Conference
schedule
Day 1: September 28, 2022
7:45am – 8:15am
Registration/light breakfast
8:15am – 8:30am
Welcome
8:30am – 10:00am
CSI Agent Tammy Lee & Special Agent Grahm Coder: A Case Study – Christopher Watts: The American Murder. Pointing out the hidden truths of Domestic Violence, behind closed doors.
Christopher Watts Case Study: The American Murder
Tammy Lee & Grahm Coder
The case that rattled the world and shattered family and friends, Christopher Watts: The American Murder. Agent Tammy Lee and Special Agent Grahm Coder examine the details of the August 2018 missing person investigation out of Frederick, Colorado, involving Chris Watts’ pregnant wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Chris appeared to be the “ultimate family man,” but that was quickly refuted after a failed polygraph examination.
Chris ultimately confessed to strangling Shanann and burying her in a shallow grave and smothering Bella and Celeste and disposing of their bodies inside an oil tank battery where he worked. Three months after the murders, Chris plead guilty to all charges and was sentenced to five life sentences plus 84 years in prison.
This case study brings the light to the danger of domestic violence behind closed doors. Agent Lee and Special Agent Coder will highlight the lessons learned during the investigation, the importance of utilizing polygraph early on in missing person investigations and sheds a much-needed light on law enforcement mental health.
10:00am – 10:15am
Break
10:15am – 12:00pm
CSI Agent Tammy Lee & Special Agent Grahm Coder: A Case Study – Christopher Watts: The American Murder. Pointing out the hidden truths of Domestic Violence, behind closed doors.
Christopher Watts Case Study: The American Murder
Tammy Lee & Grahm Coder
The case that rattled the world and shattered family and friends, Christopher Watts: The American Murder. Agent Tammy Lee and Special Agent Grahm Coder examine the details of the August 2018 missing person investigation out of Frederick, Colorado, involving Chris Watts’ pregnant wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Chris appeared to be the “ultimate family man,” but that was quickly refuted after a failed polygraph examination.
Chris ultimately confessed to strangling Shanann and burying her in a shallow grave and smothering Bella and Celeste and disposing of their bodies inside an oil tank battery where he worked. Three months after the murders, Chris plead guilty to all charges and was sentenced to five life sentences plus 84 years in prison.
This case study brings the light to the danger of domestic violence behind closed doors. Agent Lee and Special Agent Coder will highlight the lessons learned during the investigation, the importance of utilizing polygraph early on in missing person investigations and sheds a much-needed light on law enforcement mental health.ice.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30 pm
CSI Agent Tammy Lee & Special Agent Grahm Coder: A Case Study – Christopher Watts: The American Murder. Pointing out the hidden truths of Domestic Violence, behind closed doors.
Christopher Watts Case Study: The American Murder
Tammy Lee & Grahm Coder
The case that rattled the world and shattered family and friends, Christopher Watts: The American Murder. Agent Tammy Lee and Special Agent Grahm Coder examine the details of the August 2018 missing person investigation out of Frederick, Colorado, involving Chris Watts’ pregnant wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Chris appeared to be the “ultimate family man,” but that was quickly refuted after a failed polygraph examination.
Chris ultimately confessed to strangling Shanann and burying her in a shallow grave and smothering Bella and Celeste and disposing of their bodies inside an oil tank battery where he worked. Three months after the murders, Chris plead guilty to all charges and was sentenced to five life sentences plus 84 years in prison.
This case study brings the light to the danger of domestic violence behind closed doors. Agent Lee and Special Agent Coder will highlight the lessons learned during the investigation, the importance of utilizing polygraph early on in missing person investigations and sheds a much-needed light on law enforcement mental health.
2:30pm – 2:45pm
Break
2:45pm – 5:00pm
CSI Agent Tammy Lee & Special Agent Grahm Coder: A Case Study – Christopher Watts: The American Murder. The aftermath of a devastating outcome.
Christopher Watts Case Study: The American Murder
Tammy Lee & Grahm Coder
The case that rattled the world and shattered family and friends, Christopher Watts: The American Murder. Agent Tammy Lee and Special Agent Grahm Coder examine the details of the August 2018 missing person investigation out of Frederick, Colorado, involving Chris Watts’ pregnant wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Chris appeared to be the “ultimate family man,” but that was quickly refuted after a failed polygraph examination.
Chris ultimately confessed to strangling Shanann and burying her in a shallow grave and smothering Bella and Celeste and disposing of their bodies inside an oil tank battery where he worked. Three months after the murders, Chris plead guilty to all charges and was sentenced to five life sentences plus 84 years in prison.
This case study brings the light to the danger of domestic violence behind closed doors. Agent Lee and Special Agent Coder will highlight the lessons learned during the investigation, the importance of utilizing polygraph early on in missing person investigations and sheds a much-needed light on law enforcement mental health.
