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CACI Staff Retreat 2023
We took a moment to step back from our day-to-day work and spent time thinking about the BIG picture, getting rejuvenated and strengthening our bond!
Andy Zimney, from Employee Strategies MN, joined the CACI team for the day to facilitate!
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DCFS Scholarships are
STILL AVAILABLE!
There are still spots open for DCFS employees to attend the hybrid Champions of Children Conference at a 100% conference registration discount using the code: DCFS23 with Supervisor approval!
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Our block at the Loews Chicago O'Hare has filled up! There is a Crowne Plaza .3 miles away (6 minute walk) that may still have rooms available for $129/night | | |
CACI uses the Coalition Manager
platform for all trainings
If you do not have a Coalition Manager account:
- and you are an Illinois CAC employee, or a MDT member: please reach out to your Executive Director.
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What is Epigenetics? The Answer to the Nature vs. Nurture Debate | New scientific research shows that environmental influences can actually affect whether and how genes are expressed. | | | |
4 Day Advanced Strangulation Prevention Training | Eventbrite - Family Service Agency's Children's Advocacy Center presents 4 Day Advanced Strangulation Prevention Training - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | Friday, April 21, 2023 at Faranda's Banquet Center, DeKalb, IL. Find event and ticket information. | | | |
A Companion Course to Classroom WISE - Classroom WISE | A new companion training to Classroom WISE entitled Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators) is now available! In this FREE 3-part training, developed by the Central East MHTTC in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health, K-12 educators and school staff will learn how inequities in education impact student mental health and how implicit bias influences our perceptions and responses. | | | |
A podcast by and for professionals in the field of child abuse prevention and intervention. Created by the Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center, this show covers a wide variety of topics around the CAC model, child advocacy, multidisciplinary teams, and emerging trends in the field. | | | |
Internet Risks and Realities | The study, recently published in Child Abuse & Neglect, is titled “Which dynamics make online child sexual abuse and cyberstalking more emotionally impactful: Perpetrator identity and images?”[1] While there is a growing body of literature regarding online child sexual abuse, this is the first study of its kind to take a more in-depth look at the various types of online offenses and try to figure out “[w]hich elements of the crimes trigger more fear, embarrassment, anger or isolation. Such information can be crucial in prioritizing prevention and intervention initiatives.” Id., p. 2. | | | |
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New:
- Module 7: My Application was Denied
- Module 8: My Application was Selected
- Module 9: Award Management (Monitoring)
Updated:
ICJIA in partnership with University of Illinois at Springfield (C.A.P.E.) have updated the Moodle platform and log-in process. Please see the attached instructions to log into the Course. Remember, this course is free and is accessible 24/7.
Additional resources can be found on the ICJIA website:
If you need assistance logging into the course, please reply to this email cja.GrantTA@Illinois.gov
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Cara Vock
Director of Programs and Member Services
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Check out these webinars on the Crime Victim Compensation Program provided by the Illinois Attorney General's Office. These webinars are designed for victim service providers, community partners, and members of the public who may be interested in learning more about the program.
Initial statutory changes to the program went into effect January 1, 2022, and again on August 7, 2022. This training will share information on the updates to the Crime Victims Compensation Act and the administration of the program. Topics to be covered include the new compensation limits, the expanded application window, and changes to applicant eligibility.
These webinars will be held on February 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and March 7, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The registration links are provided below (register for one only). There is no charge for these trainings.
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CACI had the first of 3 Virtual MDT Coordinator Roundtables. Roundtables allow MDT Coordinators to network with their colleagues from across the state. Roundtables are 1.5 hours long and are in the Community Consult Format. The next MDT Coordinator Roundtable is April 12th from 10:00 - 11:30.
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CACI hosted Narrative Practice this month for Forensic Interviewers who looked to increase their skills during the interviewing process. Narrative Practice provides key aspects of the forensic interview including child development, language and memory development, the impact of trauma and the practical applications of approaches to enhancing rapport with youth, this training strengthens skills of interviewers at the beginner and intermediate levels. Research supports that narrative practice increases a child’s narrative competence as well as the details provided in the substantive portion of the interview (Roberts, Brubacher, Powell, & Price, 2011). Attendees build upon prior knowledge and experience, and enrich their techniques in engagement, gathering of details and fluidity of their forensic interviews. Thank you to Lynn Aladeen and Ali Alstott, our wonderful instructors, as they always provide great quality trainings. And, thank you to all the attendees that participated and made the training a success.
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CACI hosted its first DEIJ Roundtable. This interactive round-table was focused on each CAC gaining a better understanding of their priorities for DEIJ work. Together we wanted to better understand the need for trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and gender affirming care, from all CACs and for all children.
Our next DEIJ Roundtable will be May stay tuned, you want to miss this.
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Upcoming Due Dates
- CESF January Fiscal Expense PFR due Monday, February, 2023 (5th falls on weekend)
- CESF Closeout Reports Due Friday, February 10, 2023
- VOCA January Fiscal Expense PFR due Friday, February 10, 2023
Items to keep in mind for expense reports, budgets, and budget modifications:
2023 Mileage Rate – IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for business miles to 65.5 cents for 2023.
2023 Annual Employer Contribution Rates – Illinois Department of Employment Security has released the 2023 Contribution rates. The taxable wage base for 2023 has increased to $13,271.
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Kathy and I will have a session at the 14th Annual Champions of Children's Conference. If you have any questions or topics that you would like us to cover, send us an email telling us what that is. Looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it!
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At CACI, we believe children begin to heal the moment they are heard.
In Illinois, when there is an allegation of child sexual abuse or severe physical abuse, children are referred to a local CAC. There, an interview is conducted in a child-friendly environment by a trained professional who knows the right questions to ask in a way that does not re-traumatize the child. Members of the multidisciplinary team (medical and mental professionals, law enforcement, prosecution, child protective services and more) observe. Following the interview, the child, as well as family members, receive advocacy, medical and mental health referrals to help with the healing process.
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Call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE
(800-252-2873) if you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect. If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first.
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