The registration form and brochure are available online at
http://www.cacva.com Click on Event Calendar and look to May 13-15.
For questions about the event, please contact Kay Kovacs at 276-669-3858
or kaycacva@....
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Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia announces the upcoming
conference May 13-15 At Roanoke College in Salem, VA. Brochure and
registration form are attached. Please share this information with your
colleagues. For additional questions and information, please contact me
at the below-stated numbers.

There are great presenters scheduled in three tracks of investigative,
therapeutic, and multidisciplinary track. The conference is designed
for all professionals working in child and family maltreatment and those
interested in developing collaborative partnerships in their
communities.

Plan to attend, gain knowledge that will enhance your skills, and enjoy
networking with others in a picturesque campus setting.

Kay Kovacs, Executive Director
Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia
P.O. Box 16834
Bristol, VA 24209
Phone: 276-669-3858
Fax: 276-669-5725
email: kaycacva@...



The Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia Present:

Reconnecting to the Mission...Growing Our Capacity to Serve Children
Collaboratively

May 13-15, 2009

Roanoke College
Salem, Virginia

Intended Audience

This training is for all multidisciplinary professionals working with
child and family maltreatment and involved in the investigation,
prosecution, evaluation, medical or mental health treatment capacity,
Court Appointed Special Advocates, as well as local, state and federal
officials and lawmakers committed to developing collaborative
partnerships which have proven so successful.


The Mission of CACVA is to promote, assist and support the development,
growth, and continuation of Child Advocacy Centers in the Commonwealth
of Virginia so that every child victim has access to the services of a
Child Advocacy Center

CACVA Training Schedule

Training Sessions are divided into three areas (tracks) of emphasis:
Investigative, Medical/Therapeutic, and Multidisciplinary


May 13, 2009
7:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. Registration
7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00a.m. - 11:45a.m. PreConference Sessions A & B Session A:
Forensic Medical Findings Session B: Anna Cody, NCMEC
11:45a.m. - 12:00p.m. Break
12:00pm - 2:00p.m. Lunch and Open Plenary Session Speaker Topic:
Child Victimization, NCMEC

2:00p.m. - 2:15p.m. Break
2:15p.m. - 3:30p.m. Investigative Track 1A: Therapeutic
Track 1A: Multidisciplinary Track 1A:
Interviewing Adolescent Compliant Victims Part 1 An
Integrated Model for Assessing & Treating Abused Children
Disaster Planning for Child Advocacy Centers
3:30p.m. - 3:45p.m. Break
3:45p.m. - 5:00p.m. Investigative Track 1B: Therapeutic Track 1B:
Multidisciplinary Track 1B:
Interviewing Adolescent Compliant Victims Part 2 The
Assessment & Treatment of Sex Offenders Problem Solving for
Child Advocacy Centers
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Cocktails for a Cause in Downtown Roanoke

May 14, 2009
7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00a.m. - 9:45a.m. Morning Plenary Session 2A Child
Victimization and the Judicial System
9:45a.m. - 10:00a.m. Break
10:00am -12:00p.m. Investigative Track 2A: Therapeutic
Track 2A: Multidisciplinary Track 2A:
Interviewing Suspects in Computer Facilitated Exploitation Cases
10:00am -11:00am - The Safe Group: Psychoeducation for nonoffending
mothers;
11:00am - 12:00pm The Boundary Project: A model for treating young
children with problem sexual behaviors Victimization and the Aftermath
of Abuse
12:00p.m. - 12:15p.m. Break
12:15p.m - 1:45pm Lunch & Plenary Session 2B Speakers: The
Honorable Anne Holton (Invited)
1:45p.m. - 2:00p.m. Break
2:00p.m. - 3:15p.m. Investigative Track 2B: Therapeutic
Track 2B: Multidisciplinary Track 2B:
Peer Review for Forensic Interviewing The Circle of
Security, A model for attachment based work with high-risk families
Legislative Advocacy Panel
3:15p.m. - 3:30p.m. Break
3:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. Investigative Track 2C: Therapeutic
Track 2C: Multidisciplinary Track 2C:
Investigative Standards Home-based therapy for working with
high-risk children and their families Overview of New vs. Old NCA
Standards
5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. CACVA Hosted Dinner & Entertainment

