CAC of N&NW Cook County Multidisciplinary Team Member Orientation

Join us for CAC's MDT Member Orientation to learn about the CAC model for responding to allegations of violence against children.

About this Event

CAC of North and Northwest Cook County’s Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Member Orientation is designed to provide an overview of the Children’s Advocacy Center model, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among all disciplines involved in the coordinated response to allegations of child abuse, maltreatment or other forms of violence.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their roles within the MDT, trauma-informed investigative best practices and the benefits of a coordinated response in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our communities.

Agenda


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Children's Advocacy Center 101 and Review of the Cook County CAC Protocol
Host: Bri Kness, CAC, MDT Services and Training Manager

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Medical Evaluation of Child Maltreatment
Host: Emily Siffermann, MD, FAAP, Advocate Children's Hospital

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Forensic Interview Considerations and Mock FI Demonstration
Host: CAC Forensic Interviewers

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch- on your own

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Q&A Discussion/MDT Networking

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Prosecutor Perspective on Child Abuse Investigations
Host: Cook County State's Attorney's Office

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Technology and Search Warrants
Host: Cook County State's Attorney's Office/ICAC Taskforce

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Final Questions and Evaluations

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