Together for Children 2024
The purpose of the 2024 Together for Children conference is to provide information and skills that support a multidisciplinary approach to improve prevention, treatment, investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect. Topics presented will address emerging issues, research questions and public policy changes in child welfare and child protection. As a reminder, the materials presented at the Together for Children Conference are for continuing education purposes only. The content and material shared during this event reflect an approach, view, experience, statement or opinion of the presenters or authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Children’s Wisconsin or Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin (PCAW). Moreover, the presence of any speaker, author, vendor or participant in the conference does not constitute an endorsement of their organization, views or services. Lastly, the information shared during the event does not create any patientphysician relationship and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis
Target Audience
- Child advocacy center personnel
- Child protective services
- Sexual assault and domestic violence personnel
- Judicial officers, attorneys & guardians ad litem
- Law enforcement officials
- Medical and health professionals, including SANE Nurses and nurse practitioners
- School personnel
- Social workers, therapists, and psychologists
- Foster care workers and parents
- Anyone interested in child abuse & neglect issues and prevention
Learning Objectives
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
- List practical strategies to improve accurate detection of and responses to child maltreatment and domestic violence
- Employ strategies to help families that are trauma-informed and sensitive to social determinants of health
- Describe self-care strategies that can improve resilience of the workforce
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Lynn Sheets, MD
Planning Committee Members:
Presenters: | |
Alanna Harris, MS Amy Marsman Andrea Turtenwald Angi Krueger Angie Rehling, MSW Ann-Marie St John, MS Antionette Davis, MSW, APSW Bart Klika, PhD, MSW Bregetta Wilson, MS Bridget Clementi, Vice President Christine Mochel Colleen Janczewski, MD Elizabeth Champion Elizabeth Ghilardi Erin Schubert, PhD Gabriel McGaughey MSSW; Hillary Petska, MD, MPH Ian Henderson Janna Hoppe, DNP, CPNP-PC Jennifer Yates, APNP, FNP-BC Jesse Crowe Joanna O’Donnell, GC-C Johanna Barkei, MSW, APSW Julie Ahnen Julie Keller Julie Woodbury | Kara Nowak, MSW Karen Katz Karen Nash, MBA Karen Timberlake, Senior Vice President & President Kristie Sickel, MSW, CSW Lamia Kosovic, PhD Laura Staats, MSW Lauren Krukowski, APSW, MSW Leah Cerwin, MSW, LCSW Luke Waldo, M.S.Ed. Lynn Cook Marc Seidl Marianne Rosen Matthew Torbenson, JD Meghan Christian Pastor Mahnie Williams, BA, MS Rachel N. Murdock, MS, LPC, LCPC Rebecca L. Sommers, JD Rebecca Mather, MS Renée Spielbauer, MSW, APSW Samantha Wagner, JD Sara Haberlein, BA, MSN, APNP Sarah Burgundy, JD Stacey Cicero Suzy Pfitzinger, MS Terri Enters, MS Zach Jakel |
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 18.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Available Credit
- 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 18.25 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.