Wednesday, April 24
Wednesday registration 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE
The Impact of Physical and Sexual Violence: A Personal Journey Revealed
Olga Trujillo, JD
Olga Trujillo watched as her father abused her mother for years. As she was drawn into to his abuse of her mother she was also sexually abused by her father and brothers. Ms. Trujillo, now an attorney, advocate and author, underwent a journey to understand the impact the violence she witnessed and endured -- from the child abuse to rapes she suffered as an adolescent and young adult – had on her life. In this presentation she reveals what she has learned so far and although tragic, her story of survival is inspiring and hopeful. She shows how each person can and does make a difference in the lives of others.
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Victim Identification Lab
Jennifer Lee of NCMEC
See Tuesday, April 23, 2013 schedule for description.
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
BREAK
Visit Summit Store & Exhibits
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
5A
The ABCs of Infant Death Scene Reconstruction
Lisa Mayhew
This presentation will address the logistics of conducting scene reconstructions with caregivers in the deaths of infants under one year of age. The presenter will also discuss how to interview and interact with families to maximize the amount of information gathered, and maintain rapport with them during the grief response.
5B
When Is It Sexual Abuse?
Sue Skinner, MD
Sue Lewis, LCSW
When worries arise regarding sexual abuse, it is important to consider all factors which led to the current concern. In this seminar, we will explore a medical differential diagnosis, and using case examples will review other medical conditions that are sometimes mistaken for sexual abuse. Additionally, we will explore other environmental circumstances and mental health concerns that must be explored when considering a diagnosis of sexual abuse. Case examples will also be utilized to highlight these alternative hypotheses. Evaluation of differential diagnoses and alternative hypotheses is essential in order to perform a comprehensive and neutral evaluation.
5C
Preparing to Defend the Interview
Patti Toth, JD
Since no interview is perfect, and since there is no single agreed upon way to interview a child, even the most skilled child interviewer can be subject to attack. This workshop will discuss strategies for prosecutors and interviewers to use in evaluating child forensic interviews to identify and neutralize possible weaknesses, as well as how to recognize and highlight strengths of the interview -- emphasizing techniques that maximize the reliability of information elicited during the interview. Participants will have the opportunity to assess a real interview and strategize about how it could be defended.
5D
Safety and Recovery: Understanding and Healing Child Traumatic Stress
Pam Crow, LCSW
This talk will review components of traumatic stress and their impact on the developing child. Contributions from the fields of attachment, neurobiology, and mindfulness-based therapies will be reviewed. Ms. Crow will also explore the affect of trauma work on those of us who work in this field, and how we as professionals can help create the best climate for recovery.
5E
Don’t Get Fooled: The Truth About Recent Media Coverage on Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Young Children
Rob Parrish, JD
This session, intended for a multi-disciplinary audience, will expose the plethora of flaws at the heart of media reports in 2011 and 2012 claiming that people were being falsely convicted of “shaken baby syndrome” all over the country. While this has become the darling of the “Innocence Project”, the science underlying the claims is extremely weak, and most of the media reports were based on an opinion piece by a law professor, Deborah Tuerkheimer, who in turn is being manipulated by a small number of medical professionals who make a living testifying as expert witnesses for criminal defendants.
Participants will learn the underlying scientific and logical flaws behind Tuerkheimer’s claims, will see the reasons that the liberal media jumped on these stories without any critical research of their own, and will be encouraged to learn the true state of medical science as it relates to cases involving inflicted head injuries in young children.
Criminal investigators, child protection workers, and prosecuting and child protection attorneys should attend so that they are prepared for the onslaught of these irresponsible expert witnesses and are not negatively affected by their misrepresentations concerning the scientific basis for the shaken baby syndrome or other forms of inflicted head trauma.
5F
Representing Domestic Violence Survivors Who Have Experienced Trauma
Olga Trujillo, JD
In recent years, those who work with survivors of domestic violence have become increasingly aware of the connection between trauma and domestic violence, as well as other effects of domestic violence on a survivor’s mental health. However, survivors who turn to the legal system for protection from their abuser, custody of their children, and assistance with other civil legal needs encounter significant barriers to achieving their legal objectives. This is in large part because the processes in which a survivor must engage to achieve legal objectives can trigger the effects of trauma, making it difficult for a survivor to fully participate in her case. In addition, the opposing party often uses the survivor’s mental health to damage her credibility and/or raising doubt about her parenting abilities.
