Sunday, 1:30-3pm

Trauma Releasing Exercises: Self-Directed Body-Based Recovery From Abuse
David Berceli, Trauma Releasing Exercises, LLC, Phoenix AZ

Volunteer Recruitment and Utilization
Kerry Ramella, Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix AZ
James Ferguson, Pheonix Fire Department, Phoenix AZ
Delores Ernst, City of Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix AZ

Writing Down YOUR Story
Jennifer Storm, Victim Witness Assistance Program, Harrisburg PA

Sunday, 3:30-5pm

Adjusting to the Unique Victimology of Secure Care Setting
Bruce Foremny, Investigations Commander, Phoenix AZ
Erin Otis, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Mesa AZ

How to Terminate Convicted Felon's Parental Rights
Kim Ogg, The Ogg Law Firm, Houston TX
Andy Kahan, Mayor's Office for Crime Victims, Houston TX

Safe & Sober Advocacy with Substance: Using Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Assault
Doreen Nicholas, National Advocacy and Training Network, Phoenix AZ

Some Assembly Required: Victim Services in a Politically Incorrect World
Diane Umphress, Amberly's Place, Yuma AZ
Tori Bourguignon, Amberly's Place, Yuma AZ

Drug Related Crime: Child Victims in Drug Environments
Deborah Augustine, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington DC

Violence and Abuse of People with Disabilities: Your Role in Busting Myths and Breaking Down Barriers
Nancy Fitzsimons, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato MN

Monday, 3:30-5pm

Cultural Awareness: What Do Native American/Indian Victims Need From Advocate & Crisis Responders?
Melissa Arch-Walton, Maricopa County Attorneys Office: Victim Services Division, Phoenix AZ

Cyber-Bullying: Identify, Prevent, and Respond
Justin Patchin, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Eau Claire WI

Effective Public Speaking for Advocates
Beth Rossman, Office of the State Attorney, 18th Judicial Circuit, Viera FL

Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation in Female Victims of Interpersonal Violence
Jill Messing, Arizona State University School of Social Work, Phoenix AZ
Melissa DelColle-Robey, Arizona State University School of Social Work, Phoenix AZ

Grounds for Healing: School-based Outreach for Underserved Child Victims of Violence and Abuse
Linda Gray, Healing Arts for Children's Hearts, Phoenix AZ

Late Life Domestic Violence
Alice Ghareib, Area Agency on Aging, Phoenix AZ

Lessons from a Therapy Dog?Life Can Be RUFF!
Tara Moser, Delta Family Counseling, LLC, Cape Coral FL

Mind Your Data: Websites and Case/Member Management Systems for the Victim Assistance Program
Ken Weinberger, Anchor Consulting, Long Valley NJ

Preventing Sexual Violence of People with Developmental Disabilities
Nancy Fitzsimons, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato MN

The Marketing of Crime/Son-of-Sam Laws/Murderabilia
Andy Kahan, Mayor's Office for Crime Victims, Houston TX
Kim Ogg, The Ogg Law Firm, Houston TX

Tuesday, 8-9:30am

Accessing Safety: Working With Sexual or Domestic Violence Survivors with Disabilities
Colleen Phelan, Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, Tucson AZ

Drug Related Crime: Child Victims in Drug Environments
Deborah Augustine, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington DC

Victim Compensation 101
Tony Vidale, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, Phoenix AZ

Building Community Collaboration: A Focus on Drug-Endangered Children
Nicola Erb, Vail Police Department, Vail CO

No Longer Sitting Ducks: Protective Order Notifications and Victim Empowerment in the U.S.
Jenifer Gamble, Appriss, Inc., Louisville KY

Teen Dating Violence and Promising Practices in Primary Prevention
Stephanie Mayer, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Phoenix AZ

The Victimology of Domestic Violence. Understanding & Implementing DV Advocacy for Law Enforccement, Social Services, Judicial and Clinical Services
Lynette Elizalde-Robinson, 15th Judicial District Court ZAIP, Lafayette LA

