Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Host: State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services

Date: Friday, August 5, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West- Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009

Target Audience:
This training is intended for all child welfare professionals.

Background and purpose:
This training will provide participants with the legal and behavioral definitions of child sexual abuse, prevalence of child sexual abuse, and data regarding perpetrators and victims in Michigan and the United States. Participants will also gain an understanding of how the motivation of offenders provides the keys to understanding the issues to be addressed when completing assessments, implementing interventions, and safety planning. In addition, training participants will learn about identifying child sexual abuse victimization and how to help children and families heal, along with the responses of adult child sexual abuse survivors and how to best support non-offending parents. Intergenerational trauma and information regarding quality medical evaluations will be provided as well.

Is registration required?
Yes. Registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend. Excessive nonattendance without prior cancellation will result in limited access to future CWS training events.

Who should I contact with questions? For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322. For questions regarding the training content, please contact Elizabeth Henderson, SCAO-CWS Management Analyst, at HendersonE@courts.mi.gov or 517-373­-2621.

Can I update my registration information?
Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial: http://help.eventbrite.com/customer/en_us/portal/articles/430100-how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information

Do I have to print and bring my registration confirmation to the event?
No. There will be a sign in sheet at the SCAO-CWS registration desk outside of the meeting room.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. Please use the attendee's name only.

I need an overnight guest room at the hotel.
The State Court Administrative Office has a limited block of discounted guest rooms at the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the participant. All reservations must be made by the participant through the Hotel’s Reservation Department at 269-375-6000. The room block will close on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 or when the block is full. When and if you need to make a reservation, please reference the group name “State Court Administrative Office”.

When do I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email within one week of the training. The certificates are for proof of attendance and tracking of participation hours.

What attire do you recommend?
Room temperature can fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan accordingly and dress in layers.

Is food provided?
Lunch will be generously provided to participants within State of Michigan meal rates. Due to grant restrictions, we are unable to provide breakfast or snacks. Additional meals and snacks are the responsibility of the participant. If you require a vegetarian meal or have severe food allergies, please contact Kate McPherson at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322.

What meeting room will the training be in?
The training will be held in the Great Lakes Ballroom.