6:00pm – Supper
Networking Event with Anna Nasset – How a victim navigates the world, the legal system and begins to build a new life.
Evening Networking Event-
White Sunglasses: Survivor Testimony & How Trauma Dictates our Lives
Anna Nasset
Anna will bring her energetic spirit to the supper event while highlighting the seriousness of stalking, childhood trauma, sexual assault, sexual harassment, mental health, and ultimately her road to resilience. Most likely you or someone you know has experienced some type of traumatic event or trauma during their lifetime. The event is not what determines whether something is traumatic to someone, but the individual’s experience of the event and the meaning they make of the event. Overcoming adversity and coping with such events is paramount to a sense of well-being and resilience.
We will look at how trauma can affect every aspect of a person’s life and what you can do to support them. Through conversation, stories, and activities each participant will walk away better equipped to serve each person they work with!
Supper
Menu: Honey Chicken Pasta, Carrots, Salad, and Dinner Roll
Day 2: September 29, 2022
7:45am – 8:10am
Registration/light breakfast
8:10 am – 9:45am
Anna Nasset – Stalked: A Case Study
Stalked: Case Study
Anna Nasset
Anna will present her insight as a victim of stalking for the last decade. Through the years, Anna has worked with countless service providers and community members, has successfully experienced prosecution and is currently still a victim of stalking. The offender is serving a 10-year prison sentence for the crime. This incredibly unique and nuanced case study allows service providers and first responders to hear first-hand how victims navigate the world, the legal system and begin to build a new life. Participants will learn best practices when working with victims of crime.
9:45am – 10:00am
Break
10:00am – 11:00am
Circuit Court Judge Tony Portra, Jodi Brown and Gina Karst – South Dakota Codified Domestic Violence: Enforcement of Domestic Violence Laws and Assisting Victims.
South Dakota Codified Domestic Violence: Enforcement of Domestic Violence Laws and Assisting Victims
Circuit Court Judge Tony Portra, Former Domestic Violence Prosecutor Jodi Brown and Safe Harbor Executive Director Gina Karst
Attendees will hear from Honorable Judge Tony Portra and Former Prosecutor Jodi Brown on the South Dakota Codified Domestic Violence Laws. They will breakdown the laws to better understand which statues fit their investigations, how to determine the predominant aggressor and when a domestic violence situation requires a mandatory arrest.
Gina Karst will highlight the services available for victims to assist them in leaving abusive situations. Statistics show victims go back to their abuser 8-10 times before leaving for good. Attendees will learn about resources, safety measures and understand the challenges victims are faced with.
11:00am-12:00pm
Jay Marchand – Understanding Defendant’s Behaviors and Assessing the Lethality of Abusive Situations
Understanding Defendant’s Behaviors and Assessing the Lethality of Abusive Situations.
Jay Marchand, CSW-PIP | LSS Re-Entry Services
Attendee will hear from Jay Marchand, the Director of LSS Re-Entry Services. Marchand oversees domestic violence offender’s group and the re-entry program for men and women preparing to be released from incarceration. Their program provides assessments and groups for individuals that have been using domestic violence, and power and control in their intimate partner relationships. Marchand will educate on utilizing the lethality assessment in domestic violence situations.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm
John Hemminger Domestic Violence Case Study
Chris White (Prosecutor), Detective Miller, Jay Marchand (Offender Evaluator), Sarah Vedvei (Child Therapist), Anna Nasset (Survivor), and Brittany O’Day (Victim Specialist)
The panelists will analyze the John Hemminger domestic violence case study. We will explore the dynamics of the relationship including numerous violations of a no contact order, what state laws were violated, working with the victim’s family and friends to bring justice to their beloved Jessica Goebel, and the ultimate conviction of the defendant.
The panel will discuss incorporating lethality assessments in ongoing domestic violence investigations, investigating the history of the relationship and offender’s past, understanding victim behavior and assisting children being exposed to abuse.
2:30pm – 2:45pm
Break
2:45pm – 4:00pm
Sara Vedvei – Understanding and Treating of Childhood Trauma
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Anna Nasset – NOW I SPEAK: Victim Impact Statements
Now I Speak: Victim Impact Statements
Anna Nasset
Anna shares her own victim impact statement and breaks down how she created it,
the people she worked with, and her thoughts behind it. Her impact statement led
to one of the longest sentences in history for stalking and has been lauded by the
Prosecuting Attorney and Judge on the case as the reason this sentence was given.
She looks at other victim impact statements and shares the great import they serve
for sentencing and healing.
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Get your ticket for the conference. Once the form has been completed, you will be taken to a new screen to purchase your ticket.
There are three ticket options:
- For both the dinner and conference it will be $100
- For conference only it will be $75
- For dinner only it will be $35