The Wise Program: Internet Safety Education
Rhonda Barner, Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office Victim Witness, Dayton OH

Volunteer Retention
Morgan Grygutis, Pima County Attorney's Office Victim Witness, Tucson AZ

Tuesday, 10-11:30am

Advocacy for Line-of-Duty Injuries and Deaths
Erin Purce, Maricopa County Attorney's Office-Victim Services, Phoenix AZ
Vince Goddard, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Phoenix AZ

An Angel Cried a Tear Last Night
Amy Marschak, Human Theatre Company, Boulder CO

Are You Holding Juvenile Offenders Accountable?
Valerie Bender, National Center for Juvenile Justice, Gibsonia PA

Be The Change
Kendra Leiry, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Phoenix AZ
Stephanie Mayer, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Phoenix AZ

FBI Violent Criminal Apprehension Program
Michael Harrigan, FBI - Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, Quantico VA

Human Trafficking: Look Beneath the Surface
Jennifer Weber, Greater Phoenix Area Human Trafficking Task Force: Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Phoenix AZ
Frank Farley, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Phoenix AZ
Daryl Davis-Ferra, US Department of Labor/Wage and Hour Division, Phoenix AZ
Katie Resendiz, ALERT: Arizona League to End Regional Trafficking, Phoenix AZ

Interpersonal Violence: The Intersections of Race, Gender, and Culture
Cheryl Ricciardi, Florida Attorney General's Office, Orlando FL

Overview of the Criminal Justice System
Connie Chapman, Phoenix City Prosecutor's Office, Phoenix AZ
Carrie Howe, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Phoenix AZ

The Impact of Drugs Use in the Lives of Victims
Nicola Erb, Vail Police Department, Vail CO

Violent Crimes on Indian Reservation
Joseph Myers, National Indian Justice Center, Santa Rosa CA

Tuesday, 1:30-3pm

A Great Life Begins with a Dream. Recovery From Loss: Empowerment Through Positive Life Choices
Lynette Elizalde-Robinson, 15th Judicial District Court ZAIP, Lafayette LA
Finis Robinson, Harvest a Dream Foundation, Inc., Lafayette LA
Justina Ina, Zoned Area Intervention Program, Lafayette LA

Crimes on Cruise Ships
Kendall Carver, International Cruise Victims Association, Inc., Phoenix AZ

Domestic Violence Safety Planning and Lethality Assessments
Tracey Wilkinson, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ

Exposing the Myths Behind the Parental Alienation Curtain
Donnalee Sarda, Defenders of Children, Phoenix AZ

Immigrant Victims of Crime: Obstacles and Options
Regina Jefferies, Thomas & Jefferies, PLLC, Phoenix AZ
Matthew Thomas, Thomas & Jefferies, PLLC, Phoenix AZ

Program Evaluation for Victim Service Providers
Heather Clawson, ICF International, Fairfax VA

Serving Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Victims in the Americans Overseas Population
Paula Lucas, American Domestic Violence Crisis Line, Portland OR

Stalking
Judie Dilday, End Stalking In America, Inc., Chandler AZ

Vicarious Trama: Creating Your Self-Care Plan
Colleen Phelan, Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, Tucson AZ

Victim Advocacy: Our Role on the New Frontiers of the Criminal Justice System
Steve Siegel, Denver District Attorney's Office, Denver CO

Tuesday, 3:30-5pm

A Realistic Look at Crisis Intervention
La Verne Harley, Abigail, Inc., Washington DC

ABBY's DILEMMA, Stop Teen Dating Violence
Shirley Bostrom, Survivors of Homicide, Inc., Marlborough CT
Lawrence Bostrom, Survivors of Homicide, Inc., Marlborough CT

Courthouse Dogs
Heidi Potter, Snohomish County Prosecutors Office, Everett WA

Enhancing Your Time Management & Personal Productivity
Judi Muller, City of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ
BONUS For NOVA Members: Download this presentation

