Registration is open for the 19th Annual Safe at Home Conference. The conference will be held October 12, 2017 from 8 am to 4 pm at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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James Hopper, Ph.D, Keynote Speaker: Sexual Assault: Brain, Experience, Behavior and Memory
Dr. James Hopper is an independent consultant and Teaching Associate in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. For over 25 years Dr. Hopper’s research, clinical and consulting work has focused on the psychological and biological effects of child abuse, sexual assault and other traumatic experiences. As a clinician Dr. Hopper works with adults who have experienced assault or were abused as children. In his forensic work he testifies on short- and long-term impacts of child abuse and sexual assault. Dr. Hopper served on the Peace Corps Sexual Assault Advisory Council and consults and teaches nationally and internationally to military and civilian investigators, prosecutors, judges, victim advocates, commanders and higher education administrators.
Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb, Plenary Speaker: PTSD: History, Current Statistics and Incident Rate in First Responders
Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb is serving his 28th year in Law Enforcement, currently as Sheriff of Cattaraugus County, New York. He earned a Masters degree in Counseling Education from St. Bonaventure University and is a certified police instructor in the areas of Interview and Interrogation, Basic and Advanced Juvenile Officer Training, the Investigation of Sex Crimes, and the Law Enforcement Response to School Violence. Sheriff Whitcomb is a graduate of the 206th Session of the FBI’s National Academy and his specialized training includes Crisis Negotiation with the Los Angeles Police Department, Death Scene Management with the FBI, a Sex Offense Seminar with the New York State Police, and he has been certified as a SWAT Team fitness specialist. He has also been an adjunct professor for both Saint Bonaventure University and Jamestown Community College. He currently serves as 2nd Vice President for the New York State Sheriff’s Association, and is a Past President of the State of New York Police Juvenile Officer Association. He was recognized as the Blue and Gold Officer of the Year in October 2000.
Workshops Session I:
A. Effects of Sexual Abuse on Males, James Hopper, Ph.D.
B. Changing Perspective from Devastating Tragedy to Learning Opportunities, Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb
C. Preventing Human Trafficking and Exploitation through Youth Empowerment and Caregiver Engagement, Jennifer Shimer, MS, Rapid Response Facilitator for Love 146, an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking through survivor care, prevention education and professional training.
D. Suicide Prevention, Bullying and Cyberbullying: What Do We Know and What Can We Do?, Garra Lloyd-Lester, Associate Director for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY).
Workshops Session II:
A. Contemplative Methods in Trauma Treatment: Brain Bases and Interventions, James Hopper, Ph.D.
B. Engaging and Working with Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking, Jen Shimer, M.S.
C. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, Garra Lloyd-Lester.
For more information about our workshops and speakers, download the 2017 SAFE AT HOME CONFERENCE BROCHURE.
Continuing Education – Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors.
The training has been approved for 6 live contact hours. Certificates will be distributed upon completion. Full attendance is required: no partial credit will be awarded. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY SW CPE is recognized by the NYS Education Department State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers 0191. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY is recognized by the NYS Education Department State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors MHC 0047
