59th Annual Domestic Relations Association of PA Training Conference: Full Schedule

This training is designed for Domestic Relations professionals who regularly interact with individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of domestic violence dynamics, trauma responses, and lethality indicators. The training will explore common verbal and nonverbal cues exhibited by survivors, explain why trauma may cause survivors to appear inconsistent or unbelievable, and provide practical guidance on having safe, trauma-informed conversations. Participants will also learn strategies for discreetly connecting individuals with domestic violence services and explore the critical role of collaboration between Domestic Relations offices and domestic violence programs in promoting safety and improving outcomes for families.

Speakers

Tracy Veri, Ph.D.

CEO, VOICE (Victim Outreach Intervention Center)

Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Cranberry III & IV

Plenary

11:15am EDT

County Basket Drawing

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 11:20am EDT

Cranberry III & IV

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 11:20am EDT
Cranberry III & IV

Plenary

11:20am EDT

Break

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:20am - 11:30am EDT

Atrium

Please visit our Sponsors!

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:20am - 11:30am EDT
Atrium

Break

11:30am EDT

Case Law Update & Ethics - Lunch & Learn

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT

Cranberry III & IV

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
Cranberry III & IV

Lunch & Learn

1:15pm EDT

Break

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

Atrium

Please visit our Sponsors!

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
Atrium

Break

1:30pm EDT

DRAP Book Club

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

Being a leader doesn’t always mean leading from the top down. It also means leading up, leading across, leading your team, and most importantly, leading you. Join us as we discuss the book The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders by Mark J. Silverman. Bring your life experiences to share with others and let’s talk about how we can use those to become leaders to those around us, in every direction.

Speakers

Rebecca Krueger

Enforcement Specialist, Chester County

Rebecca has been working with Chester County Domestic Relations since March of 2011, first as a Support Staff and very shortly thereafter as an Enforcement Officer. She spent 13+ years there before being recently promoted to Enforcement Specialist. She loves helping her coworkers... Read More →

Hilary Nace

Perry County

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Legal and Ethical Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Child Support

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms all sectors of government, child support leaders face challenges and opportunities in adopting these powerful tools while maintaining ethical standards and public trust. This session combines insights into responsible AI use with leadership expertise to provide practical guidance for responsible AI adoption in the public sector.Drawing on technical knowledge and real-world applications, this presentation addresses critical domains including responsible AI guidelines, bias detection and mitigation, security and compliance frameworks, and governance structures tailored for child support. Attendees will learn how to evaluate AI tools, understand AI limitations, and implement accountability frameworks that protect individual rights and reinforce leadership responsibilities.Participants will gain practical frameworks for balancing innovation with legal, ethical, and leadership responsibilities, including AI risk assessments, human oversight protocols, and transparency in AI-assisted decision-making.

Speakers

Ethan McKinney, JD

Child Support Leader, Amazon Web Services

Ethan McKinney is the Child Support Leader for Amazon Web Services’ state and local government team. In this role, he draws on his child support experience to help AWS serve state and local government customers as they seek to apply technology to improve outcomes for their child... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Navigating Tax Returns

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

Tax returns often tell only part of the story. Understanding which deductions are business expenses and which should be "added back" to income is critical to ensuring accurate child support calculations. Join us to discuss individual and business tax returns, identify red flags and distinguish between allowable deductions and expenses that may reduce available income for support purposes.

Speakers

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Practical Technology for Modern Government Work

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

TBA

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Workshop

6:00pm EDT

Reception

Wednesday October 7, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT

Atrium

Wednesday October 7, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Atrium

Social

6:45pm EDT

Banquet

Wednesday October 7, 2026 6:45pm - 11:00pm EDT

Cranberry III & IV

Wednesday October 7, 2026 6:45pm - 11:00pm EDT
Cranberry III & IV

Social

59th Annual Domestic Relations Association of PA Training Conference

7:30am EDT

7:30am EDT

8:30am EDT

9:00am EDT

10:15am EDT

Tracy Veri, Ph.D.

11:15am EDT

11:20am EDT

11:30am EDT

1:15pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

Rebecca Krueger

Hilary Nace

1:30pm EDT

Ethan McKinney, JD

1:30pm EDT

Sue Wentzel

Bridget Johnston

Chad Templin

Debra Smith

Angela Montgomery

Terri Schandelmeier

1:30pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

6:00pm EDT

6:45pm EDT

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