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SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260313T161421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T164327Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience focused on the basic skills and knowledge necessary to conduct child forensic interviews. Participants will have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Attendees must complete pre-clinic assignments and respond to communication from the Clinic Director prior to the event. There will be homework and self-study assignments following each day of the Clinic.  In order to receive a certificate of completion participants must complete mock child forensic interviews with actors and pass a test following the conclusion of the Clinic. Members of existing multidisciplinary child abuse investigation teams including Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)\, professionals who are responsible for conducting child forensic interviews for police agencies and government-sponsored child protection agencies\, and child abuse pediatric fellows are the target audience for APSAC’s Child Forensic Interview Clinics. The APSAC Clinic is an initial training for these professionals who conduct in-depth forensic investigative interviews of children who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment\, exploitation\, neglect or other crimes. The Clinic is not appropriate for and will not accept professionals who conduct child interviews for other purposes. \nTo meet the criteria for attendance\, you must be one of the following: \n\nEndorsed by a CAC as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a police agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a government-sponsored child protection agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nA child abuse pediatric fellow.\n\nUpon completion of the Clinic participants will need to be able to implement the training as a member of (or endorsed by) an existing CAC and/or multidisciplinary child abuse investigation team.(Exceptions are extremely limited and must be approved in advance by the Clinic Director and will only be considered on a space-available basis.) The APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic will be conducted in English and participants must be fluent in English. APSAC is unable to provide interpretation services. \nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event & participants are required to attend all 5 days.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-forensic-interview-clinics-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260507T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T194204Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC | Pedophilia-Themed Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (P-OCD): Assessment\, Differential Diagnosis\, and Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPedophilia-themed obsessive-compulsive disorder (P-OCD) is a distressing and often misunderstood presentation of OCD characterized by intrusive\, unwanted thoughts\, images\, or urges related to fears of being sexually attracted to children. These obsessions are ego-dystonic and are typically accompanied by significant anxiety\, shame\, and avoidance\, as well as compulsive behaviors such as reassurance seeking\, mental review\, and checking. \nDue to the taboo nature of the content\, individuals with P-OCD are frequently misdiagnosed or reluctant to seek treatment\, increasing their risk for chronic impairment. Clinicians may also experience uncertainty when differentiating P-OCD from pedophilic disorder\, which can impact case conceptualization and treatment planning. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of P-OCD\, including assessment strategies\, differential diagnosis\, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Additionally\, ethical considerations\, risk assessment\, and culturally responsive care will also be addressed. \nLearning objectives\n\nDescribe the core features of OCD and specifically pedophilia-themed OCD and its presentation across diverse populations.\nDifferentiate P-OCD from pedophilic disorder and other related conditions.\nIdentify common obsessive thoughts and compulsions associated with P-OCD.\nIdentify evidence-based treatment strategies for P-OCD.\nAddress clinician discomfort and stigma when working with taboo-themed OCD presentations.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-pedophilia-themed-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-p-ocd-assessment-differential-diagnosis-and-treatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260514T162031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T162411Z
UID:10001608-1788134400-1788566399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Forensic Interviewing Clinic in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview (Spanish)\nNuestra exhaustiva Clínica ofrece una oportunidad única para participar en una experiencia de capacitación intensiva\, centrada en las habilidades y conocimientos básicos necesarios para llevar a cabo entrevistas forenses a niños. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de interactuar personalmente con expertos destacados en el campo de la entrevista forense infantil. Los asistentes deben completar tareas previas a la clínica y responder a las comunicaciones de los Directores de la Clínica antes de que comience el evento. Se asignarán tareas y actividades de aprendizaje al finalizar cada jornada de la Clínica. Para recibir un certificado de finalización\, los participantes deben realizar simulacros de entrevistas forenses infantiles con actores y aprobar un examen al concluir la Clínica. \nLos miembros de equipos multidisciplinarios ya establecidos para la investigación del abuso infantil —incluyendo los Centros de Defensa del Niño (CAC\, por sus siglas en inglés)—\, los profesionales responsables de realizar entrevistas forenses a niños para organismos policiales y agencias gubernamentales de protección infantil\, así como los médicos residentes (fellows) en pediatría especializada en abuso infantil\, constituyen el público objetivo de las Clínicas de Entrevista Forense Infantil de APSAC. La Clínica de APSAC constituye una capacitación inicial para aquellos profesionales que llevan a cabo entrevistas forenses de investigación exhaustivas a niños que podrían haber sufrido o presenciado maltrato\, explotación\, negligencia u otros delitos. Esta Clínica no es adecuada para —y\, por consiguiente\, no aceptará— a profesionales que realicen entrevistas a niños con fines distintos a los mencionados. \nPara cumplir con los criterios de asistencia\, usted debe pertenecer a una de las siguientes categorías: \n\nContar con el respaldo de un CAC que lo designe como la persona responsable —actual o futura— de realizar entrevistas forenses exhaustivas a niños de manera regular.