May 15, 2009
7:30a.m. - 8:30a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30a.m. - 9:45a.m. Investigative Track 3A: Therapeutic
Track 3A: Multidisciplinary Track 3A:
The Sexual Exploitation of Children for CPS The Use of
Mindfulness Practices for Advancing Clinical Goals The
Multidisciplinary Team - How to Work as a Team
9:45a.m - 10:00a.m. Break
10:00a.m- 11:30a.m. Investigative Track 3B: Therapeutic
Track 3B: Multidisciplinary Track 3B:
Investigative Case Studies Prevention Programs: The ACT
Against Violence Program; Darkness to Light Program (Invited) & Child
Sexual Abuse, Everyday Actions To Keep Kids Safe Program Victim
Advocacy: The VA Tech Shootings, Lessons Learned

Presenters:

Robin Lynn Foster, M.D. Director, Pediatric Emergency Services, Child
Maltreatment Team, VA Commonwealth University Medical Center

Anna Cody, Director of External Affairs, National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children

Herb Jones, Vice President of External Affairs, National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children

Martha Finnegan, MSW, LCSW, Child Adolescent Forensic Interviewer, FBI

Dr. Eliana Gil, Clinical Director, Childhelp Children's Center of
Virginia

Cym Doggett, Project Director, Southern Regional Child Advocacy Center

Lisa Hunt, Director, Center for Clinical & Forensic Services, Inc.

The Honorable Phil Trumpeter, Roanoke Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court

James Clemente, Special Agent, FBI

Becky Odor, MSW, Virginia Department of Health

Dr. Celena Gates, Clinical Psychologist, The Center for Clinical and
Forensic Services, Inc.

Dr. Jennifer Shaw, The Multicultural Clinical Center

Kathylee Forrester, Victim Advocate, Creator of "Patches" the Bear

Carroll Ellis, Director, Victim Services, Fairfax Police Department

The Honorable Anne Holden (Invited), First Lady of Virginia

Giselle Pelaez, MSW, LCSW, Director, The Center for Alexandria's
Children

Dr. Jennifer Gilbert, The Mary D. Ainsworth Child-Parent Attachment
Clinic

Ian Danielsen, LCSW, Coordinator, Greater Richmond SCAN Children's
Advocacy Center

Betty Wade Coyle, M.A. Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Hampton
Roads

Nancy Oglesby, Esq. Deputy, Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Goochland
County

Senator John Edwards from Roanoke

Dr. Issac Van Patten (Invited), Radford University

J. Patrick Slifka, LCSW, National Counseling Group, Inc., Richmond
Office

Ken Lanning, FBI, Ret.

Dr. Georgianna Achilles, Staff Psychologist & Research Director,
Childhelp
Children's Center of Virginia

Garciela Cerda, MSW, LCSW, Director, Arlington Child Advocacy Center



Registration

Registration for this training conference may be made by completing and
submitting the attached registration form (copies acceptable) for each
attendee along with a check or credit card for the appropriate fees made
payable to CACVA at the following address:
CACVA
P.O. Box 16834
Bristol, VA 24209

Fees: Registration fees include workshop materials, breakfast, lunch,
refreshment breaks, and the dinner/entertainment the evening of the
second day.

Conference Registration: $250.00

Student Registration Fee: $220.00 (fulltime students are eligible with a
copy of validated student ID)

Late Registration (After March 31, 2009): $300.00


Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and
an administrative fee of $50.00 will be charged. In order to receive a
refund, the request must be postmarked by April 24, 2009. After this
date, no refunds will be granted but registration fee is transferable.
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any workshop because of
unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment.


Lodging

Lodging arrangements have NOT been made with any facility in the Roanoke
area and no particular facility is endorsed by CACVA. Lodging
arrangements are the responsibility of each individual attendee. For
convenience, the names and phone numbers of some of the lodging
facilities available in the Roanoke area will be sent to you with your
registration confirmation.



Continuing Education Credits

All continuing education credits for this conference are being
coordinated with and will be awarded by Radford University.