6th Annual Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights Symposium at Kitty Hawk

We are so excited to welcome you back to Kitty Hawk

April 25-27, 2023.

  • Below, you will find the information you need to register and attend "Kitty Hawk".

  • Registration opens January 4, 2023!

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Symposium Information

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  • Symposium Collaborators

    NC CHILD MEDICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM, UNC

    NC JUSTICE ACADEMY

  • CACNC Supported By:

    NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE

    SOUTHERN REGIONAL CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER

    NANCYE FLEMING MARKLE CHARITABLE TRUST FOR CHILDREN

    CACNC is proud to partner with the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC) who actively funds the chapters critical mission to support CACs and MDTs

  • Training Location

    Hilton Garden Inn –Kitty Hawk (onsite)
    5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail
    Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
    (252) 261-1290
    Visit the Hilton Garden Inn website

  • Reserving Lodging at Kitty Hawk

    The deadline for lodging reservations is March 25, 2023, for the Hilton Garden Inn. Below is a list of hotels that are within 8.5 miles of the onsite training. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage you to make your reservations early by dialing directly. Please check the rates at the following locations as the state rates may not apply.

    Hilton Garden Inn-Kitty Hawk (onsite)
    5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
    (252) 261-1290 direct
    Hot breakfast provided by CACNC at Hilton

    Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk
    (2.6 miles from HGI)
    3919 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
    (252) 261-4888 direct
    Hot breakfast included at hotel

    Days Inn & Suites Kill Devil Hills-Mariner
    (5.5 miles from HGI)
    1801 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
    (252) 441-2021 direct
    Hot breakfast included at hotel

    Sea Ranch Resort (5.5 miles from HGI)
    1731 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
    (252) 441-7126 direct
    Hot breakfast provided by CACNC at Hilton

    Comfort Inn North (8.1 miles from HGI)
    1601 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
    (252) 441-6333 direct
    Hot breakfast included at hotel

    Ramada Plaza Nags Head (8.2 miles from HGI) 1701 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
    (252) 441-2151 direct
    Hot breakfast provided by CACNC at Hilton

    TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks
    (8.5 miles from HGI)
    2028 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
    (252) 457-2190 direct
    Hot breakfast provided by CACNC at Hilton

    Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates (Group Housing)
    4607 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
    (252) 261-4444 direct
    Hot breakfast provided by CACNC at Hilton
    Visit www.joelambjr.com

  • Target Audience

    This symposium is appropriate for new and experienced law enforcement officers, DSS/CPS workers, prosecutors, medical professionals, mental health professionals (including psychologists & social workers), guardian ad litem advocates, case managers, juvenile justice workers, child advocacy professionals and victim service providers serving child victims.

  • Program Description

    The 6th Annual Taking Child Abuse Interventions to New Heights Symposium at Kitty Hawk offers a multi-disciplinary training opportunity for professionals dealing with child abuse. Geared for professionals involved within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as part of the children’s advocacy center (CAC) model, this training allows for discipline-specific and/or cross-training of professionals in the investigation, evaluation, treatment and prosecution of child maltreatment cases.

  • Objectives

    At the conclusion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to:

    1. Recognize and describe the ways in which professionals dealing with child abuse (from their various disciplines) collaborate to make the investigation, evaluation and prosecution of child maltreatment cases stronger and more efficient.
    2. Apply knowledge and skills to improve the multi-disciplinary response of professionals dealing with child abuse in the investigation, evaluation, treatment and prosecution of child maltreatment cases.
  • Continuing Education: CEU, CLE, CICP

    Application for general Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) credits and Criminal Investigation Certificate Program (CICP) credits has been made to the Western Carolina University Continuing Education Department, the NC State Bar and the NC Justice Academy.

    Additional fees are required for CEU and CLE credits. Enrollment and payment for CEU and CLE credits is available online. Where fees are applicable, the responsibility for payment will be with the participant.

    Nursing Credit: This activity has been submitted to the Georgia Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Georgia Nureses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Nurses must attend 100% of each session in order to receive credit for that session.

    Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC): This program is not approved for NBCC credit.

  • CME (Continuing Medical Education) Information

    CME Accreditation Statement

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina and the NC Child Medical Evaluation Program. The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

    CME Credit Statement

    The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health professionals will receive a certificate of attendance from School of Medicine as long as they return the CE form. These certificates are accepted by the NC Boards for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and respiratory therapists. Other health care providers may also be able to use these certificates, depending on their license requirements.

    Medical Track attendees must complete the individual attendance form (Qualtrics survey) to gain access to CME credits. This Qualtrics survey link will be made available during symposium.

    License requirements are subject to change. Participants should contact their licensing boards for specific questions. UNC and its partners are not responsible for changes in license requirements.

    CME Disclosure Statement

    This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the course director and planning committee, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The course director, planning committee, presenters, and CPD staff have no financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by ACCME. This activity has not received support from commercial interests as defined by ACCME.

    The Course Director is Dana Hagele, MD, MPH, Clinical Director, CACNC. Members of the planning committee include Deb Flowers, MSN, CPNP-PC, SANE-A, SANE-P, Medical Services Coordinator, CACNC, Julie Schroer, Training and Curriculum Coordinator, CACNC, and Ken Wooten, Director of Training and Compliance, CACNC.

