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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-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20251223T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T173337Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Technology and Challenges in Child Maltreatment 8-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is an 8-week live webinar series focused on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment. Held once a week for 1.5 hours via Zoom\, the program offers professionals opportunities to acquire or enhance competencies\, skills\, and insights necessary for effectively working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. \nAll sessions are led by national experts in child welfare and child maltreatment. Attendance is required for all eight sessions in the series. \nParticipants are encouraged to have their camera on to support engagement\, and a webcam is required for continuing education verification. \nTraining Topics\nTechnology’s Double Edge: Protecting Children in a Digital World\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026 \nTechnology and Online Safety: Latest Research\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \nPsychological Maltreatment on Social Media: The Dark Side of Sharenting\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \nGamifying Digital Resilience: Building Safer Online Worlds Across Generations\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 \nSexting\, Sextortion\, and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Updating Internet Safety Messages to Counter the Latest Threats\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 \nIntersection of Technology and Science\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \nWhen Technology Turns Both Ways: AI’s Role in Protecting and Harming Our Children\nWednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTechnology and Corporal Punishment\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nSkill Level: Introductory / Intermediate\nGeneral Admission (entire 8-week course): $160.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-technology-and-challenges-in-child-maltreatment-8-week-course/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20251223T173406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T173406Z
UID:10001415-1773226800-1773232200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Technology and Challenges in Child Maltreatment 8-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is an 8-week live webinar series focused on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment. Held once a week for 1.5 hours via Zoom\, the program offers professionals opportunities to acquire or enhance competencies\, skills\, and insights necessary for effectively working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. \nAll sessions are led by national experts in child welfare and child maltreatment. Attendance is required for all eight sessions in the series. \nParticipants are encouraged to have their camera on to support engagement\, and a webcam is required for continuing education verification. \nTraining Topics\nTechnology’s Double Edge: Protecting Children in a Digital World\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026 \nTechnology and Online Safety: Latest Research\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \nPsychological Maltreatment on Social Media: The Dark Side of Sharenting\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \nGamifying Digital Resilience: Building Safer Online Worlds Across Generations\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 \nSexting\, Sextortion\, and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Updating Internet Safety Messages to Counter the Latest Threats\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 \nIntersection of Technology and Science\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \nWhen Technology Turns Both Ways: AI’s Role in Protecting and Harming Our Children\nWednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTechnology and Corporal Punishment\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nSkill Level: Introductory / Intermediate\nGeneral Admission (entire 8-week course): $160.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-technology-and-challenges-in-child-maltreatment-8-week-course-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001449-1771502400-1771506000@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-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20251008T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191030Z
UID:10001352-1770681600-1771459199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20251118T174739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174746Z
UID:10001390-1769990400-1770335999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nMODULE 3: The How and Beyond – Research-Informed Interviewing\nPrerequisite: Module 1 must be completed prior to attending Module 3. Module 2 must be completed or registered for prior to attending Module 3. \n\nDemonstrate the ability to differentiate the purpose of the non-forensic interviewer interview from a formal child forensic interview.\nExplain the key stages of research-informed interviewing and how these stages may differ from a formal child forensic interview.\nEvaluate the quality of interview questions by understanding the type of questions used.\nGive examples of how to prioritize and maximize open-ended questions to elicit accurate narratives and reliable information from children.\nExplain the best ways to structure their interviews to support the child and future investigation.\nDemonstrate knowledge of language and memory development to generating interview questions.\nIdentify how child development and linguistic considerations affect abilities of children to understand and respond to adult questioning.\nIdentify and give examples of age-appropriate questions and ways of assessing child’s developmental level and abilities.\nDemonstrate knowledge of challenges to talking with children and ways of reducing drift. Make a plan for avoiding draft.\nExplain key memory concepts critical in effective child interviewing: How children’s memories differ from adults\, Recall v. Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\nGive examples of key memory concept questions critical in effective child interviewing: Recall memory\, Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\, Episodic memory\nSummarize key principles of best practice interview techniques and components gleaned from the research\, with reference to key provisions of the APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse.\nExplain next steps to a child and supportive family members (as needed) that match practitioners role in the interview process.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event and participants are required to attend all four dates.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20251118T173808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174830Z
