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Council on Domestic Violence
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Lunch provided by ICDVVA in Grand Ballroom

Stalking and Sexual Assault, Michelle M. Garcia, MPP. Director of Stalking Resource Center National Center for Victims of Crime

Stalking is a crime that often co-occurs with other crimes, such as domestic violence and sexual assault. Research supports that there is a connection between stalking and sexual assault – both pre- and post-assault. In this interactive session, we will explore the nature and dynamics of stalking, focusing on the intersection of stalking and sexual assault.  We will also discuss ways in which this information should impact our responses to and services for victims. 

Advocating for Advocacy-Going Beyond Service Provisions, Rosario de la Torre and Ambar Cristina Hanson, MPA - National Latin Network for Healthy Families and Communities Casa de Esperanza

This session is an interactive conversation to identify the role of advocacy in the violence against women movement. Participants will also explore advocacy frameworks that engage communities and promote strength and resilience.

Dangerous Instincts: How reliable are our gut feelings in determining when a person, or a situation is dangerous? Mary Ellen O'Toole, PhD

In my experiences as an FBI Profiler, I have seen that well educated, well-read, conscientious people believe they are inherently blessed with wonderful instincts that will alert them if a dangerous person or situation confronts them. Unfortunately, this is magical thinking. I have seen so many times when professionals mistakenly relied on this inner barometer they believe they were born with – a barometer they think is consistently reliable, extremely well honed and full proof, and then are shocked when they – or someone they love – is victimized. Reading people and situations is not a mystical or clairvoyant process and it is not based on luck, or on the fact that someone just looks creepy. Reading people goes well beyond looking at the trappings of normalcy, like how well someone dresses, where they went to school and whether or not they like animals or do or don't look you in the eye. But too often, we use these trappings of normalcy which can ultimately delude us into seeing another person through rose-colored glasses and we miss the real danger signs. This workshop is about how to assess people and situations the right way by knowing what to look for.

Responding to Human Trafficking & Examining Intersections with Domestic Violence, Sara Crowe, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist and Elizabeth Pfenning, Program Specialist and Supervisor, Polaris Project

Objectives:

• Review and expand on participant knowledge regarding victim identification methods and human trafficking case trends
• Discuss the needs of trafficking survivors and strategies for providing comprehensive services in the short and long term
• Provide an understanding of how to strengthen service provision, investigations, and response to dual victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
• Introduce best practices for inter-agency collaboration
• Discuss methods for institutionalizing these practices within law enforcement and service provider contexts

Case Management of Juvenile Sex Offenders, Dr. John White, PhD

Managing juvenile sex offenders in the community is of paramount importance to the safety of the community and to the rehabilitation of the offender.  Juveniles who commit sex offenses are a heterogeneous group, ranging from curiosity to violent acts.  Victims may be strangers, but most are family members.  Some questions that must be addressed include whether the juvenile will return home, be supervised in school, and the juvenile’s compliance with notification and registration laws.  Goals of this presentation are to understand the types of juvenile sex offenders, treatment methods most commonly used, the re-offense chain, the role of paraphilias, drug and alcohol abuse, and other psychiatric disorders.  Case examples will be presented.

The Mission Oriented Shooter: Behavioral Implications for Threat Assessors, Mental Health and Law Enforcement, Mary Ellen O'Toole, PhD

This presentation will provide an "assessment model" to better understand a Mission Oriented Shooter and how his behavior before, during and after the crime is different from other types of mass shooters. The implications for a threat assessment mental health and law enforcement intervention response will be the focus of this presentation.

Case examples of mission-oriented predatory shooters will be presented in terms of the behavioral distinctions of these cases in terms of warning behaviors that are observable to others around him. Motivation, leakage (forecasting of intent), and preplanning behaviors will also be discussed. "Soft Monitoring Practices" for use in the ongoing assessment of employees or students who have been terminated and/or otherwise separated from their workplace or campus will also be discussed.

The Sex Offender Cycle, Dr. John White, PhD

The act of sexually offending, whether through impulse or planning, is the result of a developmental process that involves an interrelationship among genetic, biological, and environmental processes.  The developmental process involves 14 stages that guide and direct sexual behavior and reactions to that behavior.  Most sex offenders do not want to continue offending, but they do not possess coping mechanisms that inhibit their desires.  Deviant behaviors, from simple paraphilia’s to rape and sexual homicide, as well as the typologies of sex offenders, will be described.  Case examples will be presented.

