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SUMMARY:Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:This training discusses affirmative practices for child abuse MDT professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\n\nAbout this Training\nThis training will include a Gender and Sexuality 101 course to establish shared language and definitions and will outline considerations for MDT disciplines\, including forensic interviewers.\nTopics Include:\n\nIncreasing understanding of LGBTQIA+ culture\, including the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community and how these dynamics impact their experiences with system providers.\nTools for professionals to examine current practices and create more affirmative interactions and environments for LGBTQIA+ children and families.\nExamining the role of multiple identities and polyvictimization in work with LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\nIntended Audience:\nThis cultural impact training opportunity is beneficial for any member of a multidisciplinary team and Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nTrainers:\nKaelie Lund\nVictim Assistance Specialist\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nZero Abuse Project \nKaelie Lund (they/them) is a Victim Assistance Specialist with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\, a program of Zero Abuse Project\, where they assist families of missing persons and train students\, parents\, and non-profit professionals. Kaelie graduated from St. Olaf College with degrees in sociology and anthropology\, women’s and gender studies\, and family studies. Kaelie is also a state-certified sexual assault/domestic violence advocate with over 100 hours of trauma-informed training. \nKaelie most recently worked at Carleton College as an Assistant Dean of Admissions where they worked closely with Carleton’s Gender & Sexuality Center and coordinated Carleton’s Green Dot Bystander Intervention program to train hundreds of student leaders on how to be an active bystander. Kaelie is passionate about working with young people\, educating others on LGBTQIA+ best practices\, and is thrilled to be working at a non-profit so close to their heart. \nRachel Johnson\nForensic Interview Specialist\nZero Abuse Project \nRachel Johnson (she/her/they/them) has over a decade of experience in work related to child abuse\, forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, victimization\, advocacy\, prevention education\, and family violence\, both domestically and abroad. She currently works as a Forensic Interview Specialist with Zero Abuse Project where she provides training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals\, and designs and develops curriculum. \nRachel most recently served as the Program Director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance. Prior to her work at the Alliance\, Rachel served as a forensic interviewer and the Forensic Program Coordinator at First Witness Child Advocacy Center. She is trained in multiple forensic interview protocols. Rachel received Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Service\, sociology and Spanish at Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Rachel is passionate about working directly with children and families\, supporting front-line professionals and improving the institutional response to victimization by centering the experiences of victims at all levels of consideration and decision- making.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/serving-lgbtqia-children-and-families-in-the-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20200717T200307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T164944Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges in the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a frank and informative discussion about the range of challenges that can emerge during a forensic interview\, and how to overcome them! Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will increase their understanding of the dynamics that can contribute to challenges in the forensic interview.\nParticipants will learn to recognize potential challenges before and during a forensic interview.\nParticipants will increase their understanding of various strategies that may help overcome challenges in the forensic interview.\nParticipants will be prepared to implement what they have learned to improve their practice.\n\nTrainer\nStephanie Randolph\nForensic Interviewer\nCornerHouse\nStephanie started her career as frontline staff at St. Joseph’s Home for Children in Minneapolis. Stephanie then went on to earn her Master of Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe\, KS. After graduating\, she worked for many years as a forensic interviewer and trainer in Kansas City\, MO. During that time she conducted over 1\,000 interviews with children\, teens\, and vulnerable adults. In 2016 Stephanie moved back to Minnesota and worked as a Victim Assistant Specialist with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and the National Child Protection Training Center before joining CornerHouse’s team in January 2019.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/overcoming-challenges-in-the-forensic-interview/
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20200625T210106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T180112Z
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SUMMARY:Problematic Intrafamilial Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:This interactive training series will follow one family’s journey and increase the participant’s understanding of what problematic sexual behaviors are\, where they come from\, and how to respond empathetically and in the best interest of all the children. \nPlease note\, this training will take place over three sessions\, the first of which will be held on July 14. When you complete the registration below\, you will have the opportunity to indicate your attendance at all sessions. \nTraining Overview\nThe training utilizes an interactive module from the intervention Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Adolescents (PSB-CBT-A) where participants explore common reactions of caregivers. Participants also practice the best ways to engage with families and how to offer concrete solutions that address safety concerns within the home. The curriculum also focuses on supporting families as they navigate the system response after a mandated report is made\, including planning for reunification if members of the family are separated. \nSessions\nIn order to meet best practice standards for online training\, the training will be offered as a three-part series. \n\nSession One: A Family’s Journey Through Problematic Sexual Behavior and their Community’s Response (July 14\, 2020)\nSession Two: Engaging with Caregivers of Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior (July 21\, 2020)\nSession Three: Navigating the System and Safety Planning for Intrafamilial Problematic Sexual Behavior (July 28\, 2020)\n\nIntended audience\nProfessionals that interface with families and respond to problematic sexual behaviors including advocates\, forensic interviewers\, CAC staff\, and child abuse multidisciplinary team members. If applicable\, participants can indicate the type of continuing education credit they seek on their registration form. \nTrainer\n \nSimaya van Dooren\, LMSW\nClinical Program Coordinator\nDee Norton Child Advocacy Center
