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1 6th Annual Forensic Investigations Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Child and Elder Abuse.From Scene to Courtroom May th, 2013 Kansas City Convention Center 301 West 13 th Street Suite 2100 Kansas City, Missouri Pre-Conference Offerings May 13 & 14 th 1

2 PRE-CONFERENCE OFFERING Date: May 13 & 14, 2013 Advanced Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Course For Physicians Expanded by Request!!! Location: Kansas City Convention Center Room

3 Advanced Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Course For Physicians James D. Anderst MD, MSCI William Green MD, FACEP Michael Weaver MD, FACEP Agenda This pre-conference course is one of the first of its kind specifically targeted to meet physician s educational needs in caring for the adult sexual assault patient. The course was previously offered in an 8 hour format. This year it has been expanded to 12 hours, as requested by past participants. Participants will gain expertise in conducting a medical forensic exam, knowledge about expert witness and court room testimony, cultural and legal considerations/controversies in care, and the science behind DNA/STR s as they relate to sexual assault patients. This course will provide state of the art practical information for emergency physician s practicing in academic, community or rural settings, with or without the support of specially trained sexual assault nurse examiner (SANEs). A specific evening program will be dedicated to the Forensic Evaluation of the Child. This course has been divided into 2 components in order to optimize physician education/time. Part One, (an excellent highly suggested prerequisite) is a self-paced at home review of a 12 hour interactive DVD created by Dartmouth School of Medicine entitled, the Sexual Assault: Forensic and Clinical Management, Virtual Practicum. This tool has been reviewed by ACEP s education committee which said it is very well done and would provide relevant CME to ACEP members. This DVD can be purchased through the ACEP bookstore for $50 non members (discounted rate for members). This DVD is also available directly from Dartmouth for $50, by sending a request to Joshua.nelson@world2systems.com. After reviewing this DVD, participants may purchase optional CME directly from Dartmouth for an additional $65. Further information about the DVD can be obtained at the ACEP bookstore website or at: Part Two is our onsite 12.5 hour CME course on Monday afternoon May 13th and Tuesday May 14th. Upon successful completion of this live activity; The University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine will issue a 12.5 hour CME certificate stating that you have participated in the live activity titled Advanced Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Course for Physicians. 3

4 Welcome and Introductions: 12:00 Noon Sexual Assault Care Past, Present and Future Michael Weaver MD, FACEP DAY 1: Monday May 13th Registration: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon Module I: 12:00-1:30 PM The care of sexually assaulted patient s has changed in many ways including how they present, where they present and how we approach their evaluation and management. The evolution to a multidisciplinary team approach has proven to lead to more successful outcomes for patient care and in the criminal justice system. At the conclusion of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Explain the development of sexual assault programs and the SANE model. Discuss persistent the myths and major shifts in patient presentation. Verbalizes the evolution from SART to SARRTS. The Forensic Exam and Evidence Collection William Green MD, FACEP Module II: 1:30-2:30 PM Overview of the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Process History Physical Exam Forensic Evidence Forensic Evidence and Findings Anticipation and Identification Guided by the history Enhancements (ALS, TB, magnification) Overview of DNA evidence Avoiding evidence problems Contamination and degradation Chain of custody Inadmissibility Verbalize the basic forensic exam process including history, physical exam, evidence collection and management. Describe the procedures and techniques for forensic evidence collection, handling, labeling and packaging. Summarize the significance and use of DNA evidence in the context of sexual assault examination and investigation. List and describe the potential problems with sexual assault evidence and the strategies for prevention of these problems. Break: Time: 2:30-2:45 PM 4

5 Drug and Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault Michael Weaver MD, FACEP Module III: 2:45-5:00 PM This module will review the components of Drug and Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) and will discuss the clinical presentations, treatment and medical legal aspects of forensic evidence collection in these cases. Discuss the initial assessment of a patient that is a victim of DFSA. Discuss the common drugs used in DFSA. Discuss the forensic testing and procedures in DFSA. Dinner/Evening Program: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Module IV Dinner Evening Program- The Forensic Evaluation of the Child: What Do I Need to Evaluate Children in My Hospital? James D. Anderst MD, MSCI As forensic providers, we provide evaluations of possible victims of child sexual abuse, physical abuse and all types of neglect. This presentation will discuss appropriate care and resources for caring for these patients. Verbalize the necessity of collaboration between medicine in the evaluation of the alleged child abuse case. Identify medical conditions and accidental injuries commonly mistaken for child physical abuse. Adjourn Day 2: Tuesday May 14 th, 2013 Module V: Time- 8:00-9:30 Forensic Aspects of Injury Identification and Interpretation of Findings William Green MD, FACEP Documentation of findings. Three types Overview of Forensic Photography Injuries Definitions Pattern injuries Non-specific injuries Body injuries (examples and significance) Ano-genital injuries (examples and significance) Realistic Assessment and Conclusions Consistency versus diagnostic certainty 5

6 Can the examiner determine consent? Describe the principles of forensic documentation. Summarize the basic forensic photographic procedures and techniques. List and describe the common types of injuries encountered in sexual assault and discuss their forensic significance. Summarize the basic components of the assessment and conclusions that can be fairly drawn after completing the sexual assault forensic exam. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Sexual Assault Michael Weaver MD, FACEP Module VI: 9:30-10:15 AM This module will review the current Emergency Contraceptives (EC) as well as the alternatives in STI, HIV and Hepatitis in sexual assault patients. Discuss the appropriate care for sexual assault STI and HIV prophylaxis. Verbalize the indications for the most recently available EC products. Break: 10:15-10:30 Module VII: 10:30-12:00 AM Cultural and Linguistical Competence in SAFE Care: Are You Prepared? Michael Weaver MD, FACEP As our population is increasingly diverse, this module will discuss the culturally appropriate care for the sexual assault patient. Discuss different approaches to patients from different races/ethnicities, religious, gender and sexual orientation. Discuss cultural issues when caring for the elderly and domestic violence victims. Judicial Process and Expert Witness Forensic Testimony William Green MD, FACEP Lunch: 12:00-1:30 PM (On Your Own) Module VIII: 1:30-2:45 PM Overview of the criminal justice process Forensic process and goals Law enforcement investigation Prosecution Prosecution and defense strategies Case preparation and the pre-trial conference Testimony basics Difficult testimony issues 6

