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21st Annual
Virtually & In-Person
@ Sioux Falls
Convention Center
September 29-30, 2021
www.sdcpcm.com/conference
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OVERVIEW CONFERENCE FEES
Welcome to the 21st Annual Community Response to Child
Abuse Conference. The conference is scheduled from AND REGISTRATION
September 29-30, 2021 in-person and virtually at the Sioux Registration fee includes grab and go breakfast, boxed lunch,
Falls Convention Center. refreshments and program materials.
Before Aug. 15:
This two-day conference features national and regional Pre & Main Conference – In Person – Early Bird - $124
experts addressing a wide range of topics in the field Main Conference – In Person – Early Bird - $99
of knowing about, responding to and preventing child Main Conference – Online – Early Bird - $75
abuse and maltreatment. In addition to keynote sessions,
attendees will have the choice between 20 workshops After August 15th:
focusing on recent advances and best practices in the areas Pre & Main Conference – In Person – $150
of prevention, medical examinations and evaluation, child Main Conference – In Person – $125
advocacy, judicial prosecution, and law enforcement. The Main Conference – Online – $90
aim is for practitioners to expand their depth of knowledge
in the field of child and adult advocacy in order to create Student Rate:
more impactful engagement with children and families. Pre & Main Conference – Student – In Person - $85
Main Conference – Student – In Person - $75
Main Conference – Student – Online - $50
TARGET AUDIENCE
The conference is designed for prevention specialists, How to Register
social workers, medical providers, nurses, behavioral health Register at www.sdcpcm.com/conference
workers, counselors, law enforcement, the legal community, For questions email cpcm@usd.edu
educators, dental providers, community advocates, students
and the business community. Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received before September 15 will be subject
to a $50 fee. No refunds will be made thereafter. Please
THANK YOU TO OUR email your request to cpcm@usd.edu
CONFERENCE PARTNERS
• The Unified Judicial System LODGING
Court Improvement Program Holiday Inn and Suites
• Child’s Voice at Sanford Health 2040 W. Russell Street
• The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment To reserve a room, please click on www.ihg.com or you
may call 605-331-2040 + press 2. The name of the block is
CONTINUING Community Response to Child Abuse Conference.
Special rates valid until 8/28/21.
EDUCATION CREDITS Rate: $142/night
Continuing education credits have been approved for
Educators, Dentists, Social Workers, Counselors & Marriage and Ramada Inn
Family Therapists, and EMS. 1301 W. Russell St.
To reserve a room, please call +1(800) 854-9517 or (605) 336-
1020. The name of the block is Child Abuse Conference.
GENERAL INFORMATION Special rates valid until 8/31/21.
Dates & Times: Rate: $75 per night
Wednesday, September 29
In-Person Pre-Conference • 8:00am-11:15am CT Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center
In-Person Vendor Booths & Lunch • 11:15am-12:00pm CT 1211 N. West Ave
Main Program • 12:00pm-5:00pm CT To reserve a room, please click on www.marriott.com.
Thursday, September 30 Special rates valid until 9/3/21.
In-Person Check-In & Breakfast • 7:30am-8:00am CT Rate: $109/night
Main Program • 8:00am-12:00pm CT
Location: QUESTIONS
The Sioux Falls Convention Center is connected to the If you have questions, please contact us at: cpcm@usd.edu
Denny Sanford Premier Center. From Interstate 29 take the 21st Annual
Russell St. exit and head east. Parking is available on both
sides of the building, and on side streets in the area.
