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SUMMARY:NCA Working with MDTs and How They Impact Clinical Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCases of child and youth exhibiting problematic sexual behavior have seen varying degrees of attention in the multidisciplinary team (MDT) process.  This webinar will address multiple issues related to how clinical services influence and are impacted by the MDT.  We will discuss the impact\, strategies\, and resources to address legal issues (investigative\, prosecution\, probation)\, reunification/clarification\, strengths based approaches\, and MDT approaches by discipline.  There will also be specific topics such as addressing denial (child and caregiver)\, forensic interviewing\, treatment approaches and requirements.  Case presentations\, resources\, and strategies will be used to develop knowledge and skills to work with MDT partners. \nRegister Through NCA\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/7814/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
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SUMMARY:30th Annual NCA Leadership Conference: Celebrating 30 Years of the Power of CACs
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is hosting its annual leadership conference (hybrid and in-person) on the theme of Everyday Champions. Over 70 workshops and an award ceremony will be held. \nRegister through NCA\nBoth in-person and virtual registration includes entry to the virtual conference sessions\, awards ceremony\, exhibit hall\, annual meeting\, and conference participant materials. Registration is the same cost for both conference experiences. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/30th-annual-nca-leadership-conference-celebrating-30-years-of-the-power-of-cacs/
LOCATION:The Westin Washington\, DC Downtown\, 999 9th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTSTAMP:20260417T031839
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SUMMARY:2025 NCA Leadership Conference: Everyday Champions
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is hosting its annual leadership conference (hybrid and in-person) on the theme of Everyday Champions. Over 70 workshops and an award ceremony will be held. \nRegister through NCA\nBoth in-person and virtual registration includes entry to the virtual conference sessions\, awards ceremony\, exhibit hall\, annual meeting\, and conference participant materials. Registration is the same cost for both conference experiences. \n*Early registration ends on Friday\, March 30\, 2025* \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations received by May 1\, 2025\, will receive an 80% refund of the registration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after May 1\, 2025\, or for registered participants who do not attend.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2025-nca-leadership-conference-everyday-champions/
LOCATION:The Westin Washington\, DC Downtown\, 999 9th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
CREATED:20241223T183343Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Structuring and Providing Clinical Assessment of PSB
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin NCA for their clinically focused webinar designed for mental health professionals and practitioners focused on the assessment of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth. This session will explore the complexities of sexual behavior assessment\, including the identification factors to promote and mitigate\, cultural considerations\, and effective evaluation techniques. Participants will gain an understanding of various assessment tools and frameworks\, alongside case studies that illustrate practical applications. The webinar will also address ethical considerations and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in supporting individuals exhibiting problematic behaviors. Attendees will leave with enhanced skills and knowledge to effectively assess and intervene in cases of problematic sexual behavior\, ultimately promoting safety and healthier outcomes for individuals and communities. \nTrainees will get practical strategies in the following areas: \n\nDeveloping an assessment protocol\nInterviewing strategies (kids and caregivers)\nAddressing denial (kids and caregivers)\nObjective Measures\nUsing an empirical guided focus\nWriting summary and recommendations\nDeveloping engagement and collaborative skills with clients\n\nRegister Through NCA Engage
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-structuring-and-providing-clinical-assessment-of-psb/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
CREATED:20241121T213243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213243Z
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SUMMARY:NCATrak Reports
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis specialized training is an intensive one-day virtual workshop designed to provide focused training for NCAtrak users who desire more knowledge and confidence in their use of NCAtrak custom reporting. \nTopics Covered in this Training:\nPurpose of a Database\n\nWhat data does your CAC need to collect?\nWhy does your CAC need to collect data?\nMDT roles and data needed\n\nLearning How Report Features Function in NCAtrak\n\nReview of the dashboard\nCase reports\nManagement reports\nSetup\nSchedule reports\nNCA statistic reports – what data is used and how to figure out what is wrong when numbers are different than expected\n\nOverview of Custom Reports\n\nReview custom reporting functionality\nSearch for reports\nUsing custom reports for case reports\nMDT agendas and case management reports\nReport vs. query\nHow to copy a report or query to add to other CAC reports or queries\nDeleting reports and queries\n\nWhat Types of Reports Do You Need?