2015
OVC Applied Research and
Best Practice Symposium
A Researcher-Practitioner Collaborative
The 2015 OVC Applied Research & Best Practice Symposium united top academic OVC researchers with leaders of faith-based NGOs serving children around the world, seeking together to give empirically-validated answers to one simple, vital question:
“What makes a difference for orphans and vulnerable children?”
Practitioners gained exposure to incisive research and new data, innovations and best practices in the field. Researchers had a rare opportunity to directly strengthen frontline OVC care practice, while also gaining exposure to innovative models from around the globe. This second annual Symposium preceded the 2015 Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit.
Presenters
Dr. Charles Deutsch, Harvard Unversity
Presentation Topic: Peer Education
ARTICLES
Dr. Shannon Dorsey, University of Washington
Presentation Topic: Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions for Orphans
ARTICLES
Dr. Mary Dozier, University of Delaware
Presentation Topic: Letting Children Take the Lead
ARTICLES
Dr. Megan Gunnar, University of Minnesota
Presentation Topic: Consequences of Toxic Stress
ARTICLES
Dr. Robert McCall, University of Pittsburgh
Presentation Topic: Improving Residential Care Through Structural Changes
ARTICLES
Dr. Beverly Nyberg, Peace Corps
Presentation Topic: Caregiver Education as a Means for Change
ARTICLES
Dr. Kathryn Whetten, Duke University
Presentation Topic: Quality of Caregivers Matter Most for OVC
ARTICLES
Shelby Benson, World Vision
Presentation Topic: The Critical Importance of Gaining the Support of Local Leaders and Influencers
Mike Douris, Orphan Outreach
Presentation Topic: Addressing Issues of Continuum of Care in Developing Countries
Sara Beth Fentress, 127 Worldwide
Presentation Topic: Empowering Elite, Local Leaders to Aid in the Cause of Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Maria Lester, Orphan Voice
Presentation Topic: Anticipating Vulnerability (or More Precious Than Gold)
Jill Cawiezell, VisionTrust
Presentation Topic: It's All About the Assets!
Presentation Topic: It's All About the Assets!
C.H. Dyer, Bright Hope
Presentation Topic: Loans, Lineage, Longing, and Love for Little Ones
Beth Guckenberger, Back2Back Ministries
Presentation Topic: Hoping for More Than Behavior Management
Pam Parish, Connections Homes
Presentation Topic: The Vital Link of Connection Beyond 18
Replicable Models of Transition to Family-Based Care Presenters
Jill Aspegren, Casa Viva
Presentation Topic: Replicable Models of Transition to Family-Based Care
Emily Heger, The Akola Project
Presentation Topic: Replicable Models of Transition to Family-Based Care
Rebecca Nhep, ACCI Missions & Relief
Presentation Topic: Replicable Models of Transition to Family-Based Care
Randy Daniels and Dickson Masindano, Buckner International
Presentation Topic: Replicable Models of Transition to Family-Based Care
