Pre-Conference: Monday, March 5, 2018
Main Conference: March 6-7, 2018
Post Conference: March 8, 2018
Mark your calendars for the “Virginia Campus Safety and Violence Prevention Forum,” to be held March 5-8, 2018 at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, Virginia hosted by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in partnership with the Virginia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (VACLEA). The forum will bring together experts in the field of violence prevention, campus sexual assault, the Clery Act, Title IX, campus protests, intimate partner violence, stalking, and mental health to discuss the latest research, policies, legal challenges, interdisciplinary cooperation, and reporting issues. Structured to encourage a cross-disciplinary approach to these complex campus and community public health issues, attendees will have significant opportunities to share expertise and resources with colleagues from across the country.
Scheduled Keynotes
Breaking the Silence: One Cop’s Story of Hope and Courage - Eric Weaver, Overcoming the Darkness
Opiates, Alcohol and Other Drugs: What Colleges and Universities Need to Know - Aaron M. Williams, National Council for Behavioral Health
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What Rape Jokes Signal About our Culture - Gail Stern, PhD, Catharsis Productions, Chicago, IL
Title IX and Athletics: Effective Practices for Compliance, Coordination Culture - Leslie Gomez and Gina Maisto Smith, Cozen O'Connor
Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Managing Speakers and Protests on Campus - Barry Meek, University of Virginia
Domestic Extremism and Organized Protest Activity, Rob Finch, Greensboro Police Department
More to be announced soon!
Scheduled Breakouts
Stigma: Barriers to Wellness - Eric Weaver, Overcoming the Darkness
SBIRT in College and University Settings: Exploring Opportunities for Early Intervention - Aaron M. Williams, National Council for Behavioral Health
Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment & Violence: Policy to Practice - Casey Acord, Emily Babb, and Alex Hall, University of Virginia
First Responders Can’t Do It All: A Community Approach to College Safety and Security - Dan Dusseau and John Weinstein, Northern Virginia Community College Police Department
Responding to and Investigating Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking: What Have We Learned, and Where Do We Go From Here? - Jeff Nolan, Dinse Knapp McAndrew
De-escalation: More than a Buzzword: Understanding the importance of de-escalation training as it relates to law enforcement, bystander intervention, and sexual violence prevention - Jill Weisensel, Marquette University
Mobile Devices: An overview of mobile devices and how to seize, package, and reduce the risk of data loss - Jason Sloan, Office of the Attorney General
International Students on Campus: Why We Must Care - Dan Dusseau and John Weinstein, Northern Virginia Community College Police Department
March 5, 2018: Pre-Conference
"Hidden Confessions" – Gary L. Aschenbach Sr., Law-Tech Consultants LLC.
The focus is on the secrets of identifying both truth and deception through proven cues of behavioral analysis (body language) and Forensic Statement Analysis (FSA). It is the verbal and written statements in combination with involuntary body language and eye assessments that unintentionally “leak” those hidden confessions. They are made obvious to the trained interviewer. Among other techniques, learn to use the power of the 3 questions of the verbal lie detector, the difference between a denial and objection, and why there is only one true lie in any situation. Your newly learned skills instantly help you make more informed decisions.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will be able to do the following:
1. Identify common mistakes oftentimes made by interviewers
2. Perform analysis on verbal and written statements
3. Prepare a list of “open” and “closed ended” questions
4. Describe the cause and effects of the “false positive” and how to avoid same
5. Recognize the “evasive verbal response” and its affective antidote
6. State the three (3) mandated questions of the “verbal lie detector”
7. Describe the importance of allowing a suspect to maintain their dignity
8. Identify the one true lie in any interview
March 8, 2018: Post Conference
"Conducting Effective Title IX Investigations: Understanding the Intersecting Requirements of Title IX and Clery" – Leslie Gomez and Gina Maisto Smith, Cozen O’Connor
Over the past six years, colleges and universities have faced unprecedented attention regarding the institutional response to sexual violence on campus – from their own students, alumni, community members, the courts and the federal government. Understanding Title IX and the Clery Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA), and how implementation of these federal mandates affects the daily lives of students has become a daily topic of conversation on our campuses.
