E-1: Developing a Child Abuse Prevention Program Data Collection Plan: Keeping it Relevant But Also Realistic
Presenter: Sacha Klein, PhD, MSW
Summary: This presentation and workshop is designed for Michigan Children’s Trust Fund grantees and others engaged in child abuse prevention work. We will explore the various ways in which child abuse prevention programs and the families and communities that they serve benefit when programs/agencies invest in strong, relevant data collection systems. An easy-to-use data collection framework will be presented and participants will learn how to use some basic data analysis tools in Excel to describe the families they serve and measure child abuse program effects as well as several affordable ways to outsource data analysis. Lastly, participants will have an opportunity to work individually or in groups to start the process of developing their own child abuse prevention program data collection plans.
Participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the multiple ways that child abuse prevention programs and organizations can benefit from strong data collection efforts
- Identify evaluation planning tools that can help them determine what child abuse prevention data is worthwhile collecting and what is just a waste of time
- Analyze child abuse prevention program data for maximum effect or find an affordable way to outsource this role
- Participate in hands-on practice developing a data collection plan for their program
E-2: Moving from Fundraising to Philanthropy
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Presenter: Sharon Castle
Summary: Fundraising is a focus on meeting a dollar goal, while philanthropy is about people feeling good about giving and giving back to your organization. If an organization focuses on philanthropy, they ultimately generate more sustainable resources and these strong relationships can weather storms and help an organization grow while others shrink in tough economic times. This session will be a fast-paced and comprehensive view of how all members of the team—board members, executive team, staff, and volunteers—can raise money for your mission and build a stronger organization. The workshop is interactive and will utilize data, discussion, peer interaction and coaching to meet the objectives.
Participants will be able to:
- Define fundraising and philanthropy
- Strategize effective development planning
- Learn to plan and execute donor visits and “asks”
- Identify strategies to create a philanthropic culture
E-3: Update on Spanking: What We Have Learned and Current Trends
Presenter: Carla A. Parkin-Joseph, MD, FAAP
Summary: This presentation will focus on the evidence against spanking/corporal punishment and the associated decrease in the use of corporal punishment as a behavior management strategy by parents in recent years. Positive and effective discipline strategies will be highlighted as an alternative to the negative, damaging effects of corporal punishment.
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the negative effects of spanking/corporal punishment
- List positive parenting strategies for discipline at each developmental stage
E-4: Human Trafficking: Investigation, Prosecution, Reparation
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Presenters: Nate Knapper, JD
Summary: When human trafficking occurs, the justice system mobilizes. This session will explore the legal implications of a trafficking incident, including the investigation and prosecution of cases and the need for legal reparation services.
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss common human trafficking indicators
- Explain proper reporting of trafficking-related information
E-5: Preventing Suicide in Our At Risk Youth
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Presenter: Ellen Paré, LBSW, MPA
Summary: Abuse and neglect are two significant risk factors for suicide. This session will share simple, practical, and proven ways to mitigate that risk, by preparing ourselves to be helpful and by preparing our youth to be resilient.
Participants will be able to:
- Practice asking the ‘suicide questions’
- List three ways to relieve overwhelming emotional distress
- Identify the six steps involved in creating a safety plan
E-6: Could It Be Lead-Based Paint?
Presenters: Emily Bajko, BS; Carin Speidel, BS; Melissa Steiner, MSA
Summary: In 1978, the federal government banned lead in residential paint. Now, 40 years later we continue to have nearly 6,000 lead poisoned children in Michigan each year. Though lead hazard control continues to expand throughout the state, home visitors share a unique opportunity to connect Michigan families with lead hazard control services.
Participants will be able to:
- Educate families about lead
- Identify potential lead hazards in a home
- Connect families to lead hazard control resources