2018 Anchorage Human Trafficking Conference Guest Speakers
Colin A. Ross received his M.D. from the University of Alberta in 1981 and completed his psychiatry training at the University of Manitoba in 1985. He has been running a Trauma Program in the Dallas, Texas area since 1991 and consults to two other Trauma Programs, one at Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan and one at Del Amo Hospital in Torrance, California. His Texas Trauma Program moved to UBH Denton in September, 2015. Dr. Ross is the author of 28 books and 200 professional papers and is a Past President of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Dr. Ross has spoken widely throughout North America and in Europe, China, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. Besides his psychiatric research and writing, Dr. Ross has written poetry, short stories, essays, aphorisms, creative non-fiction, and screenplays. Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma Website “HOW TO DIAGNOSE DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS” – 1 CEU Saturday, May 5, 2018 9:15-10:30 a.m. In this talk, Dr. Ross will describe the clinical interview for diagnosing dissociative disorders, with a focus on dissociative identity disorder (DID). He will describe how to ask about blank spells, auditory hallucinations, and other symptoms common in DID. In addition, he will describe how to use the Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule (DDIS) and Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) for screening and to help with diagnosis. Attendees will be provided with copies of the DES and DDIS for use in their practices: both can be used without further permission. Objectives: “PRINCIPLES OF THERAPY FOR COMPLEX DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS” – 1 CEU Saturday, May 5, 2018 10:45-11:45 a.m. In this talk, Dr. Ross will describe the core principles of therapy for complex dissociative disorders. These include: the central paradox of dissociative identity disorder (DID); the problem of host resistance; talking through to alters; and orientation to the body and the present. The treatment of DID and partial forms of DID (other specified dissociative disorder in DSM-5) are basically the same – the treatment involves all the principles of sound general psychotherapy including good boundaries, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and congruence, but with some added sub-specialty techniques added on. Dr. Ross will focus on some of these sub-specialty techniques. Objectives: “OPEN DISCUSSION” 1 CEU Questions and Answers Saturday, May 5, 2018, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Main Classroom In this session Dr. Colin Ross will provide an open forum for attendees to ask questions and engage in discussion around trauma-related topics. Clarification of any points that were not made clear by the presenters in their previous talks may be addressed. This is also an opportunity for attendees to ask questions related to their own clinical work. This will be an interactive workshop. Objectives: Dr. Mara Kimmel has a long career in Alaskan public policy focused on issues of rights and justice. She is currently an affiliate faculty member at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at UAA and a Senior Fellow at the Institute of the North. Mara was recently appointed by the Governor of the State of Alaska to serve on the state’s Climate Leadership Team. She has been on faculty at the Seattle University School of Law Anchorage campus, the department of Political Science at the University of Alaska Anchorage and served as the Walter J. Hickel Professor of Strategic Development and Entrepreneurship at Alaska Pacific University. Mara is currently First Lady of the Municipality of Anchorage where she is involved with several city initiatives focused on equity, resilience and combatting human trafficking. Mara has practiced law in Alaska since 1996, and co-founded the Alaska Institute for Justice – Alaska’s only non-profit agency providing low cost immigration legal services, language access services and research and policy analysis on issues impacting human rights in Alaska. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mara worked with Alaska Native tribes on environmental governance issues. Friday, May 4, 2018 9:15-9:30 a.m. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Erin Terry, MA is the Victim Specialist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with a concentration on human trafficking and crimes against children. She has worked in the field of victim services for over 15 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a focus of Gender Diversity and Trauma Response. Workshop: “An Introduction to Human Trafficking” Objectives: Attendees will be able to Friday, May 4, 2018, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Main conference room. Dr. Gay is a graduate of Western Illinois University and holds a Doctorate of Laws and Letters, is a Certified Investment Specialist and a Master Certified Estate Planner; and, he also is an economist, developer, author, lecturer, lobbyist and medical practice management consultant from Denver, Colorado. Dr. Gay is currently the Chairman of the KCRT (Key Community Response Team) and Co-Chair of the Aurora 7/20 Executive Committee. John is a graduate of both the Aurora Citizens Fire and Police Academies and presently serves as a member of the Aurora Police Department’s Disciplinary Review Board and Incident Review Board. He also serves as a member of the VWAB (Victim’s Witness Advisory Board) and is a Liaison to the HRC (Human Relations Committee). Workshop: “Recovery from Trauma – A Model for Resilience” – 1 CEU Description: Trauma and recovery as seen through the eyes of a victim of human trafficking who will share their story of resilience. A brief overview of human trafficking will be given with a discussion of the underlying risk factors for victims. A roadmap to recovery from trauma will be given along with the challenges faced along the healing path. Workshop Objectives: Co-presented with Jerome Elam Saturday, May 5, 2018, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom “Human Trafficking Panel” Co-presented with Jerome Elam, Erik Bauer, Kate White, and others. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Saturday, May 5 – 4:00-5:15 p.m. Erik Bauer received his J.D. from University of Puget Sound in 1984. Mr. Bauer began his practice defending the rights of others, obtaining vast trial experience. He has over 30 years of experience practicing law out of his home base in Tacoma, Washington. His practice has focused on representing abused children, and adults who were abused as children, in successful lawsuits against the perpetrators and other responsible entities. Mr. Bauer has tried a variety of cases in State and Federal Courts, ranging from death penalty murder cases to personal injury claims. Currently, Mr. Bauer is highly focused on a series of cases involving minor plaintiffs in lawsuits against Backpage.com, a website devoted to prostitution advertisements. Backpage has enjoyed remarkable success in providing a nationwide forum for pimps to promote for sale, their victims of human sex trafficking. Backpage makes over 37 million dollars per year in revenue from their human trafficking website. Multiple state legislatures have passed laws attempting to stymie Backpage’s ability to advertise sex trafficking victims. Backpage has successfully sued these states, thus preventing the enforcement of these laws claiming immunity under a Federal Statute. (CDA § 230) All 50 State Attorney Generals have cooperated in another unsuccessful effort to get Backpage to cease its advertising of sex trafficking victims. Mr. Bauer was recently able to convince a Washington State Trial Court Judge to rule that the CDA § 230 does not give Backpage immunity in a case where he represents two 7th grade clients and one ninth grade client who were sold off the pages of Backpage.com to as many as 20 johns per day. The trial Court accepted Mr. Bauer’s legal theory and ruled for the plaintiffs, and Backpage has appealed the ruling on interlocutory appeal up to the Washington State Supreme Court. So far, Backpage operated with immunity. This ruling from Pierce County will hopefully blaze a legal route to end blatant advertising on the internet for child prostitutes. https://erikbauerlaw.com/ “A Lawyer’s Perspective of the History of Backpage.com.” – 1 CEU Description: Mr. Bauer will fill attendees in on a Lawyer’s perspective of the history of Backpage.com., the largest facilitator of sex trafficking, including child sex trafficking, in the history of the internet. Objectives: Attendees will be able to describe: 1.) The History of Child Sex Trafficking in America 2.) The Rise and Fall of Backpage.com 3.) The Predictive Future of Online Sex Trafficking Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Friday, May 4, 2018- 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. “Human Trafficking Panel” Co-presented with Jerome Elam, Erik Bauer, Kate White, and others. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Saturday, May 5 – 4:00-5:15 p.m. Joshua Moore has a Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) from Multnomah University, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCN). Joshua is the owner of Alternative Behavioral Therapy and has been practicing Neurofeedback with dissociation in conjunction with local therapists since 2013. Joshua currently uses a variety of therapies, such as Infra-low Neurofeedback, Alpha-theta, SRM Training, EMDR, CES, BAUD, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psycho-dynamic Therapy. “An Introduction to Neurofeedback” – 1 CEU Saturday, May 5, 2018 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Description: Gain a basic history of the discovery of Neurofeedback. Learn about introductory theory and research. Explore applications for trauma and dissociation. Objectives: “An Introduction to Sandtray Therapy for Trauma” – 1 CEU Friday, May 4, 2018 2:00-4:00 p.m. Main Classroom Description: Gain a basic understanding of Sandtray requirements and inventory. Learn what skills are needed or expected in conducting Sandtray. Learn how Sandtray can aid in managing dissociation. Objectives: Jerome Elam is President and CEO of Trafficking in America Task Force and a survivor of child sex trafficking, child abuse, and child pornography. He is also the child of an alcoholic and a child survivor of domestic violence as well as a child of divorce. Raised in the south, Jerome enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of seventeen to escape the nightmare he had become trapped in. That day, Jerome’s life found a new beginning as he embarked upon a journey that would show him the world and open his eyes to the strength of the human spirit. After his enlistment was finished, Jerome attended college and graduated to work in the Biotechnology sector. Motivated by the painful memory of his past, Jerome began to speak out about his abuse and found the healing force of God’s unconditional love and the joy of starting his own family. He is a fierce advocate for all children deprived of their voices, a speaker, a Staff Writer and Columnist for Communities Digital News and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. When asked to describe his life Jerome says,” I have struggled against many things in my life and somehow I found a way to survive. Writing is my passion and it keeps me in touch with the wealth everyone holds deep inside their hearts and minds. I share my experiences in the hope that those suffering in silence will find the courage to speak out and share their voices. I have been blessed to have God reveal his purpose for me in saving innocent children from predators.” Trafficking in America Task Force Web Site: http://traffickinginamericataskforce.org/ , Read Jerome’s Communities Digital News column here: A Heart Without Compromise; Advocating for Children: http://www.commdiginews.com/column/a-heart-without-compromise-advocating-for-children-2/ Stories by Jerome Elam : Contently jeromeelam.contently.com . “Recovery from Trauma – A Model for Resilience” – 1 CEU Trauma and recovery as seen through the eyes of a victim of human trafficking who will share their story of resilience. A brief overview of human trafficking will be given with a discussion of the underlying risk factors for victims. A roadmap to recovery from trauma will be given along with the challenges faced along the healing path. Co-presented with Dr. Gay Saturday, May 5, 2018, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom “Human Trafficking Panel” Co-presented with Dr. Gay, Erik Bauer, Kate White, and others. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Plenary: Opening Plenary “Trafficked Boys: Bringing male victims of HT out of the shadows” – 1 CEU Friday, May 5, 2018 3:00-4:00 P.M Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Kate White is a Recording Artist, Speaker, Worship Leader, Songwriter and Violinist. Kate tours regionally with her band and nationally as a solo artist and speaker. She is the Founder of Music That Matters, an organization dedicated to bringing hope to the hurting. As a trauma survivor Kate began songwriting as a way to help process her own healing journey. 15 years later, Kate’s 6th album and recent release, Six Feet Down, has synthesized her deeper understanding of trauma and dissociation with lyrics and music that help give a voice to the voiceless, and strength for the journey. Music that Matters Website “Practical Tools For The Healing Journey – Developing Self-Care, Nurture, Compassion and Cooperation” Saturday May 5, 2018 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Description: The healing journey through recovery can be traumatic in it’s own right as survivors walk through the process of recovering memories of abuse and trauma. The added diagnosis of DID can feel overwhelming, isolating and even shameful as survivors wonder how they will cope with the pain and grief of their history and still manage present-day life, work, family, outside relationships and the myriad of triggers that they encounter. Through her own story, Kate will share practical tools that have helped her to navigate this healing journey, both in managing the trauma memories that come up and how to live and move toward integration and /or cooperation including ways to grow in greater self-awareness, developing a nurturing and compassionate heart toward our inner world and differentiating between trying to “control” and suppress what’s going on inside versus creating an environment of safety, community and cooperation. “Human Trafficking Panel” Co-presented with Jerome Elam, Erik Bauer, Dr. Gay, and others. Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Saturday, May 5 – 4:00-5:15 p.m. “Live Entertainment” Friday, May 4, 2018 7:00 -…. p.m. “Labor and Sex Trafficking Among Homeless Youth” Learn about the 10 city study conducted by Covenant House International, Loyola University New Orleans and the Modern Slavery Research Project with a focus on the local portion of the study. Gain insight into the context that creates and sustains a market for trafficking in Alaska. Understand how young people are recruited and exploited in Alaska. Friday, May 4, 2018 10:45-11:45 a.m. I am the president of Ivory Garden and the founder of IGDID Support Forum. I have degrees in psychology, social science, English, and Education. I am a licensed teacher in the state of Washington. I am retired from teaching middle school special education. Workshop: “Three Approaches to Therapeutic Journal-Writing “ Co- presented with Kathryn Woods Description: Attendees will learn about therapeutic journal-writing as well as the benefits of journal writing. Everyone will practice writing the three different approaches. Objectives: Saturday, May 5, 2018 2:00-3:00 Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom Kathryn is the sits as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Ivory Garden Nonprofit Corporation. She has also worked as the Administrator of IGDID Support Forum for nearly a decade. She studied Music Theory, receiving a bachelor’s in 1979, worked in a group home for developmentally delayed adults for 11 years and while doing that attended a program for Registered Occupational therapists, achieving a bachelors and beginning a masters in that program. She retired in 2013 and now, also volunteers as an administrator on Ivory Garden Trauma and Dissociation Community and Owner of Trauma Survivor Support Group, both online support communities. Workshop: “Three Approaches to Therapeutic Journal-Writing “ Co- presented with Patricia Goodwin Description: Attendees will learn about therapeutic journal-writing as well as the benefits of journal writing. Everyone will practice writing the three different approaches. Objectives: Saturday, May 5, 2018 2:00-3:00 Kodiak/Kenai Ballroom
Plenary and Workshops:
Plenary:
“Conference Welcome Statements”
Dr. Gay was formerly the Executive Director of the Dirksen Center and a Presidential Aide. He was also the Former Vice-Chair and Commissioner of the Veterans’ Affairs Commission for the City of Aurora. Additionally, Dr. Gay serves as a member of the Overseas Security Advisory Council and the Councils of Advisors.
•Presenters: Jerome Elam and John Gay
• Participants will learn the dynamics of trauma as it affects victims of human trafficking
•The underlying risk factors for becoming a victim of human trafficking
•The recovery process for victims of trauma and healing modalities
Workshop
Workshops:
Workshops:
•Presenters: Jerome Elam and John Gay
Workshop Objectives:
• Participants will learn the dynamics of trauma as it affects victims of human trafficking
•The underlying risk factors for becoming a victim of human trafficking
•The recovery process for victims of trauma and healing modalities
Please register early. Our last conference sold out with about 240 folks. This venue will accommodate about the same amount of attendees. The venue is comfortable and not too big.
We will be offering scholarships again, and we can use volunteers. Thank you all for your continued support.
Please be patient as we will be updating the conference information for next couple of months. Thank you. If you have questions, please contact me.
Pat Goodwin, MA
President Ivory Garden
felicity4us2@gmail.com