\nWhile there are many reporting requirements for programs\, there are often similarities in the information collected for seemingly unrelated reports. This part of the agenda will focus on identifying the types of reports each participant wants to learn to create during this training. We will look at the commonalities of discussed reports and learn how NCAtrak features manage these universal needs. \nCreating a Custom Report\n\nCreating CAC management reports and queries from scratch\nSharing and printing custom reports\nCreating simple and complex queries to generate a report\n\nPivot Tables \n\nCreate and use pivot tables to analyze and summarize data\n\nRegister Through NCA\nSpace is limited so make sure to reserve your spot today! The cost for this training is only $299 per person. This registration fee includes an NCAtrak training manual\, documentation and supporting materials in electronic form. This training takes place on December 12\, 2024\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncatrak-reports-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
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SUMMARY:NCA | NCATrak MDT and Case Managemen
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis specialized training is a one-day virtual 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 individuals who have been asked to enter data into NCAtrak and facilitate case review. \nTopics Covered in this Training\n\nPurpose of a Database\nOverview of Case Record Tabs\nWorking in Case Records\nMulti-Disciplinary Team Meetings – Learn How to Support Your MDT Case Review Process and Record-Keeping\n\nRegister Through NCA\nSpace is limited so make sure to reserve your spot today! The cost for this training is only $299 per person. This registration fee includes an NCAtrak training manual\, documentation and supporting materials in electronic form.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-ncatrak-mdt-and-case-managemen/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
CREATED:20241121T213609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213609Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Military Community Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMilitary Community Advocacy: Programs Shaping Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) and Harmful Behaviors in Children and Youth Policy \nJoin NCA for a webinar featuring a key partner in NCA’s national military memorandums of understanding. In this webinar\, participants will learn about Department of Defense (DOD) Military Community Advocacy (MCA) programs and policies\, including the Family Advocacy Program. Topics to be covered will include an overview of the teams that make up MCA\, an introduction to the role of the Family Advocacy Program\, policy priorities\, and more. During the live event\, participants will have the opportunity for Q&A and discussion with MCA Director\, Lolita Allen. The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing on NCA Engage after the live event. \nRegister Through NCA\nThis a free 1-hour recorded online webinar.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-military-community-advocacy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
CREATED:20241104T211655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T211655Z
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SUMMARY:NCA OMS 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis introductory webinar covers the basics of implementing the Outcome Measurement System (OMS). Participants will learn about the components of OMS\, how to collect feedback surveys from caregivers\, youth\, and MDT partners\, and how to view their survey results in their OMS results dashboard. This is a good webinar for CAC and Chapter staff who are new to OMS\, or who have not used OMS in awhile. \nRegister Through NCA
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-oms-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
CREATED:20240129T200046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200046Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Leadership Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is hosting their annual leadership conference (both hybrid and in-person) with a the theme of All in for Kids and with 58 workshops for in-person and virtual attendees. \nTravel Information\nNearby Airport \n\nRonald Reagan Washington National (DCA) – 4.5 miles from the conference hotel\nBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) – 30 miles from the conference hotel\nDullies International Airport (AD) – 30 miles from the conference hotel\n\nLodging \n\nWestin DC Downtown Hotel\nCourtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center\nResidence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center\n\n  \nRegister through NCA\nBoth in-person and virtual registration includes entry to the virtual conference sessions\, awards ceremony\, exhibit hall\, annual meeting\, and conference participant materials. Registration is the same cost for both conference experiences. \n*Early registration ends on Friday\, March 29\, 2024*
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-leadership-conference-2024/
LOCATION:The Westin Washington\, DC Downtown\, 999 9th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
