Child Interviewing 2023: Update on Research and Practice

Child Interviewing 2023: Update on Research and Practice

Brief Overview: Dr. Lyon will discuss the major research advances in 2022/2023 that help interviewers to do a better job when they question children, and whenever possible, provide videotaped examples of the novel procedures. Expert Presenters: Thomas D. Lyon, JD, PhD, is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology at the University of Southern California. His research interests include child abuse and neglect, child witnesses, and domestic violence. He is the Past-President of the American Psychological Association’s Section on Child Maltreatment (Division 37) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the…

Introduction to the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)

Introduction to the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)

Brief Overview: This presentation aims to equip you with the foundational knowledge and general understanding of the dynamics of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking as it is experienced by youth, the realities of which youth are being exploited, and some approaches towards an improved response. We will provide a general overview of federal laws and legislation, common terminology, dynamics and characteristics, common myths and misconceptions, statistics of who is truly being affected, risk factors and warning signs, screening tools for identification, and resources to provide better services and care for these youth. Overall, the goal is to provide you with…