Confidentiality Best Practices for MDTs: From Releases to Case Reviews

Confidentiality Best Practices for MDTs: From Releases to Case Reviews

Brief Overview: The purpose of this recorded resource is to provide a didactic and interactive training that utilizes breakouts and, role-plays, and case vignettes to demonstrate confidentiality practices involved in working at a CAC for both mental health and victim advocate staff. Expert Presenters: Amelia Siders, PhD, currently a Training Specialist with Western Regional CAC, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked to support children’s advocacy centers for over 12 years. She gained experience providing direct service as well as being a clinical supervisor and program director at a children’s advocacy center in Traverse City, Michigan. Following her time…

Risk and Resilience: Understanding How Trafficking and Exploitation Impact Native Youth

Risk and Resilience: Understanding How Trafficking and Exploitation Impact Native Youth

Brief Overview: This recorded resource will address the trafficking and exploitation of Indigenous youth. Historical context and current systems of oppression impacting trafficking and exploitation against Indigenous youth will be addressed by the presenter. The presenter will share recommendations on incorporating culture and tradition in building resilience among Indigenous youth. The presentation will also cover how childhood traumatic experiences and systems responses, compounded by current systemic racism, cause harm that is exploited by traffickers and how systems professionals can adjust responses to create the best outcomes throughout the lifespan, including incorporating culturally responsive services into care.   Expert Presenters: Anne…