Keynotes, Workshops & Webinars
Conference & Webinar Topics
Engaging sessions grounded in real-world experience, led by current and former prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and other MDT professionals who have lived this work.
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Looking for the right fit? Filter by audience or speaker, or search for a topic. Most sessions can be tailored to your audience, time slot, and setting, whether that’s a conference keynote, a breakout workshop, or a webinar.
Not sure what you want, or short on time? Get in touch and we’ll help you find the right fit, plus talk through dates and pricing, by email or over a quick Zoom call.
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Party of 4: A Table Talk Conversation with a Survivor, Psychologist, and Two Attorneys
This session examines how legal, medical, psychological, and survivor-centered perspectives intersect in child abuse cases and how effective MDT collaboration drives successful outcomes. Through cross-disciplinary discussion and case examples, participants learn to use medical evidence, expert testimony, and coordinated communication to support survivors and strengthen prosecution.
The Sound of Surviving: A Survivor's Medical Journey After Sexual Trauma and a Psychologist's Perspective
This workshop explores how sexual trauma can impact the body long after abuse, often beyond conscious awareness. Through Melanie’s story and Dr. Saar’s clinical insight, participants examine the mind–body connection, non-linear healing, and the vital role of trauma-informed medical care in survivor recovery.
The Sound of Surviving: One Survivor's Journey Through the Medical Aftermath of Trauma
This workshop uses survivor-advocate Melanie’s story to show how sexual trauma can manifest physically years later, including pelvic pain and dysfunction. Participants explore the non-linear nature of healing and the critical role of trauma-informed medical care in a survivor’s path to recovery.
Pursuing Justice, Hand-in-Hand: A Survivor and Forensic Psychologist's Journey from Interview to Trial
This session follows survivor Melanie Barton’s case from disclosure through trial and long-term impact, presented in conversation with forensic psychologist Dr. Timothy Saar. Together, they examine prosecution missteps, the effects of trial on victims, effective testimony preparation, and post-trial support.
Demystifying Medical Evidence in Sexual Abuse Cases
This workshop focuses on presenting pediatric sexual assault exams—especially “normal” findings—as powerful corroboration in child sexual abuse trials. Participants learn to prepare and use medical experts to clearly explain anatomy, exam results, and penetration elements in ways juries understand.
Forensic Feud: A Game of Shadows and Psychology
This workshop, hosted in a game show format by a former prosecutor and a forensic psychologist, equips attendees to address and refute defenses frequently encountered in child abuse cases. Participants will gain insights into identifying and addressing common defenses in child sex trafficking, online sexual exploitation, and child sexual abuse, and explore practical countermeasures tailored for MDT members.
Courtroom Confidence: Tips for Witnesses in Child Abuse Cases
Build courtroom confidence and credibility with a workshop tailored for MDT members—especially law enforcement, social services, and forensic interviewers. You’ll learn practical strategies for cross-examination, avoid common testimony pitfalls, and sharpen clear, effective communication with judges and juries.
Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Prosecution and Response
Cases involving youth with problematic sexual behavior are tragically common for prosecutors, forensic interviewers, and other MDT members. However, addressing these cases effectively presents complex challenges and considerations. This workshop, taught by a former prosecutor, offers relevant research and tactics for appropriate intervention and prosecution.
Darkest Before Dawn: Forging Hope on the Edge of Injustice
Darkest Before Dawn cuts through the unrelenting challenges of child abuse work—online exploitation, AI-driven threats, strained systems—to show what’s actually shifting and why hope is warranted. It delivers grounded strategies, systemic clarity, and practical steps to move child advocacy from perpetual crisis toward lasting impact.
When the Child Abuser Carries a Bible
Religious or spiritual themes are often weaponized by perpetrators to justify the abuse of children, and are invoked to avoid accountability and consolidate power within faith communities. This workshop provides best practices, recent trends, and practical tips and corroboration strategies for MDTs to navigate these issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Most of our sessions are designed for a 75-minute time slot, but they can be shortened or expanded to fit your agenda. Most can be adapted to run anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours, so just let us know how much time you have.
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Yes. All of our speakers are comfortable presenting virtually, which means our topics can be delivered as a live webinar or virtual conference session. We’re happy to work with whatever platform you’re using.
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We recommend reaching out as early as possible, ideally 6–9 months before your event, since our speakers’ calendars fill up quickly. If your event is sooner, contact us anyway, and we’ll do our best to make it work.
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Yes. Most of our sessions can be adapted to your audience, setting, and time slot. Let us know who will be in the room and what you’d like them to take away, and we’ll shape the session around your goals.
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Fees vary by speaker. We typically ask hosts to cover travel costs, including airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and per diem, plus an honorarium or speaker fee. Fees are per event, not per session. If you’re working with a limited budget, let us know, and we’ll do our best to find options that fit.
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Yes to both. Since our fees are per event, a speaker can present additional sessions at your conference at no extra cost, such as a keynote and a breakout, or a series of workshops. You can also book speakers from different disciplines for multiple sessions or a panel, and we’ll help you put together a lineup that fits your event’s theme and audience.
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Our sessions have consistently been approved for continuing education credit. We’re happy to provide any materials organizers or attendees need to apply, such as session descriptions, learning objectives, speaker bios, and agendas.