The field of forensic interviewing is a constantly evolving profession. The webinar will provide students concrete suggestions for defending their work in court and how to prepare for testifying in court. They will also learn about common cross-examination tactics and how to respond to them. Finally, students will learn how to handle themselves in a direct examination.

Presenter: Rita Farrell, NCPTC Forensic Interview Specialist

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013

Time: 2:00 pm Central Standard Time Each webinar will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. There will be a live question and answer portion after the presentation is given with one of NCPTC's professional trainers.

Registration Fee There is a $30 registration fee. You can pay online with a major credit card when you register or click here to register offline with a check or money order. For grant and accreditation purposes, we ask that each webinar attendee register separately and sign into the webinar under their own name.

Registration Details Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Upon registration, webinar instructions and log-in information will be provided via email, one week in advance and the day prior to webinar training.

Credit Information NCPTC applies for Minnesota POST and CLE credits. Once approved, course and event numbers will be posted. Credits will not be given to attendees who are more than 35 minutes late. *Credit information will also be in the webinar room and on the certificate of completion for each webinar student.

Refunds There are no refunds on webinars. If you have questions about our webinar refund policy, please contact michael.kohner@ncptc.org or 507.457.2897.

This session will address the legal and mental health implications of controlled phone calls in child abuse investigations. Discussion will include statutory requirements, MDT call evaluation and planning, and preparation and follow-up for call participants.

Presenters: Amy Russell, JD, NCPTC Deputy Director & Stephanie Smith, JD, Southern Regional Center Director

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013

Time: 2:00 pm Central Standard Time Each webinar will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. There will be a live question and answer portion after the presentation is given with one of NCPTC's professional trainers.

Registration Fee There is a $30 registration fee. You can pay online with a major credit card when you register or click here to register offline with a check or money order. For grant and accreditation purposes, we ask that each webinar attendee register separately and sign into the webinar under their own name.

Registration Details Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Upon registration, webinar instructions and log-in information will be provided via email, one week in advance and the day prior to webinar training.

Credit Information NCPTC applies for Minnesota POST and CLE credits. Once approved, course and event numbers will be posted. Credits will not be given to attendees who are more than 35 minutes late. *Credit information will also be in the webinar room and on the certificate of completion for each webinar student.

Refunds There are no refunds on webinars. If you have questions about our webinar refund policy, please contact michael.kohner@ncptc.org or 507.457.2897.

In this webinar students will receive detailed instruction as to Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) research and the importance of this research to all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Attendees will also be able to put ACE research in the context of other trauma research of the past 100 years.

Presenter: Victor Vieth, JD, NCPTC Executive Director

Date: Thursday, August 8, 2013

Time: 2:00 pm Central Standard Time Each webinar will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. There will be a live question and answer portion after the presentation is given with one of NCPTC's professional trainers.

Registration Fee There is a $30 registration fee. You can pay online with a major credit card when you register or click here to register offline with a check or money order. For grant and accreditation purposes, we ask that each webinar attendee register separately and sign into the webinar under their own name.

Registration Details Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Upon registration, webinar instructions and log-in information will be provided via email, one week in advance and the day prior to webinar training.

Credit Information NCPTC applies for Minnesota POST and CLE credits. Once approved, course and event numbers will be posted. Credits will not be given to attendees who are more than 35 minutes late. *Credit information will also be in the webinar room and on the certificate of completion for each webinar student.

Refunds There are no refunds on webinars. If you have questions about our webinar refund policy, please contact michael.kohner@ncptc.org or 507.457.2897.

Much attention has been given to the “CSI Effect” including arguments that no such effect exists or even that it favors the prosecution. This session will address what research shows juries expect generally in sexual assault cases and how child sexual abuse cases can be presented to help meet these expectations. This presentation is useful for both investigators and prosecutors.

Presenter: Stephanie Smith, JD, Director, Southwest Regional Center

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013

Time: 2:00 pm Central Standard Time Each webinar will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. There will be a live question and answer portion after the presentation is given with one of NCPTC's professional trainers.

Registration Fee There is a $30 registration fee. You can pay online with a major credit card when you register or click here to register offline with a check or money order. For grant and accreditation purposes, we ask that each webinar attendee register separately and sign into the webinar under their own name.

Registration Details Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Upon registration, webinar instructions and log-in information will be provided via email, one week in advance and the day prior to webinar training.

