Speaker Series Jan 2026

Jan. 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | Virtual

Topic: I Filed a 51A, Now What? The Multi-disciplinary Response

Speakers:
Erica Chepulis, MSW, LCSW
Training Program Manager

Catherine Tootell, MSW, LICSW
Multidisciplinary Team Manager/Forensic Interviewer

Adine Latimore, DNP, MS, PPCNP-BC, SANE
Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Adults have a responsibility to respond appropriately and effectively to any suspicions of child maltreatment. In this training, participants will learn how to respond to a concern or disclosure of abuse in-the-moment, how to best communicate with caregivers with child safety in mind, and how the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) coordinates the multidisciplinary team response to reports of child abuse in Suffolk County. Participants will learn about how they can be part of this streamlined response that benefits children and families impacted by abuse, as well as what medical services the CAC provides for child abuse victims.

Series:
Part One: Jan. 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | Virtual
Topic: I Filed a 51A, Now What? The Multi-disciplinary Response

Part Two: Feb. 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | Virtual
Topic: The Identification & Trauma-Informed Engagement of LGBTQ+ Youth At-Risk of Exploitation

A Learning Community Event for Integrated Behavioral Health Professionals

“Grand rounds” for integrated behavioral health care, community health, and human services. Our free, monthly lecture and discussion series features guest speakers who are content area experts and leaders in the field on current and emerging trends and healthcare practices.

About Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County: The Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County is Suffolk County’s only not-for-profit organization that coordinates the efforts of child protection, law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, medical and mental health experts under one roof. 
Learn more about the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County