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SUMMARY:NCJTC Criminal Connections: Child Exploitation Material and Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nExplore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse materials (child pornography) to supplement an investigation and corroborate victim statements. Gather new tools and resources for the most comprehensive case outcomes. This training is suitable for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand current child pornography trends\nApply research discussing the relationship between contact offenses and child pornography\nConsider current legal issues relating to child pornography and child sexual abuse cases\nLeverage interview and interrogation techniques that maximize evidence discovery in sexual abuse cases\nUnderstand ICAC task force’s role in investigating child pornography\nConsider opportunities to enhance investigations through multi-disciplinary investigative strategies\n\nAbout the Trainers\nDavid Frattare Director of State Investigations / ICAC Commander\, Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office\, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task ForceDavid Frattare currently serves as the Statewide Commander for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office\, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Commander Frattare is responsible for the investigation\, coordination and supervision of investigations involving the sexual exploitation of children and serves as the national representative for the Internet Crimes Against Children program in Ohio. From 1997 to 2009\, Commander Frattare was employed as a Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Child Predator Unit. Commander Frattare is a Special Deputy with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office and a Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations Cleveland. He is an Associate Instructor for the National Criminal Justice Training Center at Fox Valley Technical College\, a Law Enforcement Trainer for The Innocent Justice Foundation\, and a Senior Chaplain with the International Fellowship of Chaplains. \nPauline Renick has been in Law Enforcement for 37 years. Currently\, she is working as a crime analyst in the area of Internet Crimes Against Children. She also served as a Task Force Officer for the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Her previous assignments included Mountain Bike Patrol\, Patrol Division\, D.A.R.E. Officer\, High School Resource Officer\, Field Training Officer and Master Patrol Officer. She has experience working cases of child sexual assault\, child abuse and domestic violence related crimes. She also worked these types of cases during her assignment as a Special Agent for the US Army Criminal Investigation Division Command (CID). She is the only female recipient of the Medal of Valor in the history of her department. Pauline is also a child forensic interviewer and involved in the community providing educational information to teens\, parents and specialized professions\, regarding the topic of the Internet Crimes Against Children \nRegister at NCJTC\nThe registration fee includes 16 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-criminal-connections-child-exploitation-material-and-child-sexual-abuse-3/
LOCATION:Clive Police Department\, 8800 Hickman Rd\, Clive\, IA\, 50325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240930T193444Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Child Sex Trafficking: Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDevelop the skills and techniques to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with victims of child sex trafficking. Learn the differences between interviewing children in child abuse cases and interviewing child sex trafficking victims. Review victim-centered interview methodology with special emphasis given to understanding the factors contributing to child sex trafficking victimization and the impact on development and effects of trauma. Learn to gather information regarding the use of technology in the child sex trafficking business model and the multitude of crimes that traffickers commit\, including the use of child sexual abuse material. \nRegister Through OJP\nThe deadline to register is Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024. \nThis is an advanced course. Please make sure you meet the prerequisites before registering.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-child-sex-trafficking-forensic-interview-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Trafficking
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240717T182628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T182628Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC MDT Response to Child Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nImprove multidisciplinary team (MDT) responses to child sex trafficking cases. Gather information about improving or establishing a formal MDT in your community. Identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans with the help of subject matter experts. To attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nThis 3.5 day team-based training will guide existing Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) to improve their response to Child Sex Trafficking (CST)\, as well as assist those who seek to establish a formal MDT in their communities to more effectively respond to CST cases. Subject matter experts will work with teams to identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans. \nTo attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nAttendance at a course such as System Response to High Risk Victims-Child Sex Trafficking (HRV CST) or Investigative Strategies in Child Abduction Cases (ISCAC)\, or have a working knowledge of child sex trafficking is highly recommended. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between responses to traditional child abuse and child sex trafficking cases\nutilize the components of an effective MDT for child sex trafficking\nRecognise and locate youth at risk victimization\nCreate a plan that encompasses strengths\, challenges and a direction for your MDT response to child sex trafficking\n\nRegister at NCJTC\nRegister by Friday\, September 6\, 2024 \nTuition/instructional costs\, as well as course materials\, are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. For in-person training\, attendees are responsible for making and funding their costs of attendance\, including but not limited to lodging\, travel\, meals\, incidentals\, etc. \nThe Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program (MEC Training and TA) through funding from the U.S. Department of Justice\, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention\, is able to provide lodging assistance to a limited number of non-federal attendees. This assistance is based on need and is not guaranteed to every applicant. Priority will be given to those from historically underserved communities. Lodging assistance will cover the cost of room and tax for the nights of October 20\, 21\, 22 and 23\, 2024. Class ends at 12:00pm on Thursday\, October 24\, 2024. Lodging arrangements for those who are approved for lodging assistance will be made by MEC Training and TA. If you would like to apply for lodging assistance\, please click HERE.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-mdt-response-to-child-sex-trafficking/
LOCATION:Hyatt House Denver/Lakewood at Belmar\, 7310 West Alaska Dr\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240925
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240730T153827Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Organizational Resiliency Starts With You!