Credit Information NCPTC applies for Minnesota POST and CLE credits. Once approved, course and event numbers will be posted. Credits will not be given to attendees who are more than 35 minutes late. *Credit information will also be in the webinar room and on the certificate of completion for each webinar student.

Refunds There are no refunds on webinars. If you have questions about our webinar refund policy, please contact michael.kohner@ncptc.org or 507.457.2897.

Heterogeneous high performance systems have evolved from experimental platforms to mainstream supercomputers and clusters. The current common architecture uses a 64-buit X86 host processor with one or more accelerators per node. The most common accelerators today are GPUs. Their success has led to the recent introduction of x86-based purpose-built accelerators. This presentation will start by describing current heterogeneous system architectures and what changes we can expect in the near future.

Programming heterogeneous systems presents new additional challenges. First a programmer must consider whether the algorithm and data layout are appropriate for efficient acceleration and if so, which computations to move to the accelerator. Other challenges include minimizing data movement between host and accelerator memories, determining how to effectively utilize both the accelerator and the very powerful host processor and how to preserve the existing investment in the application as well as future-proofing updates made to enable acceleration.

This presentation will very briefly cover the advantages and costs of using low-level models, such as CUDA and OpenCL. It will then focus on OpenACC, a high level, directive-based programming model that addresses the critical issues of performance, portability and productivity for programming accelerated heterogeneous systems.
Who Should Attend

* Technical Computing Managers
* Systems Managers
* Research Managers
* IT or Infrastructure Managers
* Domain Experts
* Programmers
* Engineers and Systems Analysts who are interested in porting existing Fortran, C or * C++ codes to run on GPU accelerators

Date & Time - Thursday May 23, 2013, 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 18:00 GMT (Duration: 1 hour)

Speaker - Michael Wolfe

Webinar URL - http://www.computer.org/portal/web/webinars/Register-for-a-Webinar

About IEE Computer Society

The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and career-development source for a global workforce of technology leaders including: professors, researchers, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, the IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand basis. The Computer Society provides a wide range of forums for top minds to come together, including technical conferences, publications, and a comprehensive digital library online, unique training webinars, professional training - e-learning courses, and a Corporate Affiliate Program to help organizations increase their staff’s technical knowledge and expertise.To find out more about the community for technology leaders, visit http://www.computer.org.

Thank you,
IEEE Computer Society

If your development team only looks at reactive data like testing results and bug counts, they're not predicting problems that will impact product quality or delay release. Find out how the right combination of predictive and reactive metrics can help build a measurement portfolio that improves product quality and release consistency.

Join us to hear Sharon Niemi, Practice Director for Lifecycle Optimization at SQA, and Jeff Amfahr, Director of Product Management at Seapine Software, for this free webinar.

Live at - Thursday, May 16 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT)

Presenters -

Sharon Niemi, Practice Director for Lifecycle Optimization at SQA
Jeff Amfahr, Director of Product Management at Seapine Software Inc.

Webinar URL -http://www.computer.org/portal/web/webinars/Seapine-Software

About IEE Computer Society

The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and career-development source for a global workforce of technology leaders including: professors, researchers, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, the IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand basis. The Computer Society provides a wide range of forums for top minds to come together, including technical conferences, publications, and a comprehensive digital library online, unique training webinars, professional training - e-learning courses, and a Corporate Affiliate Program to help organizations increase their staff’s technical knowledge and expertise.To find out more about the community for technology leaders, visit http://www.computer.org.

Thank you,
IEEE Computer Society

During this one-hour webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into stalking behavior and the reactions of stalking victims. Current research will be discussed as well as helpful resources for assisting victims of stalking.

