V1 NCENT c. GRAY

MAYOR

December 20, 2013

The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman Council of the District of Columbia 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004

Dear Chairman Mendelson:

In accordance with section 211 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code§ 3-1202.11 (2012 Supp.), which established the Board of Psychology ("Board"), and section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D. C. Official Code§ 1-523.01), I am pleased to nominate the following individuals for reappointment:

Dr. Juliet Francis 1435 4th Street, S.W., #B705

Washington, DC 20024 (Ward 6)

as a psychologist member of the Board, for a term to end November 30, 2016; and

Dr. John Robinson 6735 13th Place, N.W.

Washington, DC 20012 (Ward 4)

as a psychologist member of the Board, for a term to end November 30, 2016.

Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned nominees, together with proposed resolutions to assist the Council during the confirmation

process. I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of these nominations for confirmation.

Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Darryl Gorman, Director, Office of Boards and Commissions, should the Council require additional information.

Si~c. Vincent C. Gray

~~ at the request of the Mayor

A PROPOSED RESOLUTION

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Chairman Phil Mendelson, at the request of the Mayor, introduced the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on

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To confirm the reappointment of Dr. Juliet Francis to the Board of Psychology.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this

resolution may be cited as the "Board of Psychology Dr. Juliet Francis Confirmation Resolution

of2013".

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:

Dr. Juliet Francis 1435 4th Street, S.W., #B-705

Washington, DC 20024 (Ward 6)

as a psychologist member of the Board, in accordance with section 211 of the District of

Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99;

D.C. Official Code§ 3-1202.11), which established the Board of Psychology, and section 2 of

the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D. C. Official Code§

1-523.01), for a term to end November 30, 2016.

Sec. 3. The Secretary of the Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of

this resolution, upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

EDUCATION

Psy.D.

MSSW

BSW

Curriculum Vitae

JULIBT M. FRANCIS, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychology (AP A-Approved}, 1986 Wright State University School of Professional Psychology Dayton, Ohio

Clinical & Administrative Social Work, 1978 University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky

Social Wor~ 1977 Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio

Neuropsychology Fellowship, Howard University, Washington, D.C. August 1986 - October 1986. Director of Training: Alphonso Campbell, Ph.D.

Clinical PsyclaoJogy lnternslllp, AP A-Accredited, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, 1985-1986. Training Director: Elaine Karp, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychology Extemship, Kennedy Family Center (Johns Hopkins Medical Institution affiliate) Baltimore, Marylan~ 1985-1986. Training Coordinator.- Janice Steven.so~ Ph.D.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Registered Psychologist (Hospital Staff Membership

Designation)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

District of Columbia License Number - PSYl 597 (1992)

Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Medicine

License Number - 0810002839 (2000)

National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology Register Number - 43269 (1995)

FRANCIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Washington, D.C. March 1994 - Present Private Practice - Supervises and coordinates the services of a private for-profit mental health firm. Services included providing psychotherapeutic inteiventions to individuals, families, and children and overseeing contractual services to private and public sector. Provided expert witness testimony and made recommendations regarding parental capabilities in custody, neglect, and abuse cases. Supervised three unlicensed psychologists, two clinical social workers and one clerical staff worker. Oversaw budget and financial matters of the company.

Francis and Associates, P.C. also includes the following cootractual positions:

NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CIDLDREN Alexandria, Virginia March 2000 ~ 2011 Psychology Consultant - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Developed and implemented the SafeGuard program for the analysts, supervisors and directors on the Cybertipline, and Child Victim Identification Program (CVIP) Exploited Children Unit (ECU) to combat the effects of Secondary Traumatic Stress. Conducted numerous trainings on SafeGuard for Law Enforcement and Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section Prosecutors on the local, national and international level. Provides consultation for Inteniational Division of NC:MEC involved in the reunification process of International cases of parental abduction.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE April 2003 - Present I was commissioned by the National Football League (NFL) to provide year-round services and consultation to athletes, families, and coaching staff in the league. On the national level with the NFL, I perfonned eight yearly Conduct Management Program training modules for all incoming rookies for the Washington Redskins. I also co­facilitate the Ljfe Skills program for the entire Redskins team each year.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SPORTS .l\'.IEDICINE DEP ARTMENf August 2005 - Present l began providing psychological services for the local collegiate athletes and university staff. My role with collegiate players is to assist them in addressing anger management and attitude adjustment in their intemctions with coaches that may impact them in the draft or in their daily life.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CONTRACTUAL.POSIDON March 1997 - March 2009 Provided psychological services for the faculty and staff in the F ASAP and the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Programs at JHU.

