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SUMMARY:Responding to Sextortion Related Offenses Against Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nSextortion using technology is an increasing trend seen by law enforcement. Sextortion refers to the crime where someone employs an abuse of power\, usually a threat to expose explicit images\, in order to coerce a person to do something. This 1-day training will identify the methods and tactics used by offenders\, and describe why youth are vulnerable to these tactics. The training will explain the long-term impact of these crimes on victims\, offer a victim-centered response\, and provide information on reporting these crimes to law enforcement\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the electronic service provider(s). This course will conclude with identifying effective Sextortion prevention messages for youth\, parents and educators. This course is for professionals in law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, and tribes/tribal partners. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nDefine Sextortion\nIdentify Sextortion offender tactics\nDescribe why youth are vulnerable to Sextortion offenders\nExplain the impact of Sextortion on victims\nDescribe multiple reporting venues for the crime of Sextortion\nIdentify effective Sextortion prevention messaging\n\nRegister through NCJTC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/responding-to-sextortion-related-offenses-against-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nLearn new strategies to assist in the prevention of child abuse. The strategies taught will focus on the five different forms of prevention that will give a holistic approach in moving forward with a plan for the prevention of child abuse. \nThese five forms are\n\nAfter the fact\nPersonal responsibility\nEnvironmental design\nPolicy development\nAddressing societal norms\n\nAbout Trainer\nSally Kimel-Sheppard\, Executive Director\, Envision Athens and NCJTC Associate. \nSally is a clinically licensed social worker\, working with survivors of child abuse and sexual assault through the Piedmont Judicial Circuit in Georgia. Her career began as a child therapist and forensic interviewer at The Tree House\, Children’s Advocacy Center. After working with over 1000 children while at The Tree House\, Sally became the Executive Director of The Cottage; a sexual assault center and children’s advocacy center in Athens\, Georgia. During her 15 years at The Cottage\, Sally developed programs and statewide standards for both sexual assault centers and children’s advocacy centers in Georgia. Sally also served at the Board of Directors Chairperson for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia. In 2022\, Sally joined Envision Athens\, where she works with governmental\, non-profit and other agencies to address issues affecting the quality of life in Athens\, Georgia. Sally has a passion in working with others to fight against child abuse. \nUpon completion of this webinar\, you will be able to:\n\nRecognize ways to use tools to aid in child abuse prevention\nIdentify ways to teach children and caregivers to protect children\nDemonstrate innovative ways to combine prevention strategies to lessen incidents of child abuse\n\nIs This Training For You?\n\nCommunity Member\nCommunity Corrections Officer\nCourt System Personnel\nEducator\nEmergency Management\nLaw Enforcement\nLaw Enforcement Support\nProsecutors\nSocial Workers\nTribes/Tribal Partners\nVictim Service Providers\n\nRegister through NCJTC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/strategies-for-child-sexual-abuse-prevention/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230816
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SUMMARY:Internet of Things: Criminal Investigation Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nThe Internet of Things involves a web of data which requires planning to access and manage. During this training\, attendees will explore devices and their systems\, which they connect to\, to understand how they create valuable evidence and could have significance at crime scenes. Examination through live demonstrations on how to retrieve and review the data\, as well as identifying applicable Fourth Amendment concepts and apply them to build a legally defensible and ethical case will be discussed. \n  \nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/internet-of-things-criminal-investigation-considerations/
LOCATION:Franklin\, MA\, Franklin\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230819
DTSTAMP:20260511T103352
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SUMMARY:Conducting Child Abuse Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nGather up-to-date information for the investigation and prosecution of all types of child abuse cases utilizing a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Learn about medical evidence\, interviewing child victims/witnesses and adult suspects/witnesses\, and legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of child physical and sexual abuse cases. Discuss trends in offenders’ use of technology\, the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)\, and sextortion. Learn law enforcement investigative techniques that capitalize on new technology. \nTraining Schedule\n\nAugust 14\, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nAugust 15\, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nAugust 16\, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nAugust 17\, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nAugust 18\, 2023 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm\n\nUpon completion or this training\, you will be able to:\n\nDescribe the type of injuries a child may sustain and those that may or may not be as a result of abuse\nDefine child physical and child sexual abuse\nDefine characteristics of victims and offenders of child abuse\nDescribe preferred practices for interviewing minor victims and offending suspects\nDescribe legal considerations for investigating and prosecuting child physical and child sexual abuse cases\n\nIs This Training For You?\n\nLaw Enforcement\nProsecutors\nSocial Workers\nTribes/Tribal Partners\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nLodging Options\nThe cost of lodging for non-federal attendees will also be covered the nights of August 13\, 14\, 15\, 16\, and 17. Class ends at noon on Friday\, August 18. Lodging arrangements will be made by MEC Training and TA. Attendees will be responsible for their own travel\, food\, parking and ancillary expenses associated with attending this training. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/conducting-child-abuse-investigations/
LOCATION:Birmingham\, AL\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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SUMMARY:Creating a Community Action Plan for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nJoin other child-serving professionals to create a plan of action for preventing child sexual abuse of youth in your care. Learn the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\, mandated reporter and stakeholder responsibilities. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current prevention practices\, and develop an action plan\, using the Strategic Prevention Dashboard\, for your organization. This course is open to all members of child serving organizations such as preschool\, after-school care\, summer camps\, church groups\, athletic associations or others responsible for the care of minors. This course is for professionals in community corrections officer\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nTraining Schedule:\nSeptember 20 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern (One hour for lunch at 2:30 pm) \nSeptember 21 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern (One hour for lunch at 2:30 pm) \nTo earn a certificate\, you must actively participate and attend the entire training. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to\n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\nIdentify community stakeholders and define their roles in preventing child sexual abuse\nDefine Mandated Reporter and their legal and ethical responsibilities\nIdentify strengths and weaknesses of stakeholder current prevention practices\nCreate an action plan to improve the prevention of child sexual abuse within your organization/agency (internally) and throughout your community (externally)\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by August 18\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/creating-a-community-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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