Healing the Healers Through Dance
Frances Pelliccia, SPUH-Childrens Hosp., New Brunswick NJ

Obtaining Justice: Legal Strategies for Better Assisting Victims
Keith Perkins, Never Again Foundation, Chandler AZ

Offender Sentencing and Incarceration in Tight Budget Times: What Victims Need to Know
David La Bahn, ADA-Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Leesburg VA
Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, Northfield IL
Dan Levey, Arizona Attorney General, Phoenix AZ

Violence Prevention as a Prosecutor's Initiative
Rhonda Barner, Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office Victim Witness, Dayton OH

Yavapai-Apache Nation Family Health Court
Lorrie Miner, Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court, Camp Verde AZ
Marlene Joshua, Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court, Camp Verde AZ
Melinda Fairfield, Yavapai-Apache Nation Department of Social Services, Camp Verde AZ

Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm

Bullying: Understanding, Identifying, and Intervening
Alex Alvarez, Northern Arizona University, Criminology, Flagstaff AZ

National Advocate Credentialing Program: What Is It & What Can It Do For Me?
Jeannette Adkins, National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP), Bellbrook OH

Indicators of Abuse
Frances Pelliccia, SPUH-Childrens Hosp., New Brunswick NJ

Institutional Response: Primary and Secondary Victimization of LGBT Community Members
Cheryl Ricciardi, Florida Attorney General's Office, Orlando FL

Male Survivor of Sexual Abuse: Symptoms & Treatment
Kenneth Followell, Male Survivor: National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization, Bradenton FL
Dale English, Psychotherapist, Dingmans Ferry PA
Richard Cleverly, Male Survivor: National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization, Belmont CA

Managing Volunteers for Crisis Intervention and Victim Advocacy
Brittany James, Office of the Arizona Attorney General, Phoenix AZ

Partnering with Neighboring Native American Tribes
Katherine Reusing, Page Regional Domestic Violence Services (PRDVS), Page AZ
Patricia Collins, Page Regional Domestic Violence Services (PRDVS), Page AZ

Safety with Social Networking Sites
Betty McEntire, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Phoenix AZ

The Affect of Murder on the Family, School & Community
Madge Burton, Teresa's Drawing Faith Victims United, Oxford OH
Terri Forte, Vermont Department of Corrections, Rutland VT

VAWA Immigration Remedies: I-360 Self-Petitions and U Visas
Mary Day, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc., Tucson AZ

Wednesday, 2-3:30pm

Advocacy Through Social Networking
Polly Franks, Franks Foundation, Richmond VA

Human Trafficking: Meeting Victims Needs
Katie Resendiz, ALERT: Arizona League to End Regional Trafficking, Phoenix AZ

Meeting the Needs of Monolingual, Spanish Domestic Violence Victims
Gwendolyn Ruiz, City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office, Victim Services Unit, Phoenix AZ

Scottsdale Police Department- Police Crisis Intervention Unit- A Successful Model of Sworn and Civilian Personnel Working Together
Kelly Wills, Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale AZ
Michelle Mattlin, Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale AZ
Teisha Portee, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ

Sex Offenders and Predators in our Community
Richard Rose, Lakeland (FL) Police Dept., Lakeland FL

The Whispered Word of Suicide
Tara Moser, Delta Family Counseling, LLC, Cape Coral FL

Traumatic & Complicated Grief of Homicide Survivors
Beckie Miller, Parents of Murdered Children, Glendale AZ

Victims and Traumatic Loss
Bill Jenkins, WBJ Press, Northfield IL

Working Effectively with Sexual Assault Survivors
Kathleen Curtis, Empact- SPC, Trauma Healing Services, Tempe AZ
Catherine Luz-Marrs, Empact- SPC, Trauma Healing Services, Tempe AZ

Working Together to Make Things Right: Restorative Justice in Corrections
Sarah Lynne Vasquez, Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, Phoenix AZ