Dating Violence Across the Teen Years and Long-Term Health and Academic and Consequences, Amy E. Bonomi, PhD, MPH

We will describe our analysis of survey data collected from teens to describe dating violence trajectories across the teen years (from age 13 to 19) and associated health consequences. We will present data on dating violence types (physical, sexual, psychological and stalking), frequency (total number of occurrences), duration (years encompassed by abuse), and number of abusive partners. We will link dating violence experiences health outcomes. Our study represents a unique departure from existing dating violence prevalence studies (most studies inquire only about past year violence exposure) by providing new information on the full extent of dating violence across the teen years and associated consequences.

Primary Prevention Principles as a Foundation for All Community-Based Interventions, Sharon Wasco, PhD

This introductory-level workshop makes the case that all interventions, including what is considered "treatment," fit within contemporary prevention frameworks and can therefore be informed by best practice in primary prevention. The facilitator will present a "flashtalk" (20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds) to describe fundamental prevention principles and key terminology that undergirds current prevention practice. This summary will be followed by interactive exercises and an extended discussion that draws out the expertise and professional experiences in the room. Participants will explore the utility of conceptual frameworks (e.g., the Community Readiness Model, Spectrum of Prevention) for designing and strengthening prevention strategies. Participants will leave with new insight about implementing prevention strategies to meet specific program goals and with renewed enthusiasm about the power of prevention to end violence in our communities.

Military Response to Sexual Assault, Yolanda Matos

The purpose of this training is to review how Department of Defense has responded to sexual assault in the military in the past and to examine the changes that have been made to address the needs of sexual assault victims.  We will also look at how military and civilian victim advocates can better work together to provide the best service to military personnel.

The Logic Model as a Tool for Working Together to Promote Programs, Sharon Wasco, PhD

The problems of sexual and domestic violence cannot be solved alone. Getting diverse groups of people to work together is critical to your program's success. This is true for creating a logic model, too. This introductory-level workshop highlights the ways that the logic modeling process can be used to build common vision, shared commitment, and collective action towards a set of aligned goals. Participants will engage in skills-based learning activities to improve their ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate the importance of the work they do. The workshop agenda includes defining basic logic model components (e.g., if-then relationships, activities vs. outcomes, outcome vs. impact); explaining the benefits of the logic modeling process and the many ways it can be used; and practicing specific skills required to construct a logic model within a group. Participants will leave with a resource guide to help deepen an appreciation of logic models as team-building work.

Ethics for Victim Service Providers, Doug Graves

Objectives:

• Explore Common Ethical Dilemmas for Victim Service Providers
• Discuss Ethical Principles Common to All Professional Organizations
• Determine Common Values of Victim Service Providers
• Examine The National Victim Assistance Standards Consortium (NVASC) Ethical Standards
• Explore Various Ethical Decision Making Models
• Review the Proposed Idaho Code of Professional Ethics for Victim Service Providers
  

Boozing, Doping, Clothing / Underage Drinking and Party Trends (You Can't Stop What You Don't Know Program), Jermaine Galloway

This workshop is for educators, prevention providers, coalition members, law enforcement, probation officers, school administration, treatment, counselors, and parents. workshop covers alcohol and drug clothing, alcoholic energy drinks, alco pops, alcohol and drug/weapon concealment methods and containers, drug paraphernalia, drug related music and groups, logos, stickers, synthetic drugs, OTC drugs, inhalants and popular party drugs. This session can also cover common stash compartments that can be used to hide weapons inside everyday clothing and other items. This session is unique, in that it provides over 120 visual aids for attendees to hold and become familiar with. In today's culture everything is person-specific and has different meanings to different individuals. Meanwhile, certain items have gained popularity in the alcohol and drug scene - which changes every day. For each person to help prevent youth and adult substance abuse, violence and alcohol abuse, you MUST know what is going on in your community. This session will also cover popular culture drinks, clothing and party games. Along with the impact of high alcohol consumption on the body and the community.

The Use of Technology to Stalk, Michelle M. Garcia, MPP. Director of Stalking Resource Center National Center for Victims of Crime

Recent research indicates that most stalking cases involve the use of some form of technology. The ongoing advancement of technology is providing stalkers with a sophisticated selection of tools. Stalkers are using a variety of telephone, surveillance, and computer technologies to communicate with, monitor, and harass victims. While stalkers' methods and choice of technologies vary, victims report that they are experiencing stalking and abuse that is perpetrated with a high-tech twist. This session will focus on some of the most common technologies used by stalkers such as cellphones, computers, cameras, and global positioning systems. Considerations for documentation and victim safety will also be discussed.

