual victimization of children cases sometimes involve complex dynamics and behavior patterns that may be outside the understanding of typical juries. This presentation will discuss the use of expert witnesses not to render opinions, but to educate the court about such offender and victim patterns of behavior. Specific case examples and appellate decisions upholding the use of such testimony will be discussed.
Using Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews Julie Kenniston Ron Laney
Across the country forensic interviewers are asking the same question: “Do we discuss or show evidence in a child forensic interview?” This presentation will explore the issues that go into making the decision to present evidence to the child. Different types of evidence and the context of the interview will be considered for establishing guidelines to answer this pressing question.
ViCAP: A Resource for Tracking Violent Serial Offenders Michael Harrigan
This presentation will focus on the resources that the ViCAP program offers to the investigator. This includes assistance on cases involving serial offenders, or those appearing to be random, motiveless crimes. ViCAP criteria cases include homicides, sexual assaults, missing persons, and unidentified dead bodies. The Highway Serial Killings Initiative will also be discussed.
Victim Identification – Much more than CSI Jennifer Lee
There is much more to victim identification than looking for clues within images. This session will illustrate eight methods which aid in the identification and rescue of child victims seen in sexually abusive images. Actual case examples will demonstrate how every professional investigating child pornography crimes can play a key role in protecting children around the globe. Participants will learn the step-by-step process of how newly identified children are entered into NCMEC’s Child Recognition and Identification System (CRIS). Accessing Victim Impact Statements and an overview of victim notification laws will also be included.
What Child Abuse Investigators Must Know About Domestic Violence Jan Langbein
A growing body of research points to a definite link between adult domestic violence and child abuse. These are not isolated crimes. Whether the child is the unintended victim, the accidental victim or the deliberate target, the severity and manner of child abuse bears a strong resemblance to the type of maltreatment experienced by their mothers. The two populations share several similarities as well as some important differences. By knowing the dynamics and effects of family violence, law enforcement/CPS intervention and prevention can reduce crimes of tomorrow as they make children safer today.
What Investigators Need to Know about Confessions:
A Close Look at the 5th and 6th Amendment Ron Laney Dave Perlman
This workshop will examine the legal considerations in both custodial interrogations and noncustodial interviews of suspects in child abuse cases. It will include a review of relevant 5th and 6th amendment concepts as well as video and audio recording mandates that are important for child abuse investigators to understand.
What’s That Dog Doing in My Playroom? Using Animal Assisted Therapy in a CAC Sarah Torres Vanessa Sanford
This workshop will provide an overview of using Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) in a Children’s Advocacy Center setting. Topics will include how to propose, develop, and implement an AAT program. Gaining the support of the multidisciplinary team and general liability issues will also be discussed. Therapeutic activities and techniques will be presented and case examples will be used to demonstrate how animals are incorporated into both individual and group therapy sessions. The process of how to train and register a therapy dog will be discussed. Certified therapy dogs will be present for the duration of the presentation.
What’s Missing from Your Investigative Toolbox? Kristen Anderson Erica Grasmick
This presentation will take participants step-by-step through a complex child victimization case to demonstrate how NCMEC’s Case Analysis Division can add tremendous value to multiple phases of an investigation. Attendees will become familiar with the range of unique specialized analysis and services available to law enforcement in child abduction cases, runaways, child prostitution, sex offender tracking, link analysis, attempted abductions, as well as the ability to perform in-depth serial offender case comparisons. Data and information collected by NCMEC’s Research Team will be shared as well as data on background screening of individuals who apply as volunteers to work with children.
What Research and Experience Tell Us about Internet Sex Offenders Michael Bourke
This workshop will summarize the extant research pertaining to Internet sexual criminality to distinguish factual information from myths and claims that are unsupported by scientific findings. The goal is to help workshop attendees become more effective at evaluating statements made in legal, investigative, and therapeutic settings. The presenter will draw on his prior clinical practice with hundreds of Internet offenders to offer suggestions for future areas of scientific inquiry.
When Did It Happen Doctor? Evaluating Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Injuries Matthew Cox
This lecture will review the available medical literature in regards to clinical manifestations and timing of injuries including abusive head trauma, fractures, abdominal trauma, and skin injuries.
