Wednesday, May 6, 2009
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE
“Pornography: Its Impact and Why It Matters to Promotion of Sexual Health and Prevention of Child Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Violence”
Cordelia Anderson
This session explores debates and findings about the impact of pornography. The industry propaganda is challenged and attention is paid to the impact from the changing content and access. Rather than accepting that pornography is sex and to be sexy is to be pornified, this session distinguishes between sexuality and the exploitive and degrading commoditization and objectification of sex, women and children.
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
BREAK
Visit Summit Store & Exhibits
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
4A “Acquaintance Child Molesters”
Ken Lanning
If child molesters are divided into three categories (i.e., 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 those of the more commonly investigated cases of one-on-one intrafamilial sexual abuse. Topics to be discussed include: 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.
The training will be lecture, supplemented with slides and case examples. Participants should be aware that some of the material discussed is graphic, as it is taken from actual cases. Dialogue and interaction with attendees is encouraged.
4B “Myths of the Hymen: What Investigators Need to Know About the Medical Evaluation of Sexual Abuse”
Dr. Antoinette Laskey
This talk is specifically designed for a non-medical audience, and will help investigators understand what the doctors see (and don't see) when they conduct a medical evaluation in suspected sexual abuse. We will discuss commonly held myths related to the hymen, injuries sustained during sexual assaults, and the limitations of what can and cannot be determined medically. We will also discuss why a normal exam does not mean nothing happened. Please note: while this talk is for non-medical professionals, it will contain some medical photos that are graphic.
4C "Speaking The Unspeakable: The Power of Shame”
Linda T. Sanford
Shame is a common sequel to trauma, and often is an underlying cause of many behaviors that bring people to the attention of helping professionals. Shame can also be the "glue" that holds families together. This workshop will explore the role shame plays in criminal, abusive, addictive and self-destructive behaviors. Implications for interviewing and treatment approaches will be covered, as well as the challenges to counter transference management represented by shame.
4D “The 3 Ps: Promotion, Protection & Prevention”
Cordelia Anderson
Promotion - Positive youth development, assets and resiliency; Protection - safety/security measures; Prevention - information and skill development = all part of comprehensive safety & well-being efforts.
4E “Evidentiary Issues in Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Elder Abuse Cases”
John E.B. Meyers
This workshop addresses critical evidence issues in child abuse, domestic violence, and elder-abuse litigation. Topics covered include hearsay, non-hearsay uses of victims’ out-of-court utterances, exceptions to the rule against hearsay, developments since Crawford v. Washington, uncharged misconduct evidence, and more.
4F “Children of Domestic Violence: Why Being Well-Intentioned Is Not Enough” John Wentworth/Shannon Kmetic
This class will cover topics such as the short- and long-term effects of domestic violence on children at different ages; investigative challenges; evidentiary issues; immigration issues; and the use of child protective services as a means of protecting kids from domestic violence. We will address issues law-enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim advocates and child protective service workers face in the real world -- and offer suggestions for a better systemic approach.
4G “How to Not Enrage Your Forensic Examiner”
Micah Smith
This session will detail types of digital evidence that will pertain to child abuse and exploitation cases, to what it looks like digitally, where to find it for seizure, and how to handle it from the scene to your forensic examiner's lab. Focus will be given on new and emerging trends, techniques by suspects to hide or conceal this evidence from detection, and specific tips for not enraging your forensic examiner.
4CL “Child Exploitation and the Internet” (Part 1 of 3)
Intercept Taskforce
This interactive computer lab will be an introduction to proactive investigative techniques regarding child exploitation on the Internet. Initial response, evidence collection, and case development will also be discussed.
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH
Visit Summit Store & Exhibits
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
5A “Child Molesters who Abduct”(Part 1 of 2)
Ken Lanning
Most missing children are not abducted, and most abducted children are not missing. This presentation is intended to set forth the practical applications of the research findings and the professional experience of the presenter concerning the behavior of child molesters who abduct their child victims. Topics discussed will include the importance of defining the terms "Missing" and "Abducted," case criteria, motivations for abductions, types of offenders, and criminal investigative analysis of cases.
This training will address issues to a multidisciplinary audience from a law-enforcement perspective. The training will be lecture, supplemented with slides and case examples. Participants should be aware that some of the material discussed is graphic as it is taken from actual cases. Dialogue and interaction with attendees is encouraged.
5B “Physical Abuse” (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. Antoinette Laskey
This talk is specifically for non-medical professionals investigating suspected physical abuse. We will cover common inflicted injuries -- including fractures, bruises, burns, abdominal injuries, head injuries and other injuries frequently sustained in child physical abuse. We will discuss mechanism of injury, appropriate tests and alternative explanations to be considered in an evaluation. While this is a talk for non-medical professionals, some photos are graphic, but necessary to understand the topic.