Address:
1201 N West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conference
KEYNOTE PRESENTERS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
12:15-1:15PM CT
Lundy Bancroft
Author, Workshop Leader and Consultant on Domestic Abuse and Child Maltreatment
https://lundybancroft.com
Keynote Session Description: The Batterer as Parent
This presentation begins by examining the established profile of men who abuse women. We confront the
myth that the children’s problems are solved when their mother leaves the batterer, which connects to other
misconceptions that can cause well-intentioned interventions to turn dangerous. We finish by giving an
overview of the kinds of dramatic changes in systemic responses are needed to effectively promote safety and
healing for children and their mothers.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
4:15-5:00PM CT
Jim Holler
Trainer and Consultant on Crimes Against Children and Safety
https://www.hollertraining.com
Keynote Session Description: Vicarious Trauma - The Silent Killer
Multidisciplinary child abuse members routinely must respond to situations where they are exposed to the worst
of people and the worst of what people do to each other. The psychological impact of such incidents is referred
to as vicarious traumatization. Vicarious traumatization is the psychological cost of caring for victims who have
been traumatized while feeling a sense of responsibility to help. This training will address ways professionals can
deal with the two types of trauma that may be experienced: secondary traumatic stress disorder and vicarious
traumatization prosecution.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
11:00-11:45AM CT
Terry Liggins, MPA
Educator, Motivator, Consultant
Hurdle Life Coach Foundation
Keynote Session Description: Hurdles, Help, and Hope: Becoming the Hurdle Life Coach
Audience members will experience the highs and lows of the life journey of Terry Liggins, CEO and Founder at
Hurdle Life Coach Foundation. Growing up in a violent sector of Omaha, NE, Terry experienced and survived six
(6) Adverse Childhood Experiences and numerous additional social/environmental adversities including
bullying at school, gang-related drive-by neighborhood shootings, living in poverty, and severe housing
insecurity. In hindsight, Terry recognizes the life changing impact of several social service agencies and
professionals who helped to support his single mother of six through various transitions in life including
homelessness, substance use and abuse, domestic violence, and death. Layered with his reality of being directly
impacted by the justice system through juvenile detention and adult incarceration, Terry lives a life of gratitude
for all of the hard-earned lessons that now anchor his work and fuel his passion for recovery, reentry, and
community impact. Terry is a South Dakota Aces and Resiliency Master Trainer.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conference
PROGRAM AGENDA WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In-Person Pre-Conference Event
Time & Tracks Event
7:45-8:00am CT Check In + Grab and Go Breakfast
8:00-11:15am CT In-Person Pre-Conference
Track 1 Communities that Care
Community Collaboratives Resilient Communities
The Link
Handle With Care
Track 2 Jim Holler
Multidisciplinary Teams Advanced Injury Reconstruction
Dr. Suzanne Haney
Abusive Head Trauma
Track 3 Judicial Representatives
Court Improvement Program A Walk in My Shoes: Perspective of the Professional Role in Child Welfare Cases
Track 4 Dr. Nancy Free, Shelly Hruby & Kirsten Persson
Medical Professionals Pediatric Sexual Abuse Protocol and Training
Track 5 Lundy Bancroft
Domestic Violence The Battered Woman In Child Custody and Visitation Disputes
Elise Blaseg, Bridget Diamond-Welch & Krista Heeren-Graber
Understanding Coercive Control: The Role of Coercive Control in Custody Cases in South Dakota
Jay Marchand
Best Practices in Domestic Violence Offender Programming
Track 6 Darla Biel, Terry Liggins & Lora Hayes
Education Connect Youth to Caring Adults and Activities: How to Implement a Youth Mentoring Program
Paula Tempstra
Working in Collaboration and Partnership With the Best Interest of the Child/Children
Jarrett Moore & Michael Huxford
Toward Better Differential Assessment of Trauma in School Children
11:15am-11:30am CT Pre-Conference Ends + Transition to Exhibitor Area
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conference
PROGRAM AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Time Event
11:00-11:30am CT Check In + Exhibitor Booths
11:30am-12:00pm CT Boxed Lunch + Exhibitors Booths
12:00-12:15pm CT Welcome by Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen
12:15-1:15pm CT Keynote Speaker
Lundy Bancroft
The Batterer as Parent
1:15-1:30pm CT Break
1:30-2:30pm CT Workshop Session A
A-1: Dr. Suzanne Haney
Skin Injury
A-2: Mary Black Bonnet
Mapping My Own Journey; A Lakota Woman’s Search for Success after Polyvictimization
A-3 Jim Holler
Authority Rape
2:30-3:00pm CT Break + Snack + Exhibitor Booth Visit
3:00-4:00pm CT Workshop Session B
B-1: Dr. Suzanne Haney
Neglect
4:00-4:15pm CT
4:15-5:00pm CT
5:00pm CT
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conference
PROGRAM AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Time Event
Check In + Grab and Go Breakfast + Vendor Booth Visits
Self-Care Session with Dakotah Jordan of Frontier Wellness
Welcome
Workshop Session C
C-1: Amy Elliott
Prenatal Alcohol & Other Substance Exposures: Effect on Development & Health
C-2: Renee Bourque
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Peoples, A View from the Field
C-3: Cassie Nagel
Breaking the Silence: Empowering Youth in the Prevention of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Break
Workshop Session D
D-1: Carly Bentley & Crystal Gregory
Facilitating Forensic Interviews of Child Exploitation Victims
D-2: Mitchell Reed
The Little Things that Make the Biggest Difference
D-3: Dawn Johnson and Lisa Fleming
Communities Supporting Families
Break
Keynote Presentation
Terry Liggins, The Hurdle Life Coach
Hurdles, Help, and Hope: Becoming the Hurdle Life Coach
11:45am-12:00pm CT Closing
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conference
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
In-Person Pre-Conference Event
8:00AM-11:15AM CT
Community Collaboratives Track
Murray Lee Kari Benz Nikki Eining Sarah Zimmerman
Communities that Care The Link Resilient and Jamie Kirsch
Communities Handle With Care
Session Description Snapshots of Care
During this session, you will hear from four innovative South Dakota programs that collaborate across disciplines to create
safer children and families. Communities that Care is a system for planning and marshaling community resources to address
problematic behavior, such as aggression or drug use, in adolescents. The Link is a collaboration of the City of Sioux Falls,
Minnehaha County, Avera Health, and Sanford Health. It offers our community an innovative approach to address gaps in
critical services for people living with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Resilient Communities: South Dakota
provides the tools, support, and statewide resources so coalitions are better able to know about, respond to, and prevent
maltreatment in their communities. Handle With Care is designed to promote partnerships between law enforcement and
schools to help provide a safe and supportive academic environment for children exposed to traumatic events or ACEs.