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDiscover the relationship between self-care and organizational resilience. Organizational resiliency promotes an inclusive work environment\, strengthens employee retention\, and improves workplace satisfaction. Gain strategies to understand\, assess and support work culture and morale. Explore how ethical leadership influences a resilient culture and how a focus on self-care impacts organizational effectiveness. This training suits community members\, corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim services providers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nLeverage new tools and opportunities to assess current overall personal health\nIdentify health pitfalls and methods to control health challenges\nApply how personal health contributes to the overall morale and health of an organization\nDemonstrate and apply tools and strategies agencies can use to assess and/or potentially improve organizational health\nConsider how healthy organizations create plans to manage health and morale on an ongoing basis\n\nAbout the Trainers\nDavid Frattare currently serves as the Statewide Commander for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office\, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Commander Frattare is responsible for the investigation\, coordination and supervision of investigations involving the sexual exploitation of children and serves as the national representative for the Internet Crimes Against Children program in Ohio. From 1997 to 2009\, Commander Frattare was employed as a Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Child Predator Unit. Commander Frattare is a Special Deputy with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office and a Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations Cleveland. He is an Associate Instructor for the National Criminal Justice Training Center at Fox Valley Technical College\, a Law Enforcement Trainer for The Innocent Justice Foundation\, and a Senior Chaplain with the International Fellowship of Chaplains. \nMelissa Kaiser was the first Human Trafficking Navigator hired for Eastern North Dakota\, contracted with the North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force. Melissa was employed with the Bureau of Criminal Investigations as their first Victim/Witness Specialist\, and assisted in creating the integrated victim services and law enforcement program in ND. Melissa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She was a member of the North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force for six years\, and during that time she was the vice chair of the Labor Trafficking Subcommittee. Melissa has trained over 11\,000 professionals and students on the topics of trafficking\, creating and maintaining multi-disciplinary teams\, and secondary traumatic stress. She currently lives in Clearwater\, FL\, and working nationally and internationally in the anti-human trafficking field. \nRegister at NCJTC\nRegister by Monday\, August 19\, 2024. \nThis fee includes 16 hours of training\, program materials\, instructional costs\, and refreshment breaks. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-organizational-resiliency-starts-with-you/
LOCATION:Fox Valley Technical College\, 1825 N Bluemound Drive\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240416T153426Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Community Action Plan for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity 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. \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 preschools\, after-school care\, summer camps\, church groups\, athletic associations or others responsible for the care of minors. \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 June 27\, 2024.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/creating-a-community-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240604T212418Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC | Presenting Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nExplore how different types of evidence can be used in forensic interviews of children in abuse\, witnessing violence and exploitation cases. Learn how to present different types of evidence in the context of a child-centered\, trauma-informed\, and legally defendable forensic interview approach. Discuss the implications of presenting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Practice techniques and develop skills to present different types of evidence in child forensic interviews. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand how different types of evidence can be used in forensic interviews of children in abuse\, witnessing violence\, and exploitation cases.\nPresent different types of evidence in the context of a child-centered\, trauma-informed\, and legally defendable forensic interview.\n\nRegister through NCJTC\n\n\n\n\nTuition/instructional costs\, as well as course materials\, are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. For in-person training\, attendees are responsible for making and funding their costs of attendance\, including but not limited to lodging\, travel\, meals\, incidentals\, etc.\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite\n\nHave completed an NCA approved 5 day basic Forensic Interview course or its equivalent\nBe regularly conducting Forensic Interviews in your current role\n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-presenting-evidence-in-child-forensic-interviews-2/
LOCATION:Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center\, 5351 Samuell Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, 75228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,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:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240415T214711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T214711Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Presenting Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nExplore how different types of evidence can be used in forensic interviews of children in abuse\, witnessing violence and exploitation cases. Learn how to present different types of evidence in the context of a child-centered\, trauma-informed\, and legally defendable forensic interview approach. Discuss the implications of presenting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Practice techniques and develop skills to present different types of evidence in child forensic interviews. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand how different types of evidence can be used in forensic interviews of children in abuse\, witnessing violence and exploitation cases\nPresent different types of evidence in the contxct of a child-centered\, trauma-informed\, and legally defendable forensic interview\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nPrerequisite\nLimited seats available! This training is designed for trained forensic interviewers and law enforcement. It is designed as a pre-requisite for the advanced ‘Child Sex Trafficking: Forensic Interview Training’ course: \n\nHave completed an NCA approved 5 day basic Forensic Interview course or its equivalent\nBe regularly conducting Forensic Interviews in your current role
