In the U.S. it is the year for political elections including about the new President, so I imagine that has something to do with the frequent mentionings you speak of. I had thought the special training sessions for all U.S. elders had already taken place but you must be right since there's been no news about them posted here yet. I doubt they are just for "pumping up" or motivating, but possibly some of that mixed with revised training on handling child abuse so as to protect Don Adams, Ted Jaracz and the rest of their cronies from having to sit in court.