CAC of N&NW Cook County Multidisciplinary Team Member Orientation
Schedule
Tue Jan 27 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Arlington Heights Police Department | Arlington Heights, IL
Join us for CAC's MDT Member Orientation to learn about the CAC model for responding to allegations of violence against children.About this Event
CAC of North and Northwest Cook County’s Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Member Orientation is designed to provide an overview of the Children’s Advocacy Center model, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among all disciplines involved in the coordinated response to allegations of child abuse, maltreatment or other forms of violence.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their roles within the MDT, trauma-informed investigative best practices and the benefits of a coordinated response in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our communities.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast, Sign-In, and Networking
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Children's Advocacy Center 101 and Review of the Cook County CAC Protocol
Host: CAC Staff
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Forensic Interview Considerations and Mock FI Demonstration
Host: CAC Forensic Interviewers
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Prosecutor Perspective on Child Abuse Investigations
Host: CCSAO- Sex Crimes Against Children Unit
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch- on your own
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Q&A/Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
The Medical Evaluation of Child Maltretment
Host: Emily Siffermann, MD, FAAP, Advocate Children's Hospital
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Technology and Search Warrants
Host: CCSAO- Internet Crimes Against Children Unit
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Final Q&A + Training Evaluations
Where is it happening?
Arlington Heights Police Department, 200 East Sigwalt Street, Arlington Heights, United States
Tickets
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