May | June 2019

Upcoming Events
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United National Indian Tribal Youth Conference: July 4–8, 2019

This conference, organized by United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), will feature dozens of workshops, keynote speakers, and the UNITY College and Career Expo, with more than 60 exhibitors and vendors. The event also includes a cultural night, talent show, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and the annual UNITY banquet. The conference will take place in Orlando, FL. Registration information is available online.

National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Conference: July 14–17, 2019

National Association of Drug Court Professionals All Rise Conference logoThe National Association of Drug Court Professionals hosts an annual conference on addiction, mental health, and the justice system. This year, RISE19 will bring together leaders from all models of treatment courts, the recovery community, law enforcement, veteran service organizations, legislators, and other key stakeholders to learn about the latest evidence-based practices for serving individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. The conference will take place in National Harbor, MD. Registration information is available online.

Child Sex Trafficking Forensic Interview Training: July 15–17, 2019

To be held in Burien, WA, this no-cost training will provide guidance on conducting developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with victims of child sex trafficking. Attendees will learn the differences between interviewing children in child abuse cases and interviewing child sex trafficking victims. This training, sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, will review a victim-centered interview methodology that emphasizes the factors that contribute to child sex trafficking victimization and the effects of trauma. Registration information is available online. The training will also be held September 11–13 in Plainfield, IN.

Child Abduction Response Team Training: July 23–26, 2019

Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this no-cost training will discuss the process of developing a multidisciplinary Child Abduction Response Team (CART) for responding to cases of endangered, missing, or abducted children. Topics to be covered include how a child abduction affects families; incident command considerations; search and canvassing operations; CART activation; and resources to improve the response, investigation, search, and canvass activities associated with missing children investigations. The training will be held in Medina, OH. Registration information is available online.

The training will also be held August 5–8 in Grapevine, TX; September 9–12 in Logan, UT; September 16–19 in Marion, OH; and September 23–26 in Salt Lake City, UT.

Emerging Tech: What Are the Current Trends for Teens and Kids?: July 25, 2019

Midwest Children’s Advocacy Center logoPresented by the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, this webinar will highlight several newer applications for mobile devices that are popular among teenagers. Participants will learn about vault applications and the ability to secretly store information. The webinar will also discuss emerging technological devices and the roles they play in potentially manipulating children. The webinar will be held from 2–3:30 p.m. eastern time. Registration information is available online.

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges 82nd Annual Conference: July 28–31, 2019

To be held in Orlando, FL, this conference will address issues facing the juvenile and family court system. Offered by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the event will include topic-specific training tracks on family law, juvenile justice, child welfare, and family violence, as well as tracks featuring practical and innovative solutions to current issues. Registration information is available online.

National AMBER Alert in Indian Country Symposium: July 30–August 1, 2019

 

Hosted by the OJJDP-sponsored National Criminal Justice Training Center, the theme of this year’s symposium, to be held in Albuquerque, NM, is “Implementing AMBER Alert in Indian Country.” Designed for tribal leaders, public safety and emergency management personnel, and AMBER Alert coordinators, the event will focus on improving the integration of state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans with federally recognized tribes across the nation. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with state, federal, and child protection partners to identify and discuss strategies that will improve tribal communities’ response to missing and exploited children. Registration information is available online.

 

The Role of the Juvenile Prosecutor: July 31–August 2, 2019

 

National District Attorneys Association logoThis new training, to be held in Columbia, SC, will cover a range of topics related to the work of juvenile prosecutors, including child and adolescent development; the prosecution of adolescent sex offender cases; the exploitation and trafficking of minors; serious, violent, and chronic offenders; strategies to address substance abuse in juveniles; and ethical considerations for juvenile prosecutors. OJJDP Administrator Caren Harp will offer opening remarks. The National District Attorneys Association developed the training with support from OJJDP’s National Training and Technical Assistance Center. Juvenile prosecutors from any jurisdiction are welcome. Registration information is available online.

