Workshops from April 18, 2023 – April 18, 2023 – Children's Justice Conference

May 4, 2026

Session 1 | 10:15AM – 11:45AM

The Jury Whisperer: Expert Testimony From the Field to the Stand

@ 10:15 am by Alicia Chandler, Kristilee Cavoretto|Session 1

"Why Do They Do That??" Roles & Responsibilities of Parent and Youth Attorneys

@ 10:15 am by Bailey Zydek, Lisa Dablos|Session 1

Wendy's Wonderful Kids

@ 10:15 am by Bryonna Henry|Session 1

First Face for Mental Health

@ 10:15 am by Cassie Anderson, Raisa Jones, Minnie Swan Bliesner|Session 1

Creepy but Crucial Information: Advanced Grooming by Sex Offenders

@ 10:15 am by Cory Jewell Jensen|Session 1

DCYF's Legal Liaison Program

@ 10:15 am by Eleanor Bosman-Clark|Session 1

K-12 School Discipline - Understanding the Process to Best Help Children and Families

@ 10:15 am by Dana Brown|Session 1

Effective Practices for Working with Children with Sexual Behavioral Problems Pt 1

@ 10:15 am by Deborah Darnell|Session 1

Stronger Together: How a Coordinated MDT Secured Safety and Accountability for a Child

@ 10:15 am by Laura Oronia, Trisha Glenn, Robert Lehman, Brent McFarlane|Session 1

Rethinking Recruitment How Youth Voice and Kinship First Culture Are Transforming Placement

@ 10:15 am by Jacki Christl, Geene Delaplane|Session 1

DCYF Prevention Panel: Programs and Services for Upstream Child Welfare Prevention

@ 10:15 am by Joy Lile, Alissa Copeland|Session 1

Reducing High Conflict Communication in Child Welfare: Pracical Tools for Professional

@ 10:15 am by Kati Brown, Amanda Sutherland|Session 1

Motivational Interviewing for CW Professionals: Conversations That Empower Change

@ 10:15 am by Keith Orchard|Session 1

Hope is Not a Feeling: It's What We Build Around Young People

@ 10:15 am by Kenneth Bourne|Session 1

Medications for Opiod Use Disorder and Child Welfare: Bridging Evidence, Practice, and Court Decision Making

@ 10:15 am by Kristina Wiley, Alexis Balkey|Session 1

From Survival to Safety: Responding to Domestic Violence Coercive Control in Child Welfare

@ 10:15 am by Lindsey Barcklay, Ryann Charvat|Session 1

A SAFE Program's Approach to Increasing Resilience in Adolescent Survivors

@ 10:15 am by Stephanie Reed, Danielle Nickles, Jennifer DiNoto|Session 1

Engaging Individual in Psychological and Professional Services

@ 10:15 am by Theresa Brooks, Melissa Wood|Session 1

Trauma 101

@ 10:15 am by Zia Freeman|Session 1

Session 2 | 1:30PM-3PM

Implementing Best Practices with Youth Identity Considerations

@ 1:30 pm by Aidan Key|Session 2

FAR Services - A New Approach to Voluntary Services for Families

@ 1:30 pm by Alissa Copeland|Session 2

Some Tips for Engaging with Children and Teens who are Anxious and/or Have Special Needs

@ 1:30 pm by Alyssa Layne|Session 2

Life after permanency: Advocating for families when TPR is avoided

@ 1:30 pm by Chorisia Folkman, Eric Kushman, Syliva Hanna, Lindsay Zerfas|Session 2

Sex Offenders: What Every Children's Justice/Advocacy Worker Should Know Pt. 1

@ 1:30 pm by Cory Jewell Jensen|Session 2

Three Areas of Consideration When Engaging with Native Nations

@ 1:30 pm by Deanna Chancellor|Session 2

Effective Practices for Working with Children with Sexual Behavioral Problems Pt 2

@ 1:30 pm by Deborah Darnell|Session 2

Child Trauma Pt 1

@ 1:30 pm by Dr. Joyce Gilbert MD|Session 2

Belonging Starts with Me: Strategies to Increase Belonging Among Staff

@ 1:30 pm by Gaelin Elmore|Session 2

Protecting Your Children: Internet Safety Training

@ 1:30 pm by Janelle Dittus, Victoria Fonseca-Bennett|Session 2

Why Every MDT Needs an MVP

@ 1:30 pm by Joyce Prusak|Session 2

Who Says You Need a Victim: Evidence Based Prosecution with a Reluctant or Absent Victim

