BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MiPSAC - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MiPSAC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mipsac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MiPSAC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190128 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20181021T124644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181021T124819Z UID:3339-1548547200-1548633599@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Hot Topics in Promoting Resilience in Children DESCRIPTION:Planning on attending the 34th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment in San Diego\, January 28 – 31? Join APSAC for one of there pre-conference institutes on January 27th. \nThe presence of so-called protective factors in the lives of children can buffer some of the negative effects of maltreatment\, and resilience is considered a most important protective factor. Defined as a “combination of supportive relationships\, adaptive skill-building\, and positive experiences\,” individuals\, families\, organizations and communities can support the development of resilience in children. This pre-conference institute will provide an in-depth look at three domains where adaptive skill building in parents can promote supportive relationships and positive experiences\, fostering resilience in children: 1) family-based human sexuality education as a tool to promote sexual health and safety; 2) shifting cultural norms to reduce the use of a prevalent risk factor for child physical abuse\, corporal punishment; and 3) understanding and identifying psychological maltreatment. Each topic will include a theoretical background\, and offer resources to implement in your practice or community. \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/hot-topics-in-promoting-resilience-in-children LOCATION:Town and Country Hotel\, 500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="2019 Conference Planning Committee":MAILTO:sdconference@rchsd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181027 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20180128T132647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180128T132820Z UID:3294-1540425600-1540598399@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Governors Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect: 2018 Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/governors-task-force-on-child-abuse-and-neglect-2018-summit LOCATION:Grand Traverse Resort and Spa\, 100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard\, Acme\, MI\, 49610-0404\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Neila T. Johnson MSW":MAILTO:JohnsonN17@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181024 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20180816T231358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T231358Z UID:3323-1540166400-1540339199@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:37th Annual Michigan Statewide Conference Child Abuse and Neglect: Prevention\, Assessment\, and Treatment DESCRIPTION:Check out this year’s slate of speakers and topics at our website.\nGo directly to the online registration site using this link: \nhttps://www.regonline.com/CanConf2018 \nThe conference is designed for prevention specialists; social workers; child welfare professionals (Children’s Protective Services\, Foster Care\, Adoption); juvenile justice services; physicians; nurses; mental health and other medical professionals; attorneys; law enforcement; child advocacy professionals; and educators. \nThis year’s 2-day conference features noted national and Michigan experts who will address a range of topics in the field of child abuse prevention\, assessment\, and treatment. In addition to the keynote presentations and plenary session\, attendees will have a choice of over 30 workshops focusing on recent advances and best practices in the areas of prevention\, medical issues\, child advocacy\, and law enforcement. \nUsing past conference evaluations and topic suggestions\, the goal is for conference participants to gain knowledge about practice in the field of child abuse throughout the conference and be able to apply this knowledge in the field. \nParticipants will also have opportunities to interact and network with other professionals. \nPlease note: Registration is online only. We are using email and our website to inform potential attendees of our annual conference. So please forward this to anyone you think might be interested or might have email filters that block unknown senders. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/37th-annual-michigan-statewide-conference-child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention-assessment-and-treatment LOCATION:The Inn at St. John’s\, 44045 5 Mile Rd \, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="CAN %E2%80%8BConference %E2%80%8BPlanning %E2%80%8BCommittee":MAILTO:Canconf.uofm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181013 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20180818T112340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T112340Z UID:3327-1539216000-1539388799@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Annual Child Maltreatment Symposium 2018 DESCRIPTION:Topics will include: \n\nMedical Child Abuse: Evolution and Treatment. Presented by Tom Roesler\, MD\nSocial Media Use To Exploit Children. Presented by Charles Hollendoner\nImaging of Child Abuse. Presented by Jeanette Perez-Rosello\, MD\nTelemedicine and The Child Sexual Abuse Patient: Review of The Literature and Practical Applications. Presented by Philip Scribano\, MD\nJuvenile Sex Offenders. Presented by Nate Galbreath\, PhD\nThe Evolution of Our Understanding of Abusive Head Trauma. Presented by Carole Jenny\, MD\nBuilding Resilient Families After Abuse: The Stories of the Sabir and Eapen Families. Presented by Sameer Sabir/Deborah Eapen\n\nRegistration URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/annual-child-maltreatment-symposium-2018 LOCATION:Lurie Children’s Conference Center\, 11th floor\, 225 E Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Hospital of Chicago":MAILTO:childmaltreatment@luriechildrens.