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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum
Episode 1: Unlocking the Secrets: A Q&A on developing forensic interviewers
Forensic interviewers play a crucial role in gathering information from victims, especially when it involves vulnerable populations like children. But what does it take to become a skilled forensic interviewer? How do we develop their expertise and ensure their techniques adhere to the highest professional standards? Forensic interviewing requires a unique blend of skills, empathy, and the ability to work with the multidisciplinary team. In this episode, we offer a Q&A with the National Children’s Advocacy Center’s Director of Forensic Interview Training and Services, Linda Cordisco Steele, and explore the strategies and approaches used to develop skilled forensic interviewers, whose work can make a profound difference in the lives of children and families.
Episode Transcript
Show Notes:
Prepare yourself for an insightful deep dive on this episode, as Christina Rouse has an engaging conversation with Linda Cordisco Steele, the Director of Forensic Interview Training and Services at the National Children’s Advocacy Center. These experts draw from their wealth of experience to shed light on the vital role of continuous skill development, mentorship, and support for new forensic interviewers. They stress the importance of initial observation before formal training, consistent practice post-training, and the necessity of continual development skills. Christina and Linda distinguish between administrative and skills-based supervision, emphasizing the need for a safe a supportive environment for interviewers to reflect on their experiences and build resilience when their administrative supervisors lack the same forensic interviewing experience.
Our discussion goes beyond training, touching on the multidisciplinary collaboration and peer review in the development and support of interviewers, and they suggest a comprehensive approach involving facilitated discussions, feedback, and ongoing training. Christina and Linda delve into the challenge of balancing interviewer development with high service demands, offering creative solutions for those with limited resources. The conversation closes with a call to action for those with limited resources to explore innovative solutions for interviewer support, reinforcing the idea that the development of interviewers is a continuous, lifelong learning process. Tune in to uncover the fascinating, complex world of forensic interviewing, and gain a newfound appreciation for this crucial profession. Hit the subscribe button now!
Host:
Christina Rouse, MSW
Guest:
Linda Cordisco Steele, M.Ed., LPC
Links:
Contact Host:
Christina Rouse
Linda Cordisco Steele, M.Ed., LPC
The SRCAC Exchange
SRCAC Facebook
SRCAC LinkedIn
National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Mentoring and Consultation Groups for Child Forensic Interviewers
NCAC’s Consultation Group for Supervisors of Forensic Interviewers Continuing Education
National Children’s Advocacy Center
Support Programs:
Peer Review
National Children’s Alliance:
Standards for Accredited Members for CACs
Connect to your Chapter:
Midwest Region
Northeast Region
Southern Region
Western Region
Connect to your Region:
Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers
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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum
Episode 6: Building Resilience: Empowering forensic interviewers for sustainable success
As forensic interviewers bear witness to the harrowing narratives of children who have experienced trauma, these stories can have profound effects on the well-being of interviewers. The cumulative toll of this work can contribute to many facets of secondary traumatic stress. In this episode, we will explore the impact of this work on forensic interviewers and shed light on the crucial role supervisors play in supporting their well-being. Discover how supervisors can be champions of retention, creating environments that prioritize well-being and equip forensic interviewers with the tools to cultivate their resilience.
Episode Transcript
Show Notes:
Step into the complex world of forensic interviewing in this insightful conversation between Christina Rouse and Lisa Conradi, Executive Director of the Chadwick Center. In this episode, they discuss the challenging roles forensic interviewers play in child abuse investigations, providing healing and support to victims while acting as witnesses for significant legal proceedings. This demanding role comes with both physical and emotional burdens, but the interviewers’ resilience and deep-seated concern for the well-being of children and families keep them going.
We’ll also explore the profound personal impact on these forensic interviewers. From personal life intrusions and heightened safety awareness to emotional exhaustion, the demanding nature of their work leaves deep imprints. However, through organizational support, open conversations, self-care, and finding fulfillment in their vital work, they navigate these hurdles. This conversation also highlights leadership strategies, support mechanisms, and useful resources for addressing secondary traumatic stress among interviewers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the child welfare system, trauma-informed care, and the resilience of those working on the frontlines. Hit the subscribe button now!
