Conference Agenda
Note: Speakers and schedule are subject to change.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
7:30am - 9:00am
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Darren LaMarca, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of MS
- Human Trafficking Victim to VictorBarbara Amaya
- Continental breakfast provided
9:00am - 10:15am
GENERAL SESSION
- Breaking the Cycle of the "Bullying to Partner Violence Pipeline"Bobby Kipper
10:30am - 12:00 noon
GENERAL SESSION
- How to Overcome Gender Bias in the Investigation of Sexual and Domestic ViolenceSgt. Jerald Monahan & Varsha N., JD
12:00 noon - 1:30pm
LUNCH
- On your own
1:30pm - 3:00pm
WORKSHOP #1
- Identification of Predominant Aggressors & Signs of Victim Trauma in Domestic ViolenceSgt. Jerald Monahan
- Immigrant Survivors Legal Rights, Protections, Options and Opportunities Under Immigration, Family and Public Benefits LawsLeslye Orloff
- Anatomy of a CaseJudge Fant Walker
- Prosecution of Human Trafficking CasesKathlyn Van Buskirk, Glenda Haynes, and Andrea Jones
- Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault: Who Needs Force When You Have Alcohol?Patti Powers
3:00pm - 3:30pm
BREAK
- Snacks and beverages provided
3:30pm - 5:00pm
WORKSHOP #2
- These Are Not Your BulliesBobby Kipper
- Best Practices for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access, and the U VisaLeslye Orloff & Michael LaRiviere
- Cultural Taboo of Divorce: the Trap for Indian DV VictimsAnisha Durve
- Improving Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault, Part 1Sgt. Jim Markey
- Getting to "Guilty": Guiding the Jury's Response to the EvidencePatti Powers
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
7:30am - 9:00am
WELCOME
- The Power to Break Free: the Journey from Victim to SurvivorAnisha Durve
- Continental breakfast provided
9:00am - 10:15am
GENERAL SESSION
- Start By BelievingSgt. Jerald Monahan & Varsha N. JD
10:30am - 12:00 noon
GENERAL SESSION
- Case Studies on Technology and Domestic ViolenceDet. Bryan Franke
12:00 noon - 1:30pm
LUNCHEON
1:30pm - 3:00pm
WORKSHOP #1
- Advanced Training for Service Providers Working with Human TraffickingMaja Hasic
- Human Trafficking 101Heather Wagner
- Technology Safety: Keeping Kids Safe OnlineRene' Davis & Stephanie Piper
- Improving Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault, Part 2Sgt. Jim Markey
- Trauma and the Effects on the People You ServeFran Baker
3:00pm - 3:30pm
BREAK
- Snacks and beverages provided
3:30pm - 5:00pm
WORKSHOP #2
- Working with Refugee and Immigrant VictimsMaja Hasic
- Human Trafficking 101: LawsHeather Wagner
- Understanding & Investigating Technology MisuseDet. Bryan Franke
- Investigation of Sexual Assault in the MilitaryPeggy Cuevas
- Trauma and the Impact on the ProfessionalFran Baker
Thursday, August 16, 2018
7:30am - 9:00am
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Continental breakfast provided
9:00am - 10:15am
GENERAL SESSION
- Human Trafficking in Thailand and Mississippi's NeedsRon Crew
10:30am - 12:00 noon
GENERAL SESSION
- Champion of Change: A Survivor’s Journey of Healing, Hope and ResilienceWilliam Kellibrew
12:00 noon
CLOSING REMARKS
Legend
Conference session topics are color-coded on the agenda according to areas of interest:
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Both Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Human Trafficking
Accommodations
The conference offers special package rates at the beautiful Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino.
- Room rate: $79.99/night
- Use Code: S186154 for conference rate
- Phone: (228)435-5400
Exhibitors
Exhibitors are invited to set up display booths each day of the conference. Space is limited, so sign up early! Deadline for registration is July 20th.