5C “Children Who Act Out Their Pain: Sexual Behavior Problems” (Part 1 of 2)
Linda T. Sanford
Children who act out sexually can present a challenging and complex diagnostic picture. This workshop will present a typology of sexual behavior problems in children -- contrasting each category to what would be developmentally usual and expected. Implications for placements and treatment planning will be discussed for impulsive, attachment-seeking, neurologically based, compulsive and exploitive sexual behaviors. We will focus on children in alternative care such as foster care, special school settings, residential treatment centers and inpatient hospitals.
5D “The Best Kept Secret: Mother-Daughter Sexual Abuse”
Julie A. Brand
Mother-daughter sexual abuse is especially under-recognized, under-researched and under-reported. This workshop describes the complex mother-daughter incestuous relationship -- the subtle, yet intentional violations of normal mother-child boundaries; covert and overt abuse; and the psychological manipulations used to silence victims. Attendees will learn ways to include mothers as potential perpetrators in prevention programs and in sexual-abuse investigations. Six key therapeutic issues for recovery will be discussed. The presenter is both an experienced counselor and a resilient survivor of maternal sexual abuse.
5E “Recent Developments Relevant to Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse” (Part 1 of 2)
John E.B. Meyers
This workshop will address recent developments relevant to investigation and litigation of child abuse and neglect. Subjects covered include the most recent medical and psychological research that has an impact on testimony from children and medical evidence of maltreatment. The workshop will offer detailed treatment of the admissibility of hearsay in child-abuse cases, with particular emphasis on the impact of Crawford v. Washington on the admissibility of hearsay.
5F “Witness Tampering of Children in Family Violence Cases”
Sarah Buel
Although witness tampering of children is prolific in family abuse cases, it is a rarely charged, prosecuted, or sentenced offense. Even post-arrest, offenders frequently continue to terrorize their child victims and manipulate the justice system with impunity. As a result of the recent Supreme Court trilogy of Crawford-Davis-Giles cases, offenders have increased their witness tampering because they are more often rewarded with case dismissal. Child victims are thus in greater danger, and many hard-won gains are threatened. We will discuss witness tampering and the doctrine of forfeiture by wrongdoing in the larger context of effective advocacy; for after decades of law reform, victims should not have to engage with the court at their peril.
5G “Understanding MySpace and how to use it as an Investigative Resource” (Part 1 of 2)
Mike Duffey
Participants will be given a brief history of Social Networking. Hands-on exercises will entail setting up a MySpace account, along with how to utilize Social Networking Sites as an investigative tool. Emphasis will be placed traversing MySpace for potential information relating to a citizen complaint or a current investigation. Other areas covered will include the type of information MySpace retains -- i.e., logs, profiles, photos, instant messaging, adding friends and search restrictions based on the account-holders age. Similar issues with Facebook, Xanga and Bebo will also be addressed.
5CL “Child Exploitation and the Internet” (Part 2 of 3)
Intercept Taskforce
See session 4CL for description.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
BREAK
Visit Summit Store & Exhibits
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
6A “Child Molesters who Abduct” (Part 2 of 2)
Ken Lanning
See session 5A for description.
6B “Physical Abuse” (Part 2 of 2)
Dr. Antoinette Laskey
See session 5B for description.
6C “Children Who Act Out Their Pain: Sexual Behavior Problems” (Part 2 of 2)
Linda T. Sanford
See session 5C for description.
6D “Resiliency 101”
Julie A. Brand
Some victims of childhood abuse perpetuate the cycle; others grow to be safe, nurturing adults. How can we influence which path they will choose?
This workshop identifies seven key steps to becoming a resilient survivor -- steps that can help a victim to overcome trauma and to develop a “survivor’s perspective.” Attendees will learn how to use the “language of resiliency” to identify and reinforce victims’ strengths, positively impacting their self-perceptions. The presenter is both an experienced counselor and a resilient survivor of maternal sexual abuse.
6E “Recent Developments Relevant to Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse” (Part 2 of 2)
John E.B. Meyers
See session 5E for description.
6F “Conducting a Community Safety Audit to Improve Child Safety”
Sarah Buel
It turns out we can greatly improve victim services by asking the question of each community agency, “How does this (practice, policy, rule etc.) enhance or diminish victim safety and offender accountability?” By reviewing successful programs, we can strategize how to replicate their promising practices to increase child (and adult) victim resilience and well-being. The workshop will discuss how to replicate a community safety audit with no funding or to obtain a grant to do so, as well as promising practices to replicate.
6G “Understanding MySpace and how to use it as an Investigative Resource” (Part 2 of 2)
Mike Duffey
See session 4G for description.
6CL “Child Exploitation and the Internet” (Part 3 of 3)
Intercept Taskforce
See session 4CL for description.