Stronger Together: A Community Response to Child Abuse

Join us as we unite as a community to support and protect children from abuse - because together, we are stronger!

About this Event

Welcome to Stronger Together: A Community Response to Child Abuse hosted by The Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County, Friends of the Child Advocacy Center, and Trauma Specialists of Maryland!

Join us at the Delaplaine Arts Center at 40 S Carroll St for an impactful event where we come together to address and combat child abuse in our community. Together, we can make a difference and create a safer environment for our children. Our efforts are focused on connecting community partners and agencies working with children to begin important conversations on protecting the children in Frederick County.

It is an honor to amplify the voices of children and families as we work together for a safer, stronger community. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Agenda


🕑: 08:30 AM
Coffee and Network

🕑: 09:00 AM
Welcome
Host: Robin Grove, Child Advocacy Center

🕑: 09:15 AM
Superhero RECHARGE: Empowering the Frontline of Child Safety
Host: Jim Holler, Keynote Speaker, Retired Chief of Police

🕑: 10:45 AM
Evolving World of Online Predators
Host: Dave Dewees, Frederick City Police Department

🕑: 12:30 PM
Closing the Gaps: Strengthening Collaboration to Protect Children
Host: Christine Wolf, Moderator; Trauma Specialists

Info: A Round Table Discussion with Robin Grove of Child Advocacy Center, Rachel Harrison of Trauma Specialists, Timika Trasher of Boys and Girls Club, Jason Lando, Chief of Frederick Police, and Maria Herrera of the Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland

🕑: 01:30 PM
A Case Study in Child Abuse Investigation, Collaboration, and Intervention
Host: Kristen Dunn, Department of Social Services

🕑: 03:00 PM
Building Resilience: A Community for Building Protective Factors
Host: Emily Koogle, Frederick County Public Schools

🕑: 03:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive

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