Multidisciplinary Track
Jim Holler
Crimes Against Children & Safety Trainer/Consultant
https://www.hollertraining.com
Session Description Advanced Injury Reconstruction
Injury and scene reconstruction is a must as the investigator gains “explicit knowledge” of the series of events that
surround the commission of the abuse using deductive and inductive reasoning, physical evidence, and scientific
methods to determine how the injury occurred. This workshop will provide investigators with a better understanding
of injury and scene reconstruction and some simple, but effective, tools to use such as injury and scene photography,
video, play-dough reconstruction, dolls, and other non-traditional means to help recreate and determine the possible
cause of injury.
Dr. Suzanne Haney
Child Abuse Pediatrician
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Omaha NE
Session Description: Abusive Head Trauma
This presentation will describe the history, presentation, evaluation and treatment of abusive head trauma. This
presentation will be of interest to both medical and investigative professionals.
Court Improvement Track
Judicial Representatives
Session Description: A Walk in My Shoes: Perspectives of the Professional Role in Child Welfare Cases
This presentation will provide an overview of the primary roles and responsibilities of professionals involved in child
welfare proceedings (Judge, Prosecutor, Child’s Attorney, Parent’s Attorney, Pediatric Forensic Interviewer, Child
Protection Services), best practice standards for quality representation, and challenges each professional faces in
working a child welfare case.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conference
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In-Person Pre-Conference Event
8:00AM-11:15AM CT
Medical Professionals Track
Dr. Nancy Free Shelly Hruby Kirsten Persson
Medical Director APRN-CNP PA-C
Child’s Voice, Sanford Health Child’s Voice, Sanford Health Child’s Voice, Sanford Health
Session Description: The Many Facets of Sexual Abuse: Trauma, Dynamics, and Legal Aspects
Sexual abuse/sexual assault occurs in every population. Knowledge regarding the wide ranging impact and long-term
consequences of sexual abuse/sexual assault is important for all dealing with primary and secondary victims. The
trauma of sexual abuse/sexual assault can be mitigated or increased, depending on the responses of those interacting
with victims. This presentation will use a series of case presentations to demonstrate principles of trauma informed
care, the dynamics of sexual abuse regarding disclosure, and linguistic and cultural considerations when addressing
sexual abuse/sexual assault.
Domestic Violence Track
Lundy Bancroft
Author, Workshop Leader & Consultant on Domestic Abuse & Child Maltreatment
https://lundybancroft.com
Pre-Conference Session Description: The Battered Woman in Child Custody Disputes
This session explains how – and why – family law courts are so badly abandoning abused women and their children
across the US and Canada. Topics examined include the role of the attorney, common errors made by custody and
psychological evaluators, destructive myths and discriminatory attitudes that influence judicial behavior, and public
misconceptions about custody.