THE CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION PROGRAM CONTRACTUAL POSffiON October 1994 - Present Provides psychological services related to victims of domestic violence and promoting assertiveness and anger management for participants in Crime Victim's Compensation Program.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE March 1998 - Present Provides Employee Assistance Program services of a psychological nature to all levels of staff within the Department of Justice.

IMMIGRATION AND NATURALZATION SERVICES March 1998 - December 2005 Provided employee assistance services for staff within the agency

METROPOLITAN INSTITUrE FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES, LLC Washington, DC February 1998 -July 2001 Co-founder and Partner. Served the educational, training, consulting and counseling needs of individuals, groups, small businesses, and corporations in the greater Washington, DC area.

KAISER PERMANENTE, Washington, D.C. October 1994- December 1998 Child Psychologist - Provided psychological services to children, adolescents, and families in an HM:O organization. Developed and conducted training programs for children and parents who were current Kaiser Members. Such training included: Empowering parents, couples; separation/divorce issues; anger management; self-esteem. and social skills issues. Administrative duties involved reviewing and approving continuation of care plans for out-referrals and being a member of the Quality Asswance team.

SYSTEM ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH, INC •• Washington. D.C. December 1993 - August 1994 Vice President of Operations, Consultant - Provided training and consultation services to President/CEO related to senior level management issues for a Mental Health Finn in the District. Providing marketing for the company to help to expand their base. Ongoing monitoring of existing substance abuse and mental health programs in the Hispanic community. Served as liaison for the company with DBS, ADASA, and Justice System. Also wrote proposals in order to generate additional revenue for the company.

KOBA ASSOCIATES Project U-Tum, Washington, DC JlUle 1993 -April 1994 Clinical Supervisor - Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of new project for comm.unity-based adjudicated adolescents. Included recruiting and supervising six clinical therapists, one child psychiatrist and five training consultants. Served as consultant to Director for administrative issues. Additionally, developed the Quality Assurance Plan and headed the Project's Quality Assurance Team.

ACT TWO, Washington, DC Junel991-Junel993 Executive Director - Oversaw and managed the operation of the entire facility. Tiris included planning and/or assisting in the preparation of budgets, project accounts and formulating financial reports. Primarily responsible for recruitment and supervision of various programs and services offered by the organization. In addition, established and maintained compliance with JCAHO and Medicaid programs. As well as acted in a liaison capacity with DHS and appropriate social and judicial systems.

PROGRESSIVE LIFE CENTER, INC., Washington, DC December 1990- 1991. Treatment Coordinator Consultant- Coordinated intakes daily for five (5) clinical psychology staff. Responsible for coordinating evening & weekend staff, assigning intakes and initial evaluations and assuring their timely completion. Conducted individual and group therapy for committed or detained adolescents at the Children Center. Served as Co-trainer for Suicide Prevention Training for institutional staff members.

D.C. SUPERIOR COURT, Washington, D.C. October 1988 - 1990 Clinical Psychologist - Conducted psychological assessments with adjudicated adolescents and provided consultation to judges, attom~ probation officers and local agencies. Represented Child Guidance Clinic at various committee meetings. Coordinated and facilitated training programs for newly supervisory probation officers and staff probation officers. Developed and facilitated Values Clarification group for adolescent youth.

KOBA ASSOCIATES Inc., Washington, D.C. February 1989-June 1989 Consulting Psychologist - Conducted process/impact evaluation of delinquent youths in a restrictive setting. Engaged as a part-time consultant providing individual therapy with adjudicated youth confined to a restrictive setting. Responsible for the managing and maintaining of caseload of youth assigned to the Children Center.

EMOTIONAL HEALTH GROUP, Baltimore, Maryland June 1987 - June 1988 Clinical Psychologist - Provided individual, family psychotherapy, and psychological assessment to middle and upper income clientele in a part time Private Practice.

THE KENNEDY INSTITUTE FAMILY CENTER, Baltimore, Maryland November 1986 - June 1988 Clinical Psychologist - Evaluated the impact of physical and sexuaJ abuse on the cognitive and personality functioning of youth. Conducted psycho-diagnostic assessments with children, adolescents and adults in foster care and provided consultation to attorneys, schools, and social service agencies. Involved in participating and coordinating seminars and workshops within the community. Served as Board chair on search committee for Chief Psychologist position.

BALTIMORE VA CONSORTIUM, Baltimore, Maryland September 1985 - September 1986 Psychology Resident - Developed and implemented neuropsychological program to enhance collaboration between Neurology and Psychology Department Engaged in full-time adult and child psychology residency. Provided services through the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Emergency Psychi.atti.c Service, Neurology Service and Outpatient Family Service. Major functions included:

Assessment -- Diagnostic screening, comprehensive evaluation, parent skills assessment. and family assessment.