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-presenting-evidence-in-child-forensic-interviews/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240415T212549Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Verbal De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAvoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process and conflict prevention and help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate\, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nLeverage verbal and non-verbal approaches to improve service outcomes\nConsider and apply techniques when facing those who are emotionally charged or suffering from some form of crisis\nDemonstrate active listening skills\, to best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nAbout Trainer\nJohn Wallschlaeger – Sergeant\, Appleton Police Department (Retired) \nJohn Wallschlaeger started his career in law enforcement with the Hartland Police Department in 1994. John joined the Appleton Police Department in 2002 and achieved the rank of Sergeant in May 2009. In 2004\, John became Wisconsin’s first “Memphis Model” based CIT officer after attending the 40- hour course offered at the Akron Ohio Police Department. John sees CIT as the best model of training on crisis response available to law enforcement and has helped develop it\, in conjunction with NAMI Fox Valley\, not only at the Appleton Police Department but throughout Wisconsin. That effort resulted in John earning the “CIT International CIT Officer of the Year Award” in 2010. John was also awarded in 2010 the “Protect & Serve Award” from NAMI WI. John recognizes that through CIT\, community collaboration between the law enforcement and mental health communities is enhanced\, bettering the lives of persons and families living with mental illness. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThis fee includes 8 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240415T212431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T212431Z
UID:10000843-1715817600-1715903999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Protecting Children in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTechnology plays a tremendous role in our children’s lives. Learn about the ways children are interacting online to create better understanding and open up meaningful communication. Increase awareness of opportunities to protect and connect with children while also gathering valuable information to mitigate threats posed by individuals who seek to exploit them. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the different types of technology used by children and teens\, including devices and apps\nRecognize the differences between the digital age and the world that adults experienced while growing up\nFocus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes communication\, setting guidelines\, and digital citizenship training\nUnderstand the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face such as cyberbullying\, “sexting\,” and online predators\nAddress the legal aspects of all of these topics and learn how to address each of these issues with best practices\nUnderstand our role in helping victims navigate trauma after the incident has occurred\, and learn what resources are available for you to aid in this process\n\nAbout Presenter\nDana Miller – Associate\, National Criminal Justice Training Center \nDana Miller is an Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Dana holds a master’s degree in criminal justice\, and she has worked extensively in education and harm prevention surrounding technology in the state of Wisconsin. Dana is a former Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander; in her tenure with the Wisconsin Department of Justice\, Dana managed the program operations for the ICAC Task Force\, including managing Wisconsin CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and collaborating with Wisconsin law enforcement regarding investigations\, outreach\, and training events. Throughout her career\, Dana has provided online safety outreach to over 30\,000 people. She is creator and co-creator of multiple Wisconsin online safety programs and initiatives that continue to be utilized\, and she teaches online safety primary prevention and responding to sextortion classes throughout the nation. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThe registration fee includes 8 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-protecting-children-in-a-digital-age-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231201T145252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T145252Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\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\nRegister by April 26\, 2024. \nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240415T145919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T145919Z
UID:10000834-1713358800-1713364200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Prosecuting a Child Abuse Case: How to Work as an Effective MDT to Prepare Your Case for Trial
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nExplore the MDT roles and responsibilities in the context of a child abuse case. Learn how to work through the case facts and the offender/victim dynamics to develop a case strategy that provides ample ammunition to the prosecutor in closing argument to gain offender accountability while reducing child victim trauma and enhancing victim safety. This training is suitable for law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAssess the facts and dynamics of a child abuse case and identify the professional partnerships that will enhance victim credibility and safety\nGenerate a concept map that established the roles and responsibilities of the MDT members who will collaborate on a given child abuse case\nDevelop a case strategy using the prosecutor’s closing argument as the starting point for pinpointing corroboration to support offender accountability\n\nAbout the Trainer\nMiriam Falk – Wisconsin DOJ VAWA Resource Prosecutor & Law Enforcement Trainer for Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence \nAssistant AG Miriam Falk\, J.D. was an Asst. DA in Milwaukee County\, WI from 1987-2014\, in sensitive crimes for the last 23 of her 27 years there. Her first four years were with CHIPS and TPR cases. Ms. Falk has 30+ years of training experience in WI and nationally in sexual assault\, domestic violence\, trial advocacy and interviewing of adults and children. Her professional awards are: Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association Asst. DA of the Year\, 2012; Wisconsin Law Journal’s Woman of the Year 2010; Milwaukee Commission on DV and Sexual Assault recognition\, 2007; Honorable Mention\, Wisconsin DA’s Association for nomination as Asst. DA of the Year 2007; June Dobbs Award from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. \nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-prosecuting-a-child-abuse-case-how-to-work-as-an-effective-mdt-to-prepare-your-case-for-trial/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231127T170658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T170708Z
