Dr. Mark S. Lachs

Director · Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care

Dr. Lachs is a Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College.

Elder Abuse Neglect Adult Protective Services Functional Ability Ethics

Freda Emmons

Author and Inspirational Speaker · Flame of Healing Distribution

Compassionate speaker who sensitively shares humor amidst the serious issues of healing from abuse and trauma

Healing From Abuse Emotional Healing Writing to Inspire

Devon Brooks

Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Research and practice interests include reduction and treatment of child maltreatment, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities.

Child Welfare Risk Assessment Research Methodology Children & Families Human Behavior

Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, FAAP

Director of 24/7 Pediatric Care Center | Division Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine · ChristianaCare

Dr. Megan Mickley is director of ChristianaCare’s new, 24/7 Pediatric Care Center and division director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Healthcare Management Pediatric Emergency Medicine Emergency Ultrasound Pediatrics

Melissa Singh

Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Melissa Singh is a Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Online Pedagogy Social Work Field Instruction Non Profit Management Social Justice and Equal Rights

Dr Edina Harbinja

Reader in Media/Privacy Law · Aston University

Dr Harbinja's principal areas of research are related to the legal issues surrounding the Internet and emerging technologies.

Online Safety Online Harms AI and Law Digital Resurrection

Heather Walsh-Haney, Ph.D.

Expert in forensic studies and human rights · Florida Gulf Coast University

Heather Walsh-Haney teaches forensic science and regularly assists law enforcement finding and studying remains in Florida

Ground-penetrating radar Trauma Analysis Witness Testimony Child Abuse Forensics

Tory Cox

Associate Director VAC Field Education Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Dr. Cox is an expert in maximizing leadership opportunities for emerging social work innovators.

Organizational Change and Leadership Child Abuse Crisis Intervention Bullying Suicide Prevention

Melissa Bemiller

Assistant Professor · Augusta University

Professor Bemiller's research focuses on violent victimization: homicide, sex crimes, and portrayals of violence in mass media.

Sex Crimes Child Abuse Homicide Violent Victimization Portrayals of Violence in Mass Media

Bruce D. Edwards, Esq.

Child Welfare Attorney and Community Activist · Advocates For Justice, Inc.

Author of book "The 14 Virtues of the Good Father"

Child Advocacy Parenting Raising Teens Fatherlessness Family Law

Holly Sotelo

Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Holly Priebe Sotelo is a Clinical Associate Professor Field Education of Social Work

Mediation and Conflict Resolution Human Trafficking / Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Child Abuse and Neglect School Violence and Crisis Response Human Relations, Diversity and Equity

Michael Bachmann

Associate Professor, Criminal Justice · Texas Christian University

Michael Bachmann uses predictive analysis and researches cybersecurity issues to better predict crime events.

Project Safe Neighborhoods - Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program German Culture Hackers Risk Terrain Modeling Crime Mapping

Rosamaria Alamo

Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Dr. Alamo specializes in social work with children, youth, and families and integrated behavioral health.

Forensic Social Work School Social Work Individual and Family Counseling Building Organizational and Human Capacity Social Work

Gary Anderson

Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University

Expert in Child Abuse and Foster Care

Foster Care Child Abuse and Neglect Child Welfare

Bridget Freisthler

Professor | College of Social Work · The Ohio State University

Expert in health and social problems based on neighborhood ecologies.

Child Abuse and Neglect Drug and alcohol use (particularly marijuana, opiates, and alcohol) Drug distribution systems GIS Spatial Analysis

Felipa Chavez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | School of Psychology · Florida Tech

Dr. Chavez pursues a program of research reflecting issues of family dysfunction as seen through parent-child interactions.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Comorbid Parental Psychopathology Family Dysfunction Psychology Child Psychopathology

Rebecca Macy, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Professor, UNC School of Social Work & L. Richardson Preyer Distinguished Chair for Strengthening Families · UNC at Chapel Hill

Dr. Rebecca Macy is a faculty member at the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Partner Violence Crisis Intervention Group Therapy Community Outreach Program Development

Amy Bonomi

Chair and Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University

Dr. Bonomi’s research focuses on the health impacts, contexts for, and dynamics of intimate partner violence and sexual violence

Domestic Violence Partner Violence Intimacy Dynamics Sexual Violence

Sue Cornbluth

Child Abuse Expert & Professor of Psychology · Temple University & Dr. Sue and You

The Parent Empowerer!

Talking to Your Children About Abuse Empowering Parents to Connect With Their Children Helping Foster Children Find Success Motivating Parents to Get Involved in Their Children's Lives

Stephanie Wharton

Founder · PTCS COMPANY

Mitigating employee related liability through training!

Mandated Reporting Training Sexual Harassment Awareness Training