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/problematic-intrafamilial-sexual-behaviors-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200429
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SUMMARY:Problematic Intrafamilial Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThis two-day online\, interactive training will follow one family’s journey and increase the participant’s understanding of what problematic sexual behaviors are\, where they come from\, and how to respond empathetically and in the best interest of all the children. \nPlease note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this training has been moved to an online format and fees have been waived. Registrants will receive log-in information prior to the event. \nThe training utilizes an interactive module from the intervention PSB-CBT-A where participants explore common reactions of caregivers and practice the best ways to engage these families and how to offer concrete solutions to address safety concerns within the home. The second day focuses on supporting families as they navigate the system response after a mandated report is made\, including planning for reunification if members of the family are separated. \nTraining Dates\nThis training will take place during two online sessions: April 28\, 2020 and May 5\, 2020. \nIntended Audience\nProfessionals that interface with families and respond to problematic sexual behaviors including advocates\, forensic interviewers\, CAC staff\, and child abuse multidisciplinary team members. \nTrainer\nSimaya van Dooren\, LMSW\nClinical Program Coordinator\nDee Norton Child Advocacy Center \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/problematic-intrafamilial-sexual-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20191021T210138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T164040Z
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SUMMARY:Technique\, Corroboration\, and Defending Your Interview In Court
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nAdd to your forensic interview skillset by spending the day with one of the nation’s leading experts\, Rita Farrell of the Zero Abuse Project. With thousands of interviews conducted and over 20 years of experience in the field\, Farrell presents trainings that keep professionals current on best practices across a variety of protocols.\n\nTopics Include:\n\nImportant considerations for interviewing very young children and adolescents\nCorroborating evidence within the scope of the forensic interview\nKey principles for defending your interview in court\n\nIntended Audience\nThis advanced forensic interviewer training opportunity is ideal for interviewers utilizing any nationally recognized forensic interview protocol and those working within child abuse investigative MDTs such as law enforcement\, county attorneys and social workers. \nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees are used to offset the cost of meals and refreshments. \nTrainer\nRita Farrell\nLead Forensic Interview Specialist\nZero Abuse Project \nRita Farrell has over 20 years of experience working with child abuse investigations as a forensic interviewer and founding executive director of a child advocacy center. In her role as a forensic interview specialist and trainer for Zero Abuse Project\, Rita admits that her role as a forensic interviewer of child abuse victims is her “true passion.”
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/technique-corroboration-and-defending-your-interview-in-court/
LOCATION:Country Inn & Suites by Radisson\, Roseville\, MN\, 2740 Snelling Avenue North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20200211T221203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T221342Z
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SUMMARY:NCATrak User Roundtable: Spring 2020
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nJoin the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for the Spring 2020 NCATrak User Roundtable\, an online opportunity for CAC staff responsible for case tracking within their organization to ask questions and share knowledge among colleagues. Through facilitated discussion and peer-to-peer learning\, participants develop their case tracking skillset and process to ensure that all children and families receive the support they need through the lifecycle of their case. \nIntended Audience\nThe NCATrak User Roundtable is intended for children’s advocacy center (CAC) staff that are responsible for administering case management software. \nFacilitator\n Katie Rojas-Jahn\nDirector of Communications and Strategy\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncatrak-user-roundtable-spring-2020/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20191105T215607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T160525Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate Roundtable: Spring 2020
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nJoin the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for the Spring 2020 Advocate Roundtable\, an opportunity for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team. The Alliance hosts roundtables for advocates twice a year. Through facilitated discussion and peer-to-peer learning\, advocates identify and work through challenges in the field\, innovative practices and the latest developments in advocacy work with families. \nIntended Audience\nThe Advocate Roundtable is intended for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team responding to child abuse cases. \nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees are used to offset the cost of meals and refreshments. \nFacilitator\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance \nMarcia brings extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings\, including child advocacy centers and sexual assault agencies. Milliken blends the skillsets of various fields\, having served as a forensic interviewer\, advocate\, training director and adjunct instructor for Child Advocacy Studies. Marcia specializes in support the development of strong teams through protocol development\, case mapping and defining roles and responsibilities in high-functioning teams.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocate-roundtable-spring-2020/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20200203T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T185734Z