Elise Blaseg Medical Bridget Diamond-Welch Krista Heeren-Graber
Student Associate Professor The SD Network Against
USD School of Medicine University of South Dakota Family Violence & Sexual Assault
Session Description: Understanding Coercive Control: The Role of Coercive Control in Custody Cases in South Dakota
This presentation provides an overview of coercive control and how it relates to child custody cases. Beginning
broadly, intimate partner violence is explained and then further stratified into smaller subsets, including coercive
control. A careful examination of how coercive control affects the victim emotionally and physically will progress into
exploring its impacts on those in the periphery of the abuse specifically children in the home. This culminates in a
discussion on how abusers use coercive control in child custody cases to further manipulate their victims and the court
systems. A particu-lar emphasis will be placed on South Dakota’s current laws on domestic violence and custody.
Participants from all paths would benefit from a more thorough understanding of coercive control.
Jay Marchand
Re-Entry Director
Lutheran Social Services
Session Title: Best Practices in Domestic Violence Offender Programming
This presentation will share information about the Lutheran Social Services domestic violence offender programming
that is provided in both the community and prison institutions. LSS utilizes a program called “Bringing Peace to
Relationships” which was created by Correctional Counseling Inc. Data and outcomes will be shared along with a
discussion on best practices for those providing domestic violence offender programming.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conferenceWORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In-Person Pre-Conference Event
8:00AM-11:15AM CT
Education Track
Terry Liggins, MPA Darla Biel Lora Hayes
Education, Motivator, Consultant Executive Director Executive Director
Hurdle Life Coach Foundation Brookings County Youth Mentoring Teammates Mentoring
of Sioux Falls
Session Description: Connect Youth to Caring Adults & Activities: How to Implement a Youth Mentoring Program
The Center for Disease Control has identified six evidence-based strategies for preventing Adverse Childhood
Experiences, including one that is directly related to mentoring programs: Connect Youth to Caring Adults and
Activities. Attendees of this session can expect to learn more about the researched benefits of mentoring (including
improved social-emotional learning, emotional intelligence, developmental relationships, and mental health
outcomes) as well as being introduced to evidence-based best practices in mentoring established by MENTOR: The
National Mentoring Partnership. Participants will be introduced to three successful mentoring program models and
will leave with an un-derstanding of best practices in mentoring and tangible tools for beginning or strengthening an
impactful prevention program in their own schools, organizations or communities.
Paula Tempstra
School Counselor
Yankton School District
Session Description: Working in Collaboration and Partnership with the Best Interest of the Child/Children
It is difficult to build partnership and cooperation if the primary focus of our work is to focus on the problem and all
that is wrong with the family in question...the heart of the approach is a focus on goals, namely, what are the needs of
the children as well as the family’s. How can we work together to meet those needs!
Michael Huxford Jarrett Moore
Psychologist Assistant Professor of Research & Assessment
Monument Health Black Hills State University
Session Description: Toward Better Differential Assessment of Trauma in School Children
It is common for children or adolescents to be exposed to traumatic events including physical and/or emotional
abuse, accidents and injuries, life-threatening illness, natural disasters, mass shootings, and the sudden death of a
parent or caregiver. Many/most children attend school in some form, making the school setting the most accessible
place to as-sess and meet the needs of children who have experienced trauma, while psychologists who provide a
diagnostic dif-ferential of students’ difficulties are often skilled at ruling out or discussing the role of psychological
trauma, the instru-ments and procedures they use are often outside the common language/knowledge of teachers
who are often asked to participate in the assessment, primarily by completing checklists. Psychologists and P-12
teachers have training in assessing and meeting these children’s needs though this training is undoubtedly different
and across various settings and little attention is given to these instruments and procedures in teacher training. This
presentation summarizes the basics of psychology and teacher-based trauma screenings, discusses the benefits of a
coordination of clinical/agency psychologists and teachers, and explores the need to address these issues in pre-
service teacher preparation programs and in the professional development of practicing teachers.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conferenceWORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Main Program
12:15-1:15PM Keynote
Lundy Bancroft
Author, Workshop Leader & Consultant on Domestic Abuse & Child Maltreatment
https://lundybancroft.com/
Keynote Session Description: The Batterer as Parent
We examine the established profile of men who abuse women, describing the power dynamics and the
psychologically poisoned atmosphere that an abuser creates for children in his home, specific risks to children in the
batterer’s parenting style, including the high overlap with physical and sexual abuse, the impact the batterer has on
the parenting of the abused woman, and considering the binds she faces in attempting to protect her children. We
confront the myth that the children’s problems are solved when their mother leaves the batterer, which connects
to other misconceptions that can cause well-intentioned interventions to turn dangerous. We finish by giving an
overview of the kinds of dramatic changes in systemic responses are needed to effectively promote safety and healing
for children and their mothers.
