Office of Community Safety

This powerful session brings together leaders in juvenile and domestic services, public policy, and survivor advocacy to explore how multidisciplinary teams can respond more effectively to domestic violence. Panelists will discuss the evolution and impact of fatality review teams, how jurisdictions are using risk mapping to identify and intervene in high-risk situations, and the role of data in shaping prevention efforts. Real-world case studies will highlight strategies counties are using to improve legal responses, strengthen family protections, and foster cross-agency collaboration. Attendees will gain insight from professionals representing Juvenile and Domestic Services, the Center for Effective Public Policy, Family Violence Center, and a Domestic Violence Coordinator’s office—each offering a unique lens on coordinated community response.

Panel:

1. Honorable Jaqueline Lucas, PWC Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge

2. Dr. Kelvin L. Banks, Associate Director for Center for Effective Public Policy

3. Mark Perkovich, Associate Director, Family Violence Center, Arizona State University

 

This session explores how innovations across multiple organizations are transforming decision-making within fire and emergency services. From community-based care initiatives to advanced data integration and cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, agencies are finding smarter ways to respond to emergencies. By combining real-time data with mapped critical infrastructure and hazard zones, fire and EMS professionals can act faster and more strategically—before, during, and after an incident. Panelists include experts in EMS operations, community coordinated care, fire department leadership, Data integration product and development as well as geospatial analytics.  Attendees will gain insight into how these tools are improving response times, identifying vulnerable communities, and enhancing coordination during high-risk, multi-agency events.

Panel:

1. Rob Wiencko, Battalion Chief | EMS Operations, Coordinated Community Care (CCC)
2. Debbie Galligan, Director of Product and Development, First Watch Solutions
3. Joshua Parish, Assistant Chief Joshua Parish, Milwaukee Fire Department
4. Environmental Systems Research Institute

This panel explores how multi-agency collaboration is reshaping efforts to combat human trafficking through a more unified and trauma-informed lens. Panelists will highlight the importance of building trust with survivors, adopting victim-centered strategies, and improving data-sharing across jurisdictions. Discussions will also touch on recent legislative efforts and emerging regional partnerships that aim to strengthen prevention and prosecution efforts. Attendees will hear from leaders across the spectrum of care and justice—including the Director of Human Trafficking Services at Safe Harbor, the Superintendent of Loudoun County Youth Services Center, and the Co-Founder and Therapist at Trauma and Hope—each bringing a unique perspective on how coordinated teams can drive meaningful impact in the fight against trafficking.

Panel:

1. Alexandria Wall, Director of Human Trafficking Services, Safe Harbor
2. Michelle Smith, Superintendent, Loudoun County Youth Services Center
3. Deepa Patel, Co-Founder and Therapist, Trauma and Hope

This forward-looking panel highlights how emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs are transforming modern policing and public safety. From forensic anthropology to the surprising use of environmental science—like honeybees detecting human remains—attendees will get a firsthand look at how creative, evidence-based practices are advancing investigations and reshaping crime-solving strategies. Experts from George Mason University’s Forensic Science Program, local police departments, and community-based violence intervention programs will share real-world case studies and discuss how research, field application, and innovation are coming together to build safer communities. This session also spotlights the role of GMU’s Body Farm in training and research, offering a rare glimpse into cutting-edge forensic science in action.

Panel:

1. Mary Ellen O’Toole, Program Director, George Mason University Forensic Department
2. Sergeant T.J Rodriguez, Manassas City Police

• Monica Collier, CORE PT Pilates

• Chair yoga, guided meditation, or stress management techniques 

• Henna Ihsan, Healthy Henny

• Sound Bath & Meditation