◊◊ C1 - “Rooted in Relationship: Trauma-Informed Practices that Build Safe & Bright Futures”

Gail L Neely, M.Ed., Independent Consultant, Trauma Responsive, Restorative Behavior Strategist

In this session, we’ll explore how trauma-informed, restorative, and emotionally intelligent approaches in education create the conditions for prevention, healing, and resilience. We'll examine the power of adult self-regulation, co-regulation, and relational trust in shaping safe environments where students and staff can thrive. You’ll walk away with tangible strategies to support nervous system safety, strengthen community, and lead with intention and care.

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C2 - “The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children”

Rachel Chruszczyk, Southern Region Prevention Specialist, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois

Abby Behrens, Central Region Prevention Specialist, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois

Living in a home with domestic violence can have a significant impact on a child’s emotional and physical well-being. More than half of families where a woman is abused, the children are abused as well. This training will provide an overview of the cycle of violence, warning signs that may be exhibited by children, and ways you can help.

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C3 - “DHS Know2Protect Campaign: History and Overview”

Alexandra “Ale” Levi, Interview Specialist & K2P Campaign Advisor, Homeland Security Investigations

The Department of Homeland Security Know2Protect Campaign is the Department of Homeland Security national public awareness campaign to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse. This workshop will provide information on its history, what the campaign is and how someone can get involved so that together we can stop online child exploitation.

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◊◊ C4 - “Flipping the Script: Rewriting Trauma’s Genetic Impact” (repeat session)

Brittany Watson, BSW, Mobile Crisis Response Team, Egyptian Health Department

Designed specifically for social workers, this session connects complex scientific insights from the groundbreaking world of epigenetics to practical applications in the field of Social Work.

Attendees will explore the historical evolution of epigenetics, understand how trauma influences biological systems and mental health, and examine the ethical and cultural implications of integrating these findings into practice.

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++ C5 - “Be A Good Mom”: Leveraging Compassion

and Lived Experience to Support Mothers Impacted by SUD

Megan Regan, LCSW, Executive Director, Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center

Annmarie Murray, Peer Support Specialist, Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center

Mothers impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) face immense stigma that can hinder recovery and parenting success. This training explores the power of compassion, trauma-informed care, and lived experience in supporting these mothers. Participants will learn practical strategies to foster trust, reduce shame, and promote resilience, ensuring that every mother has the opportunity to heal, grow, and reclaim her role with dignity.

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++ C6 - “The FAN: A Tool for Blended Supervision”

Tori Graham, Director of FAN Training, Erikson Institute

The FAN Approach is a roadmap for engaging staff. The FAN focuses on balancing staff concerns, supervisor concerns, and program expectations. It helps supervisors tailor responses to match what staff need most in the moment and focuses on blending administrative and reflective supervision to build staff reflective capacity and strengthen outcomes. The FAN helps

supervisors recognize how their own sense of regulation/dysregulation impacts their presence and offers strategies to help supervisors regulate in activating circumstances.