Presenters : 20th Annual Two Days in June Conference
Amy E. Bonomi, PhD, MPH is an associate professor of Human Development and Family Science at The Ohio State University and recipient of the College of Education and Human Ecology's Distinguished Scholarship Award in 2011. Since 2008, Dr. Bonomi and her team have studied the telephone conversations of detained domestic violence perpetrators and their victims to answer questions about 1) how victims arrive at their decision to recant and/or refuse prosecution efforts; and 2) other interpersonal processes that serve to maintain violent relationships. From 2002-present, Dr. Bonomi has also conducted studies on the prevalence of domestic violence and teen dating violence and the long-term health consequences associated with these abuse types.
Workshops:
- Dating Violence Across the Teen Years and Health Consequences
- Meet Me at the HIll Where We Used to Park: Interpersonal Processes Associated with Victim Recantation
ERICA CHOWN
Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Programs
Erica Chown is a Crime Victim Case Manager for the Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program. Erica joined the Program in April of 2012, and she is responsible for managing eligibility determination and benefits utilization for victims of crimes that have occurred in the Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley counties. Erica has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Boise State University and she has accumulated more than six years of experience providing community based mental health and case management services prior to her current position.
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SARA CROWE
Program Specialist and Supervisor
Polaris Project
Ms. Crowe joined Polaris Project's National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) in January 2011. As a regional specialist for the Northwestern and Midwestern region of the United States, she oversees and manages the response to all calls originating from these states. Additionally, Ms. Crowe works to cultivate new relationships with law enforcement, service providers, government agencies, and community actors to build referrals and reporting protocols and secure appropriate services for victims of trafficking. Ms. Crowe also generates statistical analysis of hotline data and prepares reports which communicate this information to various audiences. In her role as a hotline supervisor, Ms. Crowe assists in supervising call specialists and is responsible for hotline scheduling.
Prior to joining Polaris, Ms. Crowe received a Master's Degree in Conflict Resolution with a focus on U.S. foreign policy in Middle Eastern conflict zones from Georgetown University. Ms. Crowe previously worked on the Iraq desk at the Department of State where she monitored Iraqi political affairs and assisted in the creation of policy papers concerning U.S.-Iraqi relations. Additionally, Ms. Crowe assisted in the research and writing of reports for the Middle East and North Africa Program of the International Crisis Group. Ms. Crowe holds a B.A. in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies from Wake Forest University.
Workshops:
- Responding to Human Trafficking & Examining Intersections with Domestic Violence
- Overview of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center & Local Perspectives on Human Trafficking
ROSARIO DE LA TORRE
National Latin Network for Healthy Families and Communities
Casa de Esperanza
Rosario de la Torre is the Family Advocacy/ Refugio Manager for Casa de Esperanza, an organization with the mission to mobilize Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence. Rosario has served in this position for teen years. de la Torre came to the United States from Mexico in 1988 and is an experienced advocate in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, and victimization. A responsive and accomplished professional, she has demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. Her success in her current position is, in part, a testimony to her communications skills—both among her staff and across the organization. She has vast training, advocacy, court advocacy, and crisis line management experience. de la Torre is a highly respected and experienced advocate.
Workshops:
- Advocating for Advocacy-Going Beyond Service Provisions
- Ensuring Meaningful Access to Services for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency and for Immigrants
- Latin Advocacy Framework
JERMAINE GALLOWAY
Boise Police Department
Officer Jermaine Galloway currently is the Alcohol Compliance Officer (ACO) for the Boise Police Department and has been an Idaho law enforcement officer since 1997 and has more than 10 year's experience in underage drinking, drug and alcohol enforcement.
Jermaine has coordinated and led thousands of alcohol related initiatives. Jermaine is also an Idaho POST certified instructor in alcohol beverage laws, community policing and hate & bias crimes. Officer Galloway currently provides training to police officers, prevention personnel, educators, counselors, parents, treatment providers, health professionals and community coalition members on alcohol and drug trends, party patrols, alcohol over service, compliance checks, party drugs, Fake ID's, drug concealment, alcohol and energy drinks, synthetic drugs, cough medicines, alcohol laws and other community based alcohol initiatives.