UID:10000592-1713139200-1713484799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Multidisciplinary Team Response to Child Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) is presenting a training opportunity for professionals in the field of: community corrections officer\, court system personnel\, emergency management\, law enforcement/support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victims service providers. \nImprove multidisciplinary team (MDT) responses to child sex trafficking cases. Gather information about improving or establishing a formal MDT in your community. Identify gaps and develop short and long- term response plans with the help of subject matter experts. To attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nThis 3.5 day team-based training will guide existing Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) to improve their response to Child Sex Trafficking (CST)\, as well as assist those who seek to establish a formal MDT in their communities to more effectively respond to CST cases. Subject matter experts will work with teams to identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able: \n\nDifferentiate between responses to traditional child abuse and child sex trafficking cases\nUtilize the components of an effective MDT for child sex trafficking\nRecognize and locate youth at risk victimization\nCreate a plan that encompasses strengths\, challenges and a direction for your MDT response to child sex trafficking\n\nTo attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nAttendance at a course such as System Response to High Risk Victims-Child Sex Trafficking (HRV CST) or Investigative Strategies in Child Abduction Cases (ISCAC)\, or have a working knowledge of child sex trafficking is highly recommended. \n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by March 1\, 2024 \nThere is NO FEE to attend this training. Tuition\, student materials\, and instructional costs are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. Additionally\, the cost of lodging for non-federal attendees will also be covered for the nights of March 24\, 25\, 26 and 27. Lodging arrangements will be made by MEC Training and TA. \nAttendees will be responsible for their own travel\, food\, parking and ancillary expenses associated with attending this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/multidisciplinary-team-response-to-child-sex-trafficking-3/
LOCATION:Providence\, RI\, Providence\, RI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240304T231553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T231553Z
UID:10000739-1713139200-1713311999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Criminal Connections: Child Exploitation Material and Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\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\, along with 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. \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\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training has been approved for 13 MN POST credits and 12.25 MN CLE Credits. \nThe registration fee includes 16 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-criminal-connections-child-exploitation-material-and-child-sexual-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Hermantown Police Department\, 51111 Maple Grove Rd\, Hermantown\, MN\, 55811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240318T155627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T155627Z
UID:10000804-1712620800-1712707199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Protecting Children in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTechnology plays a tremendous role in our children’s lives. Learn about the ways children are interacting online to create better understanding and open up meaningful communication. Increase awareness of opportunities to protect and connect with children while also gathering valuable information to mitigate threats posed by individuals who seek to exploit them. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the different types of technology used by children and teens\, including devices and apps\nRecognize the differences between the digital age and the world that adults experienced while growing up\nFocus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes communication\, setting guidelines\, and digital citizenship training\nUnderstand the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face such as cyberbullying\, “sexting\,” and online predators\nAddress the legal aspects of all of these topics and learn how to address each of these issues with best practices\nUnderstand our role in helping victims navigate trauma after the incident has occurred\, and learn what resources are available for you to aid in this process\n\nAbout Presenter\nDana Miller – Associate\, National Criminal Justice Training Center \nDana Miller is an Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Dana holds a master’s degree in criminal justice\, and she has worked extensively in education and harm prevention surrounding technology in the state of Wisconsin. Dana is a former Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander; in her tenure with the Wisconsin Department of Justice\, Dana managed the program operations for the ICAC Task Force\, including managing Wisconsin CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and collaborating with Wisconsin law enforcement regarding investigations\, outreach\, and training events. Throughout her career\, Dana has provided online safety outreach to over 30\,000 people. She is creator and co-creator of multiple Wisconsin online safety programs and initiatives that continue to be utilized\, and she teaches online safety primary prevention and responding to sextortion classes throughout the nation. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThe registration fee includes 8 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-protecting-children-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231127T164319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T164319Z