Full Description:
Stalking is one of the most pervasive and serious public health issues facing the United States today. One in four women and one in thirteen men report having been a victim of stalking during their lifetime in which they felt fear. Recognizing and Responding to Stalking will enhance participants' understanding of stalking by providing information about common stalking behaviors, reviewing key findings from the research on stalking, identifying common reactions experienced by victims, and discussing ways to assist victims of stalking.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Define stalking
Recognize common stalking behaviors
Identify who is most at risk for stalking victimization
Examine some of the common reactions of stalking victims
Discuss strategies to assist victims of stalking

Your Presenter:
Erika Smith, MS, LMFT, CTS, is a Trauma Recovery Therapist at Lakeview Center, Inc., in Pensacola, Florida. She has a decade of experience in working with victims of crime-related traumatic events and their family members. She earned a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. She holds a second master's degree in Exercise Science and incorporates exercise interventions as an adjunct treatment for the trauma survivors with whom she works. She is also a Certified Trauma Specialist through the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Attorneys, Criminal Justice Personnel, Victim Advocates, Clergy, Parents

During this one-hour webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into stalking behavior and the reactions of stalking victims. Current research will be discussed as well as helpful resources for assisting victims of stalking.

Full Description:
Stalking is one of the most pervasive and serious public health issues facing the United States today. One in four women and one in thirteen men report having been a victim of stalking during their lifetime in which they felt fear. Recognizing and Responding to Stalking will enhance participants' understanding of stalking by providing information about common stalking behaviors, reviewing key findings from the research on stalking, identifying common reactions experienced by victims, and discussing ways to assist victims of stalking.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Define stalking
Recognize common stalking behaviors
Identify who is most at risk for stalking victimization
Examine some of the common reactions of stalking victims
Discuss strategies to assist victims of stalking

Your Presenter:
Erika Smith, MS, LMFT, CTS, is a Trauma Recovery Therapist at Lakeview Center, Inc., in Pensacola, Florida. She has a decade of experience in working with victims of crime-related traumatic events and their family members. She earned a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. She holds a second master's degree in Exercise Science and incorporates exercise interventions as an adjunct treatment for the trauma survivors with whom she works. She is also a Certified Trauma Specialist through the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Attorneys, Criminal Justice Personnel, Victim Advocates, Clergy, Parents

Identify the difference between normal anxiety in children and anxiety indicative of something more serious. Discuss challenges unique to treating children who suffer from anxiety.

Full Description:
Assessing anxiety in children can be quite a challenge. This webinar focuses specifically on working with children and provides information relating to normal anxiety as well as how to differentiate between common anxiety issues and something more serious, such as separation anxiety. Concrete and ready-to-use tools for treating children’s anxiety are examined in addition to the importance of parents and caretakers functioning as coaches. Lastly, we will cover some areas of caution and important issues to be aware of when working with children who are faced with a variety of anxiety issues.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Assess anxiety in children
Determine if a child’s level of anxiety is normal or indicative of a greater issue or problem
Recognize the importance of using parents or caretakers as a coach
Identify effective interventions and techniques for treating anxiety in children
Discuss areas of caution and things to be careful of with anxious children

Your Presenter:
Christine Frydenborg Dargon, PhD, has been working with children and families for 20 years in such areas as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. She is currently co-owner of Valley Counseling and Psychological Services (VCPS) in Sedona, Arizona. In addition to her private practice, she is currently on faculty at Grand Canyon University serving students in the Master of Counseling Psychology Program. Dr. Dargon received her Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, her Master of Science in Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University with a focus in School Counseling, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Case Managers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Educators, Parents

Identify the difference between normal anxiety in children and anxiety indicative of something more serious. Discuss challenges unique to treating children who suffer from anxiety.

Full Description:
Assessing anxiety in children can be quite a challenge. This webinar focuses specifically on working with children and provides information relating to normal anxiety as well as how to differentiate between common anxiety issues and something more serious, such as separation anxiety. Concrete and ready-to-use tools for treating children’s anxiety are examined in addition to the importance of parents and caretakers functioning as coaches. Lastly, we will cover some areas of caution and important issues to be aware of when working with children who are faced with a variety of anxiety issues.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Assess anxiety in children
Determine if a child’s level of anxiety is normal or indicative of a greater issue or problem
Recognize the importance of using parents or caretakers as a coach
Identify effective interventions and techniques for treating anxiety in children
Discuss areas of caution and things to be careful of with anxious children

Your Presenter:
Christine Frydenborg Dargon, PhD, has been working with children and families for 20 years in such areas as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. She is currently co-owner of Valley Counseling and Psychological Services (VCPS) in Sedona, Arizona. In addition to her private practice, she is currently on faculty at Grand Canyon University serving students in the Master of Counseling Psychology Program. Dr. Dargon received her Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, her Master of Science in Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University with a focus in School Counseling, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Case Managers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Educators, Parents