@ 1:30 pm by Michael Galantino|Session 2

Child Abuse Investigations

@ 1:30 pm by Kevin McNeil|Session 2

Supporting Adolescents in Child Welfare

@ 1:30 pm by Liliana Cory, Gavyn Tann, Jordan Perin, Sherrie Flores|Session 2

Background Checks, Suitability Assessments, Certificate of Parental Improvement

@ 1:30 pm by Mariah Fabiani|Session 2

Understanding the Challenges of a Parent Returning Home After Incarceration Pt 1

@ 1:30 pm by Megan Pirie|Session 2

Adverse Placement Score: Using Better Metrics to Drive Practice in Child Welfare

@ 1:30 pm by Noah Duncan, Codie Veitenheimer, Hailee Roth, Renatta Watson, Scott Halliday|Session 2

Immigration and Related Updates for Professionals and Advocates Serving Children and Youth

@ 1:30 pm by Rebekah Fletcher|Session 2

Safety Planning with Fentanyl in Depedency Court

@ 1:30 pm by Tarassa Froberg, Jacob D’Annunzio, Ryann Charvat|Session 2

Session 3 | 3:30PM-5PM

Strangulation: The Forgotten Injury

@ 3:30 pm by Alicia Chandler, Kristilee Cavoretto|Session 3

Manipulation & Grooming in Child Abuse Investigations

@ 3:30 pm by Bradley Graham|Session 3

Bold Associations: The Fire and the Reckoning

@ 3:30 pm |Session 3

Sex Offenders: What Every Children's Justice/Advocacy Worker Should Know Pt. 2

@ 3:30 pm by Cory Jewell Jensen|Session 3

Mental Health Clinicians Willingness to Treat Child Problematic Sexual Behavior

@ 3:30 pm by Debra Hutchinson|Session 3

Child Trauma Pt 2

@ 3:30 pm by Dr. Joyce Gilbert MD|Session 3

Prevention Frameworks: Aligning our Vision for WA State

@ 3:30 pm by Erinn Havig, Maria Zdieblowski|Session 3

Play as Protection: How Fun Build Resilience in Children Experiencing Adversity

@ 3:30 pm by Genna Green, Pamela Green, Cynthia Green, Valenna Green, Ela Green|Session 3

The Labor of Belonging: The History of Childhood & Social Inheritance

@ 3:30 pm by Ian Hartley|Session 3

Walk with me. Turning barriers into bridges

@ 3:30 pm by Jeannie Kee|Session 3

Culture of Disciplines: Role Clarity on Multidisciplinary Teams

@ 3:30 pm by Joyce Prusak|Session 3

You Can't Serve From a Distance: Community Driven Approaches and Minority Mental Health

@ 3:30 pm by KaLia Hall|Session 3

Resiliency As a Leadership Practice: Learning, Modeling & Teaching Resiliency in Social Work

@ 3:30 pm by Karma Naveen, Cynthia Dixon|Session 3

De-Escalation That Works: Managing Threat Response Under Pressure

@ 3:30 pm by Robert Graham|Session 3

Integrated Advocacy to Address Intersectional Issues

@ 3:30 pm by Roxana Gomez, Chach Duarte White|Session 3

Understanding the Challenges of a Parent Returning Home After Incarceration Pt 2

@ 3:30 pm by Megan Pirie|Session 3

The Time is Always Right: Ethical Issues for Prosecutors in Child Abuse Cases

@ 3:30 pm by Michael Galantino|Session 3

Hope Rising Clinic, A Model for Families Affected by Prenatal Substance Exposure (PSE)

@ 3:30 pm by Ryann Conley, Alexis Lundy, Shelby Weitzel|Session 3

May 5, 2026

Session 4 | 8AM-9:30AM

Common Sources of Miscommunication with Children

@ 8:00 am by Alyssa Layne|Session 4

Children in the Courtroom Training Series Part 1: How Do Lawyers Represent Children?

@ 8:00 am by Bailey Zydek|Session 4

Complex Medical Needs & Child Welfare

@ 8:00 am by Brittany Lenihan, Sandy McCool|Session 4

"If They Knew What I was Thinking" What Sex Offenders Can Teach Us About Interviewing

@ 8:00 am by Cory Jewell Jensen|Session 4

Supporting the Non-Offending Caregiver

@ 8:00 am by Jane Straub|Session 4

Supporting Children and Youth Services Employees: A Resilience Supports Program

@ 8:00 am by David Luxton|Session 4

Human Trafficking Awareness for Adults Working with Youth: Prevention Through Education

@ 8:00 am by Diego Luque|Session 4

Growing the Green Together

@ 8:00 am by Doug Klinman, Erinn Havig, Marcella Taylor, Megan Villwock|Session 4

Raising Native Youth Voices: Presectives on Youth Attorney Representation in Tribal Court

@ 8:00 am by Jessica Pouley, Christine Frausto, Rebecca Ciaramitaro-Rogstad|Session 4

