Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Schedule

  • 9:00 AM
  • 9:15 AM

Welcome

  • 9:15 AM
  • 10:15 AM

Outcry – what outcry?

Maryann Alvarez Griffis, MD

Dr. Alvarez Griffis is training in Child Abuse Pediatrics at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.
  • 10:15 AM
  • 10:45 AM

Break

  • 10:45 AM
  • 12:00 PM

Sudden Infant Death Investigation

Marguerite DeWitt

Dr. Marguerite DeWitt is an a member of the faculty of the Criminal Justice Program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Michael Sanchez

Dr. Sanchez is a member of the faculty of the Criminal Justice Program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

  • 12:00 PM
  • 1:30 PM

Lunch

  • 1:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse for Professional (Mandated) Reporters

Alex Davidson

Mr. Davidson is a Special Investigator in the DFPS Special Investigations Division.

Greg Eakens

Greg Eakens is a Regional Director for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Special Investigations Division.
  • 3:00 PM
  • 3:15 PM

Break

  • 3:15 PM
  • 4:15 PM

Serving and Protecting Marginalized and Under-Represented Students

Cynthia Jones, PhD

Dr. Jones directs the Office of Advocacy and Violence Prevention at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She also serves on the faculty as Professor of Philosophy

  • 4:15 PM
  • 4:30 PM

Discussion, questions and closing comments

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Schedule

  • 08:30 AM
  • 8:45 AM

Welcome

  • 8:45 AM
  • 10:00 AM

Developing a Multidisciplinary Perspective to Domestic Violence – Part 1

Andrew Campbell

  • 10:00 AM
  • 10:30 AM

Break

  • 10:30 AM
  • 12:15 PM

Developing a Multidisciplinary Perspective to Domestic Violence – Part 2

Andrew Campbell

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  • 12:30 PM
  • 1:30 PM

Lunch

  • 1:30 PM
  • 2:30 PM

Case Presentation

Melanie Palomo

Ms. Palomo is Assistant District Attorney and Supervisor of the Child Abuse Unit of the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office.

Sonja Eddleman

Sonja Eddleman is a forensic nurse examiner and directs the child/adult abuse response teams at Valley Baptist Medical Center and Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

  • 2:30 PM
  • 3:45 PM

Self Care in the Face of Violence

Peter Singer

Pete Singer is the Executive Director of GRACE, which works to help Christian faith communities better recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse.
  • 3:45 PM
  • 4:00 PM

Break

  • 4:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM

Pediatric Case and Image Review
Please note: this session will not be Zoom broadcast

Sonja Eddleman

Sonja Eddleman is a distinguished leader and educator in forensic nursing. Ms. Eddleman directs forensic nursing services at Driscoll Children’s Hospital and Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Jamie Ferrell

Jamie Ferrell is a distinguished leader and educator in forensic nursing. Ms. Ferrell is Clinical Director, Forensic Nursing Services at Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston Texas.

Friday, November 11, 2022

Schedule

  • 9:00 AM
  • 9:15 AM

Welcome

  • 9:15 AM
  • 10:15 AM

Graduating from Foster Care and Graduating from College: What does it take?

Angela Schladoer, DPM

Dr. Schladoer is a doctor of podiatric medicine, a founding member of our new School of Podiatric Medicine at UTRGV.

  • 10:15 AM
  • 10:45 AM

Break

  • 10:45 AM
  • 12:00 PM

Mimics and False Theories of Child Abuse

James Lukefahr, MD

. Dr. Lukefahr is Director of the Center for Miracles at Children’s Hospital San Antonio and Professor of Pediatrics, UT Health Science Center San Antonio.

  • 12:00 PM
  • 1:00 PM

Lunch

  • 1:00 PM
  • 1:45 PM

Challenges and Opportunities for the Faith Community

Alex Blake

Alex Blake, is former Banking and Investments V.P. He is the founding Pastor of Freedom Church DFW one of the fastest growing churches in Ellis County.

Rachel Duer

Rachel Duer is a licensed professional counselor and has supported clients in a variety of community and agency settings
  • 1:45 PM
  • 2:15 PM

What the Faith Community Can Do

Cornelia Garza

Cornelia Garza is Faith-Based and Community Engagement Program Specialist for Region 11, Department of Family and Protective Services

Janet Magee

Janet Magee is the founder of Blue Sunday.
  • 2:15 PM
  • 2:30 PM

Break

  • 2:30 PM
  • 4:30 PM

Twisted Scripture: Theological Beliefs Commonly Used to Justify Violence Toward Children

Peter Singer

Pete Singer is the Executive Director of GRACE, which works to help Christian faith communities better recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse.

Jessa Potvin

  • 4:30 PM
  • 4:45 PM

Wrap Up

Cornelia Garza

Cornelia Garza is Faith-Based and Community Engagement Program Specialist for Region 11, Department of Family and Protective Services

Janet Magee

Janet Magee is the founder of Blue Sunday.