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28th Annual COVA Conference

October 23-26, 2016Keystone Conference Center

0633 Tennis Club RoadKeystone, CO 80435

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For Victims!

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Keystone Resort Conference Center

www.keystoneresort.com800-258-0437


Overall Conference At-A-Glance

WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2016

TUESDAY, October 25, 2016

MONDAY, October 24, 2016

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.COVA Conference Registration Lobby

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.Newcomers’ Orientation Grays Peak 3

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Opening Keynote Red Cloud, Shavano

Welcome & IntroductionsAward PresentationsKeynote Address: Anne DePrinceConference AnnouncementsIntroduction of Regional Representatives

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Networking Luncheon Longs, Quandary Peak

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Concurrent Workshops #1-12


4:45 - 5:30 p.m.Optional Workshop: Quandary Peak 3

“Stress Relief for Stressed-Out Bodies”

7:45 - 8:30 a.m.Optional Workshop Quandary Peak 3

“Trauma Sensitive Yoga”

7:45 - 8:30 a.m.Light Breakfast Longs Peak

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.Concurrent Workshops #25-36

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Concurrent Workshops #37-49

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Lunch (on your own)


8:30- 10:00 a.m.Concurrent Workshops #62-#73

10:30 am- 12:30 p.m.Closing Keynote Red Cloud, Shavano

Award PresentationsClosing Keynote Address: Craig ZablockiConference Announcements

12:30 p.m.Adjourn

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Statewide Law Enforcement Coordinators

Meeting & Lunch Quandary Peak 1Sponsored by UCD School of Public Affairs


3:30 - 5:00 p.m.General Session Red Cloud, Shavano

Award PresentationsKeynote Address: Judy ShepardConference Announcements

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.Silent Auction Grays Peak 1

6:30 p.m.Cash Bar Opens Longs Peak Foyer

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.President’s Reception & Buffet Dinner Columbine Ballroom

(incl. with registration fee; $35 for guest tickets)

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.Dance Party “Jungle Safari!”

Raffle DrawingCostume Contest, Music, & Dancing!

TUESDAY, October 25, 2016 (cont.)

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Conference Workshop ScheduleRoom Monday, Oct. 24

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Monday, Oct. 243:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 258:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Red Cloud #1: What the Judge Wished You Knew. Jonathan Shamis, Michael Goodbee.

#13: A Case Study of Federal Child Pornography Prosecutions. Judy Smith, Alecia Riewerts.

#25: Introduction to Marijuana and Public Safety. Michael Song.

Shavano #2: From Crime Scene to Courtroom (Part 1). Jack Roth, Derek Graham.

#14: From Crime Scene to Courtroom (Part 2). Jack Roth, Derek Graham.

#26: Online Predators. Carol Morris, Melissa Allen.

Castle Peaks 1 & 2(Upstairs)

#3: Stalking 101. Scott Turner.

#15: “This isn’t a game”…The True Story of a Serial Stalker. Alison Foley, Krislene Lorenz.

#27: Rebuilding Burnt Bridges: Advocacy with and for High-Trauma Clients. Ashley Arens, Emily Tofte Nestaval.


#4: Assessing Needs and Measuring Outcomes for Survivors of DV. Brooke Ely-Milen, Echo A. Rivera.

#16: Economic Safety and Security of Survivors. Tamara Kuennen, Jennifer Wadhwa.

#28: Working Together for Victims. Andi Martin, Ashley Riley Lopes.

Grays Peak 2

#5: Annie. Mark Slavsky.

#17: Prosecuting Child Sexual Assault Cases. Suvi Miller, Maggie Conboy.

#29: Where Restorative Justice and Victim Services Meet. Deb Witzel, Matthew Riede.

Torreys 1 #6: Victim Rights Act 101. Andi Martin, Anthony Antuna.

#18: Victim Offender Dialogue. Kerri Schmitt, Monica Chambers.

#30: Elder Financial Abuse. Donovan Rudisuhle.

Torreys 2 #7: Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence. Tina Hageman, Amy Pohl, Tamara Greene.

#19: Who Is Knocking At Their Door? Maro Casparian.

#31: Victim Compensation 101. Anthony J. Tilger, Kate Horn-Murphy.

Torreys 3 #8: Call after Call: Radical Resilience for the Tired Superhero. Ana-Christina.

