An Inclusive and Individualized Response for Victims of Crime with Disabilities: The Adult Advocacy Center Model

Katherine Yoder, MS, CFI; Adonna Wilson-Baney, CFI & Susan Kahan, MA, LCPC | September 25 | 10:00-11:00 AM

Topic: Programming, Direct Service | Knowledge Level: Beginner

Presenters will provide a look into the Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs). The Adult Advocacy Centers are the first centers that will be equipped to provide holistic, accessible, and trauma-informed services to adult crime victims with disabilities in a universal and multi-sensory environment. The AACs will work in partnership with state, regional, and community agencies to coordinate a response that promotes the safety and well-being of all individuals. To provide these services, the AACs will facilitate multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) within local communities. A deeper look into this unique approach to victim services will assist participates in understanding best practices for survivors.

Presentation Objectives:

· Describe the Adult Advocacy Center model

· Discuss how communities can work together to form a multi-disciplinary team to have a holistic response with this model

· Explain how a universal and multi-sensory building design allows for truly inclusive services for crime victims

About the Presenters

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Katherine Yoder, MS, CFI

Katherine Yoder is the Executive Director of the Adult Advocacy Centers. She is a certified forensic interviewer and has 20-years of experience advocating for people with disabilities. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in social psychology from Park University and a Master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati.

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Adonna Wilson-Baney, CFI

Adonna Wilson-Baney is a certified forensic interviewer and has 30-years of experience advocating for people with disabilities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology/criminal justice from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Franklin University.

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Susan Kahan, MA, LCPC

Susan Kahan provides consultation and training for law enforcement, child protection agencies, disability agencies, and mental health professionals on disability-related topics including law enforcement and disability, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and trauma. Susan is a certified forensic interviewer and works as a clinical therapist at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

2020Anna SchrammSeptember 25, 2020Katherine Yoder, MS, CFI; Adonna Wilson-Baney, CFI & Susan Kahan, MA, LCPC25:10:00