7 Explain the basic forensic process and goals. Summarize the investigative and prosecutorial processes in sexual assault. List and discuss the essential elements of the pre-trial conference. Summarize the elements of effective testimony. Discuss common problematic areas in sexual assault expert testimony. Break: Time 2:45-3:00 PM Module IX: 3:00-4:45 PM Medical Directorship of SAFE Programs/SAFE Case Review William Green MD, FACEP & Michael Weaver MD, FACEP This presentation will review the core elements of providing medical oversight of sexual assault care for established SANE programs or for physicians in institutions with only policies for emergency department nurses. Discuss how to identify and support medical directors. Discuss staff training, protocols, quality assurance, community alliances, follow up and funding issues related to running a successful program. Discuss interesting cases submitted by attendees. Faculty Bio s Adjournment/Evaluations: 5:00 PM James D. Anderst MD. MCSI, is the Division Director, Section on Child Abuse and Neglect, Children s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. William Green MD FACEP, was founding co-chair of the American College of Emergency Physician, Forensic Section in 2007, and was asked to serve as an advisor to the Department of Justice, in their development of the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations and to the 1st White House Roundtable on Sexual Violence in Michael L. Weaver, MD FACEP, was founding co-chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Forensic Section in 2007, and was asked to serve as an advisor to the Department of Justice, in their development of the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations and to the 1st White House Roundtable on Sexual Violence in Saint Luke's Hospital was the 1st private sexual assault center in the U.S. and Dr. Weaver has been the medical director since 1980 through the establishment of their SANE program to the evolved Forensic Care Program for sexual assault, domestic violence, elderly and child abuse. 7

8 PRE-CONFERENCE OFFERING DATE: May 13, 2013 SANEAPOLOOZA UMKC School Nursing 2464 Charlotte, Kansas City, MO AM-5PM A proctored clinical experienced focused on preparing sexual assault forensic examiners for clinical examinations. This offering will prepare the forensic examiner to complete the pelvic portion of the sexual assault medical forensic exam. The attendee will be completing a hands-on, proctored examinations with multiple diverse Gynecological Teaching Associates. Goal for the skills lab training: This learning activity is designed to assist participants with demonstrating confidence, comfort and competence in the performance of a comprehensive pelvic examination, including photography. Objectives: After completing this training, participants should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and clinical competence in performing an external genital and vaginal speculum examination of an adult female patient. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate key points from the didactic portion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training into the pelvic examination, including digital photography. Pre-Requisites: All attendees must have attended an accredited SANE-Adult & Adolescent Course. Transportation: Transportation to the school of nursing will be available for the out of town attendees. You will receive an with all arrangements. Registration: To obtain the required clinical outcomes for our attendees, registration is limited to 35. No exceptions. Acceptance into this course will be at the conference coordinator s discretion. Enroll early as this will be sold out!!!!!!!!! 8

9 PRE-CONFERENCE OFFERING Date: May 14, 2013 SANE-A & SANE-P PREP COURSES Target audience: this program seeks to prepare the attendee for the IAFN SANE-A Certification Exam. 6:30 AM-7:30 AM Registration Opens- Kansas City Convention Center-Rooms :00 AM-12:00 Noon SANE-A Prep Course Carolyn Cordle RN, BSN, SANE-A Kathleen Hitchcock-Brackney RN, SANE-A 12:00 Noon-1:30 PM Lunch on your own 1:30 PM-4 PM SANE-A Prep Course Discuss methods recommended to prepare for the SANE-A exam. Identify key information to be documented during the medical/forensic examination. List steps in preparing to present testimony in court. Describe clinical management of the sexually assaulted patient. Discuss current CDC guidelines for STD prevention in the sexual assault patient. Recall the roles and responsibilities of the multi- disciplines involved in sexual assault response. Review case studies of sexual assault patients. Participate in question and answer session This program seeks to prepare the attendee for the IAFN SANE-P Certification Exam. 8:00 AM-12 Noon SANE-P Prep Course Dee Ballard BSBM, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P Karen Groot, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P Jennifer L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MSN, WHNP, SANE-A, SANE-P 12 Noon-1:30 PM Lunch on your own 1:30 PM-4 PM SANE-P Prep Course Discuss the implications of child sexual assault. Discuss methods to prepare for SANE-P exam. Describe and recognize the genital and anal finding which are normal, and variations of normal, in pre-pubertal and adolescent patients. List reasons for normal or non-specific findings in a child who has been assaulted. List and describe exam techniques for infants, prepubescent children, and adolescents. Describe the most accurate methods for diagnosing sexually transmitted diseases. Discus pediatric and adolescent human growth and development phases. Review case studies of sexual assault patients. Participate in question and answer session. 9

10 PRE-CONFERENCE OFFERING Date: May 14, 2013 Is This Child Abuse? Target audience: law enforcement, child protection workers, social workers and attorneys. In this interactive 7.5 hour course, the criminal justice team and the forensic examiner will review common injuries, mechanisms of injuries and participants will discuss if these injuries are accidental, inflicted or a variant. 6:30 AM-7:30 AM Registration Opens- Kansas City Convention Center-Rooms AM-12:00 Noon Is This Child Abuse? The Forensics of Childhood Injury vs Suspected Abuse for Non-Medical Personnel (Part I) Tanya Burrell M..D. Terra Frazier M.D. Ashley Hopkins M.D. Mary Moffatt M.D. 12:00 Noon-1:30 PM Lunch on your own 1:30 PM-4 PM Is This Child Abuse? The Forensics of Childhood Injury vs Suspected Abuse for Non-Medical Personnel (Part II) Tanya Burrell M.D. Terra Frazier M.D. Ashley Hopkins M.D. Mary Moffatt M.D. Verbalize the necessity of collaboration between medical and investigative partners in the evaluation of alleged child abuse. List the forensic implications and mechanisms of injury, both accidental and inflicted, commonly seen in cases of alleged child physical and sexual abuse. List medical defense experts challenges in court proceedings involving alleged child abuse. Recognize the different types of child abuse. Discuss the overview of the medical evaluation for child physical abuse. Compare bruises in abused versus non abused children. Discuss skin conditions that mimic abuse. Discuss whether or not abdominal bruising is seen in most cases of abdominal trauma 10

11 FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS 6 th ANNUAL From Scene to Courtroom AGENDA May 15, 16, 17, 2013 Purpose / Target Audience Join fellow law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim advocates, judges, crisis workers, criminalists, crime scene investigators, physicians, nurses, forensic examiners, and EMS personnel for this cutting edge conference. We will focus on a broad array of emerging forensic practices, including sexual assault, interpersonal violence, human trafficking, ballistics, strangulation, child and elder abuse in both an urban and rural environment. This year sconference is designed to provide a multidisciplinary interactive and joint educational opportunity regarding promising practices when working with victims of violence. Topics will include working with multidisciplinary teams and learning to consider all of the forensic implications on the street, in healthcare settings, and in the court room. Since violence is a health care crisis, we will focus on approaching forensic issues in a collaborative, coordinated, compassionate, competent, caring, victim-centered process. This conference will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center in the 2100 Rooms, which is directly adjacent to the Downtown Marriott. A parking map link is at the end of this brochure. 11

