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SUMMARY:First Witness | Recantation: Why Does It Happen and What Do We Do?
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis presentation will discuss the dynamics behind recantations of child abuse disclosures\, both in forensic interviews and outside of forensic interviews. This session will review frequently asked questions about recantation\, such as “why does recantation happen?”\, “can we avoid recantation?” “how do we minimize the likelihood of recantation”\, and “what do we do now?”. Participants will leave with an understanding of recantation and child abuse dynamics\, follow-up recantation forensic interviews\, and next steps for investigative team members in child abuse cases that involve full and partial recantations/retractions of children’s statements. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-recantation-why-does-it-happen-and-what-do-we-do-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250221T214816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T214816Z
UID:10001110-1749686400-1749859199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSafe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety curriculum within their communities. Safe and Strong Child© is recognized by the National Children’s Alliance as an approved prevention curriculum for CAC accreditation. \nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum is grounded in evidence-based practices for preventing child abuse. It features age-appropriate classroom lessons delivered through engaging methods such as storytelling\, role play\, and song\, all within a supportive and non-threatening environment. The curriculum also includes presentations and valuable resources and guidance for teachers and caregivers to further bolster child safety. \nIn the Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nDeliver the Safe and Strong Child© program to students\, school staff\, and caregivers\nEffectively use Safe and Strong Child© materials\nCoordinate a comprehensive community prevention education program\nHandle various classroom scenarios\n\nPlease note\, this course is designed to prepare participants to present Safe and Strong Child® directly but does not prepare participants to train others on curriculum presentation. \nParticipants will receive electronic copies of the Safe and Strong Child© curriculum\, presentation aids\, and coordination documentation. For organizations eager to launch their Safe and Strong Child© program\, a physical Safe and Strong Child® Kit is available for purchase as an add-on during registration. \nRegister for Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-and-strong-child-train-the-presenter-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250221T214717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T214717Z
UID:10001109-1749124800-1749130200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe & Strong Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies\, churches\, sports leagues\, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize\, respond to\, and report child abuse. \nThis is mandated reporter training and beyond\, covering: \n\ndynamics of child abuse\,\nhow to respond to a child in a trauma-informed way\,\nred flags of child abuse\,\nchild resilience\,\nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum\,\nand more.\n\nThis training meets the mandated reporter training requirements listed in Minnesota State Statutes (260E.065). \nRegister at First Witness\nScholarships\nFirst Witness is dedicated to providing Safe & Strong Communities to organizations and agencies that need it\, and for cost to not be a barrier. Scholarships of up to 50% registration are available to all organizations\, regardless of location or group size\, and on an honor system. \nPlease select the scholarship option when registering to take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact Madeline at mkvale@firstwitness.org with any questions about registration or scholarships.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-strong-communities-6/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Special Events,Statute,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250121T225904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T225904Z
UID:10001081-1748512800-1748518200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Poverty vs. Child Neglect
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn 2022\, child neglect was the number one reason children entered the foster care system\, at 62%. As advocates\, social workers\, mandated reporters\, and supports for children\, we must have the tools in our toolbox to differentiate child neglect from a child experiencing poverty. This training will discuss the statistical context of the impact systems can have on families experiencing poverty\, legal differences between poverty and child neglect\, strategies to differentiate child neglect and poverty\, as well as how we can offer additional support to families experiencing poverty. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-poverty-vs-child-neglect/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250121T225608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T225608Z
UID:10001080-1747785600-1748044799@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.  \nTo be eligible for the training\, participants must have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training (ChildFirst\, Corner House\, etc.)  \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250121T225352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T225352Z
UID:10001077-1747094400-1747353599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the NCA. \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: \n\nExamining advocacy principles through the lens of their organization\nChanging organizations and systems\, and\nCreating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.\n\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\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250121T224842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T224842Z
UID:10001076-1745920800-1745928000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Global Warming as a Global Warning: The Effects of Climate Change on Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nClimate change and\, in turn\, the growing number and intensity of natural disasters has many implications – one of them being the prevalence of child abuse. This presentation examines the relationship between climate change\, natural disasters\, and child abuse. Participants will leave with a better understanding of this relationship and how this issue affects children in our community and around the world. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-global-warming-as-a-global-warning-the-effects-of-climate-change-on-child-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250115T165412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165412Z