When the Smoke Clears:
Cross-Examining the Defense Expert’s Attack on a Forensic Interview Victor Vieth
This workshop explores emerging attacks from defense “experts” called to critique a forensic interview. More importantly, this workshop offers concrete tips for prosecutors or child protection attorneys who must cross-examine these “experts.” The information will also assist forensic interviewers in responding to defense challenges to their interviews.
When Faith Hurts:
Overcoming Spirituality Based Blocks and Problems Before, During and After the Forensic Interview Victor Vieth
Students will receive an overview of research documenting the impact of child abuse, particularly child sexual abuse, on a child’s sense of spirituality. Students will learn of the various blocks to disclosure this may cause. Students will receive concrete suggestions for addressing these blocks before, during and after a forensic interview.
When Work Can Hurt: A
Model for Safeguarding Staff who View Images of Child Sexual Exploitation
Lanae J. Holmes Joe Laramie Alice Wu
This workshop will be an informational session with representatives from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Safeguard Program, the Technology Coalition and an Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) Task Force Commander. These presenters will engage the audience in a discussion around the following topics: the need for healthy coping skills and strategies for those viewing images; perspectives from the law enforcement community : and the implementation of the Safeguards program at NCMEC as a model in use (its history, current practice model and research).
Windows Live Services Ecosystem: The Future of Computing and What It Means to Parents and Investigators Chris Ard Kai Axford
Windows Live is the compilation of many online products that allow you to use the Internet more productively. You may already be familiar with Hotmail, but did you know about Windows Live Movie Maker, Windows Live Family Safety, Windows Live Spaces, or Windows Live Skydrive? More importantly what do all of these new services mean to parents and the law enforcement community? What new things do you need to be aware of as more and more is done off the local machine? Join Kai Axford and Chris Ard from Microsoft as they demonstrate the Windows Live services and show you what you need to know to protect kids and conduct investigations on this new platform.
Women That Molest Children: A Study of 18 Convicted Offenders William (Bill) Carson
This workshop describes the findings that were learned from in-depth interviews with eighteen women that had been convicted of molesting children. The course compares and contrasts some of these findings with other recently published material on this subject, and introduces a new set of typologies for female child molesters.
Working with Crime Victims and Their Families Ron Laney Coleen Nick John Warnick Patty Wetterling
In this workshop attendees will learn how to improve their interaction and communication with victims of crime and their families. The presenters will relate their personal experience in dealing with the criminal justice system; what was done right and what should have been done differently. John was a victim of sexual abuse. Coleen’s daughter Morgan was abducted at age 6, Patty’s son Jacob was abducted at age 11. Morgan and Jacob are still missing. The presenters will also conduct a Q & A session at the end of this workshop. Please note that each of these presenters will also being conducting a workshop to discuss their particular case.
Working with Non-Offending Caregivers of Sexually Abused Children Viola Vaughan-Eden
Child sexual abuse is a complex, multidimensional problem of epidemic
proportions in the US, and non-offending caregivers play a vital role
in the investigation and well-being of their children. This workshop
will discuss that one the greatest indicators of children’s ability to
recover from sexual abuse is support from their non-offending
caregivers. It will address the common reactions and experiences of
non-offending caregivers, the impact of the caregivers’ own history of
abuse on parenting their sexually abused children, and ways of
approaching caregivers from a supportive and educational perspective.
Working with Yahoo! in Online Child Protection Investigations Emily Hancock
This workshop will provide Internet Crimes Against Children and other law enforcement investigators with information about how they may work with Yahoo! in their investigations. The topics covered will include an overview of Yahoo! services, data available in investigations and the legal framework for requesting data, Yahoo!’s child pornography reporting process, and an overview of Yahoo!’s online child safety efforts
(The) World Outside Your Window – A Worldwide Perspective on Child Exploitation Mick Moran
When you look out the window in your office what do we see? Is that the water tower at the edge of your town or is it the Eiffel Tower? We all know that the Internet has revolutionized crimes against children and it is a fact that a lead generated in a sheriffs office in rural Texas can directly save a child in Sweden, Switzerland or Swaziland. Do we think enough about the potential intelligence in each and every case we deal with? How can you get that Intelligence to the right person in the right place to make a difference?
This workshop will look at the role played by INTERPOL in the fight against those who abuse the Internet to exploit children. It will examine how INTERPOL assists officers at a local and national level to share intelligence, evidence and skills to ultimately save children and bring criminals to justice. The presentation will also include discussions on trends and practices in prevention and education strategies in place in non-US jurisdictions.
