Welcome to Day 3 of MACA's Conference!

Welcome to MACA's 11th Annual Statewide Conference!

Welcome to the third day of this year's conference!

Below are the Zoom links for today's presentations: the Plenary and the two workshop options for the second session. You can find more information on the today's offerings in the Attendee Packet (http://bit.ly/AttendeePacket).

To access the presentations:

Click the respective Zoom link provided below.
When prompted by Zoom, please enter your name and email address.
Zoom will immediately provide a unique link for you to join the session.

The entire process takes a couple of minutes, so we suggest you login early before each session. For more information on accessing the workshops through Zoom, please refer to the Attendee Packet.

Plenary - Child Sexual Abuse, The Perpetrator Perspective: Get Tuned In

May 18, 2021 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST

Dr. Graham Hill

This presentation aims to dispel some of the common myths that surround the behavior of adults that sexually abuse children. It uses a conceptual model to demonstrate how perpetrators develop and maintain their offending behavior.

Click Here to Access Plenary

Workshops - Choose one to join

May 18, 2021 3:00 - 4:30 PM EST

Workshop Session A3 - Understanding Gender:

Building Cultural Competency Beyond the Binary

Korina Ramsland Short, MS,

Director of the Gender Equity Center at Johnson & Wales University

Gender is more than “pink or blue”. This session will establish a base of vocabulary and definitions; explore emerging practices to support cultural competency and inclusivity; and identify strategies to build trust and enhance trauma-informed practice with transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals and communities.

Click Here to Access Workshop A3

Workshop Session B3 - Preparing for Disasters:

Ensuring Mission and Business Continuity

Karen Hangartner, LMSW

Project Director at the Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center

Disasters happen. Disasters may be different depending on your geographic location. The one commonality is that at some point, CACs will experience some event that can affect the ability to provide services to kids and families. The recent experience with COVID-19 reminds us that we need to prepare for any event that interrupts service delivery for children and families who experience abuse. This workshop will explore how to start planning and preparing for a disaster or critical incident.

Click Here to Access Workshop B3

Tips for Zoom

New to Zoom or want to check your set up? You can test Zoom on your computer by joining this Zoom test meeting: https://zoom.us/test
As you join all presentations, your camera will be off and your mic will be muted. If you are joining a Zoom Meeting, feel free to turn your camera on once you join.
If you are having trouble hearing or need to call in via phone:
Dial +1 929 205 6099
Provide the Meeting ID found on the registration confirmation page in the Zoom links above.
Additional support for Zoom can be found on the Zoom website.

Questions? Please email training@machildrensalliance.org.

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