UID:10001043-1744588800-1745020799@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. \nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol is an NCA-approved forensic interview protocol for accreditation. \nThis training will be held in-person at the First Witness Capstan Training Center in Duluth\, MN. \nScholarships are available for county\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nWe will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship. \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-18/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250115T165100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165100Z
UID:10001042-1744113600-1744119000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe & Strong Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies\, churches\, sports leagues\, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize\, respond to\, and report child abuse. \nThis is mandated reporter training and beyond\, covering: \n\ndynamics of child abuse\,\nhow to respond to a child in a trauma-informed way\,\nred flags of child abuse\,\nchild resilience\,\nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum\,\nand more.\n\nThis training meets the mandated reporter training requirements listed in Minnesota State Statutes (260E.065). \nRegister at First Witness\nScholarships\nFirst Witness is dedicated to providing Safe & Strong Communities to organizations and agencies that need it\, and for cost to not be a barrier. Scholarships of up to 50% registration are available to all organizations\, regardless of location or group size\, and on an honor system. \nPlease select the scholarship option when registering to take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact Madeline at mkvale@firstwitness.org with any questions about registration or scholarships.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-strong-communities-5/
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Special Events,Statute,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250115T164915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T164915Z
UID:10001033-1743685200-1743696000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Mind the Gap
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMind the Gap is an advanced training designed for advocates who have already completed a comprehensive 24-hour Advocacy Training. This course builds upon the foundational principles of victim advocacy outlined in the 2017 accreditation standards and prepares participants to meet the 2023 Victim Advocacy Standard for Accreditation established by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). The training has been officially approved by the NCA. \nOver the course of 3 hours\, participants will deepen their understanding of key topics including: \n\nVictim Rights and Compensation (pre-reading materials)\nCultural Responsiveness and Addressing Explicit Bias\nCaregiver Resilience\nDomestic Violence and Polyvictimization\nEffective Referral Methods\n\nThrough real-life case studies and group discussions\, participants will learn how to apply these concepts in practical scenarios. \nFor advocates who have not yet completed the foundational 24-hour training as specified by the NCA\, First Witness offers comprehensive 24-hour Training for Advocates Working with a CAC. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-mind-the-gap-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250121T224600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T224600Z
UID:10001075-1743069600-1743076800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Understanding Victim Manipulation and the Spiral of Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs professionals\, we have heard of the concept of victim manipulation (formerly known as grooming). What is not commonly discussed is the motivations\, thoughts\, and behaviors of child sex offenders; what is referred to as the spiral of abuse. We will discuss in-depth the process of victim manipulation and uncover some of the common ways in which this is carried out. I will also be walking us through the spiral of abuse to understand the evolution of sexually abusive behavior. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-understanding-victim-manipulation-and-the-spiral-of-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20241125T204240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T204240Z
UID:10001005-1740729600-1740762000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the NCA. \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: \n\nExamining advocacy principles through the lens of their organization\nChanging organizations and systems\, and\nCreating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.\n\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\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-12/2025-02-28/
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:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20241125T204240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T204240Z
UID:10001004-1740556800-1740589200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the NCA. \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: \n\nExamining advocacy principles through the lens of their organization\nChanging organizations and systems\, and\nCreating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.\n\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\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-12/2025-02-26/
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:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20241125T204240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T204240Z
UID:10001003-1740355200-1740441599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the NCA. \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: \n\nExamining advocacy principles through the lens of their organization\nChanging organizations and systems\, and\nCreating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.\n\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\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-12/2025-02-24/
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:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250106T165823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T165823Z
UID:10001024-1739872800-1739878200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Drawn to the Facts: Utilizing Drawings in Forensic Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMany tools can be used during forensic interviews such as anatomical diagrams\, anatomical dolls\, and things children draw during the interview. Utilizing drawings during forensic interviews can help the interviewer gain more information and understanding regarding what the child is discussing. The presenter will speak on multiple ways to use drawings during the interview and discuss what research says regarding utilizing drawings in forensic interviews. Real-life examples will be given\, and participants should walk away from this presentation with a better understanding of how children’s drawings during the interview can help provide the team with more information. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-drawn-to-the-facts-utilizing-drawings-in-forensic-interviews/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20241107T174815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T174834Z