For his efforts in regards to drug prevention and underage drinking In 2009, Jermaine received the National Law Enforcement Partner of the year award from (OJJDP) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. In 2010, Jermaine received the National Mickey Sadaoff Underage Drinking Award from the director of (MADD) Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Workshops:
- Boozing, Doping, Clothing / Underage Drinking and Party Trends (You Can't Stop What You Don't Know Program)
- Making the Connection between Youth, Drugs, Alcohol, and Violence
MICHELLE M. GARCIA, MPP
Director,
Stalking Resource Center
National Center for Victims of Crime
Michelle M. Garcia has worked to end violence against women for over twenty years, and since 2006 has led the Stalking Resource Center (SRC) of the National Center for Victims of Crime in meeting its mission to enhance the ability of professionals, organizations, and systems to effectively respond to stalking. She coordinates all aspects of the SRC's provision of training and technical assistance, material and resource development, and media relations. Ms. Garcia has provided training and assistance on various aspects of stalking to tens of thousands of professionals internationally. Additionally, she manages the day to day operations of the SRC, including project development, strategic planning, grant writing and administration, budget development and administration, and hiring and supervising staff.
Prior to joining the SRC, Michelle was a Program Specialist with the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. Previously, she had worked in community-based sexual assault and domestic violence programs as an administrator, advocate, crisis counselor, and an educator and trainer on topics, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and dismantling oppression. She is a former President of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Ms. Garcia currently serves on the Editorial Board of the Sexual Assault Report, the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, and the Advisory Board of School and College Organization for Prevention Educators (SCOPE). She received her Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Chicago.
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DOUG GRAVES
Director
LETR Law Enforcement
Training and Resources
Doug Graves has 28 years of Public Safety experience. During this time he has worked a variety of assignments including patrol, narcotics, criminal investigation, juvenile, training and administration. Graves retired from the Idaho State Police in 2007 at the rank of Lieutenant and served as the Deputy Director of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy. Graves holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Public Safety, School of Police Staff and Command and the FBI National Academy . He is the co-author of Prepared Not Paranoid: Lesson's from Law Enforcement for Living Every Day Safely, published June 2008 by Praeger Press. Currently, Graves is the director of Law Enforcement Training and Resources (LETR). A private consulting/training agency. Graves continues to train in ethics, domestic violence, elder abuse and leadership.
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GEORGE M. GUTIERREZ
Bureau Chief
George is the Bureau Chief of the Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program, and has been responsible for the administration of the Program statewide for the last 14 years. He currently serves as the Second Vice President of the National Association of Crime Victims Compensation Boards, as a Board Member of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and as an Executive Committee Member of the Idaho Victim Assistance Academy. Previously, George served crime victims as a Victim/Witness Coordinator with the Boise City Attorney's Office. George has extensive experience in the administration and development of social service programs, and crime victim issues. He has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Business, from the University of California at Los Angeles.
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AMBAR CRISTINA HANSON, MPA
National Latin Network for Healthy Fanilies and Communities
Casa de Esperanza
Ambar Hanson is Senior Trainer of the National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities at Casa de Esperanza. Casa de Esperanza's mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence.
Ambar moved to Minnesota from the Dominican Republic 15 years ago. She received her Bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and her Master's degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Domestic Violence from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Since moving to the U.S., Ambar has been dedicated to promoting and advocating for immigrant communities and communities of color to have equal opportunity and access to higher education, jobs that provide livable wages, health, housing and safety. Over the past ten years, Ambar has advocated for domestic violence survivors through several roles at Casa de Esperanza. She currently provides trainings locally and nationally that promote a holistic strengths-based approach to working with survivors of teen dating violence, domestic violence and sexual assault.
In addition to her work at Casa de Esperanza Ambar has served as a board member for the Emerging Markets Homeownership Initiative, and East Side Neighborhood Development Company. Ambar has also served on several advisory boards, panels and committees that promote economic and social justice.
Currently, Ambar serves on the Latino Scholarship Fund Committee for the Latino Economic Development Center, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student of Color Alumni Association and on the Policy and Research Advisory Board at the Cultural Wellness Center.
Recently, Ambar received the Mano Amiga Award from the Minnesota Latino Economic Development Center for her commitment and generous contribution of time and work in behalf of the Latino community.
Ambar resides in St. Paul with her partner and is the proud mom of two children.