• Therapy - Individual, group, couples, family, and play therapy.

• Consultation -- Consulted with schools, social seivice agencies and medical units.

• Crisis intervention - Provided emergency services to medical units of the hospital, as well as, to individuals and institutions in the community.

• EAP - provided therapy and mediated disputes between management and employees.

HOW ARD UNIVERSITY, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGYt Washington, D.C. August 1986 - October 1986 Psychology Fellow - Conducted and participated in research designed to develop neuropsychological test battery for Afro-American brain injured clients. Reviewed literature on test for brain injured clients, and administered neuropsychological assessment Conducted pretest and posttest evaluation to assess clients cognitive and perceptual motor functioning.

VA MEDICAL CENTER PSYCHOLOGY J>EPT., Dayton, Ohio September 1984 - September 1985 Psychology Trainee - Conducted assessment to evaluate recovery times of head injured and stroke victims. Engaged in part-time practicum training with chronic and acute substance abuse veterans. Provided individual, family and group therapy; psychological and neuropsychological assessments.

DAYTON MENTAL IIEALTII CENTER, FORENSIC UNIT, PSYCHOLOGY DEPT., Dayton, Ohio September 1983 - September 1984 Psychology Trainee - Engaged in part-time training practicum; provided psychological assessments, competency evaluation and therapy services for forensic patients upon referral.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, EMERGENCY PSYCIUATIUC DEPT., Cincinnati, Ohio May 1982 - September 1983 Clinical Social Worker - Engaged in part-time employment; provided diagnostic evaluations, assessed and implemented recommendations for psychiatric hosp:italization, consulted with community agencies on program management Oversaw and managed caseload of emergency cases and presented in emergency room on assigned shifts.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ADULT INPATIENT PSYClllATRIC UNIT, Cincinnati, Ohio August 1980 - May 1982 Clinical Social Worker - Examined client's perception of staff control, staff morale and the impact on treatment Engaged in full-time employment as a member of a multi-disciplinacy team conducting evaluations of individuals experiencing emotional crisis; provided case-related consultation to physicians and residents, contributed to resident training pro~ supervised graduate level social workers and nursing interns; provided individual, tamily, and group therapy. Served as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry.

CENTRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH BO~.\RD ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT CENTER, Cincinnati, Ohio September 1978 -August 1980 Psychiatric Social Worker - Responsible for clinical and administrative duties, provided diagnostic evaluations, intensive individual group and family therapy; consultation and liaison services to city wide agencies, developed and implemented various social and educational programs within the school system and participated in weekly clinic case presentations.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAP A) Annual World EAP Conference. Embarking on a New Voyage: Embracing the Cuo:ents of Change. "The Unseen Consequences: Military and Law Enforcement Sustained Exposure to Violence" - Baltimore, Maryland (October 2012)

DEA - Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) - "Building and Maintaining a Pwposeful and Effective Team", Part II Arlington, VA (July 2012)

DEA - Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Ta:sk Force (OCDETF) - ••Building and Maintaining a Pwposeful and Effective Team'', Part I Arlingto~ VA (March 2012)

Crime Victim's Compensation Program- The Unseen Consequences in Those who Treat the Traumatized Washington, DC (Febmaty 2012)

The American Public Health Association (APHA) 139th Annual Meeting and Exposition Conference . .. Public Health in Cybe.tspace: The Unseen Consequences of Extended Exposure to Child Pornography and Violence'' - Washington, DC (November 2011)

The Family Court of the District of Columbia Superior Court - lOlfl Annual Interdisciplinary Conference. Empowering Fathers: "Integrating Fathers after Domestic Violence" Workshop Panelist- Washington, DC (October 2011)

National White Collal' Crime Center (NW3C), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)t and Office of Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) "Promoting Officer Safety: Prevention and Responding to Secondary Trauma" Subject Matter Expert Meeting - Potomac, MD (June 2011)

Smithsonian Residents Associates, ''Soar like a butterfly, focus like a Champ!" Sports Psychology for the Rest of Us- Washington, DC (August 2010)

The Washington Redskins ''Roolde Success Program (RSP)" -Ashburn, VA (Sept-Nov. 2010)

Microsoft Corporation "'Const.ant Content Exposure of Child Pornography" - Washington, DC (June 2009)

The Washington Redskins "Conduct Management Program" -Ashbum, VA (Sept-Nov. 2009)

University of Maryland Sports Medicine Department "Optimizing the Well-Being of UMD Student­Athletes" College Park, :MD (December 2008)