This interactive workshop will introduce advocates and lawyers to a new tool to assist them in these situations – A Handbook for Lawyers Representing Domestic Violence Survivors who have Experienced Trauma or have Mental Health Concerns. Participants will examine how advocates and lawyers can better understand the complex needs of domestic violence survivors who have experienced trauma and/or have mental health concerns. Presenter will explore the signs of trauma, what they mean and how survivor’s in the legal system can be re-victimized by the process. Participants will consider strategies for more effective practice. The presenter(s) will also discuss with participants how they might utilize the handbook when working with domestic violence survivors.
5G
Sext Education
Brandon Kaopuiki and Michael Slauson
The self-production of sexually explicit images by children and teens is a high-visibility but often trivialized issue in our culture. However, this conduct, poses serious risks for children and teens, and presents opportunities for both investigative/prosecutorial missteps and success. Attendees will learn the truth about "sexting" myths, types of self-production, the status of relevant Oregon laws, and recommended investigative and educational techniques to address this persistent problem.
5CL
Become a Google Jedi: Save Yourself from Information Overload
Lauren Wagner and Elizabeth Tow of SEARCH
This computer lab will teach students how to effectively use Google to filter search results to relevant and useable information. Students will complete hands-on exercises using Google Boolean and advanced Operators.
5IL
Introduction to mIRC Investigations
Christopher Armstrong, James Williams and Don Lewis of SEARCH
This computer lab teaches the new investigator the basics of Internet Relay Chat, focusing on the software set up to install and capture potential evidence. Students will be taught how to set up and implement the chat program MRIC.
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH
Visit Summit Store & Exhibits
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
6A
The Torture and Murder of Jeanette Maples: A Million Dollar Settlement and a Mother on Death Row (Part 1 of 2)
Erik Hasselman and Randall Fenley
This case study will examine the tragic death of 15-year-old Jeanette Maples, who was tortured, starved and beaten to death by her mother and stepfather. The presenters will discuss the system’s failure to save Jeanette that resulted in more than a million dollar settlement by the State of Oregon for wrongful death, as well as the prosecution that resulted in the mother becoming the only woman on Oregon’s Death Row. This presentation will detail the complex investigation, including the crime scene, the child’s injuries, the interviewing techniques used, and the successful prosecution of both offenders.
6B
Forensic Evidence Collection in Child Sexual Assault: What You Don’t Learn From Watching CSI
Leila Keltner, MD and Chrystal Bell
This presentation will provide participants with a unique opportunity to unravel the complexities of forensic evidence collection and analysis in child sexual assault/abuse cases. It will include an overview of techniques that are used to determine the identity of the perpetrator, including advances in DNA and Y-STR technology; how evidence may uncover details about the assault that the child may not be able to provide; and the development of the child-specific Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (SAFE) kit in Oregon which has become an essential tool for investigators and health care providers. Pediatric cases will be reviewed from both a medical and forensic laboratory perspective to highlight successful collaboration in the collection and processing of assault evidence.
6C
Best Practices in Child Forensic Interviewing: Where Are We Today?
Patti Toth, JD
State of the art practice with regard to investigative interviews of children in suspected abuse cases has changed greatly since the early 1980s and is now informed by ongoing research concerning children’s memory and suggestibility and the impact of different interviewing techniques. This workshop will highlight the recently published 2012 APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse and discuss the evolution of child interviewing methods & models, and indicate emerging areas of agreement and change related to best practices in child forensic interviewing.
6D
Adverse Childhood Experiences and their Relationship to Social Function, Disease, and Premature Death (Part 1 of 2)
Vincent J. Felitti, MD
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is a long term, in-depth analysis of over 17,000 middle-aged, middle-class Americans, matching their current health status against 10 categories of adverse childhood experiences that occurred on average a half-century earlier. This collaborative effort by Kaiser Permanente and the CDC found that:
• Adverse childhood experiences are surprisingly common although typically concealed and unrecognized;
• They still have a profound effect 50 years later, although now transformed from psychosocial experience into organic disease and mental illness; and that
• Adverse childhood experiences are the main determinant of the health and social well-being of the nation
The wide range of our findings has profound medical implications for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. There is demonstrable need for, and benefit from, routinely screening for adverse childhood experiences in all patients, and to have an awareness of their relevance to chronic conditions and 'problem patients', and to have a sense of appropriate approaches to treatment that need to be devised for each case. The implications for medical practice of this comprehensive biopsychosocial approach are profound and have the potential to provide a new platform upon which to base primary care medicine.