UID:10000579-1711324800-1711670399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Multidisciplinary Team Response to Child Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) is presenting a training opportunity for professionals in the field of: community corrections officer\, court system personnel\, emergency management\, law enforcement/support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victims service providers. \nImprove multidisciplinary team (MDT) responses to child sex trafficking cases. Gather information about improving or establishing a formal MDT in your community. Identify gaps and develop short and long- term response plans with the help of subject matter experts. To attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nThis 3.5 day team-based training will guide existing Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) to improve their response to Child Sex Trafficking (CST)\, as well as assist those who seek to establish a formal MDT in their communities to more effectively respond to CST cases. Subject matter experts will work with teams to identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able: \n\nDifferentiate between responses to traditional child abuse and child sex trafficking cases\nUtilize the components of an effective MDT for child sex trafficking\nRecognize and locate youth at risk victimization\nCreate a plan that encompasses strengths\, challenges and a direction for your MDT response to child sex trafficking\n\nTo attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nAttendance at a course such as System Response to High Risk Victims-Child Sex Trafficking (HRV CST) or Investigative Strategies in Child Abduction Cases (ISCAC)\, or have a working knowledge of child sex trafficking is highly recommended. \n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by February 9\, 2024 \nThere is NO FEE to attend this training. Tuition\, student materials\, and instructional costs are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. Additionally\, the cost of lodging for non-federal attendees will also be covered for the nights of March 24\, 25\, 26 and 27. Lodging arrangements will be made by MEC Training and TA. \nAttendees will be responsible for their own travel\, food\, parking and ancillary expenses associated with attending this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/multidisciplinary-team-response-to-child-sex-trafficking-2/
LOCATION:Providence\, RI\, Providence\, RI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20240226T220237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T220237Z
UID:10000730-1709730000-1709735400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Self-Generated Content and Sextortion Awareness and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSelf-Generated Content (sexting) sharing has become ever increasingly normative behavior for youth. This behavior can lead to Sextortion scams where offenders obtain explicit content and then pressure the victim to send money or send additional explicit content. Financial sextortion has become a significant danger for our youth\, especially boys\, and new sextortion concerns are now arising with advancing technology\, such as AI. Sextortion threats can cause shame\, fear and confusion and have led some victims to suicidal behaviors. This presentation will identify tactics used to target victims and will focus on awareness and preventive messaging to help provide protective factors for youth. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDefine self-generated content and forms of sextortion\nExplain sextortion tactics and their impact on victims\nIdentify self-generated content and sextortion prevention messaging\n\nAbout Presenter\nDana Miller – Associate\, National Criminal Justice Training Center \nDana Miller is an Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Dana holds a master’s degree in criminal justice\, and she has worked extensively in education and harm prevention surrounding technology in the state of Wisconsin. Dana is a former Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander; in her tenure with the Wisconsin Department of Justice\, Dana managed the program operations for the ICAC Task Force\, including managing Wisconsin CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and collaborating with Wisconsin law enforcement regarding investigations\, outreach\, and training events. Throughout her career\, Dana has provided online safety outreach to over 30\,000 people. She is creator and co-creator of multiple Wisconsin online safety programs and initiatives that continue to be utilized\, and she teaches online safety primary prevention and responding to sextortion classes throughout the nation. \nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-self-generated-content-and-sextortion-awareness-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231211T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T193727Z
UID:10000617-1709510400-1709683199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Criminal Connections: Child Exploitation Material and Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\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\, along with 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. \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\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by January 29\, 2024 \nThe registration fee includes 16 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-criminal-connections-child-exploitation-material-and-child-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State Police\, 470 Worcester Road\, Farmingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231211T172330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T172330Z
UID:10000616-1706659200-1706745599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Verbal De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAvoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process and conflict prevention and help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate\, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nLeverage verbal and non-verbal approaches to improve service outcomes\nConsider and apply techniques when facing those who are emotionally charged or suffering from some form of crisis\nDemonstrate active listening skills\, to best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nAbout Trainer\nJohn Wallschlaeger – Sergeant\, Appleton Police Department (Retired) \nJohn Wallschlaeger started his career in law enforcement with the Hartland Police Department in 1994. John joined the Appleton Police Department in 2002 and achieved the rank of Sergeant in May 2009. In 2004\, John became Wisconsin’s first “Memphis Model” based CIT officer after attending the 40- hour course offered at the Akron Ohio Police Department. John sees CIT as the best model of training on crisis response available to law enforcement and has helped develop it\, in conjunction with NAMI Fox Valley\, not only at the Appleton Police Department but throughout Wisconsin. That effort resulted in John earning the “CIT International CIT Officer of the Year Award” in 2010. John was also awarded in 2010 the “Protect & Serve Award” from NAMI WI. John recognizes that through CIT\, community collaboration between the law enforcement and mental health communities is enhanced\, bettering the lives of persons and families living with mental illness. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThis fee includes 8 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:Georgetown Police Department\, 3500 D B Wood Rd\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231009T165902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T165902Z