Wednesday, 4-5:30pm

Crimes Against the Elderly
Karen Stegenga, Mesa Police Department, Mesa AZ

Developing A Domestic Violence Fatality Review Process: The Phoenix Experience
Libby Bissa, City of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ
JoAnn Del-Colle, City of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ

Do No Harm: Sexual Exploitation by Doctors, Therapists, Clergy, and other Caregivers
Nancy Quirk, Metairie LA

Students Go to the Dogs in Times of Crisis
Cindy Ehlers, Animal Assisted Crisis Response, Eugene OR
Jean Marie Thompson, Osceola IN

The Advantages of Municipal Police-Based Victim Services
Kyle Grant, Calgary Police Service, Calgary AB, Canada
Cathy Barrett, Calgary Police Service, Calgary AB, Canada

The Role of Victims in the Restorative Justice Process
Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, Northfield IL
Stephanie Frogge, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Huntsville TX
Bill Jenkins, WBJ Press, Northfield IL

The Serial Shooters' Trial & Their Victims
Laura Reckart, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Phoenix AZ
Clark Schwartzkopf, Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix AZ
Yvonne Ecker, Maricopa Co. Attorney's Office, Phoenix AZ

Traumas of Law Enforcement
Earl Fisher, Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc., Camdenton MO

Victimology 101 and Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma for Advocates
Lynn Jones, Northern Arizona University-Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Flagstaff AZ

Victims Voices: Assessing Their Rights- One Survey at a Time
Mary Walsh, Coalition of PA Crime Victims Organization, Camp Hill PA
Tim Bingham, Appriss, Louisville KY

Thursday, 9-10:30am

Court Communication Technology: Opportunities for Innovation and Offender Accountability
Jenifer Gamble, Appriss, Inc., Louisville KY

Courthouse Dogs: Creating a Successful Program in Your Jurisdiction
CJ Betancourt, The Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc., Surprise AZ
Jamie Mabery, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Phoenix AZ
Andrea Patten, Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc, Surprise AZ

Crafting Competitive Grant Proposals
Larry Grubbs, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, Phoenix AZ

Ethical, Victim, and Crawford Considerations: A Prosecutor's Perspective
Beth Barnes, Phoenix City Prosecutor's Office, Phoenix AZ
Will Gonzalez, Phoenix City Prosecutor's Office, Phoenix AZ

MCAO Victim Services: Kids in Court Programs
Noah Calderon, MCAO Victim Services, Phoenix AZ

Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Working with Sexual Assault Victims
Kelly Wills, Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale AZ
John Heinzelman, Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale AZ
Tiffany Kennedy, Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale AZ
Jennifer Paxon, Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale AZ

Scottsdale Police Department Crisis Intervention Trained (CIT) Officers Intervene with Crime Victims
Natalie Summit, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ
Trevor Anderson, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ
Frank Griffitts, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ
Dan Antrim, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ

Suicide: Risk Recognition, Assessment, and Response
Anthony Pagliuca, Scottsdale Police Department- Police Crisis Intervention Services, Scottsdale AZ
Teisha Portee, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ
Eric Shinn, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ

Victims' Rights Compliance
Brittany James, Office of the Arizona Attorney General, Phoenix AZ
Shirley Haas, Governor's Office Crime Control/Prevention, baltimore MD

When a Gun is Used in the Crime?
Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, Northfield IL
Bill Jenkins, WBJ Press, Northfield IL

Thursday, 11am-12:30pm

Complicated Grief Following a Violent Death
Bill Jenkins, WBJ Press, Northfield IL

Crisis Intervention and Advocacy to People with a Mental Illness
Tracey Wilkinson, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ

Death Penalty Appeals Process: What a Victim Can Expect
Kent Cattani, Arizona Attorney General's Office, Phoenix AZ
Dan Levey, Arizona Attorney General, Phoenix AZ

Fatality Review: The State of the Art
Neil Websdale, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ

Intersections of Oppression and Violence: MovingToward a Social Change Model
Elizabeth Ditlevson, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Phoenix AZ
Oscar Jimenez, Wingspan Anti-Violence Project, Tucson AZ

Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome: Case Study of Tracy McHugh, the Team Approach to a Complex Case
Richard Rose, Lakeland (FL) Police Dept., Lakeland FL

Organizational Capacity Building Resource for Victim Service Programs
Suzanne Jordan, OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center, Fairfax VA
Leon Geter, OVC/NCJRS, Rockville MD

Tribal Jurisdiction and Violence in Indian Country
Shawn Cox, United States Attorney's Office, Scottsdale AZ
Dyanne Greer, United States Attorney's Office, Phoenix AZ

Using Technology to Stalk
Betty McEntire, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Phoenix AZ

What Really Works to Keep Kids from Becoming Criminals?
Joe Weedon, Fight Crime Invest in Kids, Washington DC

Thursday, 1:30-3pm

Understanding Historical Trauma in American Indian Communities
Amanda Blackhorse, Native Health, Phoenix AZ

Offender Sentencing and Incarceration in Tight Budget Times: What Victims Need to Know
David La Bahn, ADA-Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Leesburg VA
Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, Northfield IL
Dan Levey, Arizona Attorney General, Phoenix AZ

A Crisis Perspective for Making Death Notifications
Kelly Wills, Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale AZ
Tracey Wilkinson, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ

Police & Fire Canine Crisis Response: Four Legs Helping Two
Anthony Pagliuca, Scottsdale Police Department- Police Crisis Intervention Services, Scottsdale AZ
Eric Shinn, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ
Lynette Jelinek, Glendale Fire Department, Glendale AZ

Professionalism in Victim Advocacy
JoAnn Del-Colle, City of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ

Public Safety Response when Working with the Elderly: The Earliest Intervention
Natalie Summit, Scottsdale Police, Scottsdale AZ

Responding to Family Violence Within the Military System
Janel Holland, NSB Kings Bay - Fleet and Family Support Center, Kings Bay GA

Tackling Domestic Abuse & Domestic Homicide from the Bottom Up: A Case Study of an Innovative Grassroots Dialogue-to-Action Program
Richard Toon, Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Tempe AZ
Donna Bartos, Purple Ribbon Council, Peoria AZ

VAWA 2005 Amendments, Authorizations, and Expansions
Allie Bones, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Phoenix AZ
Leah Meyers, Governor's Office for Children, Youth, and Families, Phoenix AZ

Victim Centered Approach to Restitution
Stephanie Bradley, Maricopa County Adult Probation Services, Phoenix AZ
Kim Knox, Maricopa County Department of Finance, Phoenix AZ
Steve Hartley, Maricopa County Adult Probation, Scottsdale AZ
Roland Steinle, Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix AZ

Thursday, 3:30-5pm

Basic Supervision Skills for New and/or Existing Supervisors/Leaders
Jeffeory Hynes, Phoenix Police Department - Family Investigations Bureau, Phoenix AZ

Community Partnerships: A Faith-Based Model for Abuse Survivors
Christine Stephenson, Mending the Soul Ministries, Scottsdale AZ

Creativity Meets Grief: Expressive Arts as Medicine for Healing
Delores Gulledge, South Carolina Baptist Convention, Columbia SC
Van Gulledge, SC Baptist Convention, Columbia SC

Crisis Response in the Aftermath of Line of Duty Deaths
Staci Beers, Margate Police Department, Margate FL
Martha Patton, City of Hollywood Police Department, Boynton Beach FL

Jessica Lunsford: A Life Taken Too Soon
Richard Rose, Lakeland (FL) Police Dept., Lakeland FL

Operation Fuzzy: A Journey from Victimization to Healing
Polly Franks, Franks Foundation, Richmond VA

The Use of Acupuncture for Stress/Trauma in Both a Private as well as Community/Group Setting
Della Estrada, Licensed Acupuncturist, Tucson AZ