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SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers.  \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum.  \nThis training will take place in Duluth\, MN. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-12/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118
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SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components of the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy.  \nFirst Witness\, Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims.  \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to implement advocacy principles\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.  \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.  \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-7/2023-11-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230927T170233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170233Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components of the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy.  \nFirst Witness\, Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims.  \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to implement advocacy principles\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.  \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.  \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-7/2023-11-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230927T170233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170233Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components of the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy.  \nFirst Witness\, Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims.  \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to implement advocacy principles\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.  \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.  \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-7/2023-11-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230830T171440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T152151Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNew in 2023  – First Witness is pleased to offer Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter to CACs and other organizations interested in implementing a child abuse prevention education program in their communities. \nThis training will prepare presenters to share Safe and Strong Child© sessions with students\, caregivers\, and teachers and bring the curriculum to their local community; each person planning on presenting the information needs to take this Train the Presenter course. This course is not a train the trainer course\, and does not prepare you to train other presenters at your organization. \nSafe and Strong Child© (SSC©) body safety curriculum is aligned with evidence-informed best practices for child sexual abuse prevention. SSC© consists of developmentally appropriate classroom lessons that are taught interactively through stories\, role play\, and song in a non-threatening environment. Portions of the curriculum also provide support and education to teachers and caregivers who can help to keep kids safe. \nAll participants will receive electronic copies of SSC© curriculum materials\, classroom presentation aids\, and coordination paperwork. For organizations who want to jumpstart their SSC program\, there is a physical Safe and Strong Child© Kit available in the course registration as an add-on to the training. \nRegister through First Witness!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-and-string-child-train-the-presenter/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20231004T200100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T200100Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Mind the Gap: 2023 NCA Advocacy Standards Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDesigned for advocates who have already completed a full 24-hour Advocacy Training\, Mind the Gap adds to the fundamentals of victim advocacy as laid out in the 2023 Victim Advocacy Standard for Accreditation set forth by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). This training has been approved by the NCA. \nDuring the 3-hour training\, advocates will learn about Victim Rights and Compensation\, Cultural Responsiveness and Addressing Explicit Bias\, Caregiver Resilience\, Domestic Violence and Polyvictimization\, and Referral methods. Trainers will teach participants how to put these principles into practice action through hands-on activities\, real-life examples\, and discussion. \nFirst Witness’ 24-hour Training for Advocates Working with a CAC is available for advocates who have not yet received the fundamental advocacy training as laid out by the NCA. \n  \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-mind-the-gap-2023-nca-advocacy-standards-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230803T194110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T164603Z
UID:10000494-1694390400-1694822399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers.  \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum.  \nThis training will take place in Duluth\, MN. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-11/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230627T153737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T153737Z
UID:10000465-1692345600-1692378000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFirst Witness is presenting a training opportunity on training for advocates who are working with a CAC. This training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims.  \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.  \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.  \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-2/2023-08-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230627T153737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T153737Z
UID:10000464-1692172800-1692205200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFirst Witness is presenting a training opportunity on training for advocates who are working with a CAC. This training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims.  \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.  \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.  \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-2/2023-08-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230627T153737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T153737Z
UID:10000463-1691971200-1692057599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFirst Witness is presenting a training opportunity on training for advocates who are working with a CAC. This training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims.  \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.  \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.  \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-2/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230729
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230522T205425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T205425Z
UID:10000446-1690329600-1690588799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview (ChildFirst®  EX)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training. \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex-3/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230508T145041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T145041Z
UID:10000445-1686528000-1686959999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nRegister via First Witness\nThis training will take place in-person at Duluth\, MN.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-10/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230327T185528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T185528Z
UID:10000421-1683072000-1683331199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem solving and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nThis training will take place in Duluth\, MN. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-6/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230222T230019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230019Z
UID:10000408-1681862400-1682121599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview (ChildFirst®  EX)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training. \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230222T225949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T225949Z
UID:10000407-1681257600-1681516799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFirst Witness is pleased to offer Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter to CACs and other organizations interested in implementing a child abuse prevention education program in their communities. \nThis training will prepare presenters to share Safe and Strong Child© sessions with students\, caregivers\, and teachers and bring the curriculum to their local community; each person planning on presenting the information needs to take this Train the Presenter course. This course is not a train-the-trainer course\, and does not prepare you to train other presenters at your organization. \nSafe and Strong Child© (SSC©) body safety curriculum is aligned with evidence-informed best practices for child sexual abuse prevention. SSC© consists of developmentally appropriate classroom lessons that are taught interactively through stories\, role play\, and song in a non-threatening environment. Portions of the curriculum also provide support and education to teachers and caregivers who can help to keep kids safe. \nAll participants will receive electronic copies of SSC© curriculum materials\, classroom presentation aids\, and coordination paperwork. For organizations who want to jumpstart their SSC program\, there is a physical Safe and Strong Child© Kit available in the course registration as an add-on to the training. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-and-strong-child-train-the-presenter/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230130T182351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T182351Z
UID:10000394-1677456000-1677887999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-9/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20221216T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T173822Z
UID:10000397-1676624400-1676651400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-5/2023-02-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20221216T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T173822Z
UID:10000375-1676451600-1676478600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-5/2023-02-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20221216T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T173822Z
UID:10000374-1676278800-1676305800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-5/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230114
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20221201T223939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T223939Z
UID:10000363-1673395200-1673654399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview (ChildFirst®  EX)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. \nThis training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training. \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20221130T210616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T210616Z
UID:10000360-1670976000-1671235199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20220106T191915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T170458Z
UID:10000301-1670198400-1670630399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nIn-person training in Duluth\, Minnesota \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-7/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20220106T191116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T193037Z
UID:10000299-1668384000-1668815999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nFinal training dates and location are to be determined. If in-person: November 14\, 15\, 16\, 2022 | If online: November 14\, 16\, 18\, 2022. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20220106T191417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T152822Z
UID:10000300-1662940800-1663372799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nThis training will be held in person in Duluth\, MN. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-6/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220813
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20220106T191032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T193158Z
UID:10000298-1659916800-1660348799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nFinal training dates and location are to be determined. If in-person: August 8\, 9\, 10\, 2022 | If online: August 8\, 10\, 12\, 2022. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20220106T190937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192756Z
UID:10000297-1651449600-1651881599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nFinal training dates and location are to be determined. If in-person: May 2\, 3\, 4\, 2022 | If online: May 2\, 4\, 6\, 2022. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220402
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20220228T221651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T221738Z
UID:10000316-1648425600-1648857599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nThis training will be given online. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-8/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220304
DTSTAMP:20260621T075345
CREATED:20230113T173413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T173413Z
UID:10000389-1645920000-1646351999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-5/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTSTAMP:20260621T075346
CREATED:20220106T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T193301Z
UID:10000296-1644796800-1645228799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211211
DTSTAMP:20260621T075346
CREATED:20210208T225058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T225058Z
UID:10000261-1638748800-1639180799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons:\n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates a practicum forensic interview with a trained actor portraying a child abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child-centered interview. The narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle yet essential changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’s updated protocol and training information will prepare each attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. This training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers\, and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E. credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice\, we will do our best to help you obtain pre-approved credits before you attend.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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