12 6 th Annual Forensic Investigations - From Scene to Courtroom Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Conference Agenda 0700 AM- 11:15 AM Registration Opens-Kansas City Convention Center- Rooms :30 AM-12 PM Welcome/Announcements- Room 2103 A & B Service Awards 12:00-1:30 PM A Conversation with the Brainstem: Forensic Trauma Interviews Part I Russell Strand, Chief U.S. Army Military Police School, Family Advocacy LE Training Division Trauma victims do not experience the traumatic event in the same way we typically experience a non-traumatic event. Rather, the body and brain react to and record information about a traumatic event in an entirely different way than we have been led to believe. When trauma occurs, the cognitive brain frequently shuts down, leaving the more primitive brainstem to experience and record the event. While brainstems are generally very good at recording experiential and sensory information, they do not do very well at recording the type of information we have been trained to obtain (i.e., the who, what, when, where, why, and how ). Some victims are incapable of providing this type of information, and when they are asked to do so, they often inadvertently provide inaccurate information and details. This, in turn, frequently causes the fact-finder to become suspicious of the information provided and indeed, may lead them to question the legitimacy of the report itself. Discuss how the human brain records and remembers traumatic experiences. Describe the limitations and pitfalls of current cognitive memory interview training and application. 1:30 PM-2:00 PM Break/Vendor Exhibits-Room 2103 C 2:00 PM-3:30 PM A Conversation with the Brainstem: Forensic Trauma Interviews Part II Russell Strand, Chief U.S. Army Military Police School, Family Advocacy LE Training Division This presentation will explore innovative and revolutionary ways to interview the brainstem in a manner that not only reduces the inaccuracy of the information provided, but will greatly enhance our understanding of the experience and the traumatic event. We will review the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview, which has already been proven to be a game changer in the investigation and prosecution of many forms of violence, including child abuse and adult sexual abuse, and is emerging as a promising strategy for increasing successful interventions, investigations, and prosecutions. This presentation will deliver methods for obtaining far more experiential physiological information than ever dreamed possible. Apply the brainstem memory enhancing Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview procedure. Discuss cognitive thinking about brainstem experiential memory and approach to responding to trauma. 3:30 PM-4:00 PM Break/Vendor Exhibits- Room 2103 C 12

13 4:00 PM-5:30 PM CSI for the 21 st Century- Room 2103 A &B Ryan Rezzelle MFS, CSCSA Johnson County Crime Lab CSI for the 21st Century is a presentation designed to educate the attendee on some of the current happenings in forensic science. Each passing year...well, more accurately speaking, each passing day brings changes in the science available to assist in the identification and apprehension of criminal suspects. Whether applied in the laboratory or in the field, there are tools available that may not be as flashy as they seem when used by our Las Vegas television counterparts, but ground level CSIs around the country unearth (sometimes literally) amazing evidence on a daily basis. The presentation will also look at some of the pending legislation that looks to change the face of forensic science. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, attendee will be able to: Discuss how to bring the science of the crime lab into the field for use in forensic investigations. Discuss the paradigms of investigation being applied in forensic investigations into volume crimes (ex. burglaries) and how our these perspectives have changed over the past ten years, and what that has meant for getting "gateway criminals" off the street. Verbalize the cutting edge methods used in the evolution of crime scene mapping, specifically as applied to enhancing the crime scene reconstruction abilities of crime lab staff. 5:30 PM Adjourn Thursday, May 16 th, :00 AM-8:00 AM Registration Opens-Kansas City Convention Center-Room :00 AM-9:30 AM Breakout 1: The Anatomy of Suffering: Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Victims of Abuse and the Professionals Who Work With Them. Megan Peterson LCSW This presentation will explain what happens on a biological level when a person experiences a trauma, what the short and long term effects of these biological processes are, and the implications for crime investigation and court testimony, particularly in regards to memory of traumatic events. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Discuss the biological process of a response to a traumatic event and how this affects memory and long term functioning. Communicate effectively with victims and service providers who are still in the midst of a response to a traumatic event. Breakout 2: Women Who Molest Children: Offender Typologies Cpt. Bill Carson This workshop begins with findings that were learned from in-depth interviews with eighteen women who had been convicted of molesting children, but goes well beyond that to include cases from across the nation as well as data from other recently published material on this topic. Captain Carson will discuss past and current offender typologies for female child molesters, including his five distinct typologies. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Discuss typologies for female child molesters. Discuss findings learned from in-depth interviews with 18 women convicted of child molestation. Breakout 3: Prison Elimination Act: What Is It? Why Should I Care?? How Does It Affect Our SANE Programs??? Jennifer Feicht The Prison Elimination Act (PREA)has taken over the corrections field during the past year as compliance to the standards looms ahead in August These standards have been enacted to assist the corrections field in addressing the issue of sexual assault in the corrections setting. The standards address most types of corrections settings in the U.S., including prisons, jails, community corrections facilities, lock ups, detention centers and federal facilities. It covers both adult and juvenile inmates. For too long prison rape has been ignored. It is time to bring attention to this issue. More than 1 million women are currently incarcerated or otherwise under the control of the justice system in the U.S. Of these women, a reported 85-90% has a history of domestic and sexual abuse. Their involvement in the justice system leaves many incarcerated women vulnerable to re-victimization. But this isn t a session just about women men incarcerated in this country 13