UID:10001387-1769299200-1769385599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nMODULE 2: The Practice of How?\n\nDefine Roles: Participants will describe why\, when\, and how to talk with children when abuse and violence are a concern.\nDescribe Skills for Gathering Information from Children: Rapport building\, narrative event practice\, transition to concern\, open-ended questions\, recording information\, and supporting trauma-informed closure.\nDemonstrate Ways of Talking with Children that are Supportive\, Warm\, and Sustain Rapport: Role play and practice.\nApply Open-Ended Questioning Techniques: Participants will learn how to utilize open-ended questions and narrative event practice to gather accurate\, reliable information from children about their experiences.\nDemonstrate Non-Invasive Interviewing Skills: Participants will learn techniques to establish rapport and conduct child-friendly\, non-invasive conversations that encourage children to share concerns and basic information.\nExplain Supportive Conversations for Child Well-being: Professionals will be able to more effectively respond to children’s statements in a manner that supports ongoing investigations\, maintains trust\, and prioritizes the child’s emotional safety.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is an in-person event offered on two dates: \n\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026 – in-person at the APSAC Pre-Conference to the 41st Annual San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment in San Diego\, CA.\nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 – APSAC 33rd Annual Colloquium\, New Orleans\, LA
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-2/
LOCATION:Town and Country San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20260102T222825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T222936Z
UID:10001430-1769083200-1769086800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Hidden Mental Health Risks of AI Chatbots and Companions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAI chatbots and AI companions are rapidly becoming part of the emotional and social world of children and adolescents. While these systems offer a nonjudgmental space\, they also introduce hidden psychological risks\, including emotional dependence\, unhealthy attachment dynamics\, impaired reality-testing\, reinforcement of cognitive distortions\, and crisis-management failures. This webinar examines the latest research findings and emerging clinical and ethical issues of AI chatbot use. Participants will learn to identify red flags\, understand the underlying mechanisms of risk\, and apply practical safeguards to help protect vulnerable youth. \nLearning objectives\n\nName and describe four domains of mental health risk associated with AI chatbot use.\nIdentify at least three mechanisms through which AI chatbots can influence attachment\, reality-testing\, and emotional well-being in youth.\nDefine AI sycophancy and hallucinations and explain how these phenomena contribute to mental health risks of AI chatbot use.\nDescribe key risk patterns associated with emotional overreliance on AI chatbots.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-hidden-mental-health-risks-of-ai-chatbots-and-companions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001448-1768478400-1768482000@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-2/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20260102T222431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T222602Z
UID:10001429-1768395600-1768399200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Improving Advocacy for Children Placed in Congregate Care Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar examines the need to reform how child welfare advocates and attorneys support youth placed in congregate care facilities—and why the practice of sending children to out-of-state facilities must end. Drawing on recent investigations and federal reports exposing widespread abuse\, neglect\, and systemic failures in both for-profit and non-profit congregate care settings\, the session will explore the profound harms children experience\, including physical and sexual abuse\, overuse of restraints\, lack of treatment\, and social isolation. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies to advocate for clients\, including how to identify red flags at facilities\, conduct meaningful check-ins with youth\, document and report abuse\, and pursue available remedies such as civil litigation\, systemic reform\, and legislative advocacy. By the end of the webinar\, advocates and those working with children will have concrete tools to challenge harmful practices\, prevent unnecessary institutionalization\, and safeguard the rights and well-being of children in care. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20251118T171458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174853Z
UID:10001386-1767571200-1767916799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nModule 1: The Why and the When?\n\nDescribe the historical context of child maltreatment and common myths\, biases\, statistics\, scope of problem factors that increase risk of child maltreatment.\nDistinguish the roles of CPS\, LE\, FI\, and other involved.\nLearn the indicators\, effects\, and dynamics of abuse.\nDemonstrate how to respond and when to refer and when to gather additional information.\nReview Disclosure and Recantation research\nSummarize disclosure types\, methods and reasons for delay.\nDescribe the research on memory and suggestibility.\nTranslate the research that clearly reveals that a supportive non-offending caregiver is critical to the resiliency of the child and learn how your role can help the non-offending caregiver to believe and support the child.\nLearn how to effectively engage families and non-offending caregivers.\nSummarize the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the opportunities to incorporate resilience in investigative response.\nDemonstrate the ability to react and respond to a child or adolescent disclosing abuse.\nIdentify individualized triggers\, strengths\, resources\, resilience\, and preventative strategies.\nDistinguish essential facts.\nPrepare for testimony.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event and participants are required to attend all four days.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250807T155929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T155929Z
