Agenda
(subject to revision)
Welcome/Keynote Address
Trauma Past, Trauma Present: Relevance of Trauma to Advocates Working with Victims of Child Abuse
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Allison Sampson-Jackson
Fostering Futures: Virginia Extends Foster Care to Age 21
Ask a Judge
Practical Applications of Trauma Informed Practices: Building Resilience in Children and Communities
Updates on the Laws that Affect Juvenile Courts in Virginia: Legislation from the 2015 and 2016 Sessions of the Virginia General Assembly
Creating Positive Outcomes for Older Youth through Great Expectations
Timelines and Testifying
DSS/CASA Partnerships: Building Effective Working Relationships
The Deadly Heroin Epidemic: What CASA Volunteers Must Know about this Important Topic
The Impact of Family Violence on Children
(dinner on your own)
Defining Normal Sexual Behavior in Children
Understanding Healthy Attachments in Children
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Implications for Virginia
Making Sense of Psychological Evaluations
The Impact of Sexual Abuse in Children
Mental Health Needs of Maltreated Children