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180928 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20180926T110336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T110336Z UID:3333-1537920000-1538092799@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Penn State Hershey AHT Conference. Save the date. DESCRIPTION:Hershey\, PA URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/penn-state-hershey-aht-conference-save-the-date LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180617 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20180301T114652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T114652Z UID:3302-1528761600-1529193599@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:APSAC 25th Annual Colloquium DESCRIPTION:Improve your skills while celebrating with friends and colleagues in the Big Easy! Registration is now open for our 25th Anniversary Colloquium! This year’s Colloquium features 7 advanced training institutes\, 58 advanced training workshops\, and 60 information/discussion roundtables which address all aspects of child maltreatment including prevention\, cultural issues assessment\, intervention and treatment with victims\, perpetrators and families affected by physical\, sexual and psychological abuse and neglect. \nThe Colloquium will include pre-conference institutes on topics ranging from Psychological Maltreatment to Trauma-Focused CBT\, plenaries by Rev. Darrell LaRue Armstrong and Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau\, and workshops designed for child protection\, forensic interviewers\, attorneys\, law enforcement\, practitioners in mental health\, medicine and nursing\, prevention\, and public policy\, and professional development for students and young professionals. \nContinuing Education credits will be available for psychology\, social work\, counseling\, marriage and family therapy\, law\, law enforcement\, and nursing \nDownload Brochure URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/apsac-25th-annual-colloquium LOCATION:Sheraton New Orleans Hotel\, 500 Canal St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="APSAC Staff":MAILTO:apsac@apsac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180428 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20180126T002918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T002918Z UID:3288-1524700800-1524873599@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Child Abuse Summit 2018 DESCRIPTION:The Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team is designed to provide medical and professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills needed to properly identify and respond to all types of child and family maltreatment including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and/or neglect. These professionals will have the opportunity to learn about child and family maltreatment within the context of a multidisciplinary team response. Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team will increase providers’ and professionals’ comfort level in identifying and treating cases of child and family maltreatment as well as in the multidisciplinary response from investigation through prosecution. View agenda. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/child-abuse-summit-2018 LOCATION:Millennium Hotel\, 1313 Nicollet Mal\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180418 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20180112T174605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T174605Z UID:3282-1523836800-1524009599@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:2018 Child Advocacy Conference DESCRIPTION:Michigan Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance\n2018 Child Advocacy Conference\nRegistration Now Open! \nMINCA’s Child Advocacy Conference is hosted every year for child advocacy center (CAC) staff and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) professionals – forensic interviewers\, law enforcement\, child protection\, prosecution\, medical professionals\, mental health providers\, and victim advocates – who work daily to improve the coordinated community response to child abuse. \nThis 2-day event features nearly 20 nationally and locally recognized speakers\, 2 keynote presentations\, and 24 workshops on various topics pertaining to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases\, intervention and prevention services for children and their families\, and innovation in the CAC model. \nOther professionals not affiliated with a CAC or MDT are also welcome to attend. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/2018-child-advocacy-conference LOCATION:Grand Traverse Resort\, 100 Grand Traverse Resort Village Blvd\, Williamsburg\, MI\, 49690\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180408 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20171211T143139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T143139Z UID:3274-1522886400-1523145599@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Pediatric Provider Course: Addressing Childhood Adversity and Building Resilience DESCRIPTION:The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Provider Course will assist health care providers and those working in or with child servicing agencies to identify children who have experienced adversity\, trauma and toxic stress and will discuss their presentation and the risk factors involved. \nYOU SHOULD ATTEND IF YOU ARE A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER INTERESTED IN: \n\nAddressing toxic stress and resiliency in the children\, adolescents and families you serve\nCreating better approaches to addressing social determinants of health and building resilience in children\, families\, caregivers\, and providers\nDeveloping your practice\, your hospital\, your clinic as a “trauma informed” endeavor\nNetworking with other professionals who recognize the importance of adverse childhood experiences in health outcomes across the age continuum\nApplying the latest human development science to your practice\n\nFor detailed course information and to register\, visit shop.aap.org/tipp2018.