14 are being sexual victimized and communities are struggling with how to deal with this epidemic as well. How will this impact your SARRT team? How will this impact your SANE program? Are you prepared? Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Verbalize the purpose of the Prison Elimination Act. Discuss how this Act will impact your criminal justice or forensic program in assisting corrections in obtaining compliance to the PREA standards. Breakout 4: What Happened To You? Creating a Trauma Informed Care Culture TARA GUNTHER, PSY.D This training will help participants gain a better understanding of Trauma Informed Care. Experiencing a trauma can change or affect the way an individual perceives the world for the rest of their life. Whether it's a single event, or a more complex trauma like prolonged exposure to abuse, attachment issues, or community violence, an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be impacted and filtered through this perspective. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Describe the difference between trauma-informed vs. trauma specific care. Learn how to move from a traditional paradigm to a trauma informed paradigm in your work setting. Increase awareness of trauma in both our patient care and ability to care for staff. Breakout 5: Creative Ideas from the Field: Victim Advocacy in Rural Communities Angie Blumel-Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Linda Tessar-Executive Director Hope Haven This session is designed to help professionals think in new and strategic ways about conducting advocacy at the individual and system level in a rural community. The facilitators will use lecture, group discussion and activities to explore solutions around meeting the unique challenges faced by rural communities when it comes to providing victim advocacy including: Define systems advocacy and discussing how this work directly impacts victims of sexual and domestic violence, Eliminate barriers specific to victims of sexual and domestic violence in rural communities, Explore ideas to enhance existing advocacy strategies. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Define systems advocacy. Identify barriers unique to victims of sexual and domestic violence in rural communities. Develop procedures and practices to enhance existing advocacy strategies in rural communities. Breakout 6: The Forensic Evaluation Of Strangulation: Don t Choke! William Smock MD, FAAEM, FACEP Strangulation is an act of violence frequently used to control and overpower a victim, and has recently been recognized as a particularly lethal form of interpersonal violence. This presentation will explore the physiological effects of strangulation, signs and symptoms, and medical/forensic evaluation of these patients. Written and photo documentation will be discussed, as well as the importance of collaboration between health care and law enforcement to improve patient safety. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Describe the patho-physiology associated with non-fatal strangulation. Discuss the benefits of applying clinical forensic medicine to the non-fatal victim of strangulation. 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Breakout Sessions 9:30-10:00 Break/Vendor Exhibits-Room 2103 C Breakout 1: Human Trafficking: The Journey From Victim to Survivor to Community Leader Teresa Briscoe Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries. Unbeknownst to many, it is taking place in the neighborhoods where you live and work. Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or taking of persons by means of threat, force, coercion, abduction, fraud, or deception for the purpose of exploiting them. You may already be treating these individuals and not be aware that they are human trafficking victims. Join us for a dynamic and informative presentation to learn more about this hidden, yet thriving, crime in the U.S. and internationally and its effects on both victims and society. The speakers will address the legal, psychological, and societal ramifications of human trafficking from the personal perspective. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Discuss the physical and psychological impact of human trafficking from the victim s perspective. Work in collaboration with community services to identify, treat and rescue victims of human trafficking. 14

15 Breakout 2: Groomers and Grabbers: Two Very Different Types of Child Molesters Cpt. Bill Carson This workshop will compare and contrast two very different types of child molesters. There are offenders who use grooming and seduction as their primary method to molest children, and then there are child molesters that tend to use force and violence to accomplish their predatory goals. This offering will explore some of the differences between these offenders and will include video clips from interviews with both types of offenders. Compare and contrast two very different types of child molesters. Explore the differences between child molesters. Breakout 3 : Dissecting the Forensic Autopsy Patrick Besant-Mathews MD. Forensic Pathologist This session will address the differences between medically oriented (traditional, hospital, teaching) autopsy examinations, and those with a practical legal orientation (by Coroner or Medical Examiner) to determine cause and manner of death. Then how to assess a forensic autopsy report for content, wording, userfriendliness, organization, and needs in a courtroom. Misconceptions, vital components, problems with measurements, how best to convey information to those who are unfamiliar with medical terms, organizing multiple gunshot wounds, using diagrams for clarity, and becoming aware of failures to correlate autopsy findings with other important parts of death investigations. At the conclusion of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Distinguish between the hospital autopsy and the forensic autopsy. Identify and describe the parts of an autopsy report. Identify and describe the three steps in determining the cause (and manner) or death. Breakout 4: Understanding and Investigating Child Pornography Lt. Joe Laramie This training will help participants gain a better understanding of what child pornography is and what it is not. It will discuss the devastating and long-term impact on victims. It will also explain the types of individuals that collect child pornography. This training will also provide attendees a better understanding of how to interview or communicate with those who collect child pornography. Discuss the process that leads from Child sexual abuse fantasy to the act of abuse. Compare those who collect child pornography and those who molest children. Verbalize the benefits of aggressive law enforcement action toward child pornography as a prevention tool. Breakout 5: Understanding the Impact of Sexual Assault and Developing Skills to Interview Survivors. Joanne Archambault End Violence Against Women International Retired Captain-San Diego Police Department In a recent study of the factors that influence a prosecutor s decision to charge in a sexual assault case, researchers validated what many experienced investigators already know that charging decisions are primarily, if not exclusively, determined by the victim s perceived character and her behavior at the time of the assault. We could conclude on this basis that law enforcement should just give up thoroughly investigating difficult cases and focus only on those cases where the victim has an untarnished moral character and impeccable behavior at the time of the assault. To the contrary, this study shows the importance of good police investigation and the crucial role that police have in corroborating the victim s allegations by conducting and documenting thorough victim interviews. Recognize inappropriate police responses and potential barriers to effective victim interviews. Identify ways to build trust and cooperation with the victim. Breakout 6: Driver or Passenger? The Forensic Determination of Occupant Role William Smock ME, FAAEM, FACEP Injury pattern analysis as a description of a fatal crash investigation technique utilizing accident investigation and reconstruction techniques, occupant kinematics, hospital and health care provider acute injury records, and other evidence as an adjunct to the investigation of homicides resulting from fatal crashes. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Identify pattern injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash and correlate the patterns to vehicle components. Analyze forensic evidence, including trace evidence to determine occupant placement in the vehicle. 15

16 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Lunch (Provided)-Room 2103 A & B 12:30 PM-2:00 PM Breakout Sessions Breakout 1: Clinical Program Development: Transitioning Your SANE Program into a Forensic Care Program Connie Brogan RN, CEN, SANE-A Have you ever considered applying forensic practice standards to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse in your healthcare setting? This workshop will assist the leaders of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs to transition their existing program into a Forensic Care Program. At the conclusion of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Differentiate the difference between a SANE Program and a Forensic Care Program. Transition from a SANE Program into a hospital based Forensic Care Program. Breakout 2: Michael Devlin Case Study-One of the Most Notorious Child Kidnappers of the Past Decade Cpt. Bill Carson This workshop examines the life, history, and psychological motives of Michael Devlin, one of the most notorious child kidnappers of the past decade. Following his convictions, Devlin was interviewed in-depth separately by Captain Carson and two FBI profilers. The presentation includes material learned from these interviews, with audio of Devlin discussing the abductions of Shawn Hornbeck in 2007 and Ben Ownby in At the conclusion of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Discuss the psychological motives of Michael Devlin. Apply the lessons learned from the Devlin case to other investigations. Breakout 3: Online Protections for Professionals Who Testify in Court Lt. Joe Laramie With the ever-increasing use of social media in our personal and professional lives, it is important to know the issues associated with these activities. Criminal justice professionals and those who testify in court and/or work for a government agency are subject to a variety of disclosures about their online use. The dangers involving the blurred lines between personal and professional online use will be the focus of this training. How to avoid professional embarrassment, discipline issues or personal or family dangers with online postings will be discussed. At the conclusion of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Discuss how government and other employers can create rules and policies regarding your personal use of social media. Discuss how personal online personas could affect a criminal proceeding. Locate resources to assist with creating agency policies. Breakout 4: Emerging Issues in Forensic Healthcare Jenifer Markowitz ND, RN, WHNP-BC Forensic Nurse Consultant Past President International Association Forensic Nurses This presentation will address emerging issues faced by forensic healthcare providers around the country. Creating policies and procedures for care of the incapacitated patient, making clinically appropriate accommodations for patients with disabilities, and identifying and responding to the needs of trafficked or prostituted patients will be covered. There will also be an opportunity for participants to provide insight into responding to emerging issues in their own communities. At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be better able to: Anticipate emerging issues that may arise in the care of sexual assault patients. Appraise potential solutions for addressing clinical challenges that arise during the medical-forensic examination. 16