    ADA Statement

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and CACNC are committed to equality of educational opportunity and do not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability in order to participate fully in this continuing educational activity, please call Ken Wooten at (336) 880-1240.

    Nursing Credit

    This activity has been submitted to the Georgia Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Georgia Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses must attend 100% of each session in order to receive credit for that session.

  • Registration Fees

    All attendees must register online to attend the symposium. Payment can be made online (preferred) but a check is an acceptable payment. Attendees must register and make payment at www.cacnc.org/training or mail check by March 31, 2023, to qualify for the early registration rate. An additional $25 registration fee will apply for any registrations after March 31, 2023. Payments by a check are payable to CACNC. Mail to: CACNC, P.O. Box 1020, Graham, NC 27253.

    Registration Fees on or before March 31, 2023

    MDT Track: $300

    Medical Track: $395 (CME credit from UNC included)

    Registration Fees on or after April 1, 2023

    MDT Track: $325

    Medical Track: $420 (CME credit from UNC included)

    CEUs/CLEs

    Pre-purchased CEUs from Western Carolina University $20

    Pre-purchased CLEs from the NC State Bar $52.50

    Other Important Info

    Registration fees include symposium materials, onsite lunch on Tuesday, April 25th and Wednesday, April 26th, afternoon snack breaks and a Certificate of Attendance.

    A processing fee of 3% will be charged for all online credit card payments! An administrative fee of $35 will be assessed for checks returned for any reason including insufficient funds.

  • Group Registration

    If you are registering and paying for more than one person online, you will find instructions on the online registration form that will guide you through the process. After each completed registration, you can click the link to register another attendee. Once you have registered everyone, click on the link to email CACNC to request your invoice. In order to receive an invoice that lists all attendees, you must list all attendee’s names on the email request and CACNC will email an invoice to you. You will be able to pay online from the invoice via credit card.

    A processing fee of 3% will be added to all credit card charges or you may mail a check and a copy of the invoice to CACNC, PO Box 1020, Graham, NC 27253. Contact Julie Schroer at julie@cacnc.org with any questions.

  • Cancellations or Transferred Registrations

    Registration cancellation requests must be made in writing (email is acceptable). All requests are subject to the approval of CACNC. If approved, all refunds will be issued after the symposium. There will be no refund requests accepted after March 31, 2023; however, registration may be transferred to another person. If transferring to another person, email Julie Schroer at julie@cacnc.org.

  • Check-In, Materials & Certificates of Attendance

    EVENT CHECK-IN:

    Attendees are encouraged to check-in on Monday afternoon, April 24th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the registration area located in the Wright’s Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn. The registration area will also open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

    MATERIALS:

    Handouts, strictly at the speaker’s discretion, may be made available for downloading. Information regarding the handouts will be communicated to paid/registered attendees upon receipt of all forms/payments and prior to the start of symposium.

    CACNC CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:

    All registered/paid attendees will be issued a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by CACNC. Certificates will be made available electronically after the symposium and upon completion of the overall survey. The overall survey will be emailed after the close of symposium. It is the attendee’s responsibility to complete the overall symposium evaluation and download their COA.

  • Symposium Workshop Schedule - MDT
  • Symposium Workshop Schedule - Medical
  • Printable Workshop Descriptions & Speaker Bios
  • Printable Brochures (MDT & Medical)
  • At-A-Glance Schedule

    MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023
    4:00 – 6:00 pm SYMPOSIUM CHECK-IN
    Hilton Garden Inn - CACNC located by Wright’s Ballroom

    TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023
    7:30 – 8:30 am SYMPOSIUM CHECK-IN
    Hilton Garden Inn - CACNC located by Wright’s Ballroom

    8:30 – 8:45 WELCOME & OPENING
    Hilton Garden Inn – Wright’s Ballroom

    8:45 – 10:15 KEYNOTE
    We Are Better Together: Three Things Your MDT Must Do to Thrive Today! Irish Burch, BASC

    10:30 – 12:00 PLENARY SESSION
    Five Generations, One Table: Creating Effective MDT’s Engagement and Collaboration When Responding to Human Trafficking; Tanisha Knighton, PhD

    12:00 – 1:30 pm LUNCH BREAK (Box lunch is provided by conference)

    1:30 – 3:00 A WORKSHOPS

    3:15 – 4:45 B WORKSHOPS


    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023
    8:00 – 8:30 REGISTRATION AREA OPEN
    Hilton Garden Inn - CACNC located by Wright’s Ballroom

    8:30 – 10:00 C WORKSHOPS

    10:15 – 11:45 D WORKSHOPS

    11:45 – 1:30pm LUNCH BREAK (Box lunch is provided by conference)

    1:30 – 3:00 E WORKSHOPS

    3:15 – 4:45 F WORKSHOPS

    THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023
    8:00 – 8:30 REGISTRATION AREA OPEN
    Hilton Garden Inn - CACNC located by Wright’s Ballroom

    8:30 – 10:00 G WORKSHOPS

    10:15 – 11:45 H WORKSHOP

  • CACNC Non-Discrimination Statement

    Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina, Inc. (CACNC) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, provision of services; employment matters, including hiring, compensation, promotion, and access to training; recruitment for, or assignment of, any volunteer activities, which includes participation on the Board of Directors; and the selection of vendors and contractors. CACNC is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our clients, staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.