UID:10001280-1766059200-1766235600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC No Hit Zones: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to a Complex & Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin APSAC in one of theirPrevention Series webinars on: No Hit Zones: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to a Complex & Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd\, FAPSAC. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-no-hit-zones-a-simple-low-cost-and-promising-solution-to-a-complex-key-risk-factor-for-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251125
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250807T155604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T155604Z
UID:10001279-1763510400-1764028799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic
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-clinic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250804T152258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T152258Z
UID:10001261-1762952400-1762956000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC | Urban Arts and Trauma Systems Treatment: Creative Solutions for Psychological Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin APSAC’s webinar series on Controversial Topics with Debangshu Raygardner\, PhD. \nRegister Through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-urban-arts-and-trauma-systems-treatment-creative-solutions-for-psychological-trauma/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250115T164321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T164321Z
UID:10001041-1760616000-1760619600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is kicking off the new year by announcing their 2025 APSAC Prevention Series\, a monthly opportunity to learn from leading prevention experts. \nTraining Topics\nEvaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in School Settings\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025 | Trainer: Bart Klika\, PhD\, MSW \nPrevention of Child Abuse: Public Health Approach\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH \nTime to Get Serious: Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Jon R. PhD \nDriving Societal Change for Sexual Abuse & Saprea: Sexual Abuse Healing and Prevention Resources\nThursday\, April 17\, 2025 | Trainers: Chris Yadon\, MPA and Matt Hartvigsen \nAdvancing the CSA Field: Terminology Used in CSA Prevention – Field Survey Results\, and Prevent Together’s National Plan to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation\nThursday\, July 17\, 2025 | Trainer: Stacy Vaughan\, DSW\, CMSW \nSafeguarding in Sport\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 | Trainer Katie Hanna \nDarkness to Light’s New Stewards of Children\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025 | Rhonda Newton\, MEd \nA Shift in Perspective: The Value of Utilizing a Universal Platform to STrengthen Child Abuse Prevention Efforts\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 | Deborah Daro\, PhD\, MCP-HARC \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 | Darrell L. Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv \nNo Hit Zone: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to A Complex and Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 | Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd\, FAPSAC \nRegister Through APSAC\nThere are limited scholarships available. Apply by emailing apsac@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250801T150527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T150527Z
UID:10001239-1759928400-1760104800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Are They the Next School Shooter? Breaking the Silo to Assess Risk
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin APSAC in one of their Controversial Topics webinars on: Are they the Next School Shooter? Breaking the Silo to Assess Risk by AShley H. VanDercar\, MD\, JD. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-are-they-the-next-school-shooter-breaking-the-silo-to-assess-risk/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250115T164321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T164321Z
UID:10001040-1752753600-1752757200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is kicking off the new year by announcing their 2025 APSAC Prevention Series\, a monthly opportunity to learn from leading prevention experts. \nTraining Topics\nEvaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in School Settings\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025 | Trainer: Bart Klika\, PhD\, MSW \nPrevention of Child Abuse: Public Health Approach\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH \nTime to Get Serious: Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Jon R. PhD \nDriving Societal Change for Sexual Abuse & Saprea: Sexual Abuse Healing and Prevention Resources\nThursday\, April 17\, 2025 | Trainers: Chris Yadon\, MPA and Matt Hartvigsen \nAdvancing the CSA Field: Terminology Used in CSA Prevention – Field Survey Results\, and Prevent Together’s National Plan to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation\nThursday\, July 17\, 2025 | Trainer: Stacy Vaughan\, DSW\, CMSW \nSafeguarding in Sport\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 | Trainer Katie Hanna \nDarkness to Light’s New Stewards of Children\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025 | Rhonda Newton\, MEd \nA Shift in Perspective: The Value of Utilizing a Universal Platform to STrengthen Child Abuse Prevention Efforts\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 | Deborah Daro\, PhD\, MCP-HARC \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 | Darrell L. Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv \nNo Hit Zone: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to A Complex and Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 | Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd\, FAPSAC \nRegister Through APSAC\nThere are limited scholarships available. Apply by emailing apsac@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250214T161746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T162156Z
