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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 Seminars & Meeting Feb 4 in Riverside
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CFI presents 3 Seminars and a General Membership Meeting
on Saturday February 4, 2012 in Riverside
6.0 Hours of CIMCE credit approved, all in English
Forensic Evaluations of Children
by Clare Sheridan & Nancy Wolfe
3.0 hours, all languages
This presentation will describe how child abuse investigations are conducted, with a focus on forensic medical and interview evaluation processes. Discussion will include red flags for child abuse, populations that are particularly at risk for child abuse, criteria for determining when medical examination is necessary, and how medical exams are conducted & documented. Participants will also learn about the intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics of child abuse, the process of disclosure, forensic interview protocol, question formation and considerations for interpreters.
Dr. Clare Sheridan is a Forensic Pediatrician & Director of Child Advocacy Centers for San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Nancy Wolfe, M.S. is a Forensic Interviewer and Manager of the Riverside County Child Assessment Team (RCAT).
Force Options
by Sergio Banales
1.5 hours, all languages
This seminar will provide valuable information on the decision-making processes that take place in the field in real time as arrests and other use of force actions are executed. Discussion of restraint, submission to custody, justifiable homocide, sufficiency of fear, deadly force, and reasonable force. Attendees will also learn about case law governing the use of force by law enforcement.
A state certified instructor on force options, Sgt. Banales has over 21 years of experience in law enforcement. He is currently the Personnel and Training Sergeant for the Corona Police Department.
Immigration and Criminal Defense
by Rosa Elena Sahagún
1.5 hours, all languages
Discussion of the current situation in immigration law and how it relates to defendants in the criminal justice system. What happens to inmates with an ICE hold? How are immigration proceedings different from state court? Ms. Sahagún will also explain how to avoid giving legal advice, and other tips for the court interpreter from the perspective of a defense attorney.
A private attorney, Ms. Sahagún hosts a weekly Spanish Language radio show and was named Inland Empire Latino Lawyer’s 2007 Attorney of the Year for her pro bono work in the community. Ms. Sahagún has appeared on CNN En Español as a guest commentator in connection with criminal and family law issues plaguing Hollywood celebrities.
Membership Meeting
lunch provided
Find out what’s going on with bargaining and professional policy changes including the Consortium exam and CIMCE requirements. Board members and union reps will be on hand to update and field your questions.
Schedule
8:30 Registration (coffee provided)
9:00 Forensic Evaluations of Children
12:15 General Membership Meeting (lunch provided)
1:30 Use of Force Options
3:15 Immigration and Criminal Defense
5:00 Sign out
Location
1074 La Cadena Drive, Riverside CA 92507 [view larger map]
Exit 215 at Colombia Ave, take East La Cadena (not West), ample parking
Deadline to register early: online by Mon Jan 31 or postmarked by Fri Jan 28
After the deadline, register at the door and add $30 late fee. You are responsible for successfully registering online. If you cannot register online, mail a check to our SF office by the deadline indicated above.
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Please arrive early!
Upcoming Seminars
Sat May 5 in Fresno
Continuing education CIMCE credits and membership meeting, coffee and lunch included. Details TBA.