17 Breakout 5: Abuse of the Elderly-Making the Criminal Case Greg Martin- Investigator III Curtis Quick- Investigator III Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services-Special Investigator s Unit Changes are needed in the way elder abuse cases are investigated. These patient s need intervention from specialty services from legal, medicine, nursing, forensics, social services/advocacy, and law enforcement agencies who conduct case reviews, medical/forensic examinations, and evidentiary investigations.. The collaboration brings these experts together to better understand, identify and treat elder abuse, determine more efficient ways to successfully prosecute elder abuse cases and support the prevention of elder abuse through greater awareness and education among those professionals who work with older and disabled adults. At the conclusion of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Discuss the challenges with current practices when investigating elder abuse cases. Discuss the advantages in implementing a forensic multidisciplinary team to respond to victims of elder abuse. Breakout 6: Does Size Matter? The Forensic Evaluation of Gunshot Wounds. William Smock MD, FAAEM, FACEP Entrance versus exit wounds represents an important distinction for the forensic examiner to make. An exit wound is not always larger than its corresponding entrance wound. Occasionally, it may be difficult to differentiate point of entry from exit. This workshop will review the science of ballistics, and apply it to the gunshot victim. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Describe the importance of the forensic evaluation of gunshot wounds. Describe the characteristics associated with gunshot wounds of entrance and exit. 2:30 PM-4:00 PM 2:00 PM-2:30 PM Break/Vendor Exhibits-Room 2103 C Breakout 1: Teaching Social Media Technology Safety to Parents and Families Lt. Joe Laramie Prevention messaging has often been based upon scare tactics. Because teens often don t see themselves involved in the dangerous situations portrayed in many presentations, we must create effective messages by reaching into positive normative behaviors of youth. This workshop will discuss the latest prevention research and show how to infuse youth education with a variety of effective technology safety messaging. Resources for making quality presentations, inspiring discussion and educating youth to be better digital citizen will also be offered. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Differentiate the varying styles of prevention and distinguish their effectiveness. Apply effective messaging styles in technology safety and cyber bullying prevention presentations. Locate a variety of prevention resources to assist with technology prevention messaging. Breakout 2: Effective and Ethical Court Testimony Jenifer Markowitz ND, RN, WHNP-BC Forensic Nurse Consultant Past President International Association Forensic Nurses This presentation will cover basic information about how to effectively and ethically testify in court. Understanding court procedures, preparing for providing testimony and providing information that helps educate judges and juries will be covered. We will also discuss potential defense strategies and ways to withstand challenges on cross-examination. Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be better able to: Evaluate the quality of scientific data for use in expert testimony. Prepare for and provide factual and accurate medical testimony to effectively convey information to judges, panels and juries. 17

18 Breakout 3: CSI Photography: Don t Just Take Pictures; Take the Pictures You Want To Take! -Back By Popular Demand Ryan Rezzelle MFS, CSCSA Johnson County Sheriff s Department Crime Lab This is a general didactic session with an overview of photographic techniques for the documentation of trauma. (Open to all) Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: Utilize digital cameras for documentation of injuries for patients or subjects of interest in police investigations. Verbalize the difference between a scale photograph and a photograph that contains a scale and how to problem solve: focus issues, depth of field, use of flash and lighting. Breakout 4: Bites and Biting: Not Just For Vampires Patrick Besant-Mathews MD.-Forensic Pathologist Jennifer Johnson RN, MSN, APRN, SANE-A, SANE-P When one thinks of bites, one may think immediately of the vampire, but now with the zombie apocalypse on our horizon bites are a common occurrence for the forensic examiner and law enforcement officer to be confronted with. This workshop will discuss the many different types of bites, those of the adult, the child, warm and cold blooded animals, and last but not least the insect and the impressions they leave behind. Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: Distinguish between human and non-human bites. Identify the characteristics of bite marks of the adult and child. Breakout 5 : Strategic, Victim-Centered Community Responses Redefining Our Success Joanne Archambault End Violence Against Women International Retired Captain-San Diego Police Department Investigating and prosecuting sexual assaults is a privilege and yet a very tough job. Criminal Justice administrators must recognize this fact and create an environment which supports and mentors professionals who work in this field. Because of the complexity of these cases and the dynamics of sexual assault, a multi-disciplinary community response is absolutely necessary to successfully respond to crimes of sexual violence. Sharing responsibility and resources also enhances our success and helps a jury to understand the significant impact these crimes have on the community. Traditional criminal justice measurements used to evaluate the success of law enforcement efforts must be re-examined to assess their ability to truly accomplish this task. For example, some frequently used evaluation measures include arrest rates, unfounded rates, and clearance rates. These statistics are generally used because they can easily be reported by examining law enforcement records alone, without having to coordinate with prosecutorial records. However, although these measures may allow for some sense of the process of the investigation, they do little to measure the actual criminal justice system response. In order to effectively monitor and evaluate the system response, we must work collaboratively with prosecutors to collect and report aggregate information such as the percentage of cases in which an identified suspect is charged with a crime, the type of case adjudication strategies used (plea bargain, jury trial, etc.) and the ultimate prosecutorial and sentencing outcome of the cases. If we wish to communicate to the community that certain crimes are being taken seriously by the criminal justice system, we must be able to accurately describe and monitor the end result of the entire criminal justice response, not just that portion for which law enforcement is responsible. Discuss the development and utilization of local expertise to respond to challenged financial resources in both urban and rural jurisdictions. Identify obstacles that deter law enforcement agencies and prosecutors from creating specialized units. Breakout 6: Evidence Collection in Gunshot Wounds: Avoiding Blunders in the ED. William Smock MD, FAAEM, FACEP The role of the medical/forensic examiner and the forensic evaluation of gunshot wounds is a critical component of criminal investigations as well as patient care. The determination of entrance versus exit, range-of-fire and bullet trajectory are vital facts of the case. They are also components necessary for reconstructing the incident under investigation. The properly trained medical/forensic examiner can perform an evaluation of handgun, rifle and shotgun wounds, accurately document the wounds, and testify to the findings in court. The medical/forensic examiner can also recognize, correctly collect and preserve ballistic-related evidence for submission to the crime laboratory. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Identify the forensic evidence associated with contact, close, intermediate, and distance gunshot wounds. Identify and properly collect forensic evidence associated with gunshot wounds. 4:00 PM-4:30 PM Break/Vendor Exhibits-Room 2103 C 18