#20: Advocating for Immigrant Victims of Crime. Ashley Harrington, Abbie Johnson.

#32: Canine Companions and the Criminal Justice System. Debbie Boyle, Carole O’Shea, Pilot VI, Fallina.

Torreys 4 #9: Victim Advocacy in an Environment of Strong Offender Rights Growth. Mitch Morrissey, Steve Siegel.

#21: Domestic Violence 101. Amy Pohl.

#33: Respecting the “No” of a Survivor Who Doesn’t Yet Have One. Michele Reimer.

Crestone 2 #10: Intersection of DV & Human Trafficking. DoraLee Larson, Angelika Carnes.

#22: Labor Trafficking & the Hidden Challenges. Angelika Carnes.

#34: Providing Victim Services in Indian Country. Kathy Howkumi, Savannah Joe, Arlene Armijo.

Crestone 3 #11: So...You Think It Is Just an “Accident” Carole Adler, Clint Rushing, Steve Garcia, Dolores Poeppel.

#23: Through Our Eyes. Antoinette Gomez, Catrice Thomas, Sarah Castleberry.

#35: Because A Cop Belived Me. Sierra Conlon, Clint Newton.

Crestone 4 #12: Gaining Instant Rapport by Understanding the 6 Human Needs. Nick-Anthony Zamucen.

#24: Mental Altitude. Coni Sanders, Mallori Kenworthy.

#36: Human Trafficking Imagery. Maria A. Trujillo, Sara Nadelman.

Other Rooms

Optional: Stress Relief for Stressed-Out Bodies. Sandy Kline. 4:45-5:30p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, in Quandry 3.

Optional: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. Enid Nieves. 7:30-8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Quandry 3.

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Conference Workshop ScheduleRoom Tuesday, Oct. 25

10:30 a.m. - noonTuesday, Oct. 251:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 268:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Red Cloud #37: Stalkers and How They Use Technology. Jalice Vigil, Anthony Antuna.

#50: Inclusive and Accountable Services for LGBTQ Survivors. Lynne Sprague.

#62: Cold Case Homicides: The Positive Impact of Truth Telling with Co-Victims. Sarah Chaikin.

Shavano #38: True Crime Author Panel. Harry MacLean, Silvia Pettem.

#51: Legislative Update. Scott Turner, Landon Gates, Steven Siegel.

#63: Taking Legal Advocacy to the Next Level. Emily Tofte Nestaval, Linda Johnston.


#39: Teen Dating Violence. Anne Harper-Hellstrom, Lynn Adams, Heather Reimer.

#52: Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault. Anpeytu Raben, Anthony Antuna.

#64: Helping Sexual Assault Victims Navigate the Criminal Justice System. Jennifer M. Becker.


#40: Predators in School - What the Offender has to Tell Us (Part 1). Michael Johnson, John Pirics.

#53: Predators in School - What the Offender has to Tell Us (Part 2). Michael Johnson, John Pirics.

#65: Housing is Foundational. Stevi Gray.

Grays Peak 2 #41: Regional Impact of Youth Suicide. Susan Payne, Suzi Karrer, David King, Brittni Darras, Martha Hinson.

#54: Toxic Love: When Offenders Enter the Family System. Catherine Hay, Courtney Palm.

#66: Youth Violence Prevention and Safe2Tell. Susan Payne.

Torreys 1 #42: Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Risk and/or Lethality Markers. DoraLee Larson, Shanna Mae Petersen.

#55: Self-Determination vs. Caregiver Neglect. Jessica Naberhaus, Timothy “TJ” Blair, Maro Casparian, Marley Bordovsky, Robin Yasui.

#67: Working with Lawyers: Interdisciplinary Model. Jennifer Eyl, Katie Koivisto.

Torreys 2 #43: 3 Secrets to Self Care. Teri Karjala.

#56: Criminial Justice 101. Kelly Kissell.

#68: The Economic Crime Pyramid. Kelly McGaffick, Rob Murphy, Dawn Zeaphey, Angie Swanson.

Torreys 3 #44: We Had Options, “Changing a Police Agency from the Inside Out.” Kimberly K. Messina, Lowell Richardson.

#57: Identifying Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking. Michele Reimer, Hirotsune Takahashi, Alma Sanchez.

#69: Tips for a Successful Labor Trafficking Case. Patricia Medige, Angelika Carnes, Kristen Heiman.

