Child Sexual Abuse:  Identification, Intervention, Safety and Healing

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Child Sexual Abuse: Identification, Intervention, Safety and Healing

By SCAO - Child Welfare Services

Date and time

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · 9am - 4pm EST

Location

Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center

1 Covered Bridge Lane Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Description

Child Sexual Abuse: Identification, Intervention, Safety, and Healing

Host: State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Target Audience:
This training is intended for all child welfare professionals.

Background and Purpose:
This training will provide participants with the legal and behavioral definitions of child sexual abuse, discuss the prevalence of child sexual abuse, and review data regarding perpetrators and victims in both Michigan and the United States. Participants will gain an understanding of how the motivation of offenders provides critical insight to a broader understanding of the issues to be addressed when completing assessments, implementing interventions, and safety planning. In addition, training participants will learn how to identify child sexual abuse victimization and how to help children and families heal.

Is registration required?
Yes. Registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend. Excessive nonattendance without prior cancellation will result in limited access to future CWS training events.

Who should I contact with questions?
For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Elizabeth Henderson, SCAO-CWS Management Analyst, at HendersonE@courts.mi.gov or 517-373­-2621.

Can I update my registration information?
Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information.

Do I have to print and bring my registration confirmation to the event?
No. There will be a sign in sheet at the SCAO-CWS registration desk outside of the meeting room.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. Please use the attendee's name only.

When do I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within one week of the training. The certificates are for proof of attendance and tracking of participation hours.

What attire do you recommend?
Room temperature can fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan accordingly and dress in layers.

Is food provided?
Lunch will be generously provided to participants within State of Michigan meal rates. Due to grant restrictions, we are unable to provide breakfast or snacks. Additional meals and snacks are the responsibility of the participant. If you require a vegetarian meal or have severe food allergies, please contact Kate McPherson at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322.

What meeting room will the training be in?
The training will be held in the Bach & Beethoven conference room.

Organized by

The Child Welfare Services (CWS) department is part of the Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). CWS provides assistance to circuit court family divisions on child welfare matters, including child protective proceedings, foster care, adoption, termination of parental rights, permanency outcomes, and data collection and analysis. CWS administers the Michigan Court Improvement Program (CIP), the Foster Care Review Board Program (FCRB), and the training program for the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. CWS provides numerous multi-disciplinary trainings each year on a variety of child welfare issues.

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