19 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM Breakout Sessions Breakout 1: Serving Crime Victims with Disabilities Amanda George Training & Development Supervisor Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County This session is designed to help professionals feel better prepared to work with survivors with disabilities. The facilitators will use video, lecture, group discussion and activities to explore the basics of serving persons with disabilities including: The historical treatment of people with disabilities and the rise of the disability rights movement; Providing respectful support to persons with disabilities, people first language and disabilities rights philosophy; Eliminating barriers specific to crime victims with disabilities. Objectives: At the end of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Define disability. Identify how to use people first language and disabilities rights philosophy. Develop procedures and practices designed to eliminate barriers for crime victims with disabilities. Breakout 2: Problem Solving and Trouble Shooting Forensic Photography-HANDS ON-Part I Ryan Rezzelle MFS, CSCSA Johnson County Crime Lab This session will assist the forensic provider in utilizing their digital camera to the utmost potential. Crime scene photographers will teach you how to utilize your camera to take expert abuse photographs. If you enroll in the course, you must bring a digital camera. (LIMIT 35 ATTENDEES. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED-$50 Lab fee includes fee for session and dinner). YOU MUST BRING A DIGITAL CAMERA! Objectives: At the end of this educational offering, attendees will be able to, Utilize digital cameras for full body documentation of patients or subjects of interest in police investigations Know the difference between a scale photograph and a photograph that contains a scale. Verbalize how to problem solve: 1. Focus issues 2. Depth of field 3. Use of flash and lighting. Breakout 3: Choices and Challenges in Post Assault Pharmacologic Prophylaxis Maithe Enriquez PhD, APRN Jacki Witt JD, MSN, WHNP-BC, SANE-A Does pharmacologic prophylaxis seem like a complicated puzzle? This session will discuss the standards of care for post sexual assault prophylaxis. Objectives: At the end of this educational offering, attendees will be able to: Describe epidemiologic and individual care considerations when administering post sexual assault medications. Analyze advantages and disadvantages for administering selected medications after sexual assault. Apply the Center of Disease Control s STD and HIV Treatment Guidelines and other evidence-based national guidelines to the care of survivors of sexual assault. Breakout 4: Sexual Assault Patient Care: Ensuring Appropriate Follow-Up Care Jenifer Markowitz ND, RN, WHNP-BC Forensic Nurse Consultant Past President International Association Forensic Nurses This presentation will examine post-assault care for the sexual assault patient. We will discuss what is known regarding best practices for follow-up care and examine the state of the science (and gaps in the research) when it comes to this important issue. There will also be an opportunity for some large group discussion regarding effective strategies for collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate post-assault care. Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be better able to: Describe the components of post-acute sexual assault care. Identify strategies in their own communities for effectively collaborating with other community healthcare providers to ensure that sexual assault patients are receiving appropriate follow-up care. 19

20 Breakout 5: Law Enforcement Lethality Assessment. Is This Part of Your Domestic Violence Response? Megan A. Weingart JD Assistant District Attorney Johnson County, Kansas Lethality assessment is the attempt to identify the circumstances when a batterer is most dangerous by evaluating the batterer s beliefs and patterns of violence, coercion, and control. The underlying assumption is the higher the number of predictors, the higher the potential for the batterer to commit a homicide or engage in potentially lethal behaviors. This offering will teach attendees how to apply a lethality assessment and how to identify those victims in need of immediate safety interventions. Complete a lethality assessment with victims of inflicted violence. Implement a safety plan to prevent frequent violence and/or death. Breakout 6: The Forensic Investigation of Officer-Involved Shootings William Smock MD, FAAEM, FACEP The forensic evaluation of gunshot wounds is critical to any criminal investigation. When law enforcement officers are shot or shoot a suspect it is critical that the forensic questions of entrance versus exit, range-of-fire and bullet trajectory be answered. Additional questions, including the appropriate use of-force, are involved when an officer discharges their weapon. Dr. Smock will present the basis for the medical/forensic examiner to address these forensic questions. Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational offering, participants will be able to: Discuss the forensic evaluation of gunshot wounds in officer-involved shootings. Evaluate case studies of officer-involved shootings and discuss the significance to the practice of forensic medicine and nursing. Evening Offerings 6:00 PM Adjourn 6:00 PM International Association Forensic Nurses Meeting-All Chapters Welcome Please join us in a presentation of Lesson s Learned-How 18 Years in Forensic Healthcare Has Shaped My View of Our World Jenifer Markowitz ND, RN, WHNP-BC International Association Forensic Nurses-Past President 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Problem Solving and Trouble Shooting Forensic Photography- HANDS ON-Part II Ryan Rezzelle MFS, CSCSA. Johnson County Sheriff s Department Dean Shepard Saint Luke s Health System Medical Photographer Walking photography of Kansas City. Limit 35 attendees. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED-$50 Lab fee for session-includes dinner. This general session will assist the forensic provider in utilizing their digital camera to the utmost. If you enroll in this course, it is an expectation that you bring your camera. 20

21 Friday, May17, :30 AM-8:00 AM Registration / Continental Breakfast/ 2103C 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Forensic Briefcase: Bloopers and Blunders Patrick Besant-Matthews MD Forensic Pathologist Most of us know the kind of teacher who more or less said that in his or her younger days the students had to work things out for themselves, therefore that spoon-feeding wasn t appropriate for us. Times have changed, there s more we must know, and far too much time is wasted by theft of our time, and by the likes of spam, junk mail, unwanted advertising, telephone tag, computer glitches, and conflicting regulations. So how can we fight back and better develop the skills that we need on the job and in court? This presentation will address common problems, how to avoid them, and be more effective in a variety of areas. To quote Albert Einstein Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the life-long attempt to acquire it. Discuss forensic techniques and tactics with proven outcomes. Discuss courtroom tactics-the oldies but goodies. 10:00 AM-10:15 AM Break/Vendor Exhibits-Room 2103 C 10:15AM- 12:00 Self Care: Caring for Others by Caring for Yourself Russell Strand, Chief U.S. Army Military Police School, Family Advocacy LE Training Division Working with victims and families who have undergone significant trauma WILL affect you in a significantly traumatic and profoundly personal way no matter who you are. There is a principle in the field of forensic science called Locard s Principle which states a person will always bring something into a crime scene with them, leaves something in the scene, and take something with them when they leave. The theory of emotional transfer works the same exact way. Each trauma victim brings something with them into the interview/intervention, leaves something behind with us, and also takes something with them. Helping professionals generally receive vicarious trauma on a regular basis often times without understanding the impact of cumulative vicarious trauma. This session will explore the many ways in which vicarious trauma is received and processed by most human beings and how trauma impacts all of us and the ones we care about. Participants will be given practical information and guidance on how to recognize cumulative trauma and avoid the devastating effects on personal health and happiness. Describe how trauma work impacts our health and our lives. Discuss strategies to mitigate the impact of cumulative personal trauma. 12:00 Evaluations / Adjourn 21