UID:10000557-1705363200-1705708799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Multidisciplinary Team Response to Child Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in Community Corrections Officer\, Court System Personnel\, Emergency Management\, Law Enforcement and Support\, Prosecutors\, Social Workers\, Tribes/Tribal Partners\, and Victim Service Providers. \nThis 3.5 day team-based training will guide existing Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) to improve their response to Child Sex Trafficking (CST)\, as well as assist those who seek to establish a formal MDT in their communities to more effectively respond to CST cases. Subject matter experts will work with teams to identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans. \nTo attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nAttendance at a course such as System Response to High Risk Victims-Child Sex Trafficking (HRV CST) or Investigative Strategies in Child Abduction Cases (ISCAC)\, or have a working knowledge of child sex trafficking is highly recommended. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able:\n\nDifferentiate between responses to traditional child abuse and child sex trafficking cases\nUtilize the components of an effective MDT for child sex trafficking\nRecognize and locate youth at risk victimization\nCreate a plan that encompasses strengths\, challenges and a direction for your MDT response to child sex trafficking\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by December 1\, 2023 \nDo not make any non-refundable travel arrangements until confirmation of enrollment has been received via email. \nTuition\, student materials\, and instructional costs are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. Additionally\, the cost of lodging for non-federal attendees will also be covered for the nights of Jan 15\, 16\, 17 and 18. Lodging arrangements will be made by MEC Training and TA. \nAttendees will be responsible for their own travel\, food\, parking and ancillary expenses associated with attending this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/multidisciplinary-team-response-to-child-sex-trafficking/
LOCATION:Tampa\, FL\, Tampa\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231009T160939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T160939Z
UID:10000556-1704844800-1705017599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Cases
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. \nExamine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team\, such as law enforcement\, child protective services\, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images\, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members’ roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators. \nTraining Schedule\n\n January 10: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern\nJanuary 11: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern\n\nYou must attend and participate in the entire training in order to receive a certificate. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nDescribe the importance of minimizing bias and employing multiple hypotheses\nList types of evidence and methods of collection\nDefine evidentiary keys of collected evidence\nExplain the importance of case information sharing\nManage collected evidence\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by December 8\, 2023!\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/following-the-evidence-in-child-abuse-and-child-exploitation-cases-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231130T215002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T215002Z
UID:10000604-1704758400-1705017599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\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\nRegister by January 5\, 2024. \nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231121T163921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163921Z
UID:10000589-1704700800-1704733200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC FIT: Dynamics of CST Victim Interviews (Part 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn the complex dynamics involved in a child sex trafficking interview. Gain an understanding of the impact of trauma bonding and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as they relate to traffickers recruiting and controlling minors. Recognize why the CST business model is important and how adolescent development plays apart in both trafficking and the interview process. \nThis training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine human trafficking and explain its dynamics\nExplain and analyze the differences between adolescents and adults regarding language development\, memory and suggestibility\nDefine types and patterns of disclosure\nIdentify strategies for overcoming common barriers and blocks that occur within a forensic interview\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training contains two hours of instruction.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-fit-dynamics-of-cst-victim-interviews-part-1-2/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231121T163159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163159Z
UID:10000587-1704700800-1704733200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NJCTC Interviewing Bilingual and Immigrant Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIdentify barriers to communication and examine tactics for engagement during a bilingual forensic interview. Learn how to engage the family by utilizing tactics or tools to overcome the barriers when you have a case with Spanish-speaking children or families. Gather new resources and learn the steps families can take to utilize support services. This training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \n\nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nIdentify blocks to communication\nDemonstrate new tactics for engagement\nUtilize support services\n\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nA certificate of completion will be generated at the end of this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/njctc-interviewing-bilingual-and-immigrant-children/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231009T160737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T160737Z
UID:10000555-1702339200-1702511999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Cases