Workshops:
- Advocating for Advocacy-Going Beyond Service Provisions
- Ensuring Meaningful Access to Services for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency and for Immigrants
- Latin Advocacy Framework
Yolanda Matos received her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Lehman College. After receiving her BA, she went into the U.S. Army and was assigned as the Operations/Training Officer for a field hospital, training approximately 240 personnel assigned to hospital duty. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Military, she became a Probation Officer with the San Mateo County, California Probation Department. Ms. Matos worked in Preventive Services with the Latino community counseling emotionally, socially, and economically deprived individuals and families.
Ms. Matos has worked in Foster Care/Adoption as both a Caseworker and a Training Coordinator, developing and implementing training for both the staff and foster parents. She worked at Hetrick-Martin Institute where she served as a Family Counselor and then as the Senior Training Specialist. She has implemented programs to increase awareness about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth in the foster care system. She also supervised the daily work activities of the Youth Coordinators.
Yolanda has been working with women of domestic violence providing both information and services to Latino women, women of color and women living in rural areas for the past 9 years. She has developed and implemented curriculum on various issues including: Domestic Violence, Diversity and other training.
Ms. Matos is a certified Federal Law Enforcement Trainer and has been traveling across the country training on issues of domestic violence for the past 6 years. In addition, she was invited to train military and civilian personnel at Ft. Bragg, NC on issues of Domestic Violence for the Department of Defense.
Yolanda has served as the Vice President of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and Idaho Women's Network. She is currently working as the Executive Director for Valley Crisis Center, a full service shelter for women and children of domestic violence. She has been working in social services for 19 years and currently lives in Kuna, Idaho.
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DR. MARY ELLEN O'TOOLE, Ph.D.
Behavioral Analysis Unit
FBI (Retired)
Dr. Mary Ellen O'Toole, an internationally known forensic behavioral consultant, served as an FBI Agent for nearly 28 years before retiring in 2009. For more than half of her career, Dr. O'Toole worked in the Bureau's prestigious Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), the Unit featured in the hit TV series Criminal Minds. As one of the senior and most accomplished agents in the BAU, Dr. O'Toole consulted on many of the FBI's highest and most complex cases, involving a wide range of violent crimes including school and campus violence, workplace violence, homicides including serial homicides, kidnappings, sexual assaults, child molestation, product tampering, extortions and other crimes of violence against children, adults and institutions.
Dr. O'Toole continues to be recognized as one of the world's experts in the areas of school and campus violence, workplace violence, threat assessment, psychopathy, serial murder and other crimes of violence, and the behavioral assessment of these crimes and the types of persons who commit them.
Dr. O'Toole is also a Keynote Speaker. For more on Dr. O'Toole's biography, click here.
Keynote Speaker: Psychopathy: Understanding this Devastating Personality Disorder from Crime Scene to the Court Room
Workshops:
- Dangerous Instincts: How reliable are our gut feelings in determining when a person, or a situation is dangerous?
- The Mission Oriented Shooter: Behavioral Implications for Threat Assessors, Mental Health and Law Enforcement
ELIZABETH PFENNING
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
Polaris Project
Elizabeth Pfenning currently serves as a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist with Polaris Project's Executive Management Team and National Training & Technical Assistance Program (NTTAP). Her core responsibilities include liaising with local and Federal task forces, developing and delivering tailored curriculum and resource materials to diverse audiences, conducting research on criminal elements related to human trafficking, assisting with a variety of special projects under our national programs, and overseeing the Fellowship Program.
Prior to becoming full-time staff, she served as a fellow with both Development and the Executive Management Team in 2009.
In addition to conducting undergraduate research on immigration and the role of "sanctuary policies" in cities across the United States, Ms. Pfenning is passionate about combating violence against women, particularly among marginalized communities. While abroad, she also acquired experience advocating for the rights of refugees and migrant laborers. Ms. Pfenning graduated magna cum laude from Colgate University with a B.A. in Sociology & Anthropology and Classical Studies. She has also studied at Loyola University of Chicago's John Felice Rome Center in Italy.