22 Guest Faculty Joanne Archambault End Violence Against Women International Executive Director Retired Captain-San Diego Police Department Dee Ballard RN, BSBM, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P Lake Regional Medical Center Lake Ozarks, Missouri Patrick Besant-Matthews MD Forensic Pathologist Jennifer Feight Eastside Domestic Violence Program Bellevue, Washington Captain Bill Carson Saint Louis Police Department Teresa Briscoe Wichita, Kansas Lieutenant Joe Laramie Glendale Missouri Police Department William Green MD, FACEP Medical Director Distinguished Fellow- International Association of Forensic Nurses California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center Karen Groot RN,SANE-A, SANE-P SANE/SART Coordinator Salina Regional Health Coordinator Salina, Kansas Greg Martin Investigator III Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Senior and Disability Services Special Investigations Unit Jefferson City, Missouri Jenifer Markowitz ND, RN, WHNP-BC Forensic Consultant Past President International Association Forensic Nurses Curtis Lee Quick Investigator III Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Senior and Disability Services Special Investigations Unit Jefferson City, Missouri William Smock M.D., M.S., F.A.C.E.P, F.A.A.E.M. Emergency Physician Louisville, Kentucky Russell W. Strand Chief, Family Advocacy Law Enforcement Training Division United States Army Military Police School 401 MANSCEN Loop, Suite 1721 Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Local Faculty Connie Brogan RN, CEN, SANE-A System Clinical Director Forensic Care Program Saint Luke s Health System Kansas City, Missouri Angie Blumel MSW Director of Advocacy and Outreach Services Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Kansas City, Missouri Tanya Burrell, M.D. Fellow in Child Abuse Pediatrics Section on Child Abuse and Neglect Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Kansas City, Missouri 22

23 Carolyn Cordle RN, BSN, SANE-A Program Director COVERSA North Kansas City, Missouri Maithe Enriquez, PhD, RN, ANP-BC Assistant Clinical Professor: Truman Medical Center Kansas City, MO Tara Gunther PSY.D Truman Medical Center Amanda George Training & Development Supervisor-Developmental Disability Services Jackson County, Missouri Terra Frazier,MD Medical Director, Outreach Services Section on Child Abuse and Neglect Assistant Professor Children s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Megan Fisher JD Johnson County Kansas Prosecutor s Office Kathleen Hitchcock-Brackney RN, SANE-A Forensic Care Program Coordinator Saint Luke s Northland Hospitals Kansas City, Missouri Jennifer Johnson RN, MSN, APRN, SANE-A, SANE-P Shawnee Mission Medical Center Emergency Services Forensic Assessment Consultation and Treatment (FACT) Program Shawnee Mission, Kansas Ryan Rezzelle MFS, CSCSA Crime Scene Supervisor Johnson County Sheriff s Department Johnson County, Kansas Megan Peterson LCSW Swope Health Services Madison Avenue Health Services Therapist mapeterson@sbcglobal.net Linda Tessar Executive Director Hope Haven Cass County, Missouri Michael Weaver MD, FACEP (Conference Director) Medical Director, Forensic Care Program Saint Luke s Health System Kansas City, Missouri Ashley Hopkins, MD Fellow in Child Abuse Pediatrics Section on Child Abuse and Neglect Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics UMKC School of Medicine Kansas City, Missouri Mary Moffat MD Division of Emergency Medicine Section of Child Abuse and Neglect Associate Fellowship Director in Child Abuse Pediatrics Assistant Professor Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics UMKC School of Medicine Kansas City, Missouri Lisa Spector MD. Medical Director, Pediatric SANE Program Section on Child Abuse and Neglect Assistant Professor Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics UMKC School of Medicine Dean Shepard Medical Photographer Saint Luke s Health System Kansas City, Missouri Megan A. Weingart JD Assistant District Attorney-Johnson County, Kansas Jackie Witt RN, MSN University of Missouri Kansas City School of Nursing 23

24 Planning Committee James D. Anderst MD Section of Child Abuse and Neglect Children s Mercy Hospital and Clinics Kansas City, Missouri Kelly Bush RN, MSN, SANE-A Forensic Examiner Saint Luke s Hospital Forensic Care Program Angie Blumel MSW Amber Brenneman RN, BSN, SANE-A Director of Advocacy & Outreach Services Forensic Examiner Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Saint Luke s Hospital 3100 Broadway, Suite 400 Forensic Care Program Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri Connie Brogan RN, CEN, SANE-A (Conference Coordinator) System Forensic Care Program Clinical Director Saint Luke s Health System Kansas City, Missouri Angela Carter RN, SANE-A Forensic Examiner Saint Luke s Northland Hospital Carolyn Cordle RN, BSN, SANE-A Program Director COVERSA North Kansas City, Missouri Nicole Fickel MSM Continuing Medical Education University of Missouri-Kansas City Jennifer Green RN BSN, SANE-A Truman Medical Center Dondi Green RN, BSN Saint Luke s Hospital Kansas City, Missouri Jennifer Johnson RN, MSN, APRN, SANE-A, SANE-P Shawnee Mission Medical Center Emergency Services Forensic Assessment Consultation and Treatment (FACT) Program Coordinator Shawnee Mission, Kansas Detective Brian Keating Overland Park Police Department Overland Park, Kansas Sandra Lane RNC, MN, CLNC Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, Kansas Michael McGee RN Trauma Program Manager Saint Luke s Hospital Kate Mallula BA RoseBrooks Kathleen Hitchcock-Brackney RN, SANE-A Forensic Care Program Coordinator Saint Luke s Hospital Kansas City, Missouri Nancy Johnston R.N. Hedrick Medical Center Chillicothe, Missouri Kristi Kruetzer RN, BSN Saint Luke s Hospital Kansas City, Missouri Jamie Luark RN, MSN System Director Educational Services Saint Luke s Health System Kansas City, Missouri Lisa G. Paschang BSDH, MPA Associate Director Continuing Medical Education University of Missouri-Kansas City 24

25 Teesha C. Miller Saint Luke s Health System Concierge Saint Luke s Hospital Conference Registration Coordinator Monica Penrose JD Cass County Prosecutor s Office Harrisonville, Missouri Megan Peterson LCSW Swope Health Services Madison Avenue Health Services Therapist mapeterson@sbcglobal.net Carrody Miller RN, BSN, SANE-A Forensic Care Program Clinical Manager Saint Luke s East Hospital Lee s Summit, Missouri Ryan Rezzelle MFS, CSCSA Crime Scene Supervisor Johnson County Sheriff s Department Johnson County, Kansas Christine Rush RN, BSN, SANE-A Emergency Department Nurse Manager Forensic Program Clinical Coordinator Anderson County Hospital Garnet, Kansas Michael Weaver MD, FACEP (Conference Medical Director) Forensic Care Program Medical Director Saint Luke s Health System Kansas City, Missouri Jackie Witt RN, MSN University of Missouri Kansas City School of Nursing 25

