Here are the workshops being offered at this year’s conference.
Presenter(s) |
Affiliation |
Course Title and Description |
Plenary Sessions |
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| Dr. Scott Poland | Co-Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office at Nova Southeastern University. | Lessons from the Front Lines of School Crisis for Prevention and Intervention |
| The incidence of school violence requires that schools and communities collaborate and be up to date on the best prevention practices and understand the role of bullying and suicide in school violence. The presenter has a wealth of practical experience in school crises and participants will learn effective strategies to prevent crises from occurring and lessons from the front lines of numerous tragedies for how to best intervene to help affected schools and communities. | ||
| Plenary Session | 8/4 2:00 – 4:00 pm | |
| Dr. Bobby Smith | Visions of Courage, Founder | The Will To Survive: Dealing With the Aftermath of Trauma |
| Bobby Smith had been a law enforcement officer in Louisiana for nine years, when on the night of March 14, 1986, at point blank range, he was shot in the face & blinded by an armed, violent drug offender. Years later, Bobby experienced loss again with the passing of his daughter at age 22 and his son at age 20. Bobby offers a presentation filled with hope and courage. He has authored three books and over the past 20 years addressed over one million people with his motivational message. Be prepared to leave the conference with hope and motivation. | ||
| Plenary Session | 8/6 1:30 – 4:00 pm | |
General Workshops |
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| Robert Moore
Marcus Savage |
Licensed Professional Counselor Retired Sergeant Master Officer, Norman PD (OK) |
My Body…My Life…Addressing Dating and Gender Violence in Schools |
| Darien Quattlebaum-Moore | MEd, Retired School Administrator | National award winning programs that address dating, domestic and gender violence for males and females ages 13 to 93 through awareness, education, empowerment and violence prevention. |
| Course 2001 | 8/5 1:00 – 4:45 pm | |
| Course 2002 | 8/6 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Jack West | Police Captain, Retired | Sex, Drugs, Rock ‘N Roll: A Look at Teenage Drug and Social Trends |
| This workshop will enlighten attendees into the world of teenagers. Among some of the topics you will learn about: Guns in school, importance of understanding students doodles, identifying devil worship, social network dangers, problems with online gaming. There will also be discussions regarding music to be aware of, white supremacist teenage recruitment, teenage sex practices, dangerous alternative life styles including, Vampires, Zombies, the Goth Culture and Neo-Hippies. Learn about the current drugs, how they are being used and where they are hidden. There will be a large collection of drug paraphernalia, clothing and containers used to hide drugs on display. | ||
| Course 2003 | 8/5 1:00 – 4:45 pm | |
| Course 2004 | 8/6 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Darrel Roan | Lieutenant, W. Feliciana Parish SO | Basic Active Shooter Training |
| Michael Taylor | Lieutenant, W. Feliciana Parish SO | This is a practical exercise with live scenarios and blank ammo being used. During this course you will be provided basic information on an active shooter or active threat. Building and room entry will be explained in detail. Communication between first responding officer and follow-up responders. Demonstration of team movement will be emphasized. Each workshop is limited to 30 attendees. Reserve your spot early. |
| Course 2005 | 8/4 8;00 – 11:45 am | |
| Course 2006 | 8/5 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Course 2007 | 8/6 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Dr. G. David Walker | Board Certified Prevention Specialist, I CARE | Warning Signs of Suicide. It is NOT Painless, it Changes Everything. |
| Rosalind Wright | Licensed Prevention Specialist, I CARE | Through discussion and activities participants will learn to address the problem of suicide. All of us know someone who has taken their own life. You will look at information that will be used by officers both professionally and personally. Suicide hurts so many people, Let’s try to save one life at a time. |
| Course 2008 | 8/5 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Course 2009 | 8/6 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Rosalind Wright | Licensed Prevention Specialist, I CARE | Bullying or Conflict: Which is it? |
| Stephanie Price | Licensed Prevention Specialist, I CARE | During this exciting presentation participants will be able to identify the difference between bullying and conflict. Learn the difference between how girls bully and how boys bully. Understand the development continuum of bully behavior. Explore the unique dynamic that comes along with bullying, victimization, and the possible lifelong consequences of such behavior. |