Host:
Christina Rouse, MSW
Guest:
Lisa Conradi, Psy.D.
Quote:
“Resilience represents a constellation of characteristics that protect individuals from the potential negative effects of stressors.” – Ivan Robertson
Links:
Contact Host:
Christina Rouse
Contact Guest:
Lisa Conradi
Other Resources:
The SRCAC Exchange
SRCAC Facebook
SRCAC LinkedIn
National Children’s Advocacy Center
Chadwick Center for Children and Families
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress: Skills for Sustaining a Career in the Helping Professions by Brian C. Miller
Love and Work by Marcus Buckingham
Secondary Traumatic Stress Informed-Organizational Assessment
Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium
SRCAC: Reflect. Refuel. Reset. Hub
The CE-CERT Model
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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum
Episode 5: Nurturing Growth: Mentorship and supervision in forensic interviewing
In the realm of forensic interviewing, mentorship and supervision are not mere luxuries—they are indispensable pillars of growth and development. A mentor’s steady guidance and a supervisor’s watchful eye can make all the difference in developing interviewers. In this episode, we will discuss the possibilities of what mentorship and supervision can look like at your CAC. Through check-ins, constructive feedback, opportunities for self-reflection, and continuous learning opportunities, we acknowledge the significance of these relationships in shaping the future of forensic interviewing.
Episode Transcript
Show Notes:
In this episode, host Christina Rouse is joined by guests Kelly Bober and Lydia Johnson Grady to discuss the critical role of mentorship and supervision in the field of forensic interviewing. Kelly is the Executive Director of the ChildSafe Center-CAC and Lydia is the Program Manager for MDT Development at SRCAC. Drawing form their extensive experience in the field, they delve into the nuances of these two roles, highlighting the importance of guidance and support for interviewers. They also share personal stories about their own experiences with mentorship, emphasizing the profound impact it had on their professional development. The conversation further explores the current state of mentorship and supervision in the field, stressing the need for a balance between productivity and ongoing professional development.
The discussion then shifts to practical aspects of implementing mentorship and supervision in Child Advocacy Centers (CACs). Lydia and Kelly offer insights on how to create a conducive environment for mentorship, emphasizing the need for dedicated time, purposeful sessions, and mentors who are not only skilled but also enjoy teaching. They also touch upon the role of peer review in supervision, viewing it as a valuable tool that complements but does not replace mentorship or supervision. They also discuss the challenges of learning from inappropriate sources, such as team members who are not well-versed in the discipline. Christina ends the episode with a powerful quote from J. Loren Norris, noting the importance of seeking guidance in the field of forensic interviewing. This episode promises to be a deep dive into the nuances of mentorship and supervision, offering valuable insights for both new and experienced professionals in the field. Hit the subscribe button now!
Host:
Christina Rouse
Guests:
Kelly Bober
Lydia Johnson Grady
Quote:
“If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before.”
-J. Loren Norris
Links:
Contact Host:
Christina Rouse
Connect to Guests:
Lydia Johnson Grady
Kelly Bober
The SRCAC Exchange
SRCAC Facebook
SRCAC LinkedIn
National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC)
ChildSafe Center-CAC
AIM RADAR Tool: Taking AIM: Advanced Interview Mapping for Child Forensic Interviewers
The National Children’s Alliance Salary Survey
The National Children’s Advocacy Center’s Mentoring and Consultation Groups for Child Forensic Interviewers
The National Children’s Advocacy Center’s Consultation Group for Supervisors of Forensic Interviewers Continuing Education
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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum
Episode 4: Unleashing Potential: Exploring cutting-edge programming for forensic interviewer skill enhancement
In a world where forensic interviewers are yearning to enhance their skills, building innovative programs is necessary. These programs equip forensic interviewers with the tools they need to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of their work. In this episode, we are featuring two remarkable guests who have revolutionized the landscape of forensic interviewing in their states. Join us as we dive into a captivating discussion with these trailblazers, uncovering the inspiration behind their programs and the transformative impact they’ve had on forensic interviewer skill development.