1:30-2:30PM Workshop Session A
Dr. Suzanne Haney
Child Abuse Pediatrician
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Omaha NE
Session A-1 Description: Skin Injury
This presentation will discuss the different cutaneous injuries in child abuse including bruises and burns.
Mary Black Bonnet
Author & Survivor
Mother Turtle
Session A-2 Description: Mapping my Own Journey; a Lakota Woman’s Search for Success after Polyvictimization
Mary Black Bonnet presents her lived experience of surviving horrific child abuse at the hands of her adoptive family
in a time when everyone looked the other way. Mary will discuss the importance of recognizing the signs of abuse,
reporting, advocating and supporting children/young adults through the survival period so they can grow and thrive.
Jim Holler
Crimes Against Children & Safety Trainer/Consultant
https://www.hollertraining.com
Session Description A-3: Authority Rape
On a daily basis, we see the reports of children who are being abused and exploited. During the 1950’s and 1960’s our
primary focus in educating our children about sexual victimization was on “stranger danger.” Our kids were taught to
look out for the “dirty old man” that may be watching them playing on the playground. The truth is that a child
molester can look like anyone, even someone we know and like. Authority rape is sexual abuse or exploitation of a
child un-der the age of eighteen by any person in a position of authority. This workshop addresses the common
trademarks of the authority rapist as well as characteristics and behaviors that this person may have. The workshop
will also address characteristics and behaviors that make the child more vulnerable.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conferenceWORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Main Program
3:00-4:00PM Workshop Session B
Dr. Suzanne Haney
Child Abuse Pediatrician
Omaha Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Session B-1 Description: Neglect
This presentation will discuss the different forms of child neglect including physical, emotional and nutritional. In
addition, appropriate responses to child neglect will also be reviewed.
Katie Edwards Ramona Herrington
Associate Professor Cultural Outreach Manager
University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Session B-2 Description: Development & Evaluation of a Strengths-based Culturally Grounded Program to Prevent ACEs
Research documents the concerning rates and deleterious outcomes of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
especially among Native American children and/or children living in poverty. However, we know very little about
how to prevent ACEs among these populations. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of a
recently funded CDC grant that seeks to prevent ACEs among Native American children and/or children living in
poverty in Rapid City, SD. More specifically, the purpose of the project is to develop and evaluate a strengths-
focused, culturally grounded, family-based intervention (i.e., Tiwahe Wowasake [Strong Families]) for Native
American children and/or children living in poverty (ages 11 to 14) and their caregiver(s). The project uses a
community based participatory action research framework in which community members work alongside
researchers on all programming and research aspects of the project.
Lundy Bancroft
Author, Workshop Leader & Consultant on Domestic Abuse & Child Maltreatment
https://lundybancroft.com/
Session B-3 Description: Exposed to Domestic Violence
This presentation guides professionals and other community members in best approaches for supporting recovery in
children who have been exposed to violence at home. Initial topics include building safety, assessing the impact on
the child, assessing the impact on the mother-child relationship, and assessing the impact on family functioning. Next
we examine ways to help children heal emotionally through processing their experiences verbally, using expressive
therapies, and using group counseling. The importance of empowerment work with children is examined, with an
emphasis on values education, development of critical-thinking skills, and children’s participation in safety planning.
4:15-5:00PM
Jim Holler
Crimes Against Children & Safety Trainer/Consultant
https://www.hollertraining.com
Keynote Session Description: Vicarious Trauma - The Silent Killer
Multidisciplinary child abuse members routinely must respond to situations where they are exposed to the worst of
people and the worst of what people do to each other. The psychological impact of such incidents is referred to as
vicarious traumatization. Vicarious traumatization is the psychological cost of caring for victims who have been
traumatized while feeling a sense of responsibility to help. This training will address ways police officers and social
workers can deal with secondary traumatic stress disorder and vicarious traumatization prosecution.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conferenceWORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Main Program
8:30-9:30AM CT Workshop Session
Amy Elliott
Chief Clinical Research Officer & Professor
Avera Research Group/University of South Dakota School of Medicine
Session C-1 Description: Prenatal Alcohol & Other Substance Exposures: Effect on Development & Health
This presentation will focus on prenatal alcohol and other substance exposures and effect they have on child
development and health. There have been research studies to determine how often prenatal exposures occur in
our region, as well as the prevalence of resulting diagnostic conditions, such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
We will review the diagnostic process to help identify individuals that may have lasting effects of prenatal
exposures and other considerations when working with individuals and families. We will also cover the
subsequent health and long-lasting impacts of prenatal exposures on health, behavior, and cognitive
functioning.
