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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T141500
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T203632Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T114500
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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:20260417T072651
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20250115T170220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T170220Z
UID:10001046-1745884800-1746057599@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\n***Group Discount: Buy four registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time). \nTo pay by credit/debit card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option ( “Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”). \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241218
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240722T174126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T174126Z
UID:10000912-1734393600-1734479999@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/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240416T165911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T165911Z
UID:10000850-1729468800-1729641599@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\n***Group Discount: Buy 4 registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time). \nTo pay by credit/debit card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option ( “Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”). \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-4/
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;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240813T150129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T150129Z
UID:10000921-1728950400-1729209599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project DNA on Trial: From Collection to Conviction
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDNA on Trial: From Collection to Conviction\, delves into the rapidly evolving science and technology surrounding DNA evidence\, underscoring the critical role it plays in prosecuting complex cases. Participants will gain invaluable insights and practical tools essential for navigating the intricacies of DNA evidence\, facilitated by seasoned trial attorneys and forensic science experts. \nThrough engaging workshops\, attendees will enhance their understanding of forensic processes. Moreover\, the course offers a hands-on component\, enabling prosecutors to engage with a mock crime scene\, replicating common challenges encountered during evidence collection. \nCentral to the course is an opportunity for experiential learning in a mock courtroom setting\, equipping prosecutors with the skills to effectively present DNA findings in court. By fostering a clear and compelling narrative\, participants will learn to articulate complex evidence persuasively\, facilitating jury comprehension and securing convictions. \nParticipants are required to attend the full 2.5-day course\, which includes courtroom exercises specifically designed for prosecutors. Attendance is capped at 36 individuals and is exclusive to prosecutors or law enforcement personnel. \nPlease note: While law enforcement personnel are welcome to attend\, the majority of the content is tailored towards prosecutors. \nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-dna-on-trial-from-collection-to-conviction/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240604T212812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T212812Z
UID:10000885-1722587400-1722601800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project is presenting a training opportunity that will help professionals who work with children and families to develop necessary skills to understand ACEs and trauma. \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. \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\nIntended Audience\nThis 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. \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\nTo pay by credit/debit card\nFor registrations paying with a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training-2/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240604T212812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T212812Z
UID:10000884-1722501000-1722515400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project is presenting a training opportunity that will help professionals who work with children and families to develop necessary skills to understand ACEs and trauma. \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. \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\nIntended Audience\nThis 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. \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\nTo pay by credit/debit card\nFor registrations paying with a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training-2/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240319T161117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T161117Z
UID:10000817-1718064000-1718323199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Abusive Head Trauma and Child Death: A Symposium for Prosecutors
DESCRIPTION:Symposium Overview\nAs prosecutors grapple with the repercussions of an increase in physical abuse and abusive head trauma\, it is critical to provide training to improve the overall quality of the criminal investigation and prosecution of these complicated cases. \nIn response to these trends\, Zero Abuse Project and the New York Prosecutors Training Institute will jointly host an in-person training for prosecutors dedicated solely to the topics of abusive head trauma and child death. The training will use multidisciplinary subject matter experts from the field to address topics such as medical findings and literature\, investigation techniques\, improved multidisciplinary approach\, preparation and direct examination of the state’s experts\, preparation and cross-examination of defense experts\, pre-trial litigation\, and topics around professional well-being. \nTopics will include the latest in abusive head trauma science and medical evidence\, investigating deaths involving medically complex children\, corroborating crime scenes in child death cases\, and more! \nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\nThere is no registration fee for the symposium. However\, attendees are required to cover their own travel and meal costs.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-abusive-head-trauma-and-child-death-a-symposium-for-prosecutors/
LOCATION:Renaissance Albany Hotel\, 144 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240304T232251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T232251Z
UID:10000717-1718064000-1718323199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Abusive Head Trauma & Child Death: A Symposium for Prosecutors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs prosecutors grapple with the repercussions of an increase in physical abuse and abusive head trauma\, it is critical to provide training to improve the overall quality of the criminal investigation and prosecution of these complicated cases. \nIn response to these trends\, Zero Abuse Project and the New York Prosecutors Training Institute will jointly host an in-person training for prosecutors dedicated solely to the topics of abusive head trauma and child death. The training will use multidisciplinary subject matter experts from the field to address topics such as medical findings and literature\, investigation techniques\, improved multidisciplinary approach\, preparation and direct examination of the state’s experts\, preparation and cross-examination of defense experts\, pre-trial litigation\, and topics around professional well-being. \nTopics will include the latest in abusive head trauma science and medical evidence\, investigating deaths involving medically complex children\, corroborating crime scenes in child death cases\, and more! \nRegister through ZAP\nThere is no registration fee for the symposium\, however attendees are required to cover their own travel and meal costs. \n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits\n\n\n\n\nNYPTI will provide CLE credits ONLY to New York prosecutors. \nZero Abuse Project will apply for CLEs in additional states on a case-by-case basis. During registration\, attendees can indicate their state and license number. Any CLE requests must be made at least 45 days in advance of the conference and are subject to the discretion of Zero Abuse Project.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-abusive-head-trauma-child-death-a-symposium-for-prosecutors/
LOCATION:Renaissance Albany Hotel\, 144 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20250527T165104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T165104Z