\nContar con el respaldo de un organismo policial que lo designe como la persona responsable —actual o futura— de realizar entrevistas forenses exhaustivas a niños de manera regular.\nContar con el respaldo de una agencia gubernamental de protección infantil que lo designe como la persona responsable —actual o futura— de realizar entrevistas forenses exhaustivas a niños de manera regular.\nSer un médico residente (fellow) en pediatría especializada en abuso infantil.\nLos profesionales radicados fuera de los Estados Unidos\, cuyos países no cuenten con un modelo de Centro de Defensa del Niño (CAC)\, también son elegibles para postularse.\nPersonas interesadas en la capacitación de entrevistas forenses a niños que puedan demostrar un camino definido hacia un puesto responsable en la profesión de entrevistador forense.\n\nAl finalizar la Clínica\, usted deberá estar en condiciones de aplicar la capacitación recibida como miembro de —o con el respaldo de— un CAC y/o un equipo multidisciplinario de investigación del abuso infantil ya existentes. (Las excepciones son sumamente limitadas; deben ser aprobadas con antelación por losl Directores de la Clínica y sólo se considerarán en función de la disponibilidad de plazas). La Clínica de Entrevista Forense Infantil de APSAC se impartirá en español; por consiguiente\, los participantes deben dominar el idioma con fluidez. APSAC no ofrece servicios de interpretación. \nTraining Overview (English)\nOur comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience focused on the core skills and knowledge necessary to conduct forensic interviews with children. Participants will have the opportunity to interact in person with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Attendees are required to complete pre-Clinic assignments and respond to communications from the Clinic Directors prior to the start of the event. Assignments and learning activities will be assigned at the conclusion of each day of the Clinic. To receive a Certificate of Completion\, participants must conduct mock child forensic interviews with actors and pass an examination at the conclusion of the Clinic. \nMembers of established multidisciplinary teams for child abuse investigation—including Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)—professionals responsible for conducting child forensic interviews for law enforcement agencies and government child protective services\, as well as pediatric fellows specializing in child abuse\, constitute the target audience for APSAC’s Child Forensic Interview Clinics. The APSAC Clinic serves as foundational training for professionals who conduct comprehensive investigative forensic interviews with children who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment\, exploitation\, neglect\, or other crimes. This Clinic is not suitable for—and\, consequently\, will not accept—professionals who conduct interviews with children for purposes other than those stated above. \nTo meet the attendance criteria\, you must belong to one of the following categories: \n\nBe endorsed by a CAC that designates you as the individual responsible—currently or in the future—for regularly conducting comprehensive forensic interviews with children.\nBe endorsed by a law enforcement agency that designates you as the individual responsible—currently or in the future—for regularly conducting comprehensive forensic interviews with children.\nBe endorsed by a government child protective services agency that designates you as the individual responsible—currently or in the future—for regularly conducting comprehensive forensic interviews with children.\nBe a pediatric fellow specializing in child abuse. Professionals based outside the United States—whose countries do not currently have a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model—are also eligible to apply.\nIndividuals interested in child forensic interview training who can demonstrate a defined path toward a position of responsibility within the forensic interviewing profession.\n\nUpon completion of the Clinic\, you must be prepared to apply the training received as a member of—or with the support of—an existing CAC and/or a multidisciplinary child abuse investigation team. (Exceptions are extremely limited; they must be approved in advance by the Clinic Directors and will be considered only subject to space availability.) The APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic will be conducted in Spanish; therefore\, participants must be fluent in the language. APSAC does not provide interpretation services. \nRegister Through APSAC\nParticipants are required to attend all 5 days.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-forensic-interviewing-clinich-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Dallas\, Texas\, Dallas\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260324T181042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181042Z
UID:10001545-1791460800-1791464400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC | Advocacy: Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis workshop will share strategies to help you model for parents what to say and actions to take in order to obtain needed programs\, benefits\, entitlements and services for their child with a disability. We will share possible barriers and strategies to hopefully help our families overcome those barriers so they can be the best possible advocates for their child and family.  The session will allow participants to share their own advocacy victories as well as get feedback pertaining to current difficulties they might be encountering while trying to advocate on behalf of parents.  It take more than a village these days\, it takes a universe of dedicated advocates to help our vulnerable families. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-advocacy-supporting-parents-of-children-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001541-1792065600-1792069200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001452-1795089600-1795093200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T145836
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001542-1797508800-1797512400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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