Episode Transcript
Show Notes:
On this episode, join Christina Rouse and her guests, Josh Bissell and Kristina Taylor-Porter, as they share their experiences in developing innovative programming for forensic interviewers in Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC). Josh is the Program Director for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan and Kristina is a Board Member and Education Committee Chair, Consultant, and Contract Forensic Interviewer at Children’s Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania. Today, they discuss the importance of networking, support, and mentorship for interviewers, especially in rural areas. Kristina and Josh highlight the challenges faced with programming in Pennsylvania and Michigan and the initiatives implemented to address them, including peer review sessions and personalized coaching. They emphasize the significance of creating a strong professional network and providing ongoing development opportunities for interviewers.
The conversation further explores the value of networking at the organizational level, collaboration among CAC directors, and the benefits of monthly forensic interviewer support circles. They discuss the importance of recognizing the emotional toll of the work and the development of resources to address bias and cultural sensitivity. Kristina shares insights from the FI Preceptorship Program in Pennsylvania, which pairs new interviewers with seasoned mentors for support and growth. Joshua emphasizes the need to understand interviewers’ needs and provides guidance on developing programming that goes beyond technical skills. The episode concludes with a reflection on the long-term impact of investing in the growth and support of forensic interviewers for the benefit of children and families. Don’t miss this captivating episode as Christina, Josh, and Kristina share their expertise, ignite innovation, and inspire collaboration among forensic interviewers in the field. Hit the subscribe button now!
Host:
Christina Rouse
Guests:
Josh Bissell
Kristina Taylor-Porter
Quote:
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” -Nelson Henderson
Links:
Contact Host:
Christina Rouse
Contact Guests:
Joshua Bissell, MSW
Kristina Taylor-Porter, MA
The SRCAC Exchange
SRCAC Facebook
SRCAC LinkedIn
National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC)
Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
Michigan Chapter
Pennsylvania Chapter
Contact Megan Leader about programming
Coming soon! Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center: Practical Guide to Managing Bias
Connect to your Chapter
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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum
Episode 3: Strength in Unity: The crucial role of MDT and forensic interviewer alignment
Oftentimes a case is referred to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) without formal structure or policies in place to support the alignment between the multidisciplinary team (MDT) investigators and the forensic interview. How the forensic interviewer and MDT investigators collaborate is imperative to ensure a positive experience for the child and family. In this episode, we will discuss how your CAC can achieve alignment from the forensic interview referral all the way through MDT case completion.
Episode Transcript
Show Notes:
Get ready for an eye-opening episode as host Christina Rouse, Tony DeVincenzo, and Greg Flett dive into the crucial topic of alignment between multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and forensic interviewers in child abuse investigations. Tony emphasizes the power of shared goals, understanding tasks, and a unified vision within the team, while Greg compares alignment to working from a blueprint with everyone on the same page. They highlight the need for intentional onboarding of new team members and the transfer of knowledge between forensic interviewers and investigators. They discuss the significant impact of alignment on engagement and trust with families, as well as the importance of effective information sharing within the multidisciplinary team.
The conversation also explores practical strategies for MDT investigators to align with the forensic interview process. Building relationships, establishing a foundation of connection, and enhancing communication and trust among team members are emphasized. They address the challenges posed by COVID-19 and suggest approaches to reconnect and strengthen teamwork. Training team members on effective observation and support during the forensic interview is discussed, along with the value of cross-education and skill-building within the team. They highlight the uniqueness of each case and child, emphasizing the value of team members’ diverse skills and experiences. The episode concludes with highlighting the long-term benefits of alignment, improved information gathering, and a smoother experience for children and families involved. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation and hit the subscribe button now!
Host:
Christina Rouse
Guests:
Tony DeVincenzo
Greg Flett
Links:
Contact Host:
Christina Rouse
Contact Guests:
Tony DeVincenzo, Training Specialist
Greg Flett, Senior Program Manager, MDT, and CAC Development
The SRCAC Exchange
SRCAC Facebook
SRCAC LinkedIn
National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC)
Greg Flett (SRCAC)
Tony DeVincenzo (NRCAC)
Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center-Team Talk Podcast, Hosted by Tony DeVincenzo
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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum
Episode 2: Unveiling the NCAC Pathways Model: Building deeper understanding of forensic interviewer training
Forensic interviewers have a responsibility to stay up to date with best practices to guarantee that they are providing the best forensic interview possible. They can do this by participating in relevant and ongoing training. This spans from their first core training to advanced, specialized topics and everything in-between. In this episode, we will explore the National Children’s Advocacy Center new PATHWAYS approach to developing forensic interviewers, answering; What is PATHWAYS, how will it shift mindset in the field about training, and share some key takeaways for supervisors of forensic interviewers.