INHOPE The International Association of Internet Hotlines ''Investigators at Risk: Minimizing the Psychological Impact of Viewing Objectionable Material., - Portugal, Spain (October 2008)

CNN - Jaycee Dugard Kidnapping interview with Anderson Cooper 360 (August 2008)

American Psychological Association Conference - Division of Psychologists in Public Service (18) "SafeGuarding the Law Enforcement Investigators of Child Cyber-Exploitation from Secondary Tramna'' -Boston, MA (August 2008)

Tagged INC. "SafeGuarding Investigators Viewing Child Pomography'' -Al~ VA (May 2008)

Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) US Attorneys "Hidden Victims: A SafeGuard Approach'' - Washington, DC (January 2008)

National Center for Missing & Exploited Childrel4 FAD. Team Hope Adult Support Retreat­Chevy Chase, MD (September 2007)

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, FAD. Team Hope Siblings Support Retreat - Chevy Chase, MD (September 8 -1ofh,2006)

Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC) Conference- Investigators at Risk: MinllnizID.g the Psychological Impact of fuvestigators Viewing Objectionable Material Dallas, TX (August 2006)

Department of Energy- ARMY CID Investigators and military social workers San Antonio, Texas (June 2006)

Crime Victim's Compensation Program- Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Trauma, Burnout and Self-Caie Washington, DC (April 2006)

Crime Victim's Compensation Program- ''How can Mental Health Help" Presentation Washingto~ DC (March 2006)

The National Native American Law Enforcement Association- Exploitation in Indian Country: A Safeguard Approach Las Vegas, Nevada (November 2005)

Firstpic HUD Affiliate Workshop- hnpact of Stress in the Workplace Crofton, MD (October 2005)

Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC) Conference- Sensitiz.ation to Habituation: A Safeguard Approach Dallas, TX (August 2005)

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Conference- To Unite wid Mobilize Communities Against Child Abduction and Sexual Exploitation: Your Child Has Been Recovered ... Now What? Presentation - Washingto~ DC (August 2005)

Society for Research in Child Development Bie.nnial Meeting- Helping the Helpers: A Safeguard Approach Tamp~ Florida (April 2003)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2011 Distinguished Psychologist Award recipient for .Practice in Police & Public Safety Psychology

Sports and Exercise psychology, Division 18, member 2011 - Present

Board of Psychology of the District of Columbia, Member 2009 - Present

American Psychological Association, Member 1988 - Present

National Center for Missing & Exploited Childt"en, External Affairs Outreach Project Task Force, Member 2003 - Present

Association of Black Psychologists; National Convention Committee, Registra1i.on Chairperson 1989 -1991. Member 1984 - Present.

National Register of Health Service Provide~ in Psychology, 1995 - Present

Howard University College of Medicine/Hospital, appointed as clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, 1995-Present

Sheridan Patterson Center (fotmerly The Gregory Foundation, Inc.) Board member, 2000 - Present

The National Association of Professional Women, Member, Women of the Year 2010

District of Columbia Psychological Association: Board Member, Vice President for Membership and Community Affairs 2004 - 2006

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Family Advocacy Outreach Task Force, Member 2000-2002

Black Mental Health Alliance, Executive Board member (past), Education, Consultation and Legislative committees 1986- 1988.

National Register's WHO's WHO in Executives and Professionals, 2004-2005

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Francis, J.M. "Supervisors as Change Agents: Serving as Barometen for our Investigators", Published in The Trooper. publication of The Maryland Troopers Association Summer 2007

Francis, J.M & DeArth-Pendley, G. "Helping the Helpers": The Safeguard Program at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Publishe<l in Journal of Trauma and Loss Volume 6 Number 2

Francis, J.M. & DeArth-Pendley, G. "Secoudaiy Trauma and Compassion Fatigue": Implications for Investigators of Exploited Children, presented at SRCD conference in Tampa, FL 2003

Harper, J.M. (1978): "Impact of Crisis lnteryention with Parents of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome", Unpublished Master's thesis, Univemity of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF THE A1TORNEY GENERAL

MEMORANDUM

TO: Lolita S. Alston Director

*** --Office of Legislative Support

FROM: Janet M. Robins Deputy Attorney General Legal Counsel Division

DA TE: November 26, 2013

SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of Draft Resolutions Confirming the Appointments of Dr. Juliet Francis and Dr. John Robinson as Members of the Board of Psychology (AL-12-7S8C)

This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and has found them to be legally sufficient. Hyou have any questions regarding this certification, please do not hesitate to contact me at 724-5524.

Janet M. Robins

1350 Penuylvania Avenue, N. W., Suite 409, Wulliqton, D.C. 20004 (212) '724-5524 (pltone) (202) 724-6160 (lu)