Our presenters, Gina Smith and Leslie Gomez, are former sex crimes prosecutors and educators with a national law practice dedicated to the institutional response to sexual and gender-based harassment and violence. Smith and Gomez will outline effective institutional practices that go beyond compliance in order to gracefully implement holistic and compassionate campus responses. Their advice is based on a nuanced and practical understanding of the regulatory framework; the dynamics of sexual and gender-based harassment and violence, dating and domestic violence, stalking and trauma; and the recognition that the response must be tailored to an institution’s unique culture, climate, policies, personnel, resources and underlying institutional values.
Within this context, the need for informed, sensitive and effective investigative practices is paramount. The session will outline an investigative structure for thorough and reliable fact-gathering in a manner that allows an investigator to seek relevant information to assess credibility. The instructors will offer practical advice about the unique dynamics of sexual and gender-based harassment and violence, understanding victim and offender behaviors, and maintaining sensitivity to language and appropriate questioning.
The presentation is an interactive and engaging format designed to build competence and confidence. The training will detail effective investigative protocols and address specific investigative issues (e.g., consent, alcohol-facilitated assault, recantation).
Campus police and security personnel, municipal law enforcement with a connection to institutions of higher education, student conduct professionals, Title IX coordinators and investigators, counseling and women’s center professionals, prosecutors, mental health professionals, victim advocates, residence life staff, and other interested campus or community personnel.
Partial in-service credit for law enforcement officers, campus security officers and private security is available.
March 5, 2018, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Pre-Conference Training "Detecting Deception" – Gary L. Aschenbach Sr., Law-Tech Consultants LLC.
March 6-7, 2018, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day – Main Conference
March 8, 2018, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm – Post Conference Training "Conducting Effective Title IX Investigations: Understanding the Intersecting Requirements of Title IX and Clery" - Leslie Gomez and Gina Maisto Smith, Cozen O’Connor
Attendees requiring reservations at the Renaissance Hotel can call the hotel directly at (757) 673-3000. Please mention the “Campus Safety and Violence Prevention Forum” to receive the $93 plus tax per night rate. Attendees can also reserve a room with breakfast for the rate of $100 plus tax per night rate.
Reservations can also be made online at the links below:
Book your group rate for Virginia Campus Safety & Violence Prevention Forum
Book your group rate for Virginia Campus Safety & Violence Prevention Forum w/breakfast
The cut-off date for reservations is currently February 16, 2018. After this date, rooms and/or the conference rates are not guaranteed to be available.
Lunch will be served to all registered participants each day of the conference.
On-site parking is available at the hotel garage for a discounted rate of $5 per day.
Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging, and other meal costs.
$125.00 registration fee for the Virginia Campus Safety and Violence Prevention Forum includes all general conference activities on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, plus the pre-conference training on Monday, March 5 and the post conference training on March 8.
CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be given for cancellations made after February 19, 2018. Substitutions will be accepted.
Click to register for the Pre-Conference on March 5, 2018 "Detecting Deception" ~ SESSION FULL
Click to register for the Main Conference on March 6-7, 2018
Click to register for the Post-Conference on March 8, 2018 "Sexual Assault and Title IX" ~ SESSION FULL
Vendors with campus safety related products and services are invited and encouraged to participate in the Forum. The registration fee for VENDORS is $500 per vendor and $250 for non-profits. Registration fee includes skirted table, electricity and Wi-Fi, lunch, and entry into Keynote and Breakout/Workshop sessions.
Click to register as a vendor
Non-profits should contact Kristina Fawcett at kristina.fawcett@dcjs.virginia.gov to be registered at the discounted rate