Peer Discussion & Networking Session
May 13th, 3:00 - 4:30 PM EST
Choose one of four sessions to network and exchange ideas with peers!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Efforts
Facilitated by Corey Brodsky, MA, Program Manager for Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
Join to discuss and share ideas on how to incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts into your agency or department. Participants will have the opportunity to debrief the Keynote and Workshop presented by Joyce James, which discusses institutional racism and ways to remove barriers that contribute to racial inequities. Share with peers the challenges and solutions you have found when planning, implementing, or discussing DEI efforts within your agency or department.
Anticipated Audience: Agency Leadership, Human Resource Personnel
The High Complexity of
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Cases
Facilitated by Beth Bouchard, MPH, Associate Director of Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, Rachel Niemiec, MSN, FNP-BC, SANE of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, & Zoé Dos Santos, CSEC Case Coordinator for the Family Advocacy Center
Join to discuss the high complexity of CSEC cases and collaborate with peers on how
to best support and provide services to victims of CSEC. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the unique aspects of CSEC cases including, but not limited to, cross-jurisdictional case management, addressing social determinants of health among youth impacted by CSEC, highlighting and identifying communities that still need training to spot signs of CSEC, and ways to repurpose and refocus training on mandated reporting.
Anticipated Audience: CSEC Coordinators, Pedi-SANEs, other CSEC investigative partners
Reopening Massachusetts for Trial
Facilitated by Courtney Sans, Assistant District Attorney for Worcester District Attorney's
Office & Tony DeVincenzo, Training Specialist for Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
Join peers to discuss the current state of court cases in Massachusetts, trends in court cases, and how cases are progressing while the State is reopening post-pandemic. Participants will be able to share with peers any obstacles in court/with investigations and discuss solutions, as well as find support and network with other district attorneys and investigative partners in the state.
Anticipated Audience: District Attorneys, Law Enforcement, other investigative partners
Victim Advocacy
Facilitated by Michele Mullen, Training Specialist for Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center & Emily O’Neil, Victim Witness Advocate for Hampden District Attorney’s Office
Join other advocates for a peer discussion on best practices for supporting children and families. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss topics related to victim advocacy such as crisis intervention, referral to services and educational materials, engaging families, and more. Attendees will be able to share any challenges and solutions they have found when providing services during the pandemic and any plans for transitioning post-pandemic.
Anticipated Audience: Victim Advocates, Victim Support Personnel