26 Room Single Rate Double Rate Triple Rate Quad Rate Run of House Government Discount These rates reflect the government discount. THESE ROOMS WILL GO FAST!!!!!!! The Aladdin Hotel is directly adjacent and easily accessible to the Marriott. GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS GUEST ROOM RATES: The Hotel confirms the following guest room rates: Single Bed Room: $99.00 Double Bed Room: $99.00 Single Occupancy: $99.00 Single Occupancy: $99.00 Double Occupancy: $99.00 Double Occupancy: $99.00 Triple Occupancy: $ Triple Occupancy: $ Quad Occupancy: $ Quad Occupancy: $ These rates reflect the government discount. THESE ROOMS WILL GO FAST!!!!!!! These rates are net, non-commissionable and exclusive of any rebates or assessments. These rates also are exclusive of applicable taxes, currently % and KC Development Fee of $1.73. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS: Individuals will be responsible for room and tax and incidentals. CUT-OFF DATE: For the purpose of this agreement, cut-off date is defined as the last day on which reservations will be accepted as a part of this room block and at the agreed upon rate. The cut-off date for accepting reservations into this room block is Friday 04/22/2013. Reservation requests received after 1:00 p.m. local time at the Hotel on the cut-off date will be accepted, based on availability, and at the hotel s prevailing rate. Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 11am. The Hotel cannot guarantee early check ins or late check outs. RESERVATION METHOD Call-In Reservations: Individuals can call the hotel toll free directly at for reservations. In order to get the group rate they must identify Forensic Investigation Conference. For those individuals who do not have internet access, please book your reservation via and reference Forensic Investigation Conference to receive the group rate. A credit card will be asked for from each guest at the time they make their reservations. The credit card shall serve to confirm the reservations for the date(s) indicated. Guests that no show on the first day of the reservation will receive a charge equal to one nights room and tax. Reservations can be canceled with-out penalty up to 6PM the day of arrival. Guests have three options when booking their hotel rooms. The first is to call the hotel directly at for reservations. E-Booking Tool: Reservations for your meeting s guestrooms can be made by each individual using our on-line e-booking tool. 26

27 Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri Located adjacent to the Kansas City Convention Center and in the heart of the city s business, government and theater districts, the Marriott provides a delightful stay for business and leisure travel. The two-tower complex combines newly restored historic elegance with modern luxury. All rooms offer spacious design and wireless Internet Access. Plan to enjoy the hotels restaurants, lounge and health club and fitness facilities. Parking at the hotel will be $14.50 for overnight guests. A few short blocks away is the Kansas City Power and Light District offering restaurants, cafes, bistros, bars and nightlife, as well as an AMC Mainstreet Theater and Lucky Strike Lanes. A short cab ride away you can be at The Westin Crown Center Complex, where you have easy access to 85 acres of shops, restaurants, theaters, Science City at Union Station and Liberty Memorial the only World War I memorial in the country. Room Single Rate Double Rate Triple Rate Quad Rate Run of House Government Discount A dedicated booking website has been created for this event so guests will be able to make, modify and cancel their hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel. To receive the negotiated group discount rate of $139/night (plus taxes) single, double, triple or quad occupancy, call the Marriott Hotel directly at or and identify yourself as a participant in the Saint Luke s Hospital s Forensic Investigations Program. Individual reservations may also be made via the internet use codes: SLFSLFA. Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Friday, April 26, After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis only. The Downtown Marriott is a totally smoke-free hotel. 27

28 Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown 1301 Wyandotte St Kansas City, Missouri Welcome to the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Adjacent to Bartle Hall Kansas City Convention Center and the Power & Light District. This luxurious Crowne Plaza hotel offers stunning views of historic downtown Kansas City and features a Starbucks Coffeehouse in the lobby. The Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown is located within walking distance to the Power & Light District, H&R Block World Headquarters, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Midland Theater and the Sprint Center Arena. Take a dip in our seasonal heated outdoor pool, work out in the fitness center and grab a bite to eat in the City Grille or enjoy a drink in our City Bar. Rooms come fully equipped with complimentary high speed Internet access, a work desk and Crowne Plaza sleep amenities. Your comfort is our top priority. Whether for business or leisure, or simply getting away for an evening, Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown is your home away from home! Within minutes of Kemper Arena, American Royal, River Market, Crown Center and the Country Club Plaza, the Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown hotel is centrally located to all retail and entertainment venues that Kansas City has to offer. Room Run of House Single Double Rate Rate $ $ A dedicated website is now available for your attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made starting 04-Sep-2012 at this web address or by calling : Booking Website: 28

29 Transportation: Car Rental nearby: Budget, Car Rental nearby: Hertz, Area airport: MCI Airport Driving directions from MCI: Take I-29 South to Broadway/Highway 169 Exit. Take Broadway to 12th Street. Turn left on 12th Street, go 1 block east to hotels and convention center. Super Shuttle: or Past Conference Attendees Comments This rivals any national conference. This is by far the best conference I ve been to in 6 years! Very affordable. Many RN s do not get reimbursed for attending conferences, making expanding our knowledge a financial challenge. Thank you so much for this conference. What a wonderful experience. Great training! Thank you. The speakers were all great. FANTASTIC CONFERENCE. GREAT VENUE! Loved the multi-disciplinary approach Great conference. It is getting better every year. Hope you continue it. I learned more than I thought possible. Dynamic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic speakers. Made some great contacts. Took good care of us 29

30 Kansas City Convention Center Located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, just 20 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport, the Kansas City Convention Facilities dominate the city skyline with its brilliant art deco pylons. Attendees are right in the heart of the city and just steps away from hotels, the Sprint Center and the Power and Light District. Kansas City has everything you would expect to find in a major metropolitan city dynamic convention facilities, world-class hotels, professional sports, full-gaming casinos, top-notch museums, live theater and interesting places to relax and have fun. Kansas City is centrally located in the heart of America. It s easily accessible by interstates and highways. You ll also find with its central location makes it a quick flight from just about anywhere across the nation. Downtown Kansas City offers a number of parking options near the Convention Center facilities. This conference will not supply parking passes. Click the link below for PDF of parking lots and garages in downtown KC. Follow below link for parking options. Additional Hotels: Use our new BookDirect online hotel booking engine, offered to you by the Official Travel Source for Kansas City, and find the lowest rates on KC Hotels. ns=lockck&locations=loceast&locations=sw&locations=se&majorcodes=a&x=26&y=15 Things to do in KC: 30