Registration, speakers and program: http://www.mniaai.org/docs/2011_MNIAAI_Fire%20Investigation_Conference_Brochure.pdf

Conference Exhibitor Application: http://www.mniaai.org/docs/2011-MNIAAI-Conference-EXHIBITOR%20APPLICATION.pdf

Start Date: 2011/03/23
End Date: 2011/03/25

The conference committee is currently accepting workshop proposals.

Speakers will present workshops in two hour sessions which are interactive and provide take-home strategies and best practice information. The conference committee is especially interested in proposals on models of interventions with the complicated issues that often co-occur with fire-setting, or cutting edge information on working with specialized populations. Proposals that ad-dress the following issues are highly desired:

▪ Sensory Integration Disorder

▪ Autism/Asperger’s/ PDD

▪ Conduct Disorder/Delinquency

▪ Self Harm/Self Injury

▪ Group Therapies

▪ Substance Abuse

▪ Developmentally Delayed/MR

▪ Female Firesetting

▪ Younger Children

▪ Attachment/Trauma

Please submit your presentation proposal online at Brandonschool.org by December 11, 2010. You’ll be asked for:

1. A Descriptive/Creative Title & Session Abstract: 240-300 word description/outline of which may be used as workshop description in attendee registration information. Include three (3) measurable learning objectives for CEU /OEMS purposes.

2. A/V or other onsite needs

3. List of Presenters: Include name, affiliation, bio, and CV / resume for each presenter.

Presenters are offered complementary transportation to/from Boston Logan Airport, overnight accommodations, conference registration, an invitation to the Speakers’ Dinner, various networking opportunities, and a forum to reach 260+ professionals from more than 12 states and 2 countries. Please contact Liz at lmaestranzi@brandonschool.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

The Northeast Juvenile Firesetting Conference strives to keep attendees on the forefront of firesetting intervention. Based on last year’s feedback, the 2011 theme focuses on providing specialized tools and strategies to work with children with complex needs. The conference will again bring together over 250 fire service, education, mental health, state agency/child protective service, burn care, law enforcement and juvenile justice professionals from the Northeast and across the country.

The 5th annual Northeast Juvenile Firesetting Conference is hosted jointly by Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center, Department of Fire Services, MA Association of Safety and Fire Educators (MA SAFE) and Massachusetts.

Contact : Rebecca Porter: rporter@brandonschool.org
Start Date: 2011-05-12
End Date: 2011-05-13

This is designed for a multi-disciplinary audience to include: Fire Service, Police, Juvenile Legal and Court Personnel, Social Workers, Case Workers, Probation Officers, Arson Investigators, School Personnel, Youth Assistance, Social Service Agencies, Mental Health Clinicians; Community Health Educators, First Responders, and Healthcare Personnel

Contact : Karla Klas: kahrns@med.umich.edu
Start Date: 2011-03-01
End Date: 2011-03-03

The Northeast Juvenile Firesetting Conference strives to keep attendees on the forefront of firesetting intervention. Based on last year’s feedback, the 2011 theme focuses on providing specialized tools and strategies to work with children with complex needs. The conference will again bring together over 250 fire service, education, mental health, state agency/child protective service, burn care, law enforcement and juvenile justice professionals from the Northeast and across the country.

The 2010 conference brought together professionals from 13 states and 3 countries to learn effective tools & strategies for assessing and treating firesetting in juveniles.
Date: 2010-12-10