Torreys 4 #45: A Near-Fatality Review. Emela Jankovic, Su Cho, Maria Villa-Martinez, Victoria Dooly, Jessica Frazier, Linda Loflin Pettit.

#58: Considerations for Sexual Assault Victims with Disabilities. Jennifer M. Becker.

#70: Project Visibility: Person-Centered Services for LGBT Older Adults. Jennifer Solms, Ash Bell.

Crestone 2 #46: When the Story Changes: Reluctant Domestic Violence Victims. Barb Lamanna, Lisa Scanga.

#59: Unique Legal Issues in Working with American Indian Victims. Cinnamon Ronneng, Victoria Ybanez.

#71: Advocating for Clients with Suicidal Intensity. Heidi Lightenburger, Jess Stohlmann-Rainey.

Crestone 3 #47: Why We Tell Our Story & the Impacts We are Making. Marsha Willis, Ana Evans, Pamela Martinez, Andrea Popelka.

#60: Providing For the Provider. Pam Mills.

#72: One Woman’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph. Diann Kissell, Kathy Bird.

Crestone 4 #48: Connecting Victims to Service Providers in a Digital World. Josh Bruner.

#61: Compassion Cultivation: Moving Beyond Empathy Fatigue. Mary Lou Keller.

#73: Impact of Historic & Multigenerational Trauma on American Indian Children and Families. David N. Welch.

Grays Peak 3 #49: PsycheHike: The Journey from Soul to Sole. Audrey Boxwell.

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MONDAY, October 24, 2016 Schedule At-A-Glance

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Conference Registration Lobby

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.Newcomers’ Orientation Grays Peak 3

If this is your first COVA Conference or you haven’t attended for awhile, join us for an orientation and ‘get acquainted’ reception. You might even win a prize!

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.Coffee Service Foyers, Lobby

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Opening Ceremony Red Cloud, Shavano

Welcome & IntroductionsFlorence Hunt, COVA President, 10th Judicial District Attorney’s OfficeCynthia Coffman, Colorado Attorney General

Introduction of Conference Co-Chairs & Program Co-ChairsAward PresentationsKeynote Address: Anne DePrinceIntroduction of Regional RepresentativesConference Announcements

Nancy Lewis, Executive Director, COVA

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Networking Luncheon Longs, Quandary Peak

An opportunity to meet other attendees from around Colorado and beyond! One ticket to the lunch is included in the conference registration fee. You must wear your conference name badge to be admitted.


2:30 - 3:00 p.m.Coffee Service Foyers, Lobby


4:45 - 5:30 p.m.Optional Workshop: “Stress Relief for Stressed-Out Bodies” Quandary Peak 3



TUESDAY, October 25, 2016Schedule At-A-Glance

7:30 - 8:15 a.m.Optional Workshop: “Trauma Sensitive Stress Yoga” Quandary 3



10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Coffee Service Foyers, Lobby

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Concurrent Workshops #37-49

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Lunch (on your own)

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Statewide Law Enforcement Coordinators Meeting & Lunch Quandary Peak 1

Sponsored by UCD School of Public Affairs


3:00 - 3:30 p.m.Coffee Service Foyers, Lobby

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.General Session Red Cloud, Shavano

Award PresentationsKeynote Address: Judy ShepardConference Announcements

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.Silent Auction Grays Peak 1

6:30 p.m.Cash Bar Opens Longs Peak Foyer

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.President’s Reception & Buffet Dinner Columbine Ballroom

(incl. with registration fee; $35 for guest tickets)

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.Dance Party “Jungle Safari!”

Raffle Drawing, Costume Contest, Entertainment, Music, and Dancing!



WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2016Schedule At-A-Glance



10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Coffee Break Foyers & Lobby

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.General Session Red Cloud, Shavano

Award PresentationsClosing Keynote Address: Craig ZablockiConference Announcements

12:30 p.m.Adjourn

Remember to turn in the conference evaluation located at the back of this booklet!

Silent Auction Reminders

Buy-It-Now: Sun., Oct. 23, 2016, ONLY!

Wednesday, Oct. 26: 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Unpaid, unclaimed items will go to the second highest bidder. 11:00 a.m.-noon: Stop by the silent auction room to see what is still available for bidding.Noon: Silent Auction Room Closes!

Note: If you purchase alcohol, you must leave it in the silent auction room or take it straight to your hotel room.



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