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. \nExamine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team\, such as law enforcement\, child protective services\, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images\, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members’ roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators. \nTraining Schedule\n\nDecember 12: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern\nDecember 13: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern\n\nYou must attend and participate in the entire training in order to receive a certificate. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nDescribe the importance of minimizing bias and employing multiple hypotheses\nList types of evidence and methods of collection\nDefine evidentiary keys of collected evidence\nExplain the importance of case information sharing\nManage collected evidence\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by November 10\, 2023!\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/following-the-evidence-in-child-abuse-and-child-exploitation-cases/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,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:20231212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231004T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T200024Z
UID:10000539-1702339200-1702425599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Children in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals such as community members\, community correction officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nTechnology plays a tremendous role in our children’s lives. Learn about the ways children are interacting online to create better understanding and open up meaningful communication. Increase awareness of opportunities to protect and connect with children while also gathering valuable information to mitigate threats posed by individuals who seek to exploit them. This day-long seminar is designed to educate a broad range of disciplines responsible for conducting investigations and safeguarding youth. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the different types of technology used by children and teens\, including devices and apps\nRecognize the differences between the digital age and the world that adults experienced while growing up\nFocus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes communication\, setting guidelines\, and digital citizenship training\nUnderstand the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face such as cyberbullying\, “sexting\,” and online predators\nAddress the legal aspects of all of these topics and learn how to address each of these issues with best practices\nUnderstand our role in helping victims navigate trauma after the incident has occurred\, and learn what resources are available for you to aid in this process\n\nAbout the Trainer\nDana Miller is an Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Dana holds a master’s degree in criminal justice\, and she has worked extensively in education and harm prevention surrounding technology in the state of Wisconsin. Dana is a former Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander; in her tenure with the Wisconsin Department of Justice\, Dana managed the program operations for the ICAC Task Force\, including managing Wisconsin CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and collaborating with Wisconsin law enforcement regarding investigations\, outreach\, and training events. Throughout her career\, Dana has provided online safety outreach to over 30\,000 people. She is creator and co-creator of multiple Wisconsin online safety programs and initiatives that continue to be utilized\, and she teaches online safety primary prevention and responding to sextortion classes throughout the nation. \nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/protecting-children-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231121T163921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163921Z
UID:10000588-1701648000-1701734399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC FIT: Dynamics of CST Victim Interviews (Part 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn the complex dynamics involved in a child sex trafficking interview. Gain an understanding of the impact of trauma bonding and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as they relate to traffickers recruiting and controlling minors. Recognize why the CST business model is important and how adolescent development plays apart in both trafficking and the interview process. \nThis training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine human trafficking and explain its dynamics\nExplain and analyze the differences between adolescents and adults regarding language development\, memory and suggestibility\nDefine types and patterns of disclosure\nIdentify strategies for overcoming common barriers and blocks that occur within a forensic interview\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training contains two hours of instruction.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-fit-dynamics-of-cst-victim-interviews-part-1-2/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231129T223627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T223627Z
UID:10000601-1701648000-1701820799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\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\nAbout Trainers\nHarry Earle – NCJTC Associate | Chief of Police\, Gloucester Township Police Department\, New Jersey – Retired \nHarry Earle began his career with the Gloucester Township Police Department in 1987 and served in various positions throughout his career including Patrol Officer\, Patrol Sergeant\, Lieutenant\, Captain\, and Deputy Chief before becoming Chief of Police in 2010 until his retirement from the police department in November 2019. He has implemented community and problem-solving policing models with a focus on crime prevention and community wellness by addressing social disorder with a focus on at-risk youth and vulnerable populations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice\, a master’s degree in Human Resource Development\, and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Harry is the current Chairperson of the International Association of Chiefs Police (IACP) Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Committee. \nMichele Selfridge – NCJTC Associate | Licensed Clinical Social Worker \nMichele Selfridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Agent who worked extensively with the Gloucester Township Police Department. In coordination with Chief of Police\, Harry Earle\, she has created and facilitates juvenile crime prevention and diversion programs which are successfully lowering the juvenile recidivism rate in the community. Ms. Selfridge is the co-author of the GT Focus and Handshakes Not Handcuffs Curriculum\, the Juvenile and Parent Risk Assessment Tools and the author of PAUSE\, An Alternative to Suspension. She has presented on varied topics affecting youth including GT Vision initiatives\, Adverse Childhood Experience and brain development\, human trafficking\, addiction\, crisis management\, adolescent mental health and effective parenting. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231121T163159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163159Z
