2018 OVHEC Conference

Separating Facts & Myths in Community Health

Conference Details

Training Objectives

Human Trafficking

Andrew Cogar, Assistant United States Attorney - Northern District of WV

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Chris Frizzell, Victim Witness Coordinator - United States Attorney's Office

• Human Trafficking 101 (what is it, laws, myths, etc.)
• Trafficking in WV, relation to the opioid epidemic
• The reporting process when a potential victim is identified
• Resources/best practices for how service providers can meet the comprehensive needs of victims experiencing all forms of human trafficking

Abuse and Neglect Cases 101

Susan Harrison, Executive Director - CASA for Children Inc., Moundsville

• What constitutes abuse and neglect?
• Mandated reporting laws and making CPS referrals
• Difference between abuse and neglect civil proceedings and the criminal cases
• Civil abuse and neglect proceedings from preliminary hearing through permanency
• Multidisciplinary Team Meetings - What are they and who can attend?

Medical Marijuana: Are There Risks?

Carole Scheerbaum, WVU Assistant Professor; WVU Extension Agent - Hancock County

• 7 myths related to marijuana legalization
• Challenges related to medical marijuana
• Review of data pre/post legalization

Shining the Light, Ending the Stigma

Amy Gamble, Executive Director - NAMI of Greater Wheeling

• Define and identify the key elements of stigma
• Describe examples of how stigma effects public policy
• Create action steps for impacting stigma

Pending CEUs

• Addiction
• Counseling
• Domestic Violence Advocate Certification
• Law Enforcement
• LPC
• Nursing
• Prevention
• Social Work
• WV STARS