 

Facility Director/Superintendent Training: August 3–6, 2019

 

The Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators has developed this new training for administrators of state and local secure juvenile justice facilities. Scheduled to take place in Boston, MA, the training will include presentations and workshops on a range of topics, including best practices in facility supervision, conditions of confinement, gender-responsive care, emergency planning in juvenile facilities, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, strategies to maintain safety and security, staff wellness, racial and ethnic disparities, family engagement, and positive youth development. OJJDP provided funding for this training through the Center for Coordinated Assistance to States. As part of a 6-month followup process, participants will develop an improvement plan focused on addressing an emerging issue or challenge facing their facility.

Psychology of School Threat Assessments: August 5–6, 2019

This training, sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, will examine the psychological and behavioral aspects of threat assessment and management. Attendees will learn how to distinguish between normal versus abnormal child and adolescent behaviors, identify “red flags,” and manage threats to ensure safety. To be held in Omaha, NE, the training will offer multidisciplinary threat assessment and management strategies and explore risk and protective factors for youth violence. Attendees will participate in simulated threat assessments and management. Registration information is available online. The training will also be held September 26–27 in the Denver, CO, area.

Child Homicide Investigations: August 19–20, 2019

This training, offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, will focus on understanding and building relationships between the forensic pathologist, homicide investigator, and prosecutor in the investigation and prosecution of child homicide cases. Topics include autopsy protocols, forensic essentials, and the importance of determining the cause and manner of death. Attendees will learn about the unique aspects of investigating a child homicide, which involve interviewing and interrogation, suspect pool development, and the role and importance of the prosecutor in gaining appropriate convictions. The event will take place in the New Orleans, LA, area. Registration information is available online. The training will also be held September 16–17 in Elkhart, IN.

Criminal Connections: Child Pornography and Child Sexual Abuse: August 19–20, 2019

Many offenders who sexually abuse children also possess child pornography. In 2012, more than 80 percent of men arrested for child sexual abuse were in possession of child pornography. During this training, sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, participants will learn about the additional trauma victims experience when child pornography is involved. To be held in Columbia, SC, the event will explore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child pornography to supplement an investigation and corroborate victim statements. Registration information is available online.

Victim Advocacy Training in the Child Advocacy Center: August 27–29, 2019

National Children’s Advocacy Center logoVictim advocates in child advocacy centers support children and families by providing crisis intervention, information about the investigation and criminal justice process, and ongoing assistance in connecting families to helpful resources. This training, provided by the National Children’s Advocacy Center, will include sessions on the criminal justice system, the dynamics of child abuse, crisis development and resolution, effective listening techniques, the impact of trauma on children, the rights of crime victims, and intervention strategies. The training will be held in Huntsville, AL. Registration information is available online. The event will also be held October 1–3 in Huntsville.

Law Enforcement Investigative Response to Child Sex Trafficking: September 9–11, 2019

This no-cost training, to be held in Pensacola, FL, will offer information and resources to help attendees better understand, recognize, and investigate cases involving child sex trafficking and exploitation. Participants will learn about the dynamics of trafficking and exploitation to improve skills related to interviewing the victim and interrogating the trafficker. The training is offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Registration information is available online.

Initial Response Strategies and Tactics When Responding to Missing Children Incidents: September 13, 2019

National Criminal Justice Training Center logoWhen responding to missing children incidents, accurate and timely situational assessments and the immediate deployment of resources are vitally important. During this training, attendees will learn about the critical steps for first responders to take as they respond to these incidents and how their actions can influence the short- and long-term response of law enforcement. Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, the training will be held in Logan, UT. Registration information is available online.

Conducting Child Abuse Investigations: September 16–20, 2019

To be held in Wilmington, DE, this no-cost training will provide current information about using a multidisciplinary team approach in the investigation and prosecution of all types of child abuse cases. Participants will learn about medical evidence, interviewing child victims/witnesses and adult suspects/witnesses, and legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of child physical and sexual abuse cases. The training is offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Registration information is available online. The training will also be held November 18–22 in Pittsburgh, PA.

State Relations and Assistance Division National Training Conference: September 24–26, 2019

This OJJDP training is designed for staff of designated state agencies and members of state advisory groups. Plans include training and workshops pertinent to the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 and a presentation on federal partnerships between the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education. The event, still in the planning stages, will be held in Kansas City, MO. Registration information is available online. Concurrent with the national training conference, OJJDP will convene an in-person meeting of members of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice. Registration information will be available in the coming weeks.