UID:10001096-1750550400-1750982399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Pre-Conference & 32nd APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nAPSAC’s 32nd Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Extraordinary plenary speakers will join us and more than 130 sessions will be available! Sessions will be offered at beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced levels for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine\, nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective services\, and allied fields. \nFour days and multiple tracks featuring APSAC’s distinguished mix of research and practice. These sessions will be filled on a 1st come 1st serve basis. \nSchedule\n\nPre-Conference Institutes: Sunday\, June 22\, 2025\nAPSAC’s 32nd Colloquium: Monday\, June 23 – Thursday\, June 26\, 2025\n\nRegister through APSAC\nEarly Bird Rates end on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-pre-conference-31st-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Sheran Hotel\, 500 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250527T164333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T164333Z
UID:10001158-1749726000-1749902400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Racial Justice Section
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is forming a Racial Justice Section as a part of our enduring commitment to work towards ending racism and implicit bias in the field of child maltreatment. This mission requires all of our participation\, listening closely to others\, learning\, changing ourselves\, and changing our practices. You are invited to share observations and experiences\, discuss challenges that we face as child abuse professionals\, and provide each other with collegial support. \nThe section will be chaired by Ernestine Briggs-King\, PhD. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-racial-justice-section/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250527T164103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T145759Z
UID:10001157-1748948400-1748955600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Mental Health Section: Work-Life Balance
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s Mental Health Section provides opportunities for mental health professionals and other interested APSAC members to have collegial and supportive discussions and share ideas\, questions\, and concerns that promote the advancement of mental health in the work as child abuse professionals. \nThe section is co-chaired by Jimmy Widdifield\, Jr. and Arthur Becker-Weidman. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-overview-of-best-practices-in-child-forensic-interviewing-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250221T210139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T210139Z
UID:10001103-1748304000-1748563199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Overview of Best Practices in Child Forensic Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChild forensic interviews often provide key evidence to guide further investigation and to support decisions made about whether to pursue criminal prosecutions in cases involving maltreatment\, exploitation\, or exposure to violence\, as well as civil child protection interventions. Consequently\, many professionals have an interest in how these interviews are conducted and can benefit from an understanding of best practices in child forensic interviewing. This knowledge-based training will provide an overview of foundational principles and basic concepts for any professional who wishes to learn about current best practices in child forensic interviewing and APSAC’s 2023 Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing of Children. \nRegister Through APSAC\n*Participants must attend all 3 days in order to receive certificates of completion and CEs \nRegistration\n\nMember Registration: $575\nNon-Member Registration: $750\n12 CE Credits (Social Work & Psychology): $40
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-overview-of-best-practices-in-child-forensic-interviewing-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250115T164321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T164321Z
UID:10001039-1744891200-1744894800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is kicking off the new year by announcing their 2025 APSAC Prevention Series\, a monthly opportunity to learn from leading prevention experts. \nTraining Topics\nEvaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in School Settings\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025 | Trainer: Bart Klika\, PhD\, MSW \nPrevention of Child Abuse: Public Health Approach\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH \nTime to Get Serious: Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Jon R. PhD \nDriving Societal Change for Sexual Abuse & Saprea: Sexual Abuse Healing and Prevention Resources\nThursday\, April 17\, 2025 | Trainers: Chris Yadon\, MPA and Matt Hartvigsen \nAdvancing the CSA Field: Terminology Used in CSA Prevention – Field Survey Results\, and Prevent Together’s National Plan to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation\nThursday\, July 17\, 2025 | Trainer: Stacy Vaughan\, DSW\, CMSW \nSafeguarding in Sport\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 | Trainer Katie Hanna \nDarkness to Light’s New Stewards of Children\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025 | Rhonda Newton\, MEd \nA Shift in Perspective: The Value of Utilizing a Universal Platform to STrengthen Child Abuse Prevention Efforts\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 | Deborah Daro\, PhD\, MCP-HARC \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 | Darrell L. Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv \nNo Hit Zone: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to A Complex and Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 | Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd\, FAPSAC \nRegister Through APSAC\nThere are limited scholarships available. Apply by emailing apsac@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250115T164321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T164321Z
