Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment

09/07/2026

Meet the presenter of tomorrow's ECCS Touchpoints webinar!

https://sdcpcm.com/events/eccs-touchpoints-0908/

Jason Simon-Ressler is the Child Health Coordinator for the South Dakota Department of Health. Jason coordinates statewide pediatric Medical Home initiatives for the South Dakota Department of Health, focusing on clinical partnerships, care coordination, and data-informed planning to support family-centered care for children.

09/05/2026

Sponsor Shoutout Saturday!

Thank you Story Sellers for your continued support of the Community Response to Child Abuse Conference as a Community Supporter Sponsor!

There is still time to join us on October 8! Learn more about this year's conference offerings at https://sdcpcm.com/news/conference/.

09/03/2026

Join us for this month's ECCS Touchpoints webinar on September 8!

https://sdcpcm.com/events/eccs-touchpoints-0908/

Advancing Pediatric Medical Homes in South Dakota: Building Coordinated, Family‑Centered Care for Children

This session will provide an overview of the Child Medical Home model and how lessons from it can support coordinated, family-centered care for children across South Dakota. The presenter will explain the core components of the AAP Medical Home model, highlight South Dakota’s current strategies, and share practical examples of how families, providers, and community partners can strengthen early and sustained connections to a medical home. The session will also review state-level data from the National Survey of Children’s Health and outline opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

09/02/2026

Have you made plans to join us for the Community Response to Child Abuse Conference on October 8? https://sdcpcm.com/news/conference/

We have several breakout session options for you to select from. Here's a spotlight on Breakout Block 1:

1: MDT 101 Panel presented by Darin Sinner, Alaina Wellnitz, Abby Howard, Mickey Devine, Alison Trauba, and Dr. Brooke Jones

2: Trauma and Stressor Disorders 101: Diagnosis, Screening, and Treatment Foundations presnted by Nikki Eining and Aimee Deliramich

3: Connection Before Direction: Building Trust to Improve Victim Outcomes presented by Tifanie Petro and Jessica Broullire

4: The Stories We Believe: How Self-Worth Drives Behavior and Healing presented by Cara DeHaan

5: Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi Inc presented by Emily Iron Cloud-Koenen; Richard Moves Camp; and Russ Conti

08/30/2026

Sponsor Shoutout Saturday!

Thank you to our Refuel & Recharge Sponsor, University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences.

The Community Response Child Abuse Conference is able to provide quality learning opportunities for professionals, volunteers, and advocates across our state through our sponsors support. Want to learn more about which organizations are supporting the effort to end child maltreatment in our state? Visit https://sdcpcm.com/news/conference/sponsors/.

08/24/2026

Final Keynote Spotlight!

Mike Mutzke will close out this year's conference with "Resilience and Adaptability: Strategies to Thrive Through Change."

This session is designed to help professionals strengthen their ability to adapt, stay focused, and remain effective in today’s fast-paced and constantly changing work environment. As funding pressures, shifting priorities, technology changes, and rising expectations continue to reshape the workplace, this session helps participants enhance their ability to respond constructively to ongoing challenges rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.

Mike Kutzke is a keynote speaker, trainer and lifelong learner who helps organizations make sense of change. He specializes in AI literacy, workplace resilience and helping teams adapt to what’s next.

With more than 25 years of professional training and teaching experience, Mike brings a unique perspective shaped by 17 years in law enforcement, including patrol, investigations, and administration, and decades of helping professionals develop practical skills they can use immediately.

Ready to register? Visit https://sdcpcm.com/news/conference/ for all of the conference details!

08/23/2026

Sponsor Shoutout Saturday!

Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor, Avera Health!

The Community Response Child Abuse Conference is able to provide quality learning opportunities for professionals, volunteers, and advocates across our state through our sponsors support. Want to learn more about which organizations are supporting the effort to end child maltreatment in our state? Visit https://sdcpcm.com/news/conference/sponsors/.

08/19/2026

Meet the presenter! The August Court Improvement Program training will feature "Child Welfare Proceedings and Courtroom Practice" presented by Nicole Laughlin.

https://sdcpcm.com/events/aug2026-cip/

Nicole Laughlin graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota in 2002. During her undergraduate studies, she was a double major in English and Criminal Justice. Nicole was active in campus life in Vermillion and participated in several organizations, including Kappa Alpha Theta and Mortar Board National Honor Society.

Nicole received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2006. While in law school, Nicole excelled academically and served as both a staff writer and Lead Articles Editor of the South Dakota Law Review. She is the author of two published law review articles and Nicole was the recipient of numerous scholarships during her academic schooling.

Nicole has also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of South Dakota, teaching courses for Criminal Procedure and Legal Research and Writing.

08/19/2026

CPCM is supporting the SD Healthy Nutrition Collaborative in partnership with Avera Research Institute and SD Department of Health in hosting community conversations to shape the future of food and nutrition in South Dakota.

Enjoy a meal featuring local foods while learning about South Dakota's first-ever Food Landscape Report that was created through the largest collaboration of food and nutrition partners in South Dakota's history. We will also explore FRANK (Food Resources, Access & Nutrition Knowledge)—a first-of-its-kind data dashboard.

These events take place at the following dates and locations:

Pierre: Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kyle: Thursday, Sept. 17
Rapid City: Friday, Sept. 18
Aberdeen: Wednesday, Sept. 23
Sioux Falls: Thursday, Sept. 24
Each event will include giveaways showing our appreciation to you and the communities who make improvements to food and nutrition in South Dakota possible.

IT’S HERE!

The state's first-ever Food Landscape Assessment, bringing together data, research, and community perspectives on food access, affordability, nutrition, and local food systems.

This report is a starting point for conversation and action, and we want your voice to be part of what's next.

Learn more and register for an upcoming community conversation: https://www.sdhealthynutritioncollaborative.com/communityvoices

08/17/2026

Keynote Spotlight!

This year's lunch general session will feature a great meal and an engaging presentation from Frank Grijalva, "Post Traumatic Growth, What the Dolphins Taught Me."

Highly adaptive, impulsive and reactive until I was 23 years old I began to awaken to the real world when I was assigned to the Marine Mammal program of the US Navy. Working with dolphins I began to learn about trust, attachment, behavior modification, nonverbal communication and ultimately myself. This seminar will look at personal growth through the lessons of my teachers Blue, Otto and Mauka.

Frank will follow-up his keynote presentation with a breakout session, "Everything is Connected: Understanding how the Early Childhood Environment Shapes the Central Nervous System."

Learn more about this year's conference offerings at https://sdcpcm.com/news/conference/.