\nSave $150!\nRegister by March 5\, 2018 for Early Bird Rates. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/addressing-childhood-adversity-and-building-resilience LOCATION:Hilton Houston Post Oak\, Houston\, TX\, 2001 Post Oak Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77056\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="AAP":MAILTO:registration@aap.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180409 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20170918T185013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T185013Z UID:3165-1522886400-1523231999@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:2018 The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Provider DESCRIPTION:Addressing Childhood Adversity and Building Resilience \nThis live CME course will assist health care providers in identifying children who have experienced adversity\, trauma and toxic stress and will discuss their presentation and the risk factors involved. Trauma-informed perspectives\, treatments\, resiliency\, and self-care will be discussed by nationally renowened experts. \nMake plans to attend the 2018 The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Provider course. Additional information about the course will be available in October 2017 at shop.aap.org. \nThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThis activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/2018-trauma-informed-pediatric-provider LOCATION:Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel\, 2001 Post Oak Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77056\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171211T163000 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20171120T181606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T181606Z UID:3266-1512979200-1513009800@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:DHHS Child Welfare Safety Conference DESCRIPTION:The conference registration is free (hotel costs and details are provided) and will once again take place at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing Michigan. This conference is for all of our public and private child welfare (CPS\, foster care\, adoption and licensing) workers and supervisors and our contract providers who work with the children and families that we serve. Staff will hear an amazing keynote presentation by Dr. Alyson Leslie from Dundee University\, Scotland on responses to and improvements for child death assessments\, investigations and casework. Conference break-outs will address a variety of topic areas\, all with the central focus of improving child and family safety outcomes. This conference will provide annual training hours for all staff. \nPlease make every effort to join us! This conference is an opportunity for all public and private front-line child welfare staff to get together and engage in a terrific educational and collaborative event. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nIf you have any questions about registration\, please contact Kevin Bryan with CPS Program Office at Bryank@michigan.gov . \nRegistration  URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/dhhs-child-welfare-safety-conference LOCATION:Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center\, 219 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48823\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171027T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171029T113000 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20171008T130753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T134245Z UID:3234-1509089400-1509276600@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:MAME 2017 Conference DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to share with you 2.5 days of excellent presentations\, industry-leading exhibitors\, our annual banquet and the MAME 2017 annual business meeting. This year’s presentations include such topics as forensic photography\, bloodstain patterns\, cardiac conduction systems and the Flint serial stabber\, in addition to the primary focus of the weekend: pediatric pathology and child abuse. \nWe are honored to be joined by this year’s keynote speaker\, Vincent J. Palusci\, M.D.\, M.S.\, F.A.A.P. Dr. Palusci is a Professor of Pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine in New York City where he is a board-certified general and child abuse pediatrician at the Bellevue Hospital Frances L. Loeb Child Protection and Development Center. Dr. Palusci will be presenting “Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect\,” as well as a second presentation entitled “Pediatric Update: What your friendly child abuse pediatrician can do for you.” \nJoin us in Mt. Pleasant to network with experts and learn more about these important topics. Register now at michiganme.com. \nDOWNLOAD BROCHURE>> URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/mame-2017-conference LOCATION:Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort\, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171012T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171013T154500 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20170914T164147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T164147Z UID:3157-1507795200-1507909500@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:22nd Annual Northern New England Conference on Child Maltreatment DESCRIPTION:Continuing the tradition of state-of-the-art\, practical\, and evidence-based education for all professionals working with abused and neglected children. Learn More… URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/22nd-annual-northern-new-england-conference-child-maltreatment LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown\, 5 Park Street\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Spurwink Services":MAILTO:kbackman@spurwink.