Episode Transcript
Show Notes:
In today’s insightful episode, we’re joined by Christina Rouse and a distinguished team of trainers from the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) - Andra Chamberlin, Kim Madden, and Linda Cordisco Steele. The NCAC has an esteemed history, training over 200,000 child abuse professionals since 1985, and they are now developing a revolutionary approach to forensic interviewer training. Recognizing a need to bridge the gap between basic and advanced interviewing skills, they’re introducing a new training model called “Pathways.” This model aims to improve integration of basic skills, preparing interviewers for more complex, topic-specific situations, and caters to different learning styles and levels of experience.
In their discussion, Andra, Kim, and Linda underline three critical skills for effective interviewing: the skillful use of a continuum of questions, providing social support, and exercising critical thinking. These skills are key in eliciting narrative responses from children, supporting their unique needs, and guiding the direction of the interview. But Pathways doesn’t stop there; it also tackles challenges faced by both new and experienced interviewers, emphasizing skill development, case-specific training, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Andra previews their upcoming ‘Beyond the Basics’ curriculum, Kim explores the vital role of collaboration within investigative teams, and Linda stresses the importance of supportive supervision for the professional growth and wellbeing of interviewers. Stay tuned for an illuminating conversation about the future of this vital profession. Hit the subscribe button now!
Host:
Christina Rouse
Guests:
Andra Chamberlin, MA
Kim Madden, MEd, LCMHC
Linda Cordisco Steele, MEd, LPC
Quote:
“It is just not possible to “re-wire” our brains and change long-standing habits through one-week of instruction and a short episode of practice.”-Linda Cordisco Steele Blog
Links:
Contact Host:
Christina Rouse
Connect with the NCAC Trainers:
Andra Chamberlin, MA
Kim Madden, MEd, LCMHC
Linda Cordisco Steele, MEd, LPC
The SRCAC Exchange
SRCAC Facebook
SRCAC LinkedIn
National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC)
Child Forensic Interview Training: A Bibliography
Michael Lamb research forensically appropriate social support
“Difficulties translating research on forensic interview practices to practitioners: Finding water, leading horses, but can we get them to drink?”
“The Talent Code; Talent isn’t born; it’s grown” by Daniel Coyle
What is NCAC’s Pathways Model?
What’s up with the changes in Advanced Forensic Interview Training?
National Children’s Advocacy Center Trainings:
Forensic Interviewing of Children
Beyond Basic Forensic Interviewing Training Courses for 2023:
Pathways for developing effective forensic interviewing skills
Sign up for emails regarding NCAC trainings
Handbook on Questioning Children: A Linguistic Perspective
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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum
Episode 1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers
Forensic Interviewing has advanced drastically since its development in the 1980s and continues to evolve every day. We recognize that effective onboarding for forensic interviewers is more than just a checklist - it's a transformative process that shapes the trajectory of forensic interviewers' careers. In this episode, we explore the impact of having a comprehensive and thoughtful onboarding process, so that organizations and professionals can establish a culture of excellence, nurturing the next generation of forensic interviewers.
Episode Transcript
Show Notes:
In the first episode of Season 2 of The SRCAC Exchange, Christina Rouse, Program Manager for CAC Development at the Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, is joined by experts Liz Ghilardi, Heather Stewart, and Julie Kenniston to discuss the criticality of proper onboarding for forensic interviewers. They stress the movement towards professionalism in the field and the necessity for a comprehensive onboarding process to prepare interviewers for their roles. Key onboarding components are highlighted, including observation, practice, immediate feedback, learning to code interviews, and initiating cases involving child disclosures. The experts also discuss potential repercussions of inadequate onboarding, emphasize mentorship and continual improvement, and underline the importance of a peer review system and individualized coaching. Despite the challenges of time, resources, and expertise required to create an effective onboarding program, they urge new interviewers to connect with others in the field for learning and support. Each expert shares their early-career insights and their advice for CAC leaders, emphasizing the need for new interviewers to be patient with themselves and trust the process. Hit the subscribe button now!
