Joining Forces Conference
Explore effective strategies to strengthen protective factors and enhance the resilience of Utah's families.
The virtual conference will be held in April 22-23, 2025. Â
*NASW continuing education credits available
*CHES/MCHES continuing education credits available (pending approval)
Event Details
Registration
Day 1 | April 22, 2025
Main Room | 9:00am-9:15am
Welcome to Joining Forces Conference!
Laurieann Thorpe, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Utah
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Main Room | 9:15am-10:15am
KEYNOTE: From Research to Action: Shaping Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Strategies Through State Policies
Bart Klika, Prevent Child Abuse America
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Breakout 1 | 10:30-11:10am
Lessons Learned in Preventing Child Maltreatment with Paid Family Leave & Childcare Subsidies
Bart Klika
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Breakout 2 | 10:30am-11:10am
Bringing the Protective Factors to Life: A Conversation With Parents and Resource Organizations About Resilience
Joey Thurgood, Moderator
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Breakout 3 | 10:30am-11:10am
Abusive Head Trauma Prevention: Engaging Communities through Meaningful Messaging
Shantel Wakley
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Main Room | 11:15am-Noon
The Role of Social Connectivity in Suicide Prevention
Rachael Jasperson
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Breakout 1 | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Thriving Families, Thriving Workplaces: Addressing the Needs of Working Parents
Teresa Brechlin & Misty McIntyre
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Breakout 2 | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Bringing the Protective Factors to Life: A Conversation With Parents and Resource Organizations About Concrete Supports
Cassie Decker, Moderator
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Breakout 3 | 12:30pm-1:15pm
Educational Resources to Strengthen Couple and Family Relationships: The Utah Marriage Commission
Alan J. Hawkins
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Main Room | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Plenary Session: Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda - What Survivors of Abuse Wish you Knew
Emily Sparks and Rabbi Avremi Zippel, Moderated by Deondra Brown
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Main Room | 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Closing Remarks
Laurieann Thorpe, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Utah
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Day 2 | April 23, 2025
Main Room | 9:00am - 9:15am
Welcome to Day 2
Laurieann Thorpe, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Utah
Main Room | 9:15am - 10:15am
Plenary Session: Navigating Stress: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly!
Mary Beth Vogel-Ferguson
MORNING BREAK | 10:15am - 10:30am
Breakout 1 | 10:30am - 11:15am
Behaviors of Sexual Predators: Grooming, Sextortion & Emerging Technology
Michelle Busch-Upwall
Breakout 2 | 10:30am - 11:15am
Child Abuse Prevention Through Public Policy: What Can We Learn From COVID?
Dr. Kristine Campbell
Breakout 3 | 10:30am - 11:15am
Español: De Ser Participantes de PAT a Convertirse and Educadores de Padres
Dolores Gonzalez
Breakout 1 | 11:20am - 12:05pm
The Importance of Connecting With Children in a Developmentally Appropriate Manner
Krisanne Lewis
Breakout 2 | 11:20am - 12:05pm
Partners in Protection: Children's Justice Centers' Crucial Support for Child Abuse Intervention & Secondary Prevention
Ashley Tryon and Kylie Yerkes
Breakout 3 | 11:20am - 12:05am
Español: Resilencia Para Padres
Jose Santos
LUNCH BREAK | 12:05pm-12:55pm
Main Room | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
KEYNOTE: HOPE Conquers ACEs: Rewriting Your Life's Narrative
Roger Sherman, Prevent Child Abuse Idaho
Main Room | 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Closing Remarks
Laurieann Thorpe, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Utah
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