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171007 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20170817T133206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T133206Z UID:3143-1507161600-1507334399@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:2017 Child Maltreatment Symposium DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for the 2017 Child Maltreatment Symposium at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago! This year’s symposium will be held on Thursday\, October 5th and Friday\, October 6th. This conference will benefit physicians\, social workers\, teachers\, attorneys\, psychologists\, law enforcement\, nurses\, child advocates\, and others whose profession may involve interaction with child maltreatment. \nThis activity is currently under review for continuing education credits. \nFor more information\, please contact childmaltreatment@luriechildrens.org URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/2017-child-maltreatment-symposium LOCATION:Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital\, 225 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170919 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20170724T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170724T143836Z UID:3088-1505520000-1505779199@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Sixteenth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nThe National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) is proud to announce the Sixteenth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma. This world renowned conference will be held on September 16\, 17\, 18\, 2018 in exciting Orlando\, Florida.   URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/sixteenth-international-conference-shaken-baby-syndromeabusive-head-trauma LOCATION:Loews Portofino Bay Hotel\, 5601 Universal Blvd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle V%C3%A1zquez":MAILTO:dvazquez@dontshake.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20161104T112525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T112525Z UID:3039-1497225600-1497743999@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:International Course on Child Abuse Paediatrics DESCRIPTION:The planning committee is delighted to offer the Second International Course on Child Abuse Paediatrics\, Inter-CAP\, in Amsterdam\, 12-15 June 2017. \nThe new curriculum for 2017 has been revised based on evaluations provided by delegates and faculty of the first Inter-CAP conducted in Uppsala\, Sweden in 2015. The four-day course will include a number of “hot topics” and advanced topics that will be of interest to delegates from Inter-CAP 2015. \nInter-CAP is designed for all health professionals who provide health care to children. A significant amount of content regarding many forms of child maltreatment and neglect is presented at the course. \nAll aspects of the clinical assessment and evaluation of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse\, and neglect\, will be covered. The teaching will be delivered by international leaders in the field\, and will include didactic talks\, workshops and small group discussions. \nThe four-day is designed to allow for discussion and collaboration on some of the most challenging issues faced by child abuse paediatricians and their medical colleagues\, and there are plenty opportunities for networking along the continuum of experiences. \nThe course is endorsed by the Ray E. Helfer Society\, and will cover all of the core competencies expected of health professionals in this field. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/international-course-child-abuse-paediatrics LOCATION:Hotel Casa 400\, Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4\, Amsterdam\, 1097 BC\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Travel TeamSweden AB":MAILTO:kongress@travelteam.se END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170426 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20170207T221114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T221114Z UID:3067-1492992000-1493164799@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:7th Annual CAC/MDT Professional Development Conference DESCRIPTION:Many Cases\, Many Voices\, One Team\nAt its core\, the Children’s Advocacy Center model is about teamwork – bringing the agency professionals involved in a case together on the front end – and about putting the needs of the child victim first. Despite that notion\, as a part of a CAC or MDT\, it can sometimes feel like we all have different goals\, beliefs\, and desired outcomes. It can sometimes feel like we are in this alone. \nAs a part of a CAC or MDT\, we are a part of something bigger. We are a part of a team – the very thing that makes this whole model work. We are a part of a nationwide network of almost 800 CACs across the country. We are a part of a movement serving over 300\,000 children every year. The feeling of being connected to something bigger than ourselves can be powerful for resiliency. And while we are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on the communities we serve\, we often ignore the negative impact our work can have on us. \nWe hope you will join us in Traverse City this April and\, as you are surrounded by hundreds of your colleagues\, we hope it will remind you that you are a part of something bigger than yourself. We hope it will remind you that we are one team. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/7th-annual-cacmdt-professional-development-conference LOCATION:Grand Traverse Resort\, 100 Grand Traverse Resort Village Blvd\, Williamsburg\, MI\, 49690\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="MI Voice 4 Kids":MAILTO:admin@mivoice4kids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170204 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20161212T115022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161212T115022Z UID:3057-1485820800-1486166399@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:The 31st Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help multidisciplinary professionals understand the complex issues of human trafficking.  We will begin with an overview of domestic minor sex trafficking\, as well as international sex and labor trafficking\, using case examples.  The workshop will examine how early adversity can lead to vulnerabilities that render youth at risk for exploitation.  We will discuss the need for a trauma-informed approach to survivor care\, and delve into what such an approach entails.  With a focus on sex trafficking\, we will discuss the varied needs of survivors\, appropriate next steps to take when concerns are identified\, and promising practices that have been developed and implemented\, seeking input from participants.  Participants will discuss the use of multidisciplinary teams for the prevention\, identification\, and treatment of human trafficking\, and the investigation and prosecution of offenders. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/the-31st-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment LOCATION:Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina\, 1380 Harbor Island Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101 \, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Chadwick Center for Children and Families":MAILTO:sdconference@rchsd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161210 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20161201T223946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T223946Z UID:3047-1481068800-1481327999@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:ZERO TO THREE National Conference DESCRIPTION:Zero To Three will hold their 2016 annual conference\, Building Powerful Connections\, on December 7-9 in New Orleans\, LA. In conjunction with the conference\, HealthySteps and the AAP will be hosting a Pediatric Pre-Forum along with the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and the Louisiana AAP chapter. The pre-conference will be held on Wednesday\, December 7 from 8:30-3:30pm. The forum will bring together pediatric primary care clinicians and early developmental thought leaders to explore innovative primary care models\, screening and relational techniques to support the family system. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/zero-to-three-national-conference LOCATION:Hilton New Orleans Riverside\, Two Poydras Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Zero To Three":MAILTO:annualconference@zerotothree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20161202T150000 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20160718T125217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T125217Z UID:2984-1480597200-1480690800@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Midwest Injury Prevention Alliance Conference DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Injury Prevention Alliance will hold its annual conference in Milwaukee\, WI\, this year on December 1-2\, 2016. Please see the attached Save-the-date announcement for venue information. More details to come soon. Please hold these dates – we hope that you will attend. Please distribute this announcement to others in your regional\, state and local networks. \nSAVE THE DATE URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/midwest-injury-prevention-alliance-conference LOCATION:Country Springs Hotel\, 2810 Golf Road\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53072\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Collier":MAILTO:ajcollier@chw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161021 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20160727T201802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160727T201802Z UID:2994-1476662400-1477007999@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference DESCRIPTION:Prevent Child Abuse America and Healthy Families America are hosting a national conference focusing on advancing the field of home visiting\, promoting child well-being\, enhancing parent-child relationships\, implementing family support programs\, and preventing child abuse and neglect. The conference will be held in Cincinnati\, OH\, on October 17-20. For more information\, click here. To register\, click here. \n  URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/prevent-child-abuse-america-national-conference LOCATION:The Hilton Netherland Plaza\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45020\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Allen":MAILTO:csnodgrass@preventchildabuse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160928T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160928T160000 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20160904T141538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160904T141538Z UID:3019-1475051400-1475078400@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: From Prevention to Survivor Care DESCRIPTION:  \nHeld in the St. Charles Room on the 1st floor of the Danna Student Center at Loyola University. \n8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.\nMaking Escape Possible for Survivors of Human Trafficking in the US\nDr. Laura Murphy\, Assistant Professor\, Loyola University \n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nChild Sex Trafficking: Identification and Response\nKate Reilly\, Special Agent\, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) TFC Justin L. Berry\, Louisiana State Police \n12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. LUNCH BREAK (On your own) \n1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.