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SUMMARY:ZAP | Beyond the Classroom: The Educator's Role in Child Maltreatment Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis professional training equips educators to prevent child maltreatment—including abuse\, neglect\, and other forms of harm. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs\, implement proactive prevention strategies\, foster safe and supportive learning environments\, and respond effectively when concerns arise. By understanding the full spectrum of prevention—from awareness and early intervention to advocacy and reporting—educators will be prepared to protect students\, promote well-being\, and build a lasting culture of safety both inside and beyond the classroom. \nLearning Objectives\n\nSpot the Signs: Identify indicators of abuse and respond appropriately.\nCreate Safe Spaces: Foster supportive\, protective classroom environments.\nFollow Policies and Report: Implement school policies and fulfill mandated reporting duties.\nUse Prevention Science: Apply evidence-based strategies to enhance student safety.\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-beyond-the-classroom-the-educators-role-in-child-maltreatment-prevention/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20260107T224539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T224539Z
UID:10001445-1772535600-1772541000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Introduction to Child Psychological Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will provide an overview of Psychological Maltreatment (PM)\, an often unrecognized form of child maltreatment. The training will focus on defining and identifying PM\, understanding its impact on child victims\, and best practices in preventing and responding to PM\, including promoting positive parenting. The training is being presented by members of the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-introduction-to-child-psychological-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251028T162223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T162223Z
UID:10001375-1767780000-1767785400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | There's Always a Crime Scene: Documentation & Digital Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBeing a caregiver involves ever-changing challenges. Being a caregiver while working on the front lines of child abuse response and prevention brings unique challenges. Should I allow sleepovers? At what age should my child have a phone? \nOur questions and answers carry added complexity based on the families we have served. This presentation will give caregivers a chance to examine their own safety plans and boundaries while exploring together what works and what is problematic in the world of prevention. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-theres-always-a-crime-scene-documentation-digital-evidence-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T151500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T160442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160442Z
UID:10001345-1766151900-1766157300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | There's Always a Crime Scene: Documentation & Digital Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for crucial training on identifying\, collecting\, and preserving physical and digital evidence in child abuse cases. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-theres-always-a-crime-scene-documentation-digital-evidence-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T160137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160137Z
UID:10001343-1766142000-1766147400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Direct Examination of the Digital Examiner
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino for essential training on effectively presenting digital forensic testimony through strategic direct examination\, including how to translate technical evidence into compelling courtroom presentations that juries can understand and trust. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-direct-examination-of-the-digital-examiner-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T104500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T160344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160344Z
UID:10001344-1766135700-1766141100@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | There's Always a Crime Scene: Documentation & Digital Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for crucial training on identifying\, collecting\, and preserving physical and digital evidence in child abuse cases. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-theres-always-a-crime-scene-documentation-digital-evidence/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T160018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160018Z
UID:10001342-1766129400-1766134800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Direct Examination of the Digital Examiner
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino for essential training on effectively presenting digital forensic testimony through strategic direct examination\, including how to translate technical evidence into compelling courtroom presentations that juries can understand and trust. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-direct-examination-of-the-digital-examiner/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T155817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T155817Z
UID:10001341-1765975500-1765980900@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Jury Selection in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for best practices during jury selection in a child sexual abuse case. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-jury-selection-in-child-sexual-abuse-cases-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T155412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T155412Z
UID:10001339-1765969200-1765974600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Crucible in the Courtroom: Effective Cross-Examination of Defendants and Defense Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino for advanced training on strategic cross-examination techniques for defendants and defense witnesses in child abuse cases. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-crucible-in-the-courtroom-effective-cross-examination-of-defendants-and-defense-witness-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T104500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T155641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T155641Z
UID:10001340-1765962900-1765968300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Jury Selection in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for best practices during jury selection in a child sexual abuse case. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-jury-selection-in-child-sexual-abuse-cases/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251008T155124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T155124Z
UID:10001332-1765956600-1765969200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Crucible in the Courtroom: Effective Cross-Examination of Defendants and Defense Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino for advanced training on strategic cross-examination techniques for defendants and defense witnesses in child abuse cases. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-crucible-in-the-courtroom-effective-cross-examination-of-defendants-and-defense-witness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250807T190229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T190229Z