Ensuring Meaningful Access to Services for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency and for Immigrants, Rosario de la Torre and Ambar Cristina Hanson, MPA - National Latin Network for Healthy Families and Communities Casa de Esperanza

This workshop will focus on the rights of individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with undocumented immigration status and will provide information and resources to assist advocates in ensuring that those individuals have full access to all services available to survivors of domestic violence as required by federal laws.

Domestic Violence 101, Yolanda Matos continued in afternoon session

This session is designed for advocates with less than three years of experience in working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We will cover definitions of abuse and best practices for advocacy. We will explore the challenges and rewards of working with victims/survivors, discuss healthy personal and professional boundaries, and develop strategies for prevention of burn-out. At the end of this session, participants will have an understanding of how to take care of themselves while providing excellent services to clients.

Meet Me at the HIll Where We Used to Park Interpersonal Processes Associated with Victim Recantation, Amy E. Bonomi, PhD, MPH

Published reports suggest that as many as 80 percent of domestic violence victims recant and/or refuse prosecution efforts. We will describe our analysis of live telephone conversations between detained domestic violence perpetrators and their victims—recorded during the pre-prosecution period—to answer novel questions about how, why and when victims arrive at their decision to recant and/or refuse prosecution efforts. Based on our analysis of the couples' conversations, we will present a framework that significantly expands upon what is known about individual- and couple-level processes associated with recantation/prosecution refusal.

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others, Maggie Strowd, LCPC, LMET and Joy Tait, LPC

Working with traumatized clients is both rewarding and exhausting. Learn how to take better care of yourself in this thoughtful workshop. Topics covered by Maggie Strowd, LCPC, LMFT, Joy Tait, LPC, include a description and exploration of counter-transference, fighting compassion fatigue, recognizing personal limitations and triggers, and engaging in positive self-care. This workshop is a must for professionals who work extensively with trauma clients, including mental health professionals, law enforcement, attorneys, victim witness coordinators, shelter, campus, and other associated professionals.

Making the Connection between Youth, Drugs, Alcohol, and Violence, Jermaine Galloway

This session will make the connection between youth popular culture drug abuse, alcohol abuse and violence. The session will show popular culture music and the true meaning behind some of these songs, along with drug clothing and clothing made to contain hidden compartments concealed within everyday items and clothing. Also discussed will be the dangers associated with certain alcoholic drinks and other high potency alcoholic beverages.

Domestic Violence 101, Yolanda Matos continued from morning session

This session is designed for advocates with less than three years of experience in working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We will cover definitions of abuse and best practices for advocacy. We will explore the challenges and rewards of working with victims/survivors, discuss healthy personal and professional boundaries, and develop strategies for prevention of burn-out. At the end of this session, participants will have an understanding of how to take care of themselves while providing excellent services to clients.

Latin@ Advocacy Framework, Rosario de la Torre and Ambar Cristina Hanson, MPA

This workshop is an opportunity to participate in dialogue that is vital for anyone working with Latinas who experience domestic violence. The workshop will include discussion about best practices in providing advocacy that is based in Latina realities.

SMART—A New Direction for Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Patrick Wolberd, LCSW

This session will focus on the Self-Management and Regulation Training (SMART), a new neuroscience based treatment program being used for violent offenders in Idaho Department of Correction. SMART is a cognitive behavioral format which incorporates new understandings from neuroscience research and its implication for treatment intervention. This is a pain-driven treatment model that targets criminogenic thinking and behavior with a robust emphasis on emotional regulation through the development of pro-social thinking and behavioral habit patterns.

Overview of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center & Local Perspectives on Human Trafficking, Sara Crowe and Elizabeth Pfenning

Objectives:

• Provide an overview of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline
• Review awareness raising efforts and case trends in Idaho through the hotline
• Discuss steps for conducting a community needs assessment and estimating the scope of the issue
• Introduce steps toward a comprehensive local response to human trafficking
• Discuss the national referral database and parameters for participation
• Highlight regional models and addressing challenges in the development of trafficking related resources

Crime Victims Compensation Programs, George Gutierrez and Erica Chown (Idaho Victim's Compensation)

This workshop will provide an overview of the benefits and services available to victims of crime through the Crime Victims Compensation Program. The Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance to victims of crime to cover costs for treatment of crime related injuries and sexual assault forensic examinations. Participants will learn about benefit levels, eligibility requirements and reimbursement protocols, and how to assist victims in accessing benefits.