Workshops:
- Responding to Human Trafficking & Examining Intersections with Domestic Violence
- Overview of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center & Local Perspectives on Human Trafficking
Ms. Strowd is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who, for the past twenty-one years, has been a principal owner in a private counseling practice that specializes in loss and trauma. Her practice has a strong focus on clients who have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, dating violence, and domestic violence, and the resulting effects of acute and post-traumatic stress disorders. In addition to her work in private practice, Ms. Strowd has served has a campus counselor and adjunct faculty for the University of Idaho, Boise State University, College of Idaho, and Treasure Valley Community College. Her recognized expertise in the field of relationship violence has earned her a board position with the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance. Currently, she co-directs The Institute for the Prevention of Relationship Violence's narrative therapy protocol initiative and co-teaches the CEU workshops for mental health professionals who seek to integrate narrative therapy protocol into practice. Ms. Strowd earned her M.Ed. in counseling from the University of Idaho and her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
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Ms. Tait's thirty year career has been in the field of education: advising, counseling, teaching, and advocating for students. She has recently left her position as the Director of Counseling and Disability Services with a community college to consult in the field of academic program development with a specific emphasis in developing articulation agreements between academic institutions. Ms. Tait currently co-directs The Institute for the Prevention of Relationship Violence's initiative to offer specialized accredited trauma advocate certificates through Buena Vista University. One of her primary areas of expertise is in training community and campus based professionals in how to collaborate to prevent and effectively respond to the issues of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. In addition to her work in higher education, Ms. Tait is also a Licensed Professional Counselor who works in private practice. She earned her M.Ed. in Community Counseling from Albertson College and her B.A. from the College of Idaho, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
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Sharon M. Wasco, PhD, is a community psychologist and independent consultant dedicated to preventing sexual and domestic violence. Early experiences as a victim advocate and a child welfare caseworker convinced her that multidisciplinary teams could work together to solve even the most daunting problems. Today, Dr. Wasco consults with leaders in the movement against violence to find ways that research and data can improve community-based prevention and intervention. Dr. Wasco brings over 15 years of research and evaluation experience to her practice. She was a member of the research team that conducted the nation's first statewide evaluation of sexual and domestic violence services in Illinois; and has worked on statewide evaluation efforts in Michigan, California, Pennsylvania and Texas. Before consulting, Dr. Wasco was a professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she served on the Gender Studies Steering Committee, as a faculty associate at the Center for Women and Work, and as Interim Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Community Social Psychology. She taught statistics, research methods, program evaluation and community psychology to undergraduate and graduate students. Commitments to collaboration, diversity and pluralism guide her work.
Workshops:
- Primary Prevention Principles as a Foundation for All Community-Based Interventions
- The Logic Model as a Tool for Working Together to Promote Programs
DR. JOHN WHITE, PHD
Forensic Psychologist,
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
John H. White, Ph.D. began his career in the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) before continuing his law enforcement endeavors as an investigator sergeant for the Dallas, Texas Police Department, where he worked in patrol, the Psychological Services Office, Internal Affairs Division, and the Fugitive and Special Investigations Division. After receiving a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas, Dr. White began teaching at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey where he developed forensic psychology tracks for the criminal justice and psychology programs. He is a licensed forensic psychologist in New Jersey where he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of sex offenders, including those who commit Internet crimes and sexual homicide. He also conducts competency tests and insanity evaluations for those standing trial. He has been asked to consult with local law enforcement regarding crime reconstruction and he is the psychological advisor to Atlantic County's Crisis Response Unit. He has been qualified as an expert witness in both Federal and state courts. He has published several articles pertaining to developmental aspects of sex offenders and serial murderers. He has been inducted into the Vidocq Society in Philadelphia, an organization that meets once per month to discuss cold case homicides. He is an unpaid consultant/presenter to the technical advisors and writers of the TV show Criminal Minds and to the originators of the show, Killer Profile on the Biography Channel.
Dr. White is also a Keynote Speaker. For more on Dr. White's biography, click here.
Keynote Speaker: Internet Predators
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Patrick Wolberd, the author of SMART, is a licensed clinical social worker whose primary career focus has been the treatment of assaultive adolescents and adults. He has provided treatment services in his private counseling practice as well as in residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and prisons. Wolberd is currently the clinical supervisor for Idaho Department of Correction's violent offender treatment program, which he designed utilizing SMART as the core program component. Boise State University School of Social Work is presently conducting an evidence based study of this program. Wolberd has lectured nationally to health professionals, social service providers, and educators on the management and treatment of violent behavior. pwolberd@idoc.idaho.gov 208-658-2154.
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