UID:10001290-1765843200-1765929599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project | Advanced Forensic Interview Training: Dolls & Diagrams for Practice\, Investigation\, and Prosecution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis virtual training provides multidisciplinary team members an understanding of the research and proper use to assist with investigation and prosecution when forensic interviews include the use of interviewing aids of anatomical dolls and diagrams. \nWhile the practice of using anatomical dolls and diagrams is sometimes seen as contentious in the field of forensic interviewing\, research shows the appropriate use of dolls and diagrams within the guidance of a nationally recognized protocol can increase forensically relevant information and accuracy within the forensic interview. \nThis training will summarize relevant research on dolls and diagrams\, provide an overview of their purposeful and appropriate use in the forensic interview\, and address common defense challenges to the use of dolls and diagrams. This one-day advanced training includes practicum and scenario work for participants. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview appropriate and purposeful practice regarding the use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview.\nIncrease knowledge of the relevant and reflective research regarding the use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview. Students will gain a better understanding of the proper use through scenario practicum with dolls and diagrams.\nAddress misconceptions and defense challenges to the appropriate use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview.\n\nRegister at Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-advanced-forensic-interview-training-dolls-diagrams-for-practice-investigation-and-prosecution-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251003T134908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T134908Z
UID:10001331-1765274400-1765279800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Empowering Educators: Shared Strategies for CAST Success
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nReady for fresh ideas and real-time collaboration? In this CAST Faculty Networking session\, Nicole Davis and Tyler Counsil will guide an interactive experience where you help shape future topics\, swap innovative program ideas\, and connect with spotlight faculty. We’ll also dive into a rapid-fire problem-solving session on a real challenge submitted by one of your peers—bringing our community’s best insights to the table. Come share\, learn\, and be inspired by what’s possible in CAST programs nationwide. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-empowering-educators-shared-strategies-for-cast-success/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250807T190025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T190025Z
UID:10001289-1764547200-1764979199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project  ChildFirst®
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\nChildFirst® is an intensive five-day course in which students learn the necessary skills to conduct a competent\, investigative interview of a child abuse victim using the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol. \nChildFirst® is an interactive course which combines lectures with demonstrations and hands-on experience. ChildFirst® is a flexible model and takes a holistic approach and explores for all forms of maltreatment. Students will conduct a 30 minute interview with an actor/actress playing the role of an abused child and will be critiqued on their performance and take a written exam. \nChildFirst® is the ideal course for investigators\, child protection workers\, forensic interviewers\, and prosecutors working within a multidisciplinary team seeking to enhance their ability to speak to children. \n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-childfirst-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T141500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T204306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T204306Z
UID:10001330-1763646300-1763648100@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | The Rallying Cry: Closing Arguments in Child Abuse Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for an advanced training on crafting compelling and effective closing arguments in child abuse prosecutions. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-the-rallying-cry-closing-arguments-in-child-abuse-cases-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T203401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T203918Z
UID:10001328-1763636400-1763641800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Admissibility of Social Media and Digital Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino to discuss the legal standards\, authentication requirements\, and best practices for introducing social media posts\, digital communications\, and electronic evidence in child abuse prosecutions. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-admissibility-of-social-media-and-digital-evidence-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T104500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T204215Z
UID:10001329-1763630100-1763635500@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | The Rallying Cry: Closing Arguments in Child Abuse Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for an advanced training on crafting compelling and effective closing arguments in child abuse prosecutions. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-the-rallying-cry-closing-arguments-in-child-abuse-cases/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T203232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T203232Z
UID:10001326-1763623800-1763629200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Admissibility of Social Media and Digital Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino to discuss the legal standards\, authentication requirements\, and best practices for introducing social media posts\, digital communications\, and electronic evidence in child abuse prosecutions. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-admissibility-of-social-media-and-digital-evidence/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250822T182545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T182545Z
UID:10001305-1762905600-1763078399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project | Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStudies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting\, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skills needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIncrease awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and impact on well-being.\nExplain the physiological effect of trauma on the brain.\nImprove knowledge on ACEs\, Trauma\, and Trauma-Informed Care.\nDescribe Trauma-Informed Care and its impact on your work.\nGenerate actionable ideas for applying knowledge to your work with youth and adults.\nEnhance the community’s ability to prevent and respond to trauma.\n\nRegister at Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T141500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T163903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T203632Z
UID:10001325-1761309900-1761315300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | No Perfect Victim: Overcoming Jury Bias
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino for an essential training on overcoming jury biases in difficult cases. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-no-perfect-victim-overcoming-jury-bias-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T163823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T203447Z
UID:10001324-1761303600-1761309000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | No Perfect Victim: Overcoming Jury Bias
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Mike Galantino for an essential training on overcoming jury biases in difficult cases. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-no-perfect-victim-overcoming-jury-bias/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T114500
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T163538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164018Z
UID:10001323-1761297300-1761306300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Preparing Child Victims and Witnesses for Court
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for essential training on age-appropriate techniques and best practices for preparing child victims and witnesses to testify in court proceedings. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-preparing-child-victims-and-witnesses-for-court-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T163341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T203817Z
UID:10001322-1761291000-1761296400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Preparing Child Victims and Witnesses for Court
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Senior Attorney Kristina Korobov for essential training on age-appropriate techniques and best practices for preparing child victims and witnesses to testify in court proceedings. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-preparing-child-victims-and-witnesses-for-court/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250527T184124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T184124Z