UID:10000586-1701388800-1701475199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NJCTC Interviewing Bilingual and Immigrant Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIdentify barriers to communication and examine tactics for engagement during a bilingual forensic interview. Learn how to engage the family by utilizing tactics or tools to overcome the barriers when you have a case with Spanish-speaking children or families. Gather new resources and learn the steps families can take to utilize support services. This training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \n\nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nIdentify blocks to communication\nDemonstrate new tactics for engagement\nUtilize support services\n\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nA certificate of completion will be generated at the end of this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/njctc-interviewing-bilingual-and-immigrant-children/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20231108T221237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T221237Z
UID:10000567-1699833600-1700006399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Criminal Connections: Child Exploitation Material and Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecutors\, social workers\, Tribes/Tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nExplore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse materials (child pornography) to supplement an investigation and corroborate victim statements. Gather new tools and resources for the most comprehensive case outcomes. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand current child pornography trends\nApply research discussing the relationship between contact offenses and child pornography\nConsider current legal issues relating to child pornography and child sexual abuse cases\nLeverage interview and interrogation techniques that maximize evidence discovery in sexual abuse cases\nUnderstand ICAC task force’s role in investigating child pornography\nConsider opportunities to enhance investigations through multi-disciplinary investigative strategies\n\nAbout the Trainers\nDavid Frattare – Director of State Investigations / ICAC Commander\, Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office\, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force \nDavid Frattare currently serves as the Statewide Commander for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office\, Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Commander Frattare is responsible for the investigation\, coordination and supervision of investigations involving the sexual exploitation of children and serves as the national representative for the Internet Crimes Against Children program in Ohio. From 1997 to 2009\, Commander Frattare was employed as a Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Child Predator Unit. Commander Frattare is a Special Deputy with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office and a Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations Cleveland. He is an Associate Instructor for the National Criminal Justice Training Center at Fox Valley Technical College\, a Law Enforcement Trainer for The Innocent Justice Foundation\, and a Senior Chaplain with the International Fellowship of Chaplains. \nPauline Renick – Retired Detective with the Bellingham Police Department\, Bellingham\, Washington \nPauline has been in Law Enforcement for 37 years. Currently\, she is working as a crime analyst in the area of Internet Crimes Against Children. She also served as a Task Force Officer for the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Her previous assignments included Mountain Bike Patrol\, Patrol Division\, D.A.R.E. Officer\, High School Resource Officer\, Field Training Officer and Master Patrol Officer. She has experience working cases of child sexual assault\, child abuse and domestic violence related crimes. She also worked these types of cases during her assignment as a Special Agent for the US Army Criminal Investigation Division Command (CID). She is the only female recipient of the Medal of Valor in the history of her department. Pauline is also a child forensic interviewer and involved in the community providing educational information to teens\, parents and specialized professions\, regarding the topic of the Internet Crimes Against Children \nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training is held in-person at Battle Creek\, MI. See here for more information on venue and lodging.  \nThe registration fee includes 16 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/criminal-connections-child-exploitation-material-and-child-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Firekeepers Casino Hotel\, 11177E Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231108
DTSTAMP:20260511T041600
CREATED:20230803T211133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T211133Z
UID:10000476-1699228800-1699401599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Casting the Digital Footprint
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 Special Agent Andrew Vallee. \nTechnology impacts almost every type of investigation today. Uncover the information technology users knowingly and unknowingly leave behind when accessing and using electronic devices. Learn how to covertly strengthen your investigations by gathering personal\, public\, and open-source data. Discuss techniques to locate evidence through technologies that can benefit any investigation. This training is only for law enforcement\, prosecution\, and court-related officials. \nUpon completion of this training\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUnderstand the means by which a person leaves a digital “trail” for investigators on multiple digital devices\nExamine how to interpret reports of analyzed devices\nApply practices in extracting device histories for investigations\nIdentify methods to complete research warrants with open-source and social media providers\n\nAbout the Trainer\nAndrew Vallee – Special Agent\, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) \nAndrew Vallee is Special Agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He is currently a sworn law enforcement officer assigned to the Technical Services Unit and specializes in digital forensics\, cellular network analysis\, WiFi analysis\, and various other technology related disciplines. Prior to joining the TBI\, Special Agent Vallee worked as a Detective with the Metro Nashville Police Department. He has worked in law enforcement for 18 years and has been a law enforcement instructor for over 12 years. He is currently appointed to the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) and is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Science – Digital and Multimedia Section \nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by October 2\, 2023. \nThere are lodging options here.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/casting-the-digital-footprint-2/
LOCATION:Beaver County Emergency Management\, 351 14th St\, Ambridge\, PA\, 15003
CATEGORIES:Court,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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