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8th Annual Educators’ Summit Championing Youth Safety in the Classroom: Responding to Domestic and Sexual Violence in our Communities

Each day, participants will have the opportunity to attend a series of four in-person sessions presented by regional subject matter experts. Topics will include domestic violence, sextortion, human trafficking, teen dating violence, child sexual abuse, and healthy relationships. Participants will also have the ability to engage with interactive self-care stations and network with local service providers. All educators, in-school professionals, social service agency staff, nurses, social workers, counselors, and other allied professionals are welcome to attend! PDCs are available for certified educators and will be issued following a completed sign-in and evaluation. Please note that PDCs will be distributed in half-day increments. CEUs are available and provided by Rosecrance for nurses, social workers, and counselors following a completed sign-in and evaluation. Opening remarks will begin at 9:00 am. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early for sign-in, parking, and seating.

Schedule: 

 

August 5th - DAY 1:

Opening Remarks ~ 9:00 - 9:10 am

Domestic Violence 101 ~ Megan Brechon (Family Peace Center) ~ 9:10 - 10:40 am

Healthy Relationships/Body Safety: New Direct Service from RAMP ~ Alice Nichols and Deanna Robbins (RAMP) ~ 10:50 - 11:50 am

Lunch on Your Own ~ 12:00 – 1:20 pm

Developmental Relationships ~ William Chatman (Comprehensive Community Solutions) ~ 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Child Sexual Abuse Trauma – Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Treatment ~ Jimmie Getter (Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling) ~ 2:45-3:45 pm

 

August 6th - DAY 2:

Opening Remarks ~ 9:00 - 9:10 am

Self-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (SG-CSAM) & Sextortion: Awareness & Prevention ~ Christine Feller (National Criminal Justice Center for Fox Valley Training Center) ~ 9:10 - 10:40 am

Human Trafficking + Youth ~ Megan Vold (Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation) ~ 10:50 - 11:50 am

Lunch on Your Own ~ 12:00 – 1:20 pm

Teen Dating Violence ~ Dominique Sheehama (Family Peace Center) ~ 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Collaborative Response to Student Safety: A Scenario-Based Workshop ~ Elizabeth Kroening (UIC MERIT) ~ 2:45 - 3:45 pm

Closing Remarks ~ 3:45-4:00 pm

Event Details

Presenter: Various Presenters
Event Date: 08-05-2025 9:00 AM
Event End Date: 08-06-2025 4:00 PM
Individual Price: FREE
Credit Options: Professional Development Hours, CEU
Location: City First Church