At the Intersections: How Federal, State, and Local Partners Can Work Together To Improve Juvenile Justice: June 27–30, 2018
This conference, to be held in Washington, DC, is sponsored by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice. The conference will focus on the role of advocacy and leveraging partnerships at the federal, state, and local levels to foster youth engagement and improve health, education, and housing services for youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.
OJJDP Administrator Caren Harp will provide a federal policy update on the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act. In addition, OJJDP will host four sessions to help state advisory group (SAG) members achieve optimal results for their respective states. Topics will include strategies for using research resources and tools to allow SAG members maximize their resources and meet compliance requirements. Other presentations include an overview of the challenges new members may have adjusting to their role and how to acclimate quickly, requirements for youth engagement and participation in SAGs, and the role of SAGs in supporting state efforts to comply with the core requirements of the JJDP Act.
Domestic Child Sex Trafficking and Children in Foster Care: June 28, 2018
Justice Clearinghouse is sponsoring this webinar. It will address domestic child sex trafficking with the goal of understanding the victim’s perspective, especially those victims who are involved with the child welfare system. The session will explore what makes children in care particularly vulnerable to trafficking, including an understanding of the victim’s trauma experience and behavior, advice on how to communicate with victims through a trauma-informed approach, and practical implications for bringing a case to trial. Registration information is available online.
It Really Is “Normal To Be Normal” in Child Sexual Abuse: June 28, 2018
This webinar is sponsored by OJJDP and the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center. A pediatrician with experience working with abused children will describe the medical evaluation for a child suspected of having been sexually abused and explain why physical and laboratory findings are often absent. Reasons why children typically delay disclosure will be presented. Strategies and techniques for court preparation when a case of suspected child sexual abuse with a normal exam is being presented for civil hearing or criminal trial will also be discussed. Registration information is available online.
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Annual Conference: July 22–25, 2018
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges will host its annual conference in Denver, CO. The conference will include trainings on family law, juvenile justice, child welfare, and family violence as well as tracks featuring practical and innovative solutions to issues facing the juvenile and family court system. Registration information is available online.
13th Annual National School Safety Conference and Exposition: July 23–27, 2018
The School Safety Advocacy Council is sponsoring this event, to be held in Orlando, FL. The conference focuses on all aspects of school safety and security from kindergarten through college. There will be preconference trainings and more than 40 breakout sessions led by professionals in the fields of education and school safety. Registration information is available online.
Conducting Child Abuse Investigations: July 30–August 3, 2018
The National Criminal Justice Training Center will host this training in Greenville, SC. Attendees will learn about the types of injuries a child may sustain and those that may or may not be the result of physical or sexual abuse, the characteristics of child abuse victims and offenders, preferred practices for interviewing minor victims and offending suspects, and legal considerations for investigating and prosecuting child physical and sexual abuse cases. Registration information is available online.
21st Annual International Gang Specialist Training Program: August 6–8, 2018
This event, hosted by the National Gang Crime Research Center, is intended for police, prosecutors, probation and parole officers, corrections staff, gang prevention program service personnel, school resource officers, and others who want to gain more skills in preventing gang violence and reducing gang problems. Topics include technology-enhanced gang communication, adolescent female gang member behavior, street gang investigation, gang management in juvenile facilities, gang presence in social media, and the mental health needs of gang-involved youth. The conference will take place in Chicago, IL. Registration information is available online.
Developing Trauma-Informed Partnerships With Schools and Other CAC Partners–Part One: August 8, 2018
This two-part webinar hosted by the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center and sponsored by OJJDP will review essential components and stages of designing and implementing trauma-informed trainings for schools, law enforcement, and other community partners, and challenges encountered in implementing the program within different systems. Discussions will also be held to help generate ideas on developing the programming in other communities. Registration information is available online.
Part two of the training will be held on August 23, 2018.
30th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference: August 13–16, 2018
This conference will provide training to individuals whom the government and nonprofit agencies employ in the fields of law enforcement, child protective services, social work, children's advocacy, therapy, and medicine. The event will be held in Dallas, TX, and is hosted by the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and the Dallas Police Department. Registration information is available online.
Multidisciplinary Team Responses to Child Sex Trafficking: August 21–24, 2018
The OJJDP-sponsored National Criminal Justice Training Center at Fox Valley Technical College will host and conduct this team-based training in Milwaukee, WI. Presenters will guide existing multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to improve their response to child sex trafficking (CST) and assist those seeking to establish a formal MDT in their communities to effectively respond to CST cases. Topics include understanding child sex trafficking, the use of technology in CST cases, the role of children's advocacy centers in CST responses, and effectively implementing action plans. Registration information is available online.
This training will also be held in Harrisburg, PA, on September 24–27, 2018.
41st National Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Family Law Conference: August 23–25, 2018
The National Association of Counsel for Children's national conference will bring together leaders in child welfare, juvenile justice, and family law. Participants will learn about practical tools to help them protect the rights of the children, youth, and families they serve. Topics to be covered include immigration relief for undocumented child clients, strategies to improve education outcomes for children in foster care, ensuring the protection and well-being of children with disabilities aging out of foster care, and asserting the constitutional rights of children in dependency proceedings. The conference will be held in San Antonio, TX. Registration information is available online.
Child Homicide Investigations: August 27–28, 2018
The National Criminal Justice Training Center will conduct this training in Irving, TX. Presenters will help participants understand relationship building with forensic pathologists, homicide investigators, and prosecutors to successfully investigate and prosecute child homicide cases. Topics include learning autopsy and forensic protocols, determining cause and manner of death, understanding interviewing and interrogation, developing a suspect pool, and understanding the importance of the prosecutor in gaining appropriate convictions. Registration information is available online.
This training will also be held in Joplin, MO, on September 10–11, 2018.
Leveraging Program Evaluation and Data To Improve Your Services–Part One: September 13, 2018
This two-part webinar hosted by the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center and sponsored by OJJDP will provide an overview of program evaluation, discuss the various types of evaluation, and cover how to select the best type of evaluation based on specific organizational needs. Registration information is available online.
Part two of the training will be held on September 27, 2018.
Conducting Unexplained Child Death Investigations: September 17–20, 2018
The National Criminal Justice Training Center will host this training in San Diego, CA. Attendees will learn about the defining causes of and multidisciplinary responses to child death, investigative protocols involving pediatric medical emergencies and child deaths, standard interview and interrogation procedures, and wellness resources available for employees dealing with vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Registration information is available online.