UID:10001038-1737028800-1737032400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is kicking off the new year by announcing their 2025 APSAC Prevention Series\, a monthly opportunity to learn from leading prevention experts. \nTraining Topics\nEvaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in School Settings\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025 | Trainer: Bart Klika\, PhD\, MSW \nPrevention of Child Abuse: Public Health Approach\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH \nTime to Get Serious: Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025 | Trainer: Jon R. PhD \nDriving Societal Change for Sexual Abuse & Saprea: Sexual Abuse Healing and Prevention Resources\nThursday\, April 17\, 2025 | Trainers: Chris Yadon\, MPA and Matt Hartvigsen \nAdvancing the CSA Field: Terminology Used in CSA Prevention – Field Survey Results\, and Prevent Together’s National Plan to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation\nThursday\, July 17\, 2025 | Trainer: Stacy Vaughan\, DSW\, CMSW \nSafeguarding in Sport\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 | Trainer Katie Hanna \nDarkness to Light’s New Stewards of Children\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025 | Rhonda Newton\, MEd \nA Shift in Perspective: The Value of Utilizing a Universal Platform to STrengthen Child Abuse Prevention Efforts\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 | Deborah Daro\, PhD\, MCP-HARC \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 | Darrell L. Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv \nNo Hit Zone: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to A Complex and Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 | Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd\, FAPSAC \nRegister Through APSAC\nThere are limited scholarships available. Apply by emailing apsac@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20250106T165248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T165248Z
UID:10001022-1736424000-1736429400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC | Engaging with Telemental Health for Child Trauma Treatment: The Benefits and Importance of Having an Active Telemental Health Program
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of telehealth delivery of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents. Topics covered will include: (1) specific tailoring of trauma-focused treatment for a telehealth delivery format\, (2)\, demonstration of how to utilize electronic resources to deliver trauma-focused treatment via telehealth\, (3)\, an overview of Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center’s revamped Telemental Health Resource Center that will highlight resources and supports related to implementing telemental health networks and services and a discussion of the importance of continuing to engage with TMH services\, and (4)\, National Children’s Alliance’s telemental health resources for Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nRegister Through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-engaging-with-telemental-health-for-child-trauma-treatment-the-benefits-and-importance-of-having-an-active-telemental-health-program/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20241125T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T203218Z
UID:10001002-1736294400-1736553599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Overview of Best Practices in Child Forensic Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChild forensic interviews often provide key evidence to guide further investigation and to support decisions made about whether to pursue criminal prosecutions in cases involving maltreatment\, exploitation\, or exposure to violence\, as well as civil child protection interventions. Consequently\, many professionals have an interest in how these interviews are conducted and can benefit from an understanding of best practices in child forensic interviewing. This knowledge-based training will provide an overview of foundational principles and basic concepts for any professional who wishes to learn about current best practices in child forensic interviewing and APSAC’s 2023 Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing of Children. \nRegister Through APSAC\n*Participants must attend all 3 days in order to receive certificates of completion and CEs \nRegistration\n\nMember Registration: $575\nNon-Member Registration: $750\n12 CE Credits (Social Work & Psychology): $40
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-overview-of-best-practices-in-child-forensic-interviewing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
UID:10000636-1734440400-1734444000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20240926T214029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T214132Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Trauma Informed Care (Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nApproximately 50% of the population will experience some type of possibly traumatic event (e.g.\, exposure to violence in the home or community\, physical\, emotional or sexual abuse\, natural disaster\, violent death of a loved one\, etc.) during their lifetime.  Exposure to trauma significantly increases the risk of developing mental health disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\, anxiety\, depression\, suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors\, substance use\, among others. The objectives of this workshop are to: 1) Define what trauma and adverse childhood experiences are\, 2) Describe the impact of trauma and common warning signs/symptoms of trauma by developmental level; 3) Describe what trauma-informed care is and provide practical coping strategies to use with youth. \n*This training will be offered in Spanish \nAproximadamente 50% de la población experimentará algún tipo de evento posiblemente traumático (ej..