UID:10001161-1761091200-1761263999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Keeping Faith 2-Day Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course empowers faith communities to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, emotional abuse\, and neglect. Included are discussions detailing the impact of child abuse on a victim’s sense of spirituality and offering concrete suggestions for working with medical and mental health professionals to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The course also discusses ideal child protection policies for a faith-based institution\, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation. A review of various child abuse case scenarios and a discussion on appropriate and inappropriate responses allows for real-life problem-solving and feedback. \nWhy is this training important for every faith community? \n\n93% of sex offenders describe themselves as being ‘religious’\n20% of 2864 church leaders knew of at least one convicted sex offender who was attending or was a member of their church (Christianity Today 2010)\nChild abuse Survivor Quote: “I went online to every faith community in my area trying to find a place in which I felt safe to worship. None of them gave me any information about safety policies in their community so I just gave up trying.”\n\nIntended Audience \nClergy\, chaplains\, youth ministers\, faith leaders\, counselors and other members of a faith community who may work with children or families impacted by child abuse. \nPresenters\n\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research\, Zero Abuse Project\nAlison Feigh\, Director\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nPete Singer\, Executive Director\, G.R.A.C.E.; Founding Director\, Care in Action\, Minnesota\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-6/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250828T190109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T190109Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project | A Safer World for Kids Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project for an unforgettable afternoon at our annual free fundraising event\, A Safer World For Kids. You’ll hear powerful stories\, celebrate courageous survivors\, and discover the groundbreaking ways we’re protecting children and transforming systems across the country. Your seat at the table helps build a world where every child is free from abuse. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-a-safer-world-for-kids-annual-luncheon/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast\, 1330 Industrial Boulevard Northeast\, Minneapolis\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20251002T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T202955Z
UID:10001327-1760439600-1760445000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | Survivorship Advocacy: Centering Lived Experience in CAST
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nHow can educators and students better support those with lived experience of abuse and trauma? Join national trainer and survivor advocate Becky Perkins for Survivorship Advocacy: Centering Lived Experience in Child Welfare Education. This powerful session explores how to engage with survivor voices in trauma-informed\, ethical\, and meaningful ways. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to uplift survivor leadership\, reduce harm in academic and frontline settings\, and promote healing-centered practices. Whether you’re teaching or learning\, this session is essential for anyone preparing to work in child-serving professions. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-survivorship-advocacy-centering-lived-experience-in-cast/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250801T145833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T145833Z
UID:10001238-1757894400-1758326399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project  ChildFirst®
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\nChildFirst® is an intensive five-day course in which students learn the necessary skills to conduct a competent\, investigative interview of a child abuse victim using the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol. \nChildFirst® is an interactive course which combines lectures with demonstrations and hands-on experience. ChildFirst® is a flexible model and takes a holistic approach and explores for all forms of maltreatment. Students will conduct a 30 minute interview with an actor/actress playing the role of an abused child and will be critiqued on their performance and take a written exam. \nChildFirst® is the ideal course for investigators\, child protection workers\, forensic interviewers\, and prosecutors working within a multidisciplinary team seeking to enhance their ability to speak to children. \n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-childfirst/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250527T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T205404Z
UID:10001160-1752710400-1752883199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStudies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting\, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skills needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. This training is designed for professionals who work with children and families\, including educators and administrators\, childcare providers\, law enforcement\, youth-serving organizations\, health and human service providers\, faith-based organizations\, healthcare and victim advocates. \nPart of an organization?\nWe understand that changing the environment and implementing policies on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) can be a difficult task. By sending a team to this training\, your organization will have the benefit of multiple professionals receiving expert knowledge to bring back to your agency. We believe this is instrumental to agency change\, therefore we are offering one FREE registration for every four registrations purchased. \nWhat participants told us they learned\n\nTIC is a philosophical shift and not a diagnosis for PTSD\nACEs are prevalent across all economic levels\nTrauma manifests into different behaviors than expected\nTeachers should teach as if all students have ACE scores\n\nObjectives\n\nIncrease awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and impact on well-being.\nExplain the physiological effect of trauma on the brain.\nImprove knowledge on ACEs\, Trauma\, and Trauma-Informed Care.\nDescribe Trauma-Informed Care and its impact on your work.\nGenerate actionable ideas for applying knowledge to your work with youth and adults.\nEnhance the community’s ability to prevent and respond to trauma.\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training-3/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250730T180504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T180504Z
UID:10001231-1748995200-1749254399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project | Investigating and Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse & Online Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 2.5 day workshop is packed with dynamic sessions on topics including: digital evidence collection\, suspect interviews\, sextortion\, and jury selection. \nRegister through Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-investigating-and-prosecuting-child-sexual-abuse-online-exploitation/
LOCATION:Indiana Law Enforcement Academy\, 5402 Sugar Grove Road\, Plainfield\, IL\, 46168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260414T114125
CREATED:20250528T165346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T165346Z
UID:10001170-1748995200-1749254399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project 2025 Experiential Trial Advocacy Course for Child Abuse Prosecutors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis is a three-day trial advocacy course in which prosecutors learn skills to present an engaging and effective case to a modern jury.  Experiential exercises include simulated jury selection\, cross examination of a defendant\, proper evidence foundation for admissibility\, and preparing for medical\, scientific\, and digital evidence experts.  The focus of this course is to build prosecutor skills in topics and areas of the trial that are often overlooked and misunderstood. \nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\nRegister by Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-2025-experiential-trial-advocacy-course-for-child-abuse-prosecutors/
LOCATION:MCIT/MCAA Office Building\, 100 Empire Drive\, 3rd Floor\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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