MercyOne CAC hosts annual Protecting Families Conference

MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center (CAC) will hold its annual Protecting Families Conference from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on April 25 at Morningside University in the Yockey Room of the Olsen Student Center.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Matt Lindemeyer of the Missouri State Technical Assistance Team. He provides investigative assistance, expertise and training to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, child protection agencies and multidisciplinary teams on investigation and prosecution of child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, exploitation and fatality cases.

The conference will include four sessions: 

• MDT Approach to Child Abuse Investigations
• Who to Believe When Custody, Coaching and Chaos are Involved
• Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Material and the Search for Live Victims Part 1 
• Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Material and the Search for Live Victims Part 2 

“The conference allows the Siouxland community to join together to learn and strengthen our multi-disciplinary approach to preventing and addressing child abuse,” said Victoria Ricke, manager of MercyOne Siouxland CAC.

MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center, the only one of its kind in Western Iowa, provides vital services during child abuse investigations. It provides a safe space for the abused to tell their story, ensuring their safety and protecting their dignity. For more information about the MercyOne Siouxland CAC and the Protecting Families Conference, please visit Child Advocacy Center Sioux City, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Siouxland.

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