\, exposición a violencia en el hogar o comunidad\, abuso físico\, emocional o sexual\, desastre natural\, muerte violenta de un ser querido\, etc.) durante la vida. La exposición a trauma aumenta significativamente el riesgo de desarrollar trastornos de salud mental incluyendo el Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (TEPT)\, ansiedad\, depresión\, ideación suicida y conductas de autolesión\, uso de sustancias\, entre otros. Objetivos de este taller: 1) Definir lo que es un trauma y experiencias adversas en la niñez\, 2) Describir el impacto del trauma y las señales de alerta/síntomas comunes de trauma por nivel de desarrollo; 3) Describir lo que es atención informada en trauma y estrategias prácticas de afrontamiento. \nRegister through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-trauma-informed-care-spanish/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20240717T181250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T181250Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Child Interview - Where Research Meets Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTrauma-informed practice (TIP) is a critical component of child forensic interviewing. TIPs can reduce the negative impact that forensic interviews could have on survivors. They can also help interviewers adapt their memory-based interviews to meet the needs of traumatized individuals. This two-part webinar series will examine the impact of trauma on the brain and help interviewers translate the research on trauma into actionable\, client-centered\, trauma-informed practices. \nPart 1: Trauma\, the Brain\, and the Investigation \nPart one will focus on the impact of trauma on the brain\, with special attention given to how trauma affects survivors during investigations and forensic interviews. This knowledge is key to minimizing interviewer biases and errors. \nPart 11: Trauma-Informed Practice \nPart two will focus on the four pillars of a trauma-informed approach to forensic interviewing: Safety\, Predictability\, Empowerment\, and Compassion (SPEC). By learning TIPs for child forensic interviews\, participants will be empowered to conduct more effective client-centered interviews. \nAbout the Trainer\nDr. Hugues Herve is the President and Practice Director at The Forensic Practice\, the lead author of the StepWise 360 approach to conducting forensic interviews\, and a registered clinical psychologist who specializes in forensic psychology. By utilizing expertise in psychology\, human behavior\, memory\, and evaluating truthfulness\, Hugues advocates for the advancement of investigative\, assessment\, and decision-making practices to promote the safety and wellness of our communities. \nRegister at APSAC\nMember Registration: $100 \nNon-Member Registration: $120
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-interview-where-research-meets-practice/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20240717T204938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T204938Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC "Just the facts": Best Practices For Minimal Facts Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nInvestigators and other practitioners advised to conduct minimal facts interviewing are often told to limit themselves to who\, what\, when\, and where.  But how?  Children are notoriously poor at estimating dates\, which means that “when” can pose difficulties.  Worse\, it can lead to estimates of dating that will lead to inconsistencies and impeachment of the child’s story. Furthermore\, children are reluctant to describe genital touch\, and often ill-equipped to specify the nature of the touch.  Again\, mistakes in eliciting the early report can easily lead to problems for the case down the road. Based on research in child interviewing and developmental psychology\, I’ll discuss how practitioners can avoid these pitfalls and conduct productive minimal facts interviews. \nAbout the Trainer\nThomas D. Lyon\, JD\, PhD \nThomas D. Lyon’s goal is to identify the most productive means of questioning children about abuse and violence. He is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. Lyon is past-president of the American Psychological Association’s Section on Child Maltreatment (Division 37) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, the United States Department of Justice\, the California Office of Emergency Services\, the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect\, the California Endowment\, and the Haynes Foundation. \nRegister at APSAC\nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-just-the-facts-best-practices-for-minimal-facts-interviewing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T103205
CREATED:20240717T181250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T181250Z
UID:10000900-1729080000-1729085400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Child Interview - Where Research Meets Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTrauma-informed practice (TIP) is a critical component of child forensic interviewing. TIPs can reduce the negative impact that forensic interviews could have on survivors. They can also help interviewers adapt their memory-based interviews to meet the needs of traumatized individuals. This two-part webinar series will examine the impact of trauma on the brain and help interviewers translate the research on trauma into actionable\, client-centered\, trauma-informed practices. \nPart 1: Trauma\, the Brain\, and the Investigation \nPart one will focus on the impact of trauma on the brain\, with special attention given to how trauma affects survivors during investigations and forensic interviews. This knowledge is key to minimizing interviewer biases and errors. \nPart 11: Trauma-Informed Practice \nPart two will focus on the four pillars of a trauma-informed approach to forensic interviewing: Safety\, Predictability\, Empowerment\, and Compassion (SPEC). By learning TIPs for child forensic interviews\, participants will be empowered to conduct more effective client-centered interviews. \nAbout the Trainer\nDr. Hugues Herve is the President and Practice Director at The Forensic Practice\, the lead author of the StepWise 360 approach to conducting forensic interviews\, and a registered clinical psychologist who specializes in forensic psychology. By utilizing expertise in psychology\, human behavior\, memory\, and evaluating truthfulness\, Hugues advocates for the advancement of investigative\, assessment\, and decision-making practices to promote the safety and wellness of our communities. \nRegister at APSAC\nMember Registration: $100 \nNon-Member Registration: $120
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-interview-where-research-meets-practice/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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