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SUMMARY:Child Abuse Medicine for the Non-Medical Professional
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStrengthen your approach to child abuse investigations through this training presented by Carlton County Family Social Services\, the Midwest Children’s Resource Center at Children’s Minnesota\, and the Minnesota Children’s Alliance. \nThe medical signs of child abuse aren’t always apparent – grow your skill set with Dr. Mark Hudson\, a Board-Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician\, on the signs and indicators of abuse to look for when investigating child abuse. Refreshments and lunch provided. \nAudience\nThis training is for law enforcement\, child protection\, prosecutors and medical providers. \nJoining via video conference?\nIf you cannot attend this training in person\, you can indicate that you will join via video conference on the registration form. Prior to the training you will receive a link to join the group remotely. \nThis training is presented by:\n \nTrainer\n \nDr. Mark Hudson\nExecutive Director\nMidwest Children’s Resource at Center Children’s Minnesota\nBoard-certified child abuse pediatrician
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-abuse-medicine-for-the-non-medical-professional/
LOCATION:Carlton County Public Health & Human Services\, 14 11th Street North\, Tamarack Room #289\, Cloquet\, MN\, 55720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20191105T180022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T220306Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate Roundtable: Winter 2019
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThe Winter 2019 Roundtable will provide an opportunity for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team to share experiences and challenges through a case review format. Selected cases will be presented to the group for collective review and feedback with the aim of identifying tension points in advocacy casework with families and collectively developing approaches to supportive practices in the field. \nIntended Audience\nThe Advocate Roundtable is intended for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team responding to child abuse cases. \nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees are used to offset the cost of meals and refreshments. \nFacilitator\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance \nMarcia brings extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings\, including child advocacy centers and sexual assault agencies. Milliken blends the skillsets of various fields\, having served as a forensic interviewer\, advocate\, training director and adjunct instructor for Child Advocacy Studies. Marcia specializes in support the development of strong teams through protocol development\, case mapping and defining roles and responsibilities in high-functioning teams.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocate-roundtable-winter-2019/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20191001T190815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T153830Z
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SUMMARY:Director's Summit 2019: The Path Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Stillwater\, MN on October 28 – 30\, 2019 to forge our shared path in 2020\, ensuring we keep our movement strong\, increasing our capacity to serve children and families\, and improving our long-term sustainability. An agenda is forthcoming. \nAccommodations at Lora\nSet on the banks of the St. Croix\, Lora is ideally situated for exploring Minnesota’s rich landscapes or whiling away an afternoon by the river. Signature amenities\, a spate of culinary options\, and attentive staff and intimate 40-room setting make Lora the ideal location for your special occasion\, or a memorable weekend escape. Explore the hotel » \nMeeting at IdeaPad\nAcross the street you’ll find IdeaPad\, an inviting space for group gatherings. We’ll meet here to build our shared work and envision the path ahead for ensuring the sustainability of our movement. IdeaPad offers complimentary beverages\, wifi service and a variety of flexible meeting spaces. Explore IdeaPad » \nAudience\nPlease note that the Director’s Summit is an invite-only gathering for Directors of Children’s Advocacy Centers in Minnesota. \nFacilitator\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance \nMarcia brings extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings\, including child advocacy centers and sexual assault agencies. In addition to her history of collaborating across professional disciplines\, Milliken blends the skillsets of various fields\, having served as a forensic interviewer\, advocate\, training director and adjunct instructor for Child Advocacy Studies.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/directors-summit-2019-the-path-ahead/
LOCATION:IdeaPad\, 321 Main St S\, 2nd Floor\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20190913T191512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T193549Z
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SUMMARY:Domestic Violence\, Child Witnesses and the Forensic Interview: Identifying and Eliciting Protective Factors in DV Cases
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nChildren are often innocent bystanders who typically are not given the opportunity for an in-depth interview by investigators during domestic violence (DV) cases. Ellen Pence\, the founder of the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP)\, worked toward the end of her career to engage social services in domestic violence cases. \nChildren witnessing domestic violence are vulnerable to the same suggestibility present in other child abuse cases and forensic interviews through intentional or unintentional contamination of memories. Additionally\, workers may overlook subtle protective factors by the non-offending caregiver. We know most DV cases do not present at a CAC for forensic interviews for a variety of reasons. \nThis training will look at children’s accounts of their non-offending caregiver’s protective measures and incorporate focus group feedback on the experience of domestic violence survivors with the system. We will review additional sample questions for the forensic interview intended to elicit protective factors of non-offending caregivers and screen for polyvictimization. This training will also examine protocols developed by the Southern St. Louis County MDT for advocacy and forensic interviewers in these cases. \nAudience\nThis training is intended for trained forensic interviewers working on child abuse and maltreatment cases. You will be asked to provide information on your foundational training when registering. \nTrainer\nLaura Gapske\nProgram Director\, Interviewer\, and Trainer\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center \nIn her 15 + years of experience\, Laura has dedicated her life professionally and personally to ending the violence against women and children. She serves as the co-chair of the St. Louis County Mortality Review Committee for child protection services. At First Witness Child Advocacy Center\, she provides oversight to all programs staff by providing leadership\, mentoring\, facilitation of innovation\, goal attainment\, and forensic interviewing skills. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/domestic-violence-child-witnesses-and-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Villa del Sol\, 88 Cesar Chavez Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20190905T194330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T133027Z
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SUMMARY:NCATrak Specialized Training for CACs
DESCRIPTION:The NCATrak Specialized Training is an intensive workshop designed to provide focused training for NCAtrak users who desire more knowledge and confidence in their use of NCAtrak. It is most useful for people who have been asked to take on the role of Security Officer for NCAtrak and/or other administrative/management responsibilities for the data in the system. \nTopics include:\n\nTracking cases using the software\nSupporting your MDT process with case tracking\nPreparing statistics and reports\n\nWhat is NCATrak?\nNCATrak is an online\, cloud-based case tracking system developed by the National Children’s Alliance to assist Children’s Advocacy Centers throughout the country. NCATrak also helps CACs to meet Standard Eight of the NCA Standards for Accreditation. \nAudience\nThis training is available for Children’s Advocacy Center staff in Minnesota. \nAccommodations\nThe Country Inn & Suites\, Roseville offers nearby accommodations with several restaurants in walking distance.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncatrak-specialized-training-for-cacs/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20190730T192945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T043517Z
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SUMMARY:Redwood County Area MDT Training
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nWith limited resources and short timelines\, how do teams successfully build the collaboration\, infrastructure and trust necessary to best serve children and families involved in child maltreatment reports?\nExplore these concepts at an upcoming training for multidisciplinary team members in the Redwood County area. The training will provide an overview of considerations for teams and professionals responding to allegations of child abuse.\nEligibility\nThis training is reserved for professionals working on a multidisciplinary team responding to allegations of child maltreatment in the Redwood County area. If you have questions\, contact Rachel Johnson\, Program Director at the Alliance.\nTraining Topics\n\nDynamics of child abuse\nGathering minimal facts in the field\nGuidance for first responders/frontline professionals responding to child abuse disclosures in the field\nAn overview of the forensic interview process and considerations for preparing the child and family\nThe role of the forensic interview monitor team
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/redwood-falls-area-mdt-training/
LOCATION:Redwood Area Community Center\, 901 East Cook Street\, Redwood Falls\, MN\, 56283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20190813T182013Z
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SUMMARY:Climbing the Accreditation Mountain: Tips and Tricks to Ace Your Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nAccreditation: it comes up every five years\, and it generates a veritable mountain of paperwork! Join Marcia Milliken\, Executive Director of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance and National Children’s Alliance site reviewer for the inside track on acing your NCA accreditation site visit. \nPreparing for accreditation or re-accreditation can be overwhelming – this session will walk through the basics of how to organize your application for success\, identifying common stumbling blocks\, and provide tips and tricks that help your review go as smoothly as possible. \nTopics Include\n\nRequired elements of the NCA accreditation application\nHow to organize and upload your materials to make it easy for your reviewer\nKeeping track of continuing education certificates for your team\nAppropriately defining your service area and showing you meet the 75 percent case threshold\nDo’s and Dont’s for your site visit\n\nNote: This training is open only to Children’s Advocacy Center staff. \nDownload the printable flyer. \nTrainer\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\, Minnesota Children’s Alliance\nNCA Site Reviewer\n612.615.4605\nmarcia@minnesotachildrensalliance.org \nAdditional Details\n\nFree parking is available in the lot next to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance building\, as well as in the lot across Woodbridge Street.\nLunch will be provided at this training. Coffee\, tea and water will also be available. If you prefer to bring your own meal\, a small fridge and microwave are available for your use.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/climbing-the-accreditation-mountain-tips-and-tricks-to-ace-your-site-visit/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20190521T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T210304Z
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SUMMARY:Safe and Strong Child© Prevention Education: Train-the-Trainer
DESCRIPTION:The Safe and Strong Child© program\, a body safety curriculum aligned with evidence-informed best practice standards outlined by the National Sexual Violence Research Center’s “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs for Children” programming guidelines. \nThe curriculum package was gifted to Minnesota Children’s Alliance by First Witness Child Advocacy Center in 2018 to be used as a statewide resource. \nProgram Overview\nThe Safe and Strong Program utilizes a three-pronged approach to prevention education that not only reaches out to children in communities\, but also informs the adults they spend the most time with – their parents\, teachers\, school staff and community members – about sexual abuse. \nThe three components are as follows:\n\nDevelopmentally appropriate curriculum: The classroom presentations are designed to teach children about safe\, confusing\, and unsafe touch in a non-threatening environment. It helps them identify safe people to talk to and removes shame and isolation surrounding abuse. The presentations are interactive and children are encouraged to participate and ask questions.\nProfessional teacher and staff training: The purpose of the teacher/staff training is to provide teachers and support staff with information on the content of classroom presentations and how the personal body safety concepts can be reinforced in the classroom and with children and families.\nParent/Caregiver Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the Safe and Strong Child© curriculum which will be presented in the classroom to parents or caregivers. Also discussed at this meeting are grooming/manipulation tactics used by perpetrators\, age appropriate sexual behavior and how to respond to disclosures of abuse. The focus of this meeting is to address parent/caregiver concerns and to have an open conversation about body safety and the curriculum.\n\nTraining Overview\nMessaging\, materials and activities from the core curriculum can also be utilized during individual or localized advocacy with children and families. \nThis training will cover the following: \n\nIntro and child abuse overview\nFoundation for the Safe and Strong Child Program\nCurriculum core messages\nOverview of programming\nUses and implementation\nDemonstrations\nOverview of materials and parent and professional group outlines\nPotential issues/sticky situations\nPractice\nResponding and reporting alleged abuse\nOn-going support/technical assistance\n\nFAQs\nLunch\nLunch will be on your own. \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?\nThere is street and lot parking in front of and behind the building. \nWho can attend this training?\nThis training is intended for child advocacy center workers\, school professionals and community partners interested in implementing child abuse prevention programs on an individual\, community or school level. If you have questions about whether or not this training would be appropriate please contact Rachel Johnson at rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org or 612-850-8727. \nWhat does the schedule look like?\nJune 20\, 2019 from 9a to 4:00 pm: Foundation and curriculum overview\nJune 21\, 2019 from 9a to 4:00 pm: Practice and Implementation (we will try and get done early) \nIs there a cost associated with this training?\nThere is no cost for the training\, but you may order a set of display boards from the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for approximately $250 (at cost). Please indicate if you’d like to purchase boards in your registration. \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nIf you have any questions about the Safe and Strong Prevention Education training please do not hesitate to contact \nRachel Johnson\, Program Director – Minnesota Children’s Alliance\n(612) 850-8727\nrachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/safe-and-strong-child-prevention-education-train-the-trainer/
LOCATION:Duluth Institute\, 104 W Superior Street\, Basement Training Room\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Safety
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20190409T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205458Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate Roundtable: Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Advocate Roundtable will focus on fundamentals of advocacy when working with children\, adolescents and families in response to cases of child abuse and maltreatment.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocate-roundtable-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T174923
CREATED:20190405T134407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205456Z
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SUMMARY:Forensic Interviewer Roundtable: Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:This forensic interviewer roundtable will focus on considerations for conducting forensic interview with children with autism. It is presented by CornerHouse.\nAbout the trainer\nJulie Stauffer conducts forensic interviews and provides forensic interview training to professionals. Prior to joining CornerHouse\, Julie was a therapist\, providing services to children and families in a residential treatment setting. Julie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work degree from the College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the College of St. Catherine.\nFAQs\nContinuing Education\nContinuing education credits will be available for law enforcement and social work. Please contact rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you are seeking another type of of CEU.\nCost\nThe $10 cost of the roundtable offsets expenses and includes coffee\, snacks and lunch.\nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?\nYou are welcome to park iat the unmetered parking around the building.\nAccreditation\nThis training meets NCA accreditation standards for four hours of forensic interviewer on-going education.\nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nIf you have any questions about the Advocacy Roundtable please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Johnson\, Program Director – Minnesota Children’s Alliance at (612) 850-8727 or rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/forensic-interviewer-roundtable-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Villa del Sol Community Space\, 88 Cesar Chavez St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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