Renee Bourque
Project Director
Victim Assistance to Tribes
Session C-2 Description: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Peoples, A View from the Field
In this session, we will take a look at issues identified by a professional who has worked on Murdered and Missing
Indigenous Peoples cases across Indian Country and discuss the gaps and barriers. We will also focus on the
grassroots movement and how this has plummeted crisis to the forefront of victim services and support.
Cassie Nagel
Education and Public Awareness Specialist
Children’s Home Society
Session C-3 Description: Breaking the Silence: Empowering Youth in the Prevention of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Research shows that when children do disclose, a large percentage of those disclosures are made to peers. This
training will address the benefits of co-education of youth and adults on the difficult topic of sexual abuse. We
know that in order to end sexual abuse we need to prepare children and adults to better respond to these
situations. Attendees can expect to better understand the benefits of talking with youth about body safety and
aware-ness and learn how to respond to disclosures of abuse, next steps, and best practices in this space. The
call to end sexual abuse takes each of us!
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conferenceWORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Main Program
9:45-10:45AM Workshop Session D
Carly Bentley Crystal Gregory
Forensic Interview Specialist Forensic Interview Specialist
Homeland Security Investigations Homeland Security Investigations
Session D-1 Description: Facilitating Forensic Interviews of Child Exploitation Victims
This presentation will discuss each step of a legally-defensible forensic interview while working with electronic evidence
whether it is prior to or after the collection of evidence by law enforcement. The presenters will provide case examples and
techniques of gathering details surrounding evidence to gain more investigative knowledge. The presenters will focus on
preparing the interviewer and victim for the use of images, chat logs, and other evidence while keeping in mind the needs of
the victim. Various victims’ needs will be discussed.
Mitchell Reed
Superintendent
Florence School District
Session D-2 Description: The Little Things that Make the Biggest Difference
Conversation is a constant in our lives, but we often don’t have enough meaningful conversations, even among the people with
whom we interact every day. Listening leads to understanding. Understanding leads to the capability to support. Attendees will
be able to walk away with a sense of purpose and fulfillment and strive to reach out to those around them that need assistance.
Dawn Johnson Lisa Fleming
Regional Manager Program Specialist
Child Protection Services Child Protection Services
SD Department of Social Services SD Department of Social Services
Session D-3 Description: Communities Supporting Families
This session will focus on how communities can strengthen and support families during times of Child Protection Services
intervention. Huron is currently piloting a Safety Plan Provider Recruitment Program. This program trains prospective safety
plan providers to assist the Agency with in home safety planning, either from the start of intervention as prevention to child
removal from the home, or as a reunification effort as children are returning to the home. This session will also provide
information about the Stronger Families Together initiative, a partnership between state government, tribes, birth parents,
foster and adoptive families, businesses, faith organizations, child placement agencies, non-profit organizations, and other
volunteers to recruit and support foster and adoptive families in South Dakota. A primary focus of the Stronger Families
Together initiative is recruiting foster families who are open to supporting parents working to overcome challenges and reunify
with their children. Foster family support is a powerful tool to improve parent engagement, enhance parental capacity to meet
the needs of their children, and achieve safe, timely reunification. Children are more likely to have positive safety, permanency
and well-being outcomes when relationships are encouraged between foster families and birth families.
11:00-11:45PM Keynote
Terry Liggins, MPA
Education, Motivator, Consultant
Hurdle Life Coach Foundation
Keynote Session Description: Hurdles, Help, and Hope: Becoming the Hurdle Life Coach
Audience members will experience the highs and lows of the life journey of Terry Liggins, CEO and Founder at
Hurdle Life Coach Foundation. Growing up in a violent sector of Omaha, NE, Terry experienced and survived six (6)
Ad-verse Childhood Experiences and numerous additional social/environmental adversities including bullying at
school, gang-related drive-by neighborhood shootings, living in poverty, and severe housing insecurity. Terry is a
South Dakota Aces and Resiliency Master Trainer.
September 29-30, 2021 • Community Response to Child Abuse Conference • www.sdcpcm.com/conferenceCO-SPONSORED BY
South Dakota Unified Judicial System,
Child’s Voice at Sanford Health,
and Center for the Prevention
of Child Maltreatment
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS, SPONSORS
South Dakota Division of Child ProtectionServices
of the Department of Social Services
The South Dakota Network Against
Family Violence and Sexual Assault
The University of South Dakota
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