UID:10000984-1738843200-1738848600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe & Strong Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies\, churches\, sports leagues\, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize\, respond to\, and report child abuse. \nThis is mandated reporter training and beyond\, covering: \n\ndynamics of child abuse\,\nhow to respond to a child in a trauma-informed way\,\nred flags of child abuse\,\nchild resilience\,\nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum\,\nand more.\n\nThis training meets the mandated reporter training requirements listed Minnesota State Statutes (260E.065). \nRegister at First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-strong-communities-4/
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Special Events,Statute,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20241106T220541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T220541Z
UID:10000979-1737936000-1738367999@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. \nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol is an NCA-approved forensic interview protocol for accreditation. \nThis training will be held in-person at the First Witness Capstan Training Center in Duluth\, MN. \nScholarships are available for county\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nWe will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship. \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-17/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20250106T165528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T165528Z
UID:10001023-1737626400-1737631800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Trauma Informed Advocacy in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBeing “trauma-informed” is a term that is heard a lot in this field\, but what does it actually look like in your advocacy practice? This session will discuss how to be more trauma-informed within your current advocacy practice and perspective. In this session we will consider how childhood and historical trauma impacts both the physical and mental health of the families we work with\, as well as the power of resiliency factors. Participants will also take this information and learn how to apply this knowledge to their advocacy practice from the first meeting through any ongoing advocacy\, including community advocacy. The session will end with the acknowledgement that healthy advocates are more effective advocates\, and will discuss self-care\, secondary trauma\, and how to prevent burnout. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-trauma-informed-advocacy-in-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20241106T215215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T194757Z
UID:10000977-1736985600-1737158399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSafe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety curriculum within their communities. Safe and Strong Child© is recognized by the National Children’s Alliance as an approved prevention curriculum for CAC accreditation. \nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum is grounded in evidence-based practices for preventing child abuse. It features age-appropriate classroom lessons delivered through engaging methods such as storytelling\, role play\, and song\, all within a supportive and non-threatening environment. The curriculum also includes presentations and valuable resources and guidance for teachers and caregivers to further bolster child safety. \nIn the Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nDeliver the Safe and Strong Child© program to students\, school staff\, and caregivers\nEffectively use Safe and Strong Child© materials\nCoordinate a comprehensive community prevention education program\nHandle various classroom scenarios\n\nPlease note\, this course is designed to prepare participants to present Safe and Strong Child® directly but does not prepare participants to train others on curriculum presentation. \nParticipants will receive electronic copies of the Safe and Strong Child© curriculum\, presentation aids\, and coordination documentation. For organizations eager to launch their Safe and Strong Child© program\, a physical Safe and Strong Child® Kit is available for purchase as an add-on during registration. \nRegister for Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/safe-and-strong-child-train-the-presenter-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240722T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T164243Z
UID:10000909-1733907600-1733918400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Mind the Gap
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 training standard set forth by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). This training has been approved by the NCA. \nDuring the 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. \nMind the Gap was developed by Family Advocates and Trainers at First Witness Child Advocacy Center in Duluth\, MN. First 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. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-mind-the-gap-4/
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:20241202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240722T163817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T163817Z
UID:10000908-1733097600-1733529599@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 be held in person in the Duluth\, MN area.  \nScholarships are available for county\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  \nWe will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship.  \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-16/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240717T204111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T204111Z
UID:10000905-1731679200-1731686400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Working with NOCs Who Have Been Victims
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSexual abuse can be generational. Caregivers who have experienced abuse\, now walk through our doors after a report from their own child. Their child’s report may trigger a new crisis stage for parents in their own healing journey. Understanding the common experiences and needs of adult survivors can help advocates support them in their efforts to help support their children. \nRegister at First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-adult-survivors-of-sexual-abuse-working-with-nocs-who-have-been-victims/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240717T203648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T203648Z
UID:10000904-1731420000-1731427200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Interviewing and Working with Queer Youth: Understanding the Cultural Context
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session will cover the dynamics of interviewing and working with queer youth who are potential victims of violence or abuse. Topics discussed will include dynamics of abuse and violence in the queer community\, barriers to service\, historical context and power dynamics\, risk factors\, and suggestions for building inclusion into your practice\, both on the individual level when interviewing queer youth. as well as the organizational level when working with queer youth in general. \nRegister at First Witness\nDHS Scholarship Eligibility\nScholarships are available for county\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nWe will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-interviewing-and-working-with-queer-youth-understanding-the-cultural-context/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240717T183107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T183107Z
UID:10000903-1730678400-1731110399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the 2023 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/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-11/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240926T213628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T213628Z
UID:10000931-1730455200-1730462400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe & Strong Communities
DESCRIPTION: Training Overview\nThis training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies\, churches\, sports leagues\, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize\, respond to\, and report child abuse. More than mandated reporting\, we delve into the dynamics of child abuse\, how to respond to a child in a trauma-informed way\, red flags of child abuse\, child resilience\, a Safe and Strong body safety curriculum\, and more. \nRegister at First Witness\nThis training meets the mandated reporter training requirements listed in Minnesota State Statutes (260E.065).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-strong-communities-3/
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Special Events,Statute,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240717T180402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T180402Z
UID:10000899-1729864800-1729872000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Porn\, Let's talk About It
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCurrently\, only 62% of our nation’s states require education on healthy relationships. Adolescents are left to fill in the gaps of what healthy sex looks like by turning to media and pornography’s representation of sexual relationships. As child abuse professionals\, we can help families understand the disparities of sexual education and encourage facilitating open and age-appropriate dialogue with youth to empower them to make informed decisions around their sexual health and identity. \nRegister at First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-porn-lets-talk-about-it/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240717T175932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T175932Z
UID:10000898-1729000800-1729008000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Interviewing Individuals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session will explore how interviewing children and adults with disabilities differs from interviewing individuals without disabilities and will review best practices. Attendees will learn how to adjust the physical space for individuals with physical\, mental\, and/or developmental disabilities\, as well as how to adjust their interview question structure and phrasing. This session will begin with an overview of best practices surrounding working with individuals with disabilities in general. It will then dive into forensic interviewing best practices and applicable research on interviewing children and adults with disabilities. \nRegister at First Witness\nDHS Scholarship Eligibility\nScholarships are available for county\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nWe will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-interviewing-individuals-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240717T162847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T162847Z
UID:10000897-1728259200-1728691199@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 be held in person in the Duluth\, MN area.  \nScholarships are available for county\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  \nWe will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship.  \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-15/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240813T143259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T143259Z
UID:10000919-1727431200-1727438400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe & Strong Communities
DESCRIPTION: Training Overview\nThis training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies\, churches\, sports leagues\, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize\, respond to\, and report child abuse. More than mandated reporting\, we delve into the dynamics of child abuse\, how to respond to a child in a trauma-informed way\, red flags of child abuse\, child resilience\, a Safe and Strong body safety curriculum\, and more. \nRegister at First Witness\nThis training meets the mandated reporter training requirements listed in Minnesota State Statutes (260E.065).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-strong-communities-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Special Events,Statute,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182605
CREATED:20240717T160616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T160809Z
UID:10000895-1726840800-1726848000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Understanding and Overcoming Complex Interview Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis presentation will discuss youth’s unique and individual needs in the forensic interview. Participants will be able to identify recommendations and considerations of multiple intersectionalities that can present in the forensic interview such as: Children with Disabilities\, Diverse and Cultural Backgrounds\, LGBTQIA+ Youth\, and Children with no Non-offending Caregiver. \nRegister at First Witness\nDHS Scholarship Eligibility \nScholarships are available for counties\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nWe will notify you after registration whether you will receive a scholarship.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-understanding-and-overcoming-complex-interview-dynamics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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