Host:
Christina Rouse, MSW
Guests:
Liz Ghilardi, MSW, LCSW
Heather Stewart
Julie Kenniston, MSW, LISW
Links:
Connect to your Chapter:
Midwest Region
Northeast Region
Southern Region
Western Region
Connect to your Region:
Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers
Contact Host:
Christina Rouse
Contact Guests:
Heather Stewart
Julie Kenniston, MSW, LISW
Liz Ghilardi, MSW, LCSW
National Children’s Advocacy Center
The SRCAC Exchange
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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts
Episode 1: Jane Silovsky
Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Jane Silovsky, Director of the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY). Silovsky discusses how she became involved in the Problematic Sexual Behavior field, the evolution of research into PSB, the importance of caregivers and an interdisciplinary approach to treating children with PSB, and how the CAC model is an ideal model for understanding and effectively responding to these youth and their families.
Jane Silovsky is a researcher, clinical psychologist, professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and leading expert on the topic of problematic sexual behavior. She serves as the Director of the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) and sits as the Chair for the National Symposium on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. Silovsky developed the original PSB-CBT preschool model. She also updated the original PSB-CBT school-age model and co-adapted for OJJDP sites.
Resources:
PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/
National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth: https://www.ncsby.org/
Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jane-Silovsky-transcript-final.docx
Credits:
Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts
Episode 2: Michelle Miller
Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Michelle Miller, Director of Mental Health Programs at the National Children’s Alliance. Miller discusses why effectively treating children with problematic sexual behavior is so critical, the specific challenges around providing this treatment, changing perceptions in this field, and current resources developed by NCA on this topic. Miller also talks about the future goals and hopes of her continued work in this area.
Michelle Miller, PhD, LCSW, LCPC, is the Director for Mental Health Programs at the National Children’s Alliance. She has over 25 years’ experience working in the child welfare field and 18 years’ experience providing mental health care and clinical supervision to mental health practitioners, in addition to training and implementation of evidence-based practices and treatments. Miller specializes in providing CFTSI and TF-CBT and has been instrumental in the Mental Health Initiatives at NCA since 2016.
Resources:
PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/
PSB Training Series from NCA: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/psb
PSB Webinars from NCA: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/webinararchive
PSB-centered Community on NCA Engage: https://engage.nationalchildrensalliance.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=5e022058-0e43-49c5-befe-c4e72bc3528a
Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Michelle-Miller-transcript-final.docx
Credits:
Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts
Episode 3: Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm
Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm of the Dee Norton Children’s Advocacy Center in Charleston. This conversation focuses on the catalyst for the Dee Norton CAC to address the issue of PSB, the MDT approach to the program that they have developed, the various therapeutic options for children with PSB and their families, the barriers and successes that they have experienced, and how handling these cases is different with this program versus prior to its development.
Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm of the Dee Norton Children’s Advocacy Center in Charleston, South Caroline, developed a program within the CAC focusing on treating not only children who initiate PSB but also the impacted children and their families. The Dee Norton CAC was the first agency outside of Oklahoma to offer all three PSB-CBT programs. Additionally, Jenkins and Grimm are consultants with the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth Training and Technical Assistance Program, providing training on the school-age and adolescent PSB-CBT models.
Resources:
PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/
National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth: https://connect.ncsby.org/psbcbt/home
Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jenkins-and-Grimm-transcript-final.docx
Credits:
Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts
Episode 4: Paula Condol
Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Paula Condol, Executive Director and Clinician at the Dakota Children's Advocacy Center in Bismarck, ND. This conversation revolves around how Condol built a program to treat children with PSB in the state of North Dakota, where each of the three CACs has a considerable rural service area. Condol also discusses the challenges of providing access to children from around the state and strategies that she has employed herself and in collaboration with a sister CAC to mitigate these challenges.
Paula Condol has been the executive director of Dakota Children's Advocacy Center in Bismarck, ND since 2000. Condol has expertise in providing mental health services to children and families in rural and frontier communities. She is trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) and Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT), and is a trainer for both TF-CBT and school-age PSB-CBT.