Consent 2.0

@ 8:00 am by Jo Langford|Session 4

Innovating for Better Outcomes: Transforming How We Engage and Support Families

@ 8:00 am by Jose Leon|Session 4

Justice on Call: Supporting Parents Navigating Violuntary Placement Agreement

@ 8:00 am by Marci Comeau, Andrea Crumpler, Justine Olimene, Amanda Ullrich, Flint Stebbins, Christopher Desmond|Session 4

Reducing Abuse and Exploitation in the IDD Population: An Educational Model

@ 8:00 am by Pauline Lucero|Session 4

Fostering Empathy as Empowerment

@ 8:00 am by Peggy Lewis, Zematra Bacon, William Mendoza, Pamela Javier, Jacob Braxton|Session 4

Healthy Sexual Development vs. Maladaptive Sexual Behaviors

@ 8:00 am by Shayna Luther|Session 4

1227: What If the Story We've Been Told Isn't the Whole Story?

@ 8:00 am by Shrounda Selivanoff, Michelle Ressa, Adam Ballout, Kim Justice, Mariah Hays|Session 4

Who Says Yes? Educational Decision-Making and School Stability in Foster Care

@ 8:00 am by Stacey Klim, Peggy Carlson|Session 4

Building HOPE-ful Communities Together

@ 8:00 am by Rumyana Kudeva|Session 4

Session 5 | 10AM-11:30AM

Facilitating Attunded Interactions (FAN)

@ 10:00 am by Betty Peralta, Amelia Bolyard|Session 5

Children in the Courtroom Training Series Part 2: The Child Centered Courtroom

@ 10:00 am by Bret Smith|Session 5

Navigating Apple Health Core Connections

@ 10:00 am by Brittany Lenihan, Michelle Wiley|Session 5

Building Hope During Reunification

@ 10:00 am by Carolyn Pence, Cheryl Duncan|Session 5

Bikers Against Child Abuse -- Who we are and what we do for kids

@ 10:00 am by Dan Lynch, Sinner Boyes|Session 5

Strenthening the forensic Interview: The Impact of Pre and Post Interview Meetings

@ 10:00 am by Trisha Glenn, Katrina Ball|Session 5

Why They Stay Silent: Loyalty and Control in Familial Trafficking

@ 10:00 am by Fenix McClay|Session 5

Search, Engage, and Evaluation: The Power of Kinship Care

@ 10:00 am by Jacki Christl, Geene Delaplane, Kelly Aldrich, Jim Richardson|Session 5

Critical Collaboration: MDT Partnerships During Sexual Assault Investigations

@ 10:00 am by Jeff Udvarhelyi|Session 5

Keeping Families Together: Alternatives to Total Incarceration

@ 10:00 am by Jennie Fitzpatrick, Lynn Stuart|Session 5

Emotional Intelligence as a Workforce Sustainability Strategy

@ 10:00 am by Jose Leon|Session 5

Understanding Family Dynamics and Behavior Through the Lens of Attachment Theory

@ 10:00 am by Keith Orchard|Session 5

ICWA/WICWA Esssentials for Child Welfare and the Courts

@ 10:00 am by Mandy Morlin, Elsy Cruz, Sally Nahsonhoya, Heidi Walker|Session 5

Case Law & Legislative Update

@ 10:00 am by Morgan Chaput, Jeffrey Adams, Juliana deHaan Rice, Marci Comeau|Session 5

Beyond the Call: DCYF Response to Mandatory Reports

@ 10:00 am by Sandy McCool, Alissa Copeland, Kaelen Brodie|Session 5

Working Together Through Change: Youth and Family Meetings in Practice

@ 10:00 am by Sarah McCamant, Sunshine Nelson, Jen Thompson|Session 5

How Early Childhood Development Intersects with Child Welfare

@ 10:00 am by Shelby Yada, Allison Rogers, Amber Wilder, Christina Pastor|Session 5

More than our files - Survivors of systems sharing hope and healing

@ 10:00 am by Tonia McClanahan, Terry Miller, Michael Rihtarich, Chris Page, Brenda Lopez, Kimberly Mays|Session 5

Session 6 | 1PM-2:30PM

Prevention is Justice: Tools and Funding Every Youth Serving Professional Should Know

@ 1:00 pm by Amber Rowe Mosley, Avriel Burlot, Wendy Alderson, Catherine Smith|Session 6

Reducing Harm while Promoting Healing: Using Hope Science in Residential Facilities

@ 1:00 pm by Amy Savage, Michelle Wingate|Session 6

Children in the Courtroom Training Series Part 3

@ 1:00 pm by Bret Smith|Session 6

Juvenile Rehabilitation - A Wholistic Approach to Supporting Young People

@ 1:00 pm by Christopher Thompson, Haley Stredwick, Lauresa Hart, L. Marie Moran, Erika Rosales|Session 6

