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The Juvenile Justice Association of Michigan will hold
the Annual Fall Conference/Seminar at Summit Village, Shanty Creek
Resort and Club in Bellaire on September 22-24, 2010.
Wednesday,
September 22, 2010
Methamphetamine Presentation
D/Sgt. Joel Abendroth, Michigan State Police
This presentation provides a basic introduction to
methamphetamine awareness.
Included will be a brief history of the drug nationwide as well as
in Michigan. The presentation
will cover methamphetamine affects for the user, and signs and symptoms
of methamphetamine abuse.
Also covered is basic clandestine laboratory identification,
including chemicals, apparatuses and precursor used in the production
process. Proper procedures
when a methamphetamine laboratory is suspected are also covered. Current Michigan trends and laws
reference to methamphetamine will also be covered. Finally basic home visit safety
will be addressed.
D/Sgt.
Joel Abendroth
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Bachelor’s Degree from University of Michigan
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Michigan State Police for 15 years
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3 years as a Uniform Trooper – Newaygo Post
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3 years as a Detective Trooper – Central
Michigan Enforcement Team
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2 years as a Uniform Sgt. at the Lakeview Post
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7 years as Detective Sgt. and team leader at CMET
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Clandestine laboratory Certified through the
DEA-Quantico Virginia
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Clandestine Laboratory Site Safety Certified
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Clandestine Laboratory Raid Entry trained DEA-Quantico
Virginia
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Qualified as an expert in Clandestine Laboratories 4
Circuit Courts
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Adjunct faculty West shore Community College –
Criminal Justice
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Instructor Newaygo County Career Tech Center –
Criminal Justice
Thursday,
September 23, 2010
Relevant Mental Health Issues
Dr.
Larry Beer is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional
Counselor who received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from
Western Michigan University in 1986.
He has been in private practice since then. In 1989 he founded Child and
Family Psychological Services in Kalamazoo, MI. this
practice has grown since then to include a clinical staff of more than 30
licensed therapists.
Additionally, Dr. Beer has done consulting work for the Michigan
Judicial Institute, had a weekly radio show on mental health issues in
Kalamazoo from 1996 through 2006 and worked as an adjunct assistant
professor in the department of Counselor Education and Counseling
Psychology since 1987. On a
volunteer level, he has been a disaster mental health worker for the
American Red Cross. His
assignments included helping out at ground zero shortly after 9/11. Dr. Beer has also had a long
history of involvement within the American Psychological Association,
which has included a term as president of APA’s Division 51
(Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity). He was named Practitioner of the
Year by this division for 2009.
Dr. Beer is going to present on relevant mental health
issues. His presentation will
be a combination of lecture and interactive experiences that will cover
the following: Anxiety
Disorders, Mood Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Interpersonal Issues,
and Adjustment Disorders. It
will also include sections on Emotional Intelligence and treatment
issues. Dr. Beer will discuss
his integrative approach to environmental counseling which he has
presented previously at the American Psychological Association Convention
and also at Western Michigan University. Dr. Beer will also cover self-care
issues for providers of mental health services and for court workers.
Friday,
September 24, 2010
Basic Self Defense Techniques
The material covered in the self-defense seminar deals
with simple self-defensive tactics to meet the varying degree of threat
likely to be encountered by probation officers, child care workers and
detention staff. A more
specific overview of the seminar material would be: Simple Self-Defense
Techniques Refresher, How to Deal with Aggressive Dogs, Physical
Restraints, Edged Weapons Awareness and various grabs and whatever
questions participants may have.
The techniques shown will fall under Empty Soft Hand
Control on the Force Continuum.
Further, due to differences in everybody’s size, age and
Personal Mental Status, multiple techniques for each scenario will be
shown so that each participant will have different options that they can
employ depending on immediate threat, as well as personal comfort zones.
Due to the seminar material consisting of physical
techniques in escaping and restraining, it is recommended for
participants to perform the techniques on one another in a supervised
control manner to optimize the proper use. In short, it is imperative that
seminar participants participate during the seminar to achieve the best
results.
Kevin Kellems is employed as a Juvenile
Probation Officer for 37th Circuit Court/Family Division in
Calhoun County, MI. Kevin has
worked with children and families for over 12 years in varying settings
from
residential youth facilities, community corrections and pre-adjudication
programs aimed at reducing recidivism. Kevin has earned a Bachelor’s
of Science in Criminal Justice from lake Superior State University, as
well as a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University
of Phoenix.
Mr. Kellems has been
training in various Martial Arts Systems for nearly 20 years and holds
Black Belt Rank in Okinawan Karate Uechi-Ryu
while also earning a 3rd Degree Black Belt in the art of
Jiu-Jitsu. Kevin currently
holds the rank of Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is one of the
highest ranked practitioners in S.W. Michigan. Along the way Kevin has also
trained in various other arts including Aikido, Judo, Kobudo
and Russian Sambo.
Mr. Kellems has taught
various seminars for local law enforcement agencies in Edged Weapons
Awareness, Basic Ground Grappling and Take Downs/Anti-Take Downs. Further Mr. Kellems
has also taught Women’s Self Defense Classes and has participated
in various tournaments, competitions and demonstrations over the years.
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