Resources:
PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/
Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paula-Condol-transcript-final.docx
Credits:
Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts
Episode 5: Matthew Roberts
Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Matthew Roberts, Unit Manager at the Jackson County Family Court in Kansas City, Missouri. Roberts discusses the implementation of a PSB-CBT program in Kansas City in partnership with MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault), how the partnership with MOCSA originated, what the impetus was for implementing a PSB program, and what shifts needed to occur not only within the court system but also with community partners who treat these cases.
Matthew Roberts is the Unit Manager for the Case Assessment Unit at the Jackson County Family Court in Kansas City, Missouri. His background of work in community-based programs and mental health prepared him for implementing a PSB-CBT program in Kansas City in partnership with MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault).
Resources:
PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/
YPSB Training Series from NCA: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/psb
MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault): https://www.mocsa.org/
Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Matthew-Roberts-transcript-final.docx
Credits:
Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts
Episode 6: Julie Donelon
Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Julie Donelon, President and CEO of MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) in Kansas City, Missouri. In this episode, Donelon talks about her background as a child abuse and neglect investigator and forensic interviewer and what the impetus was for her to identify and get children with PSB referred into the system. She discusses utilizing her existing relationships with community partners to develop an effective response once a child is referred and witnessing firsthand the overwhelming benefits to treating children with PSB and their families as opposed to adjudicating these cases in family courts. Donelson also talks about how a change in state statute changed the way these cases were reported and how agencies responded.
Julie Donelon, MSW, is the current President and CEO of the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) in Kansas City, Missouri. Donelon was instrumental in MOCSA obtaining a grant through OJJDP to provide education and training around PSB to mandated reporters, Child Protective Services, and MDTs throughout the state of Missouri. She has more than 20 years experience in the field of child abuse and sexual violence, including a background in social work and experience as a Forensic Interviewer at the Child Protection Center CAC in Kansas City.
Resources:
PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/
MOCSA: https://www.mocsa.org/
Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Julie-Donelon-transcript-final.docx
Credits:
Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Join us for a conversation with three team facilitators about the challenges and benefits of the MDT model, common struggles that teams experience, best ways to support the facilitator role, and what advice they would offer to other teams in the field.
Greg Flett has over 15 years of experience working with child-serving non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. He has served as Executive Director of CACs in New York and Colorado and has facilitated trainings with MDTs and team facilitators from across the country. Greg joined SRCAC in October of 2017 and continues to provide training and technical assistance to CACs with a focus on building strong and lasting MDTs.
Recorded remotely on November 4, 2021.
Online Training: Cultivating the Role of Team Facilitator https://www.ncacvtc.org/#/online-courses/8fbca2e9-1612-41e5-a7f6-4f45954c506a
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Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Rural and Resourceful
Rural Children’s Advocacy Centers across the US are faced with determining how to provide direct services to children and families with limited resources in often uniquely large service areas. In this episode, Melissa Brunner talks with two rural CAC Directors in Georgia, who are part of a larger group of rural directors participating in a Rural Think Tank project. These directors share how they handle the challenges of finding creative ways to provide services as well as highlighting how they want to shift the narratives surrounding rural CAC’s.
Natima Walker is the Director of The Greenhouse CAC in Dalton, Georgia. Amy Boney, MSW, is the Director of The Lighthouse CAC in Americus, Georgia. Melissa Brunner is a former CAC and State Chapter Executive Director and is currently a Regional Training Specialist for Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Recorded remotely on August 13, 2020.
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Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
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Transitioning Services During COVID-19.
Children’s Advocacy Centers across the US are faced with determining how to transition in-person direct services for children and families to a process that takes precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19. In this episode, Jerri Sites talks with Dr. Paula Wolfteich, Intervention and Clinical Director of the National Children’s Advocacy Center. Paula shares how NCAC has transitioned their services in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paula is the Intervention and Clinical Director at the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) in Huntsville, AL. Paula is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a practitioner, trainer, and researcher in the field of child maltreatment. She has experience working within child protective agencies and Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) conducting psychological evaluations, forensic interviews, therapy, program evaluation, and research. She has also had over 10 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level teaching courses primarily in child and developmental psychology, assessment and child therapies.
Recorded remotely on April 30, 2020.
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Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).