"More than Physical Safety: Cultivating Connection and Well-Being in MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY"

@ 1:00 pm by Elisabeth Tissell|Session 6

Equipping the Workforce to Improve Outcomes for Native American Families

@ 1:00 pm by Kristina Wiley, Alexis Balkey|Session 6

Fact or Myth - Permanency and Post-Permanency Supports

@ 1:00 pm by Lindsay Rajic, Renee Watkins, Geene Delaplane|Session 6

Beyond Trafficking: The Impact of Forced Criminality on Youth

@ 1:00 pm by Jane Straub|Session 6

Engagement with kids ages 2-7 (Using PCIT skills as a tactical toolkit)

@ 1:00 pm by Jennifer Sudbury, Naomi Perry|Session 6

Transforming Health Outcomes for children in Foster Care: Lessons from the FCCOE Model

@ 1:00 pm by Maureen Sorenson, Dr. Deborah Rodriguez|Session 6

The Resilient Practicioner: Sustaining Self Care in Crisis

@ 1:00 pm by Melisa Majnarich|Session 6

Changing Course: When Charging Decision in a Child Homicide Case Needs to be Modified

@ 1:00 pm by Michael Galantino|Session 6

De Facto Parentage

@ 1:00 pm by Michael Rihtarich, Tonia McClanahan, Brett Ballew, Jamison Tessner, Tammy Bacigalupo|Session 6

When Abuse Goes Digital: Technology Facilitated Violence for Healthcare Providers

@ 1:00 pm by Natalie Evenson|Session 6

Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered Movement

@ 1:00 pm by Rodney Robinson, Manny Cedillo, Rashmi Chordiya|Session 6

Working with Law Enforcement, Joint Investigations and the Forensic Interview

@ 1:00 pm by Jennifer Cooper, Ryann Charvat|Session 6

Supporting Young Adults and Families to Access Safe and Stable Housing

@ 1:00 pm by Shannon Quinn, Jess Mayrer|Session 6

Breaking Barriers and Avoiding Burnout in Special Victims Case Part 1

@ 1:00 pm by Alicia Chandler, Kristilee Cavoretto|Session 6

Session 7 | 2:45PM-4:15PM

Breaking Barriers and Avoiding Burnout in Special Victims Case Part 2

@ 2:45 pm by Alicia Chandler, Kristilee Cavoretto|Session 7

5 Critical Lessons Learned from a Child Molest Investigation 27 Years After the Crime

@ 2:45 pm by Dan Willis|Session 7

From Silence to Safety: Prevention-focused Communication in Child Abuse and Neglect

@ 2:45 pm by DeVandra Wheeler|Session 7

Child Torture

@ 2:45 pm by Dr. Joyce Gilbert MD|Session 7

Reunifying Families in Cases of Child Sexual Abuse

@ 2:45 pm by Jenny Johnson-riley, Chris Johnson|Session 7

How Benson and Stabler Get it Wrong: Child Forensic Interviewing for Counties Without Dedicated Forensic Interviewer

@ 2:45 pm by Hillery Gladden|Session 7

Substance Use Disorder Is Not a Behavior in Child Welfare

@ 2:45 pm by James Vallembois|Session 7

Solving the Series - The Case of the Creeper [Case Study]

@ 2:45 pm by Jeff Udvarhelyi|Session 7

Community is a Garden:Families and Providers Partnering for Prevention

@ 2:45 pm by Joy Lile|Session 7

Help Me Grow Washington: A Connection to Support for Families

@ 2:45 pm by Karina Wiggins, Camille Schultz, Minnette Mason|Session 7

Strenthening Skills for Child Welfare Caseworkers and Supervisors: Working with Families

@ 2:45 pm by Kristina Wiley, Alexis Balkey|Session 7

Power, Prevention, and the Pathways We Miss: Understanding Youth Exploitation

@ 2:45 pm by Martha Trujillo|Session 7

Serving Individuals with Disabilities Involved with Child Welfare

@ 2:45 pm by Melissa Wood, Karin Morris|Session 7

Impactful Relationships: A Trauma-Responsive Approach to Building Connection

@ 2:45 pm by Michelle Wingate, Melinda Kiser|Session 7

Suicide Prevention in Youth

@ 2:45 pm by Zia Freeman|Session 7

Youth Voice & the DS Settlement

@ 2:45 pm by Bailey Zydek, Emily Stochel|Session 7

Supporting Children and Their Families in Out-Of-Home Care: Moving from Theor to Action

@ 2:45 pm by Hannah van Veen, Regina McDougall|Session 7

Children’s Justice Conference

Workshops

May 4, 2026

Session 1 | 10:15AM – 11:45AM

Session 2 | 1:30PM-3PM

Session 3 | 3:30PM-5PM

May 5, 2026

Session 4 | 8AM-9:30AM