6E
What Every Investigator Should Know About Serious Physical Child Abuse and Child Homicide (Part 1 of 2)
Rob Parrish, JD
Targeted primarily for law enforcement and child protection investigators, this two-part session will examine the behaviors common to child abusers, illustrate the mechanism of many types of serious physical injuries in young children including abusive head trauma, and provide a detailed “how to” conduct a thorough and informed investigation to maximize the chance for success in a criminal or child welfare court case. Mr. Parrish will discuss how to sort between potential perpetrators of the abuse to determine the identity of the likely abuser, how to recognize and confront the “stupid story” used by abusers to hide what they really did, the need to understand the timing of symptoms relating to various types of injuries, and will conclude with the necessity of working together in joint investigations focused on both criminal justice and child welfare. Participants are encouraged to discuss their own open cases with the presenter and with each other throughout the sessions.
6F
Exploring Trauma: What This Means For Your Work (Part 1 of 2)
Olga Trujillo, JD
Olga Trujillo is a survivor of child physical, sexual abuse and rape. These experiences created a range of mental health disorders that made her vulnerable to further victimization and unaware of the issues she had to maneuver on a daily basis. After undergoing an intense journey to understand the impact the violence had on her life, she began to address the challenges she faced from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Panic & Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression. In these two workshops she will bring her experience of trauma and DID into the room to help participants explore how they may enhance their trauma-informed responses. Participants will assess how they address the issues of trauma and DID and examine whether they could improve their responses and how.
6G
Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck -- Investigation and Prosecution Strategies in Online Child Exploitation Cases
Michael Slauson and Gary Sussman
Senior Assistant Attorney General Slauson of the Criminal Justice Division and Deputy U.S. Attorney for the State of Oregon Sussmand will present a primer on maximizing the impact of investigations and prosecutions in cases involving online enticement and sexually explicit images of children.
6CL
Investigative USB Apps
James Williams and Elizabeth Tow of SEARCH
This computer lab will teach students how to download, install and use portable apps as an investigative tool. Firefox and related add-ons, LightScreen, and other programs will be covered.
6IL
Field Triage and Data Acquisition (Part 1 of 2)
Christopher Armstrong and Don Lewis of SEARCH
This lab and lecture will address the collection of potential evidence from running devices at the scene of a search warrant or a Probation / Parole search using tools such as Field Search, osTriage and SPADA a bootable law enforcement friendly Linux Tool.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
BREAK
Visit Summit Store & Exhibits
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7A
The Torture and Murder of Jeanette Maples: A Million Dollar Settlement and a Mother on Death Row (Part 2 of 2)
Erik Hasselman and Randall Fenley
See session 6A for description.
7B
Introduction to Toxicology and Pediatric Cases
Carol Chervanek, MD and Sarah Short, MS
Toxicology can be a useful tool in the assessment of certain pediatric cases. This session will offer an introductory toxicology lesson through presentations of clinical scenarios. Throughout the discussion, the reasons for requesting toxicology and what physicians hope to garner from toxicology testing will be highlighted. The lecture will also include the reasons for collecting blood or urine, the detection limits of various drugs, and an overview of screening and confirmation techniques used in most toxicology laboratories.
7C
Interdisciplinary Investigations: Can’t We All Just Get Along!?
Lisa Mayhew
This session will focus on the relevant professions involved in child death investigation, how their roles are defined, and how agencies can improve their communication and collaboration. Critical areas of common mistakes, solutions and how to develop policies and protocols for investigations will be discussed.
7D
Adverse Childhood Experiences and their Relationship to Social Function, Disease
Vincent J. Felitti, MD
See session 6D for description.
7E
What Every Investigator Should Know About Serious Physical Child Abuse and Child Homicide (Part 2 of 2)
Rob Parrish, JD
See session 6E for description.
7F
Exploring Trauma: What This Means For Your Work (Part 2 of 2)
Olga Trujillo, JD
See session 6F for description.
7G
CyberTip Investigation
Brandon Kaopuiki
The Oregon ICAC task force is the state's primary recipient of CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. CyberTips usually include information reported by ESPs, citizens, and other law enforcement agencies about suspected online sexual exploitation of children. OR ICAC's strategy to successfully respond to each CyberTip includes referring many of them to local affiliate agencies for review and further investigation as appropriate. Attendees will learn how to read and understand a CyberTip, identify and act on items of investigative significance, and carry a CyberTip investigation through to a successful resolution.
7CL
Firefox Addons: Free Resources to Enhance your Investigations
Lauren Wagner and Elizabeth Tow of SEARCH
This computer lab will teach students how to effectively use Mozilla Firefox add-ons as investigative tools. These add-ons can offer time saving solutions to day to day investigation tasks.
7IL
Field Triage and Data Acquisition (Part 2 of 2)
Christopher Armstrong and Don Lewis of SEARCH
See session 6IL for description.