CREATED:20240129T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T210304Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Healing Interpersonal and Racial Trauma: Utilizing Racial Socialization in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Black youth and Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is presenting a two-part training opportunity with Dr. Isha Metzger. \nPart 1: Covers background in interpersonal and racial trauma\, research on service utilization\, and an intro to rapport and assessing racial socialization and racial trauma\, Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nPart 2: Part 1 is required in order to attend part 2- Discusses PRACTICE components and allows clinicians to view and participate in demonstrations related to integrating racial socialization and racial trauma into TF-CBT\, Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024 1-2:30 EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nAbout Presenter\nIsha W. Metzger\, PhD\, LCP – Assistant Professor at University of Georgia \nDr. Isha Metzger is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia\, and Visiting Research Faculty at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS’ at Yale University. Dr. Metzger earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina\, she completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Medical University of South Carolina\, and she received postdoctoral training both at the National Crime Victims Center and at Yale University. As Director of The EMPOWER Lab at UGA\, Dr. Metzger focuses on reducing mental health disparities through “Engaging Minorities in Prevention\, Outreach\, Wellness\, Education\, & Research.” Dr. Metzger’s systematic research program is aimed at elucidating the role of culturally specific risk (e.g.\, racial discrimination) and protective (e.g.\, racial socialization) factors to better inform cognitive-behavioral outcomes for Black youth receiving evidence-based services for interpersonal and racial stress and trauma in “real world” settings. Dr. Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers award-winning instruction\, supervision\, training\, and consultation to students\, professionals\, and organizations across the nation on the delivery of evidence-based treatments for underserved individuals seeking mental health treatment for a range of problems. Additionally\, Dr. Metzger is an advocate for Black youth and families in the local community\, and she is both personally and professionally committed to illuminating and utilizing the individual and communal ability of Black Americans to heal from and thrive in spite of anti-Black racism. \nRegister through NCA\nApplicant must be a NCA member to access the training. \nYou must attend or view part one prior to attending or viewing part two. If you have viewed or attended part one\, and are having trouble accessing part two\, please email membership@nca-online.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-healing-interpersonal-and-racial-trauma-utilizing-racial-socialization-in-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-with-black-youth-and-families/2024-02-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T031840
CREATED:20240129T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T210304Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Healing Interpersonal and Racial Trauma: Utilizing Racial Socialization in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Black youth and Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is presenting a two-part training opportunity with Dr. Isha Metzger. \nPart 1: Covers background in interpersonal and racial trauma\, research on service utilization\, and an intro to rapport and assessing racial socialization and racial trauma\, Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nPart 2: Part 1 is required in order to attend part 2- Discusses PRACTICE components and allows clinicians to view and participate in demonstrations related to integrating racial socialization and racial trauma into TF-CBT\, Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024 1-2:30 EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nAbout Presenter\nIsha W. Metzger\, PhD\, LCP – Assistant Professor at University of Georgia \nDr. Isha Metzger is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia\, and Visiting Research Faculty at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS’ at Yale University. Dr. Metzger earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina\, she completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Medical University of South Carolina\, and she received postdoctoral training both at the National Crime Victims Center and at Yale University. As Director of The EMPOWER Lab at UGA\, Dr. Metzger focuses on reducing mental health disparities through “Engaging Minorities in Prevention\, Outreach\, Wellness\, Education\, & Research.” Dr. Metzger’s systematic research program is aimed at elucidating the role of culturally specific risk (e.g.\, racial discrimination) and protective (e.g.\, racial socialization) factors to better inform cognitive-behavioral outcomes for Black youth receiving evidence-based services for interpersonal and racial stress and trauma in “real world” settings. Dr. Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers award-winning instruction\, supervision\, training\, and consultation to students\, professionals\, and organizations across the nation on the delivery of evidence-based treatments for underserved individuals seeking mental health treatment for a range of problems. Additionally\, Dr. Metzger is an advocate for Black youth and families in the local community\, and she is both personally and professionally committed to illuminating and utilizing the individual and communal ability of Black Americans to heal from and thrive in spite of anti-Black racism. \nRegister through NCA\nApplicant must be a NCA member to access the training. \nYou must attend or view part one prior to attending or viewing part two. If you have viewed or attended part one\, and are having trouble accessing part two\, please email membership@nca-online.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-healing-interpersonal-and-racial-trauma-utilizing-racial-socialization-in-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-with-black-youth-and-families/2024-02-06/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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