Colorado Child and Family
Investigator Training Academy
CHILD AND FAMILY INVESTIGATOR:
Date: May 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2010
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Date: June 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2010
Location: Glenwood Springs, CO
Date: September 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2010
Location: La Junta, CO
Date: October 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2010
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Date: November 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2010
Location: DTC/Greenwood Village, CO
TIME: Classes held on a Friday and Saturday; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
On-line course-work, CFI consultation, and/or supervision sessions may be scheduled for certain workshops by the instructor to meet the 40-hour requirement.
TUITION is $1,150.00 for the 40-hour certificate program. The tuition fee covers the CFI training manual/material distributed at the commencement of the class. Acceptable methods of payment: cash, personal or business check, or credit card. Credit card transactions will be processed on your account on the date of the first day of class. TUITION is $350.00 per course if taken separately. You must attend each class to qualify for the CFI Certificate. Any hours or module not completed may be completed in subsequent training programs at the discretion of the instructor.
CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel without penalty if written cancellation requests are received no less than one week prior to the commencement of the class. There will be a 25 percent processing charge of the tuition fees for each cancellation request received after the one week deadline unless On The Line, LLC cancels the class. No refund will be given after the first day of class; however, students may attend future classes to complete the certification requirements.
Cancellation requests must be received in writing (electronic mail is acceptable if confirmation is received from recipient). Direct all cancellation and refund requests by e-mail to: experts@onthelinellc.com; by fax to (303) 379-4735; or by mail to On the Line, LLC, 5290 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.
CFI: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
10 Hours - Jurisprudence and Ethical Issues in Child and Family Investigation.
Faculty Instructor: Amos D. Martinez, Ph.D., MPA, MCJ, MSW, LCSW
This course examines regulatory and ethical issues involved in Child and Family Investigations. Confidentiality, privileged communications, dual relationships, child abuse reporting, record-keeping, and duty to warn matters are reviewed in the context of developing an ethical-decision making strategy. Selected case studies of grievances filed against CFI practitioners are analyzed and various strategies for avoiding malpractice or grievance actions are presented.
10 Hours – CFI and the Legal System.
Faculty Instructor: Robert A. Lees, J.D.
This course provides an overview of local, State, and Federal Courts, their jurisdiction, rules of procedure, and social organization. The role of judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and other participants in the criminal and civil justice system is studied with special attention to domestic relations, child abuse & neglect, juvenile delinquency proceedings, and the role of the Child and Family Investigator.
10 Hours – Advanced Skills in Forensic Interviewing.
Faculty Instructor: Cheryl Young, M.A., LMFT
This course will focus on forensic interviewing across various developmental ages. The developmental processes of memory, cognition, language, and emotions are included. Developmentally sound forensic interviewing strategies and analysis of a child’s statements in terms of allegations of abuse, witness to violence, alienation, and coaching will be integrated with theory related to family dynamics and high conflict divorce. A clear understanding of the core differences between a clinical interview vs. a forensic interview as well as indicators of credibility, coaching, and fabrication derived from a forensic interview. Possible recommendations to consider in cases where allegations are credible, indeterminate, and unfounded will be provided.
10 Hours - Child and Family Investigation Methods.
Faculty Instructor: Lon Kopit, Psy.D., LPC
This class examines the various fact collection and interviewing methods used to complete a child and family investigation. Individual interviews, interviewing the couple, interviewing the child (or children), home visits, observations of parent-child interaction, and the use of professional and personal references in the fact finding process are explored. The session also reviews the collection and presentation of facts in a child and family investigation report with special attention to developing a parenting plan.