| Course 2010 | 8/4 9:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Course 2011 | 8/5 3:00 – 4:45 pm | |
| Sarah Shendy | Officer, Copley Police Dept. | Interacting with the Muslim and Middle Eastern Population |
| Officer Shendy has spoken before hearings involving Law Enforcement and the Muslim community. This presentation intends to educate the attendees on basic facts that are necessary to consider when interacting with persons who are Muslim or of Middle Eastern descent. Topics include, but not limited to, the five pillars of the Muslim religion, cultural expectations, gender roles, tips for interacting, interviewing and interrogating. This workshop will also cover, dispelling cultural stereotypes, family issues, working with students in a school environment, and other Muslim traditions. | ||
| Course 2012 | 8/5 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Course 2013 | 8/6 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Roy Murry | Director of Security, Caddo Parish Schools | School Security / School Safety Audits |
| This presentation gives an overview of school security and safety. It will cover active shooter, use of in-house security, crisis management, and the use of scenario based crisis training for school personnel. Attendees will also be instructed on different types of physical security and conducting school safety vulnerability assessments. | ||
| Course 2014 | 8/5 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Course 2015 | 8/6 8:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Christian Curry Matthew Pederson |
United States Secret Service, Special Agents | Are you Exposed on line? |
| Only 42 % of teens say they are confident that the information seen by the public about them online is information they choose to be visible. Regardless of how fast your fingers fly on a keyboard or cell phone, the best tool you have to help avoid online risks is your brain. Stop before you post, share, or send. Do you trust the site you are on? How would you feel if your information ends up somewhere you didn’t intend? The world is more interconnected today than ever before and with this comes more responsibility. Today’s youth are at the forefront of using technology to connect and communicate with others online, at school, at home and on the go. Increased connectivity presents many advantages but also brings increased risk of cyber crime, including theft, fraud, and abuse. Through an interactive presentation with DHS, attendees will understand the potential risks online and learn how they can protect themselves. | ||
| Course 2016 | 8/4 9:00 – 10:45 am | |
| Course 2017 | 8/5 8:00 – 9:45 am | |
| Course 2018 | 8/5 1:00 – 2:45 pm | |
| Maureen Laurent | I CARE Prevention Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor | Youth Mental Health First Aid USA: An Evidence-Based Approach to Crisis Intervention |
| Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a framework for providing immediate help and support to a young person who is exhibiting signs of emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. This introduction will provide an overview of the full eight-hour training. Topics covered include the prevalence of mental health disorders amoung yong people; the symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance abuse; and the Mental Health Action Plan. Participants will practice using five-step action plan to assess the needs of youth in distress and to implement interventions for both crisis and non-crisis situations. | ||
| Course 2019 | 8/4 9:00 – 10:45 am | |
| Course 2020 | 8/5 10:00 – 11:45 am | |
| Course 2021 | 8/5 3:00 – 4:45 pm | |
| Retro Bill | The Official D.A.R.E. Safety Buddy | Be a Hero – Teaching Safety and Building Self Esteem |
| This motivational and instructional class is taught by the supercharged Motivational Speaker and Official D.A.R.E. Safety Buddy, RETRO BILL. Always a favorite conference class that will inspire, lift morale, and provide officers and educators with entertaining, instructional and creative ways to connect with kids of all ages, ethnicity and economic backgrounds. This class covers a variety of topics currently impacting youth; bullying, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gangs and self esteem. This class also includes creative techniques to boost support for local D.A.R.E. and Crime Prevention programs. Retro Bill utilizes humor, role-playing, props and other creative teaching techniques to drive home his informative and motivational messages. GET READY TO BE INSPIRED, INFORMED and ENTERTAINED! Note: All Officers enrolled in Retro Bill’s class will receive a FREE DVD of his Award-Winning “D.A.R.E. Safety Tips.” |
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| Course 2022 | 8/4 9:00 – 10:45 am | |
| Course 2023 | 8/5 8:00 – 9:45 am | |
| Course 2024 | 8/5 10:00 – 11:45 am | |
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