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2020-09-16 Daily Sessions

Roundtable discussions are designed to provide an opportunity for attendees to participate more-directly in the conference. Held in meeting rather than webinar format, attendees are encouraged to appear on camera and take part in the facilitated discussions. In addition to providing an excellent opportunity for networking and skill-building, roundtable discussions provide key opportunities for attendees to provide input on the important work being done to address family violence in Georgia.This roundtable discussion will focus on creating a coordinated community response to family violence and will be hosted by Stacey Seldon, Family Violence Coordinator at the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

2020-09-16 Daily Sessions

Roundtable discussions are designed to provide an opportunity for attendees to participate more-directly in the conference. Held in meeting rather than webinar format, attendees are encouraged to appear on camera and take part in the facilitated discussions. In addition to providing an excellent opportunity for networking and skill-building, roundtable discussions provide key opportunities for attendees to provide input on the important work being done to address family violence in Georgia. This roundtable discussion will focus on firearms and will be hosted by: Niki Lemeshka, Program Manager at the Georgia Commission on Family Violence; Jessica Morris, Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia; and Jennifer Waindle, Investigator at the DeKalb County...

2020-09-16 Daily Sessions

Roundtable discussions are designed to provide an opportunity for attendees to participate more-directly in the conference. Held in meeting rather than webinar format, attendees are encouraged to appear on camera and take part in the facilitated discussions. In addition to providing an excellent opportunity for networking and skill-building, roundtable discussions provide key opportunities for attendees to provide input on the important work being done to address family violence in Georgia.This discussion is designed to provide an opportunity for community, shelter, and prosecution-based advocates to participate more-directly in the conference. Held in meeting rather than webinar format, attendees are encouraged to appear on camera and take part in the facilitated discussions pertaining...

2020-09-16 Daily Sessions
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The importance of implementing Domestic Violence Assessment and Strangulation Worksheets into the Criminal Justice System.  The Bristol County HART will explain the importance of the worksheets, how these worksheets were implemented in their county, and the benefits they have seen.Presenters:  Bristol County Domestic Violence High Risk Team  Assistant District Attorneys:Courtney CahillKyle McPhersonOlivia CataldoCatherine SauterNew Bedford Police:Detective Dominique SherburneDetective Scott Conceicao

2020-09-16 Workshops

This workshop is designed to give Human Trafficking Investigators an understanding of the psychological effects of Human Trafficking, so more Victim Centered-Offender Focused Investigations can occur, ultimately ensuring the victims needs are met. Oftentimes, it is necessary to conduct investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking offenders without victim cooperation. Topics discussed will include stages and causes of victimization, trauma in the brain, learned helplessness, and how to approach investigations while keeping the best interest of victims' overall well-being at the forefront. The presenter will then discuss shifting an investigation's focus from the victim to the offender to ensure that the victim's cooperation is not necessary for thorough investigation and successful...

2020-09-16 Workshops

There is no individual agency, nor profession that alone has the ability to respond adequately to any allegation of family violence. It has been proven that the best practice for responding to family violence is the Multi-Disciplinary team MDT approach. The MDT approach supports the healthy restoration of families experiencing family violence. The MDT approach extends far beyond joint investigations and interagency coordination into team decision making and an overall more effective, less traumatic response. This workshop will include a roadmap to understanding the importance of MDT to client outcome. Throughout this workshop we will discuss the many facets of MDT including topics such as: protocols, interagency agreements, confidentiality, jurisdiction, roles and responsibilities of...

2020-09-16 Workshops

This workshop invites participation from individuals with experience and/or interest in (1) accountability of domestic violence courts and programs and (2) developing domestic violence compliance programs that combine case management for both criminal and civil DV cases. Such programs connect respondents with community resources, such as local workforce development programs and counseling opportunities, that will facilitate respondents being able to complete the court mandated treatment component of the TPO while simultaneously supervising alleged domestic violence offenders out of custody on bond.The goal of this workshop is to create and offer effective ways to enforce domestic violence compliance while offering a wide variety of community resources as well. A combination of...

2020-09-16 Workshops

Collecting and inputting data may not be the most riveting activity in your day-to-day operations but if completed accurately it can serve as one of the most important tools in your tool box. The Victim Services Statistical Report (VSSR) is an important component to grants management. Reports help agencies collect vital information from their clients, track program performance and enhance service delivery. Analyzing the data entered into your quarterly VSSR can help to ensure that your program is meeting goals and objectives in regards to victim demographic, crime type, service types, and county location, as well as provide a tool on how your data compares with the different funding types. Reviewing the data in this report can also assist with future development of programs needed in...

2020-09-16 Workshops

This web-based panel will explore the ways in which bias against Black women affects the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking. Panelists will address the following topicsEffects of inequalities and challenges that Black women uniquely face as victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking;Barriers to reporting crimes such as, bias and stereotypes held by law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and jurors, that can translate into disparate outcomes for victims through unfair credibility determinations;Impact of bias on endangering accurate assessments of the probability of conviction in cases and collateral consequences on a victim’s ability to seek restoration;Highlight the necessary commitment...

2020-09-16 Workshops