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Resume Sherryll Kraizer, Ph.D. SHERRYLL KRAIZER, Ph.D. 460 South Marion Parkway #906 1 Denver, Colorado 80209 [email protected] 303.809.9001 I had the privilege of being on the ground floor of the child abuse prevention field in the early ‘80s, working with the C. Henry Kempe National Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect, and have written many articles, books and curricula to address recognition, prevention and reporting of child abuse (including sexual, physical, emotional and neglect). I also have expertise in the areas of bullying, school safety, special education, and duty to supervise in a wide variety of settings. Working with schools, religious organizations, community groups and treatment facilities, I have a deep and historically accurate understanding of the standard of care, policies and procedures, training, and supervision consistent with protecting children as they have evolved over time. Forensic Experience – 1992 to present: Forensic analysis, report and testimony in over 100 cases toward the resolution of claims and litigation involving public and private entities and/or facilities including educational, child care, treatment/residential, foster care, religious, recreational and community settings. Standard of care issues as they relate to: Child Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and neglect) – policies, procedures, training, mandatory reporting, prevention best practices including background checks, staff and child supervision, continuous evaluation and coaching Bullying/Interpersonal Violence - policies, procedures, training, prevention best practices including staff and child training, supervision, continuous evaluation and coaching, response to reports of bullying Employment – hiring policies and practices, background checks, training, supervision, evaluation and improvement plans, retention, termination Supervision/Adult – policies, procedures, staffing ratios, staff training and professional development, staff supervision, intervention and correction, retention Supervision/Child – policies, procedures, staffing patterns, staffing ratios, role of active supervision in child safety Playground/Site Safety – supervision, policies, procedures, equipment, maintenance, role of active supervision in child safety Special Education – Individualized education plans, service delivery, policies, procedures Resume Sherryll Kraizer, Ph.D. WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 Coalition for Children, Founder and Director, Denver, Colorado 1981 – present Consulting Child Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and neglect) – programmatic content, policies, procedures, training, mandatory reporting, prevention best practices including background checks, staff and child supervision, continuous evaluation and coaching. Bullying/Interpersonal Violence – programmatic content, policies, procedures, training, prevention best practices including staff and child training, supervision, continuous evaluation and coaching, response to reports of bullying. Community-Based Projects: Working with community organizations and NGO’s world-wide to establish ongoing prevention programs in the areas of: Primary prevention: The Safe Child Program prevention of child abuse and the Take a Stand Prevention of Bullying program for preschool through grade 5 Secondary prevention: Reach and Challenge Programs being made available for young people ages preschool through high school in need of supplementary life skills and prevention education. Tertiary prevention: Recovery Program being made available through public and private service agencies to children who have been previously victimized. Author: Education and Curriculum Development and Trainer Take A Stand Prevention of Interpersonal Conflict & Violence: curriculum designed for children, parents and teachers, teaches prevention of bullying, uses the power of peers for conflict intervention and resolution. (2007) The Safe Child Program - Preschool through Grade Three: teaches prevention of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, abuse and abduction by strangers, and safety for children in self-care; emphasizes development of life skills such as decision-making, communication, understanding choices and consequences and personal responsibility; curriculum combines videotape, classroom role-playing, professional training and parental participation. (1990, revised and updated 2005) Reach & Challenge: a continuum of curricula teaching life skills and prevention of child abuse and interpersonal violence for high-risk youth ages five through eighteen. (1992) Recovery: a curriculum for previously victimized children; teaches skills to prevent further victimization; develops better self-concept and higher self-esteem by practicing specific skills; enhances communication, problem solving, stress management and decision-making. (1993) Dating Violence - Intervention and Prevention: curriculum to educate, intervene and prevent interpersonal violence in dating relationships among young people. (1991) Resume Sherryll Kraizer, Ph.D. Children Need to Know: prevention of sexual abuse program training for parents and children. (1981) 3 International Consulting – partial listing: Currently working with community organizations and NGO’s to develop a response to child abuse and bullying in: o Health Sciences University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia o “Just Say it Africa,” Nigeria o University of Ankara, Turkey o Australia o Papua New Guinea o Mozambique o Indonesia o Brazil o Zimbabwe o United Kingdom o Mexico 20-year collaboration with Women’s World Summit Foundation, Switzerland, to develop child abuse awareness; translated and published the Safe Child Parent Handbook in 80 languages for distribution worldwide by that organization. Expert Advisor, Kids Poll – Kids Health, The Voice of America’s Children Working with community organizations in North America and Europe to establish new prevention initiatives, evaluate existing programs, identify risks and evaluate policies and procedures. Scholastic Social Marketing, Scholastic Books, New York, Program development Cayman Islands Government, Social Services Dept., Grand Cayman, Program Development for prevention of child abuse, policies and procedures for identification, investigation and intervention. University of Edinburgh, Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Edinburgh, Scotland, Program evaluation. Northwest Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc., Child Sexual Abuse Curriculum Project, Program evaluation. First Steps: The Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Department of Social Services, Sacramento, California. Evaluation and policy development. Eastern Health Board, Dublin, Ireland, Programming and evaluation. Lothian Regional Council, Livingston, Scotland, Program evaluation. Principal Researcher: S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act Program Grants: Principal Administrator for implementation training and evaluation of multiple prevention of child abuse programs in Head Start. (1997) National Center for Child Abuse and Neglect: Principal Investigator "Measuring Actual Reduction of Risk to Child Abuse Attributable to a School-Based Prevention Program. Evaluation of a primary prevention program and Resume Sherryll Kraizer, Ph.D. development of simulation concept for evaluating measurable behavioral change attributable to prevention efforts. (1987-1989) 4 Small Business Investment Research Grant, New York State, "Unifying Prevention Instruction in Our Schools." Development of instructional materials and evaluation of effectiveness for youth-at-risk. (1988) United Way Venture Grant, Principal Investigator "Recovery, Expanded Services." Implementation and continued development of Recovery Program for previously abused children to reduce the likelihood of re-victimization and the secondary effects of child abuse. (1987-88) United Way Venture Grant, "Recovery" development and implementation of Recovery pilot program for children and parents. (1986-87) Victim Assistance Law Enforcement Board, "Prevention Education as an Essential Component of Recovery from Sexual Abuse" Prevention of child abuse program for victims of child sexual abuse under court order for intervention. (1986) OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: Santa Fe Public Schools: Director of Special Education, Santa Fe, NM July 1, 2014 to September, 2015. Responsibilities included: Leadership and management of the District’s Special Education programs and services to serve a diverse population of students with disabilities age 2-21, parents and families. Developed, implemented and evaluated programs and services based upon assessed needs that met the special education, social, cultural and related academic needs of students to ensure the opportunity for high achievement and a high-quality education. Ensured that program delivery complied with federal/state indicators and federal and NM law, Public Education Department requirements and SFPS Board Policy. Developed and recommended district policies and administrative regulations for public dissemination regarding the provision of special education services. Denver Public Schools: Special Education/General Education School Improvement Specialist Central Administration, Denver, CO 2006 – 2014. Responsibilities included: Supervised special education support staff in provision of special education services for students with mild/moderate disabilities to students with intensive physical, social/emotional and behavioral needs. Provided leadership for general education in the development, implementation and coordination