\nTrafficK Jam: The Legal System Response to Human Trafficking\nLaurie McGehee\, Manager of Probation Services\, Caddo Parish Juvenile Court \n3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nWhy Don’t They Just Leave?: The Power of Psychological Coercion\nShobana Powell\, Mental Health Court Coordinator\, Caddo Parish Juvenile Court \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-session-tickets-27341546301 URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/commercial-sexual-exploitation-children-prevention-survivor-care LOCATION:Loyola University\, 1101 Calhoun St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="New Orleans Child Advocacy Center":MAILTO:NOCAC@lcmchealth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20160908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20160909T161500 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20160822T154326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T154326Z UID:3008-1473355800-1473437700@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:21st Annual Medical Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect DESCRIPTION:Please see the attached brochure for detailed information regarding the 21st Annual Medical Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect\, which will be held September 8-9\, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel – Lansing\, MI. \nRegistration is open to the first 150 with preference to medical providers and medical students. Please complete registration by August 19\, 2016. Confirmation will be provided via e-mail prior to the conference date. \nPlease direct all questions to: Kelcy McArthur (mcarthurk1@michigan.gov) or Joy Thelen (thelenj12@michigan.gov). \nONLINE REGISTRATION: \nDownload Brochure: URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/21st-annual-medical-conference-child-abuse-neglect LOCATION:Radisson Hotel\, 111 N Grand Ave\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Kelcy McArthur":MAILTO:mcarthurk1@michigan.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160823 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20150214T153929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150214T153929Z UID:2886-1471392000-1471910399@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:28th International Pediatric Association Congress (IPA 2016) DESCRIPTION:Vancouver is one of the world’s most spectacular cities\, sitting at the edge of the Pacific Ocean\, and nestled in and around the slopes of the towering Coast Mountain Range. We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver to enjoy the Conference\, as well as the city’s natural beauty\, cosmopolitan flair and unique mix of cultures. \nOn behalf of the International Pediatric Association (IPA) with its 168 member organizations\, we will be pleased to welcome you to the 28th International Pediatric Association Congress to be held in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada\, August 17-22\, 2016. The conference theme of “Community\, Diversity\, Vitality” reflects both the meeting location and the content of the scientific program. \nVancouver is a vibrant city on the west coast of Canada with potential pre- and post-conference activities including both the ocean and the mountains. Further information on the social aspects of this Congress will be available later. \nWe invite you to be part of this process to improve the health and well-being of children and youth throughout the world and to utilize this opportunity to establish or further effective working relationships at the International Pediatric Association Congress in Vancouver\, August 17-22\, 2016. \nKEY DATES\n\n\n\nCall For Abstracts – Official Launch\nJuly 2015\n\n\nHotel Reservation Site Open\nSeptember 2015\n\n\nOnline Registration Launch\nNovember 2015\n\n\nAbstracts Submission Deadline\nJanuary 2016\n\n\nRegistration Early Bird Deadline\nMarch 2016\n\n\nAbstract Notifications To Authors\nApril 2016\n\n\nIPA 2016 Congress\nAugust 17 – 22\, 2016 URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/28th-international-pediatric-association-congress-ipa-2016 LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="MCI Group Canada Inc./AFEA":MAILTO:IPAinfo@mci-group.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160420 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20160122T121949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T121949Z UID:2969-1460937600-1461110399@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:2016 MINCA CAC/MDT Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Michigan Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance 2016 CAC/MDT Professional Development Conference which will be held April 18-19\, 2016 in Traverse City.  The conference is designed to provide professional development\, continuing education\, networking opportunities and exposure to innovative programs and ideas for Children’s Advocacy Center leaders and multidisciplinary team professionals. \nKeynote Speaker Information: We are pleased to announce that Matthew Sandusky and David Mandel will be keynote speakers at the conference. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/2016-minca-cacmdt-conference LOCATION:Grand Traverse Resort and Spa\, 100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard\, Acme\, MI\, 49610-0404\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="MI Voice 4 Kids":MAILTO:admin@mivoice4kids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151104 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20151104T140149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T140149Z UID:2958-1446422400-1446595199@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:34th Annual Statewide Conference. Child Abuse and Neglect: Prevention\, Assessment & Treatment DESCRIPTION:This 2-day conference features noted national and Michigan experts who will address a range of topics in the field of child abuse prevention\, assessment\, and treatment. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/34th-annual-statewide-conference-child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention-assessment-treatment LOCATION:The Inn at St. John’s\, 44045 5 Mile Rd \, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="CAN %E2%80%8BConference %E2%80%8BPlanning %E2%80%8BCommittee":MAILTO:Canconf.uofm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150915T170000 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20150825T193824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150825T193824Z UID:2943-1442304000-1442336400@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Infant Safe Sleep Forum: Community Conversations & Collaborations DESCRIPTION:The Forum will feature sessions on infant safe sleep\, strategies for encouraging breastfeeding while ensuring the baby is in a safe sleep environment\, engaging families in conversations and partnering with non-traditional allies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn\, share and exchange ideas with your peers in order to continue to establish infant safe sleep as a social norm across the state of Michigan. URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/infant-safe-sleep-forum-community-conversations-collaborations-09-15 LOCATION:Vista Tech Center\, Schoolcraft College\, 18600 Haggerty Road\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Tomorrows Child MI":MAILTO:info@tomorrowschildmi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150803 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20150222T002144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T185918Z UID:2906-1438214400-1438559999@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:2015 Violence\, Abuse and Toxic Stress: An Update on Trauma-informed Care in Children and Youth DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)\, the AAP Section on Child Abuse and Neglect\, the AAP Section on Adolescent Health\, and the AAP Council on Foster Care\, Adoption and Kinship Care. \n\nDownload Brochure\nDownload Registration Form\n\nWhat is the Violence\, Abuse and Toxic Stress in Pediatrics Course? \nMany children and youth are exposed to trauma and adverse experiences that\, if left unaddressed\, can lead to toxic stress and affect lifelong health\, wellness and development. This course will help health care providers to identify children who have experienced adversity and toxic stress and to understand trauma\, its presentation and risk factors. “Trauma-informed” perspectives\, treatments\, resiliency and self-care will also be discussed. This three and one-half day course includes the recent science\, evidence base and treatments of adversity and toxic stress and is provided by experts in the field. Interactive case-based sessions allow for discussion on some of the most challenging issues. There is ample opportunity for networking. \n  URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/2015-violence-abuse-and-toxic-stress-an-update-on-trauma-informed-care-in-children-and-youth LOCATION:Hyatt Regency San Francisco\, 5 Embarcadero Center\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150709T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150710T170000 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20150227T125450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150227T125450Z UID:2913-1436428800-1436547600@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:5th Biennial Conference on Abusive Head Trauma: Medical\, Forensic and Scientific Advances and Prevention DESCRIPTION:Abusive head injuries remain a significant medical and social problem in society. Significant progress has been made in our understanding of the presentation\, radiographic features\, pathology\, and biomechanics of these injuries over the past four decades. Despite this progress\, a number of controversies remain\, and much more research is needed. A broad range of disciplines\, including clinicians\, engineers\, and forensic and basic scientists\, are working to advance knowledge in this field. Unfortunately\, these disciplines often work in isolation\, each bringing their own points of view\, research methodology\, and even technical language to the problem. Interdisciplinary collaboration is infrequent\, and research is often fragmented and uncoordinated. \nDOWNLOAD BROCHURE URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/5th-biennial-conference-on-abusive-head-trauma-medical-forensic-and-scientific-advances-and-prevention LOCATION:Hyatt Escala Lodge at Park City\, 3551 North Escala Court\, Park City\, UT\, 84098\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150606 DTSTAMP:20261012T110708 CREATED:20140909T091659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140909T091659Z UID:2848-1433116800-1433548799@www.mipsac.org SUMMARY:Inter-Cap: An International Course on Child Abuse Paediatrics DESCRIPTION:Inter-CAP is designed for all medical professionals who provide health care to children. A significant amount of content regarding many forms of child maltreatment is presented at the course. This content is geared toward what the general pediatrician\, family physician\, emergency medicine physician\, hospitalist\, critical care physician\, allied health professional\, or other generalist or specialist needs to know in order to care for children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect. \nThe four-and-one-half-day course is designed to include a number of “hot topics” allowing for discussion and collaboration on some of the most challenging issues faced by child abuse pediatricians and their medical colleagues\, and there are plenty opportunities for networking along the continuum of experiences. \nRegistration: \nOnline registration will open in September 2014. \n  URL:https://www.mipsac.org/event/inter-cap-international-course-child-abuse-paediatrics LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Uppsala\, Sweden CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Thorsell":MAILTO:catherine@travelteam.se END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR