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SUMMARY:NCAC Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\nForensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. Forensic interviewers are challenged to adopt a single strategy as reluctance is often the result of a complex interaction of factors including external and internal influences. This training offers an opportunity to do a deep dive into possible sources of reluctance and provides a “toolbox” of strategies for providing support and tailored questioning approaches which may be helpful to a reluctant child witness. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies as well as the phases of a forensic interview. \n\nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by January 12\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-strategies-for-interviewing-a-reluctant-child-witness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
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SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-training-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20231005T145921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T145921Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. \nThis interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. A pre- and post-training knowledge check will be administered. \nTopics covered in this course include the following: \n\nNCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure\nDynamics of Abuse\nForensic Conversations\nChild Development\nMemory and Suggestibility\nPre-Interview Planning\nInclusive Forensic Interviewing\nInterview Practicum and Assessment\nTransition Strategies\nEffective Courtroom Testimony\n\nThis training is a four-day commitment. Participants are expected to complete six-hours of pre-work consisting of selected readings and interactive recorded exercises to be done at their own pace prior to the first official day of training. Trainings are conducted multiple times throughout the year either on-site in Huntsville\, AL\, or virtually. \nThis training has been updated to meet the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by November 4\, 2023\nThere is a 25% discount for registrants from Tribal CACs or developing countries. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20240926T214653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T214653Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Introduction to Supervision for Child Forensic Interviewers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course is an introduction to a supervision model for forensic interviewers beginning with a review of basic principles of supervision and offering strategies for developing an effective supervision process that can be tailored to the resources of the child advocacy center and community. This training is recommended for experienced forensic interviewers and executive directors interested in introducing an effective supervision model for forensic interviewers. Chapter representatives interested in establishing a regional or statewide supervision program are also welcome. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Tuesday\, November 26\, 2024 11:59 p.m. \nThis training is only offered virtually. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-introduction-to-supervision-for-child-forensic-interviewers-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20231003T174036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T174036Z
UID:10000531-1701129600-1701388799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC SUpervision of Child Forensic Interviewers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs many child advocacy centers (CAC) employ child forensic interview specialists or choose to develop a small group of investigator interviewers\, there is a growing need for a set plan for building skills and increasing the competency and resilience of their forensic interviewers.  Supervision\, a long-standing tradition in medicine and mental health\, is an established relationship between a senior practitioner and a more junior partner to provide feedback\, guidance\, support\, and ongoing education toward developing a specialized skill. \nAn experienced forensic interviewer may have much to offer a newly developing forensic interviewer but may need more education or direction to increase their knowledge about supervision or develop skills and abilities to provide supervision in a structured and intentional way. \nPrinciples of supervision will be presented and discussed\, along with core values and practices around effective supervision. A model for assessing current forensic interviewers’ skill level and developmental needs will be introduced. In addition\, suggestions for continual growth and support to promote resiliency and longevity\, and excellence in interviewing will be discussed. \nWho should attend?\nThis training is appropriate for experienced forensic interviewers who want to develop or strengthen a supervision program for forensic interviewers within their CAC\, state\, or region. Completion of nationally-recognized forensic interviewing training is required. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by October 31\, 2023 \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training\nIt is recommended to make refundable travel arrangements if booking before your registration has been confirmed. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need. \nThe training building is the stone building located on the corner of Howe Ave. NE and Dallas St. NE. The entrance faces Dallas Street. \nLunch will be provided each day of the training. A kitchenette with refrigerator is available for attendees who choose to bring their own food. \nTravel Information\nFlight arrangements should be scheduled so that the trainee arrives the day before training begins since training begins at 9:00 a.m. on the first day. It is also recommended that departure flights be scheduled 6:00 p.m. or later on the last day of training to allow adequate transportation time to the airport. \nImportant Note: Training classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). In the event of cancellation due to insufficient registrations\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nGround Transportation information\nTransportation arrangements are the responsibility of the trainee. Nearby hotels\, such as Embassy Suites\, may provide shuttle service\, at their discretion. \nTrainees are responsible for all transportation expenses incurred\, such as but not limited to\, flight\, car rental\, Uber\, Lyft\, and taxi\, when traveling to and from the training site. \nLodging\nNearby lodging recommendations include the Embassy Suites and 106 Jefferson which are both approximately one mile from the NCAC. \nThe NCAC does not endorse the services provided by these hotels as being greater than those of other providers. \nTrainees are responsible for making reservations\, in addition to all lodging expenses incurred.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-supervision-of-child-forensic-interviewers/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230928T175947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T175947Z
UID:10000529-1699920000-1700179199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC More Than One Interview: When\, Why\, and How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe forensic interview (FI) of a child is an essential component of any investigation\, with an emphasis given to providing a timely initial response and the provision of information and support throughout the process. Attention has historically been paid to minimizing the number of times a child is questioned\, especially avoiding duplicative interviews. \nForensic interviewers\, as well as law enforcement and child protection investigators\, recognize the shortcomings of a “one and done” approach in interviewing a subset of children. Reasons might be child-specific (shyness in a new situation\, communication challenges\, fatigue\, reluctance to talk about difficult topics) or case-related (multiple episodes of abuse or multiple forms of victimization\, etc.). Research is informative regarding the cases most appropriate for more than one interview session and gives guidance on how to proceed. We will explore a decision-making process for selecting appropriate cases\, case planning\, and adaptations. \nThis training is most helpful for interviewers who have developed basic forensic interviewing skills and are comfortable conducting single-session forensic interviews of child witnesses. Completion of nationally recognized forensic interviewer training and experience conducting at least 50 forensic interviews is required. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by October 13\, 2023 \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-more-than-one-interview-when-why-and-how/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20231003T172729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T172729Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. \nThis interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. A pre- and post-training knowledge check will be administered. \nTopics covered in this course include the following: \n\nNCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure\nDynamics of Abuse\nForensic Conversations\nChild Development\nMemory and Suggestibility\nPre-Interview Planning\nInclusive Forensic Interviewing\nInterview Practicum and Assessment\nTransition Strategies\nEffective Courtroom Testimony\n\nThis training is a four-day commitment. Participants are expected to complete six-hours of pre-work consisting of selected readings and interactive recorded exercises to be done at their own pace prior to the first official day of training. Trainings are conducted multiple times throughout the year either on-site in Huntsville\, AL\, or virtually. \nThis training has been updated to meet the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by October 6\, 2023\nThere is a 25% discount for registrants from Tribal CACs or developing countries. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training\nTraining classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-2/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230830T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T182324Z
UID:10000505-1698019200-1698364799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. \nThis interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. A pre- and post-training knowledge check will be administered. \nTopics covered in this course include the following: \n\nNCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure\nDynamics of Abuse\nForensic Conversations\nChild Development\nMemory and Suggestibility\nPre-Interview Planning\nInclusive Forensic Interviewing\nInterview Practicum and Assessment\nTransition Strategies\nEffective Courtroom Testimony\n\nThis training is a four-day commitment. Participants are expected to complete six-hours of pre-work consisting of selected readings and interactive recorded exercises to be done at their own pace prior to the first official day of training. Trainings are conducted multiple times throughout the year either on-site in Huntsville\, AL\, or virtually. \nThis training has been updated to meet the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by September 23\, 2023\nThere is a 25% discount for registrants from Tribal CACs or developing countries. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training\nTraining classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230830T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T182458Z
UID:10000504-1696896000-1697155199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Critical Thinking in the Forensic Interview: Moving from Rote to Responsive Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nForensic interviewing (FI) is a highly complex\, interactive\, and challenging process requiring initial training\, practice-focused supervision\, and ongoing education. Effective interviewers must possess a broad repertoire of skills. Additionally\, forensic interviewers should be able to develop a critical thinking framework to meet both the needs of the child and the investigative team. This research-informed\, non-protocol-specific course will focus on essential skill development and strategies for effectively applying critical thinking tools. \nThis interactive training will utilize demonstration videos\, experiential activities\, lectures\, and guided reflection and discussion. Forensic interviewers are asked to bring case examples to be used to apply the principles being introduced. \nWho should attend? \nThis training is specifically designed for experienced interviewers responsible for initial forensic interviews of children working with a multidisciplinary team. It is recommended that the interviewer have at least two years of interviewing experience and have completed nationally-recognized FI training. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by September 8\, 2023.\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nImportant Note\nTraining classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-critical-thinking-in-the-forensic-interview-moving-from-rote-to-responsive-practice-2/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230726T203659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T203659Z
UID:10000479-1695686400-1695945599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviews of Preschool Child Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA forensic interview of a preschool child brings unique challenges. Cognitive and linguistic abilities are newly emerging for children in this age group. While preschoolers may appear verbal and competent within their familiar everyday environment and conversations\, they have little to no experience providing personal autobiographical information to an unfamiliar adult in an unfamiliar setting. Separation from their caregiver can be unsettling for the very youngest children\, especially those with no prior daycare or preschool experience. \nGreater knowledge of developmental abilities and limitations\, as well as patience and willingness on the interviewer’s part to adapt language and limit expectations\, is required with this age group. Recommendations for adjusting language and questioning approaches and an adaptation of interview protocols will be provided. Demonstration interviews will be used throughout the training. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by August 25\, 2023 \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviews-of-preschool-child-witnesses/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230726T212409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T212409Z
UID:10000480-1694995200-1695340799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. \nThis interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. A pre- and post-training knowledge check will be administered. \nTopics covered in this course include the following:\n\nNCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure\nDynamics of Abuse\nForensic Conversations\nChild Development\nMemory and Suggestibility\nPre-Interview Planning\nInclusive Forensic Interviewing\nInterview Practicum and Assessment\nTransition Strategies\nEffective Courtroom Testimony\n\nThis training is a four-day commitment. Participants are expected to complete six-hours of pre-work consisting of selected readings and interactive recorded exercises to be done at their own pace prior to the first official day of training. This training has been updated to meet the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by August 18\, 2023! \nThere is a 25% discount for registrants from Tribal CACs or developing countries. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. For more information\, contact Brooke Sowells or call 256-327-3777. \nTraining Logistics\nThe training building is the stone building located on the corner of Howe Ave. NE and Dallas St. NE. The entrance faces Dallas Street. \nLunch will be provided each day of the training. A kitchenette with refrigerator is available for attendees who choose to bring their own food. \nTravel Information\nFlight arrangements should be scheduled so that the trainee arrives the day before training begins since training begins at 9:00 a.m. on the first day. It is also recommended that departure flights be scheduled 6:00 p.m. or later on the last day of training to allow adequate transportation time to the airport. \nImportant Note\nTraining classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). In the event of cancellation due to insufficient registrations\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nGround Transportation information\nTransportation arrangements are the responsibility of the trainee. Nearby hotels\, such as Embassy Suites\, may provide shuttle service\, at their discretion. \nTrainees are responsible for all transportation expenses incurred\, such as but not limited to\, flight\, car rental\, Uber\, Lyft\, and taxi\, when traveling to and from the training site. \nLodging\nNearby lodging recommendations include the Embassy Suites and 106 Jefferson which are both approximately one mile from the NCAC. The NCAC does not endorse the services provided by these hotels as being greater than those of other providers. \nTrainees are responsible for making reservations in addition to all lodging expenses incurred.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/forensic-interviewing-of-children/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230810
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230627T214121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T214121Z
UID:10000473-1691539200-1691625599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Introduction to Supervision for Child Forensic Interviewers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course is an introduction to a supervision model for child forensic interviewers. In addition to the basic principles and goals of supervision\, it will offer strategies for developing an effective supervision process tailored to the resources of the individual children’s advocacy center (CAC) and community. \nWho Should Attend?  \nThis training is appropriate for experienced child forensic interviewers wanting to develop a supervision process in their CAC and executive directors or state chapter representatives interested in establishing a regional or statewide supervision program. Completion of nationally-recognized forensic interviewing training is required. \nTrainer: Linda Cordisco Steele\, MEd LPC \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by July 9\, 2023 \nThis training is only offered virutally. \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training: It is recommended to make refundable travel arrangements if booking before your registration has been confirmed. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-introduction-to-supervision-for-child-forensic-interviewers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230522T211143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T211143Z
UID:10000453-1690243200-1690502399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Critical Thinking in the Forensic Interview: Moving from Rote to Responsive Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nForensic interviewing (FI) is a highly complex\, interactive\, and challenging process requiring initial training\, practice-focused supervision\, and ongoing education. Effective interviewers must possess a broad repertoire of skills. Additionally\, forensic interviewers should be able to develop a critical thinking framework to meet both the needs of the child and the investigative team. This research-informed\, non-protocol-specific course will focus on essential skill development and strategies for effectively applying critical thinking tools. \nThis interactive training will utilize demonstration videos\, experiential activities\, lectures\, and guided reflection and discussion. Forensic interviewers are asked to bring case examples to be used to apply the principles being introduced. \nWho should attend? \nThis training is specifically designed for experienced interviewers responsible for initial forensic interviews of children working with a multidisciplinary team. It is recommended that the interviewer have at least two years of interviewing experience and have completed nationally-recognized FI training. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by June 23\, 2023.  \nThis training is only offered on-site in Huntsville\, AL. \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training: It is recommended to make refundable travel arrangements if booking before your registration has been confirmed. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-critical-thinking-in-the-forensic-interview-moving-from-rote-to-responsive-practice/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230522T210919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T210919Z
UID:10000454-1689811200-1689897599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Getting the Best Information from a Narrative Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nResearch in child maltreatment\, memory\, suggestibility\, and child development has led to a consensus regarding the guidelines to be followed when conducting a forensic interview. Interviewers know how to adapt their approach to the child in the room and formulate questions adapted to a child’s level of language acquisition and cognitive development. \nWhile there are numerous challenges when interviewing reluctant children\, there are also challenges that must be addressed and managed when interviewing highly narrative children. The appropriate use of invitations\, breadth and depth questions\, specific wh-questions\, and yes/no questions by interviewers can provide a framework for understanding and moving through a child’s narration. In addition\, many children may have experienced multiple events of maltreatment which often results in the blending of details across incidents. Active listening and utilizing provided cues and leads can provide investigators with a greater understanding of the child’s lived experiences and assist with the details required during a civil or criminal investigation. \nParticipants will have an opportunity to increase skills in implementing best practice narrative questioning strategies with highly narrative children while also learning to elicit and manage the flow of information needed by the investigative team. \nWho Should Attend\nThis training is appropriate for forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized forensic interview training and want to increase their ability to obtain information from children that reflect evidence-based\, best-practice questioning of child witnesses. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegistration Deadline is June 20\, 2023. This training is only offered virtually. \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training: It is recommended to make refundable travel arrangements if booking before your registration has been confirmed. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-getting-the-best-information-from-a-narrative-child-witness-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230522T205705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T205705Z
UID:10000452-1689552000-1689811199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCompassion Fatigue. Burnout. Vicarious Trauma. Secondary Trauma. Terms that overlap and yet are somewhat different. However\, all these concepts have one thing in common – they describe the emotional toll exacted upon workers in human services who deal intensively and empathically with children and adults who are in engaged in an emotional personal struggle. It is a privilege to work in a profession in which caring about those who suffer is the main tool of our work. But caring also takes a toll. Being close to ground zero when people struggle affects the emotional life of those of us who care. \nComponents for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma\, or CE-CERT\, is a suite of skills designed to support the well-being of professionals who are exposed to secondary trauma. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to help professionals survive this work. Rather\, the goal is to support professionals to have a vocation that is uniquely and deeply satisfying. CE-CERT goes beyond the usual discussion of secondary traumatic stress and burnout to provide specific\, practical skills that can be applied to the very real stress that is produced by this work. \nCE-CERT training is designed for professionals and supervisors who work in child abuse and neglect\, such as those at Children’s Advocacy Centers\, members of multidisciplinary teams\, and their partners. CE-CERT training is provided in two parts: \n\nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT is a two-day foundational training in the principles and skills of CE-CERT and is intended for all professionals working in child abuse and neglect.\nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors is a one-day training specifically for supervisors of child maltreatment professionals. Supervisors will learn how to incorporate CE-CERT into their supervision model with staff. In addition to the one-day training\, supervisors are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in 10 one-hour consultation calls scheduled once or twice a month with the CE-CERT trainer. Supervisors who want to participate in Part 2 must have attended the Part 1 training.\n\nCE-CERT training is funded by a federal grant awarded to the NCAC. The training is offered at no cost to participants in the United States\, U.S. territories\, and local Tribal Nations. \nRegister via NCAC\nApplications open until June 30\, 2023 \nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT: July 17 – 18 \nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors: July 19
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-components-for-enhancing-career-experience-and-reducing-trauma-2/
LOCATION:Montclair\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230714
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230421T191258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T191258Z
UID:10000425-1688947200-1689292799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC: Forensic Interviewing Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. \nThis interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. A pre- and post-training knowledge check will be administered. \nTopics covered in this course include the following: \n\nNCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure\nDynamics of Abuse\nForensic Conversations\nChild Development\nMemory and Suggestibility\nPre-Interview Planning\nInclusive Forensic Interviewing\nInterview Practicum and Assessment\nTransition Strategies\nEffective Courtroom Testimony\n\nThis training is a four-day commitment in-person at 210 Pratt Ave. N\, Huntsville\, AL 35801. Participants are expected to complete six-hours of pre-work consisting of selected readings and interactive recorded exercises to be done at their own pace prior to the first official day of training. This training has been updated to meet the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Children’s Advocacy Centers. Check here for more information on traveling to Huntsville\, AL. \nFor more information\, contact Sarah Hubbard or call 256-327-3876. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by June 10\, 2023. We highly recommend applicants to register early as this class gets filled very quickly. \nThere is a 25% discount for registrants from Tribal CACs or developing countries. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. \nAll registrations are pending until the National Children’s Advocacy Center has reviewed your information and has determined whether the applicant meets specific criteria for participation. \nThis training is presented in English; translation services are not provided by the NCAC. If interpretation or other accommodations are needed for participation in this training\, please contact the training coordinator. \nImportant Note: Training classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-children/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230414T171332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T171332Z
UID:10000428-1687824000-1688083199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is presenting a training opportunity on Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children with Andra Chamberlin\, MA. \nConducting an effective forensic interview (FI) of a child is a complex task that requires an understanding of children’s memory\, linguistic\, communicative\, and metacognitive capacities. It also includes the use of appropriate questioning strategies which maximize a child’s recall memory. These concepts are introduced and practiced during initial forensic interview training. \nFaced with diverse children and complicated cases\, interviewers often need help implementing the lessons learned in basic forensic interview training in a nuanced and thoughtful manner. Mastering the use of appropriate questioning strategies and legally defensible social support requires additional training beyond an initial one-week class. \nThis course deepens interviewers’ understanding of effective questioning strategies\, the provision of sensitive and targeted social support and provides extended opportunities to practice the implementation of skills and receive timely feedback. Participants will also receive specific preparation in interview evaluation. \nThis virtual\, non-protocol-specific\, foundational skill-building training consists of experiential components\, readings\, web-based modules\, and interview exercises. \nWho should attend?\nThis training is recommended as the first follow-up training for newer interviewers\, as well as for interviewers who would like to refresh and update their skills. Completion of nationally recognized forensic interviewing training is required. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by May 26\, 2023 \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nImportant Note: Training classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230414T172704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T172704Z
UID:10000429-1686009600-1686268799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is presenting a training opportunity on Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness with Kim Madden\, MEd LCMHC. \nForensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. A forensic interview is challenging for many children as the environment and forensic interviewer are unfamiliar\, and the topic of discussion can be cognitively and emotionally demanding for the child. There is no single manifestation of reluctance in children and no single antidote. The degree of reluctance occurs along a continuum ranging from mild anxiety to more pronounced resistance and high-stress levels for the child. Additionally\, reluctance appears at different places in the interview process\, and child witnesses communicate their reluctance in their own unique and personal way. \nThis training will explore the internal and external contributors to children’s reluctance and offer a “toolbox” of supportive responses and adaptations that may be helpful.  Case examples and demonstrations through recorded interviews will be used during the training. Participants are invited to bring case examples for discussion. \nThis training is only offered onsite in Huntsville\, AL. \nWho should attend:\nThis training is appropriate for forensic interviewers at all levels who want to increase their ability to provide support and gain information from reluctant children in a sensitive and planned way. Completion of nationally-recognized forensic interviewing training is required\, and completion of the Beyond Basic Forensic Interviewing: Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children course is recommended. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by May 5\, 2023. \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nImportant Note\nTraining classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training\nIt is recommended to make refundable travel arrangements if booking before your registration has been confirmed. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/strategies-for-interviewing-a-reluctant-child-witness-2/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230222T230820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T184711Z
UID:10000412-1684195200-1684454399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCompassion Fatigue. Burnout. Vicarious Trauma. Secondary Trauma. Terms that overlap and yet are somewhat different. However\, all these concepts have one thing in common – they describe the emotional toll exacted upon workers in the human services who deal intensively and empathically with children and adults who are in engaged in an emotional personal struggle. It is a privilege to work in a profession in which caring about those who suffer is the main tool of our work. But caring also takes a toll. Being close to ground zero when people struggle affects the emotional life of those of us who care. \nComponents for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma\, or CE-CERT\, is a suite of skills designed to support well-being in professionals who are exposed to secondary trauma. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to help professionals survive this work. Rather\, the goal is to support professionals to have a vocation that is uniquely and deeply satisfying. CE-CERT goes beyond the usual discussion of secondary traumatic stress and burnout to provide specific\, practical skills that can be applied to the very real stress that is produced by this work. \nCE-CERT training is designed for professionals and supervisors who work in child abuse and neglect\, such as those at Children’s Advocacy Centers\, members of multidisciplinary teams\, and their partners. CE-CERT training is provided in two parts: \n\nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT is a two-day foundational training in the principles and skills of CE-CERT and is intended for all professionals working in child abuse and neglect. This will be held on May 16-17.\nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors is a one-day training specifically for supervisors of child maltreatment professionals. Supervisors will learn how to incorporate CE-CERT into their supervision model with staff. In addition to the one-day training\, supervisors are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in 10 one-hour consultation calls scheduled once or twice a month with the CE-CERT trainer. Supervisors who want to participate in Part 2 must have attended the Part 1 training. This will be held on May 18.\nLocation: Westminster\, CO.\n\nCE-CERT training is funded by a federal grant awarded to the NCAC. The training is offered at no cost to participants in the United States\, U.S. territories\, and local Tribal Nations. \nRegister via NCAC\nApplications are open until May 1\, 2023. \nThere is no cost to attend this training. These trainings are being offered nationally and in-person.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-components-for-enhancing-career-experience-and-reducing-trauma-3/
LOCATION:Westminster\, CO
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230223T184545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T184545Z
UID:10000417-1682380800-1682639999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is presenting a training event on strategies to interview reluctant children. \nForensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. A forensic interview is challenging for many children as the environment and forensic interviewer are unfamiliar\, and the topic of discussion can be cognitively and emotionally demanding for the child. There is no single manifestation of reluctance in children and no single antidote. The degree of reluctance occurs along a continuum ranging from mild anxiety to more pronounced resistance and high-stress levels for the child. Additionally\, reluctance appears at different places in the interview process\, and child witnesses communicate their reluctance in their own unique and personal way. \nThis training will explore the internal and external contributors to children’s reluctance and offer a “toolbox” of supportive responses and adaptations that may be helpful.  Case examples and demonstrations through recorded interviews will be used during the training. Participants are invited to bring case examples for discussion. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by March 24\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/strategies-for-interviewing-a-reluctant-child-witness/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230223T184347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T184347Z
UID:10000416-1681776000-1682035199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is presenting a virtual training center on conducting effective forensic interview of children. \nConducting an effective forensic interview (FI) of a child is a complex task that requires an understanding of children’s memory\, linguistic\, communicative\, and metacognitive capacities. It also includes the use of appropriate questioning strategies which maximize a child’s recall memory. These concepts are introduced and practiced during initial forensic interview training. \nFaced with diverse children and complicated cases\, interviewers often need help implementing the lessons learned in basic forensic interview training in a nuanced and thoughtful manner. Mastering the use of appropriate questioning strategies and legally defensible social support requires additional training beyond an initial one-week class. \nThis course deepens interviewers’ understanding of effective questioning strategies\, the provision of sensitive and targeted social support and provides extended opportunities to practice the implementation of skills and receive timely feedback. Participants will also receive specific preparation in interview evaluation. \nThis in-person\, non-protocol-specific\, foundational skill-building training consists of experiential components\, readings\, web-based modules\, and interview exercises. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by March 17\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230215T221813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T221813Z
UID:10000410-1681689600-1681948799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCompassion Fatigue. Burnout. Vicarious Trauma. Secondary Trauma. Terms that overlap and yet are somewhat different. However\, all these concepts have one thing in common – they describe the emotional toll exacted upon workers in the human services who deal intensively and empathically with children and adults who are in engaged in an emotional personal struggle. It is a privilege to work in a profession in which caring about those who suffer is the main tool of our work. But caring also takes a toll. Being close to ground zero when people struggle affects the emotional life of those of us who care. \nComponents for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma\, or CE-CERT\, is a suite of skills designed to support well-being in professionals who are exposed to secondary trauma. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to help professionals survive this work. Rather\, the goal is to support professionals to have a vocation that is uniquely and deeply satisfying. CE-CERT goes beyond the usual discussion of secondary traumatic stress and burnout to provide specific\, practical skills that can be applied to the very real stress that is produced by this work. \nCE-CERT training is designed for professionals and supervisors who work in child abuse and neglect\, such as those at Children’s Advocacy Centers\, members of multidisciplinary teams\, and their partners. CE-CERT training is provided in two parts: \n\nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT is a two-day foundational training in the principles and skills of CE-CERT and is intended for all professionals working in child abuse and neglect.\nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors is a one-day training specifically for supervisors of child maltreatment professionals. Supervisors will learn how to incorporate CE-CERT into their supervision model with staff. In addition to the one-day training\, supervisors are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in 10 one-hour consultation calls scheduled once or twice a month with the CE-CERT trainer. Supervisors who want to participate in Part 2 must have attended the Part 1 training.\n\nRegister via NCAC\nThere is no cost to attend this training. These trainings are being offered nationally and in-person. Application is open until February 28\, 2023!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-components-for-enhancing-career-experience-and-reducing-trauma/
LOCATION:Minnetonka\, MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260425T060328
CREATED:20230130T232808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T232808Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC 39th International Symposium on Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe International Symposium on Child Abuse is the premier conference providing expert training and networking opportunities to professionals in the child maltreatment field. This conference is unique in addressing all aspects of child maltreatment\, including but not limited to physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, neglect\, exposure to violence\, poly-victimization\, exploitation\, intervention\, trafficking\, and prevention. Child abuse professionals also learn essential techniques to manage the impact of vicarious trauma. \nThe 39th International Symposium on Child Abuse offers more than 60 workshops. The tracks are designed with specific fields in mind: Administration\, Child Protective Services\, Forensic Interviewing\, Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation\, Law Enforcement\, Medical\, Mental Health/Treatment\, Prevention\, Prosecution/Legal\, Secondary Traumatic Stress\, Victim Advocacy\, and Youth-Serving Organization. \nPre-Conference: Monday\, March 20\, 2023\nMain Conference: Tuesday\, March 21- Thursday\, March 23\, 2023 \nRegister through NCAC 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-39th-international-symposium-on-child-abuse/
LOCATION:Von Braun Center\, 700 Monroe St SW\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
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