UID:10001159-1717459200-1717718399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project | Abusive Head Trauma & Child Death: A Symposium for 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 ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-abusive-head-trauma-child-death-a-symposium-for-prosecutors-2/
LOCATION:MCIT/MCAA Office Building\, 100 Empire Drive\, 3rd Floor\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20240215T185004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T185004Z
UID:10000727-1713225600-1713484799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2024 Digital Evidence: Technology in Investigation and Prosecution Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project and Minnesota County Attorneys Association (MCAA) are hosting this training opportunity for law enforcement and prosecutors. This course will provide lecture and experiential learning for law enforcement and prosecutors involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes that involve digital evidence as well as crimes that impact families\, kids and teens. Participants will receive and apply instruction on crime scene investigation\, tools and methods of evidence collection in technology-facilitated crimes\, evidence as corroboration\, admissibility of evidence\, and court room presentation of digital forensic exam. \nAccommodations\nParticipants are responsible for obtaining and paying for their own lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved at 197 Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown at the special rate of $112. This rate includes hot breakfast\, evening drinks and snacks and complimentary Wi-Fi. \nTo make reservations\, call the hotel directly at 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the Group number of 10094888. Reservations must be made by March 18\, 2024\, to ensure the special rate.  If you wish to book on-line you can do so here. \nRegister through MCAA\nScholarship funding is available to support reimbursement of lodging expenses for students and/or their agencies in attending these courses. Please contact Stacy Albrecht at salbrecht@mcaa-mn.org for additional details. \nClass size limit: 70 \nCancellation Policy\nIf cancellation is received at least 72 hours before the program\, a $75 administrative fee will be charged to cover the cost of meals and materials
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2024-digital-evidence-technology-in-investigation-and-prosecution-training/
LOCATION:Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust Building\, 100 Empire Drive\, 3rd Floor\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20231127T212937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T212937Z
UID:10000598-1713139200-1713311999@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\n***Group Discount: Buy 4 registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time). \nTo pay by credit/debit card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option ( “Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”). \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20231127T210223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T210223Z
UID:10000597-1712133000-1712143800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Your FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION: Training Overview\nProtecting children from child abuse and maltreatment requires that everyone understand how to recognize\, respond and report any form of maltreatment a child may experience. FIRST response is often the single most crucial step in effectively responding and reporting maltreatment. \nFIRST will give you and your community the tools necessary to protect kids better. This half-day training goes beyond recognizing types of maltreatment. The training combines both lecture and practicum giving participants the tools and practical skills to better communicate with a child during the initial outcry of maltreatment. \nThe FIRST process teaches three critical components: \nHow to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse and maltreatment\nHow to listen and respond to a child’s needs\nHow to effectively and accurately report any form of maltreatment to authorities\nYour FIRST Response to an Allegation of Child Maltreatment training teaches participants how to listen to children who have experienced maltreatment and gather the correct information needed in a way that puts the child’s needs FIRST. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the reality of child abuse\nUnderstand how to gather information utilizing the FIRST process\nUnderstand the responsibility of mandated reporting and the information needed for a report\n\nYour FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment is a train-the-trainer model. If you are interested in learning how you can train this material to those in your region\, reach out to Suzanne Severson (Suzanne@ZeroAbuseProject.org) for more information. \nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, you must select pay using “PayPal” and it will take you to the option to select the credit card processing page. \nCancellation Policy: A $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-your-first-response-to-alleged-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20231127T164033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T164033Z
UID:10000581-1711355400-1711456200@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\nYou will receive login info and access to an online manual one week prior to the training via email—be sure to enter the correct email address when you register! \nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Pay with Credit Card”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you the credit card processing page. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay with Invoice”). \nTo Pay By Credit/Debit Card\nFor registrations paying with a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo Pay by Invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20231114T211019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T211019Z
UID:10000576-1708473600-1708732799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project  ChildFirst® EX: Expanded Forensic Interview Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. This 2.5-day course will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses.\nThis training will discuss the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. ChildFirst® EX can be utilized with any forensic interview protocol model and includes not only lecture but practice for participants in conducting an expanded forensic interview. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-childfirst-ex-expanded-forensic-interview-process-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20231114T205855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T205855Z
UID:10000570-1704672000-1705103999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® National Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildFirst® is an intensive virtual 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. ChildFirst® 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. ChildFirst® 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.\nEach student will need their own 500+ page training manual\, either downloaded and stored on an electronic device for reference during the training\, or printed \nTechnical requirements:  \n\nComputer\, tablet\, or phone with ability to download and store or print 25mB document (500+ pages)\nComputer\, tablet\, or phone with microphone and camera. Students will need camera and microphone capability during the entire training\nAbility to print a small number of documents/forms for use during the training\n\nRegister through First Witness \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-national-course/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20231005T194226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T161852Z
UID:10000552-1702652400-1702657800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:When The Smoke Clears: Cross Examining the Defense Expert's Attack on a Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project this December for their End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Their December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nMany defense attorneys attempt to deflect juror attention away from a child’s allegations of abuse by attacking the manner in which the child was interviewed. The implicit or explicit claim is that the interviewer purposefully or unwittingly planted the allegation of abuse in the child’s mind. Fearful of the anticipated attack on the investigative interview\, some prosecutors decline to file charges in cases involving only eyewitness testimony of a young child. In this workshop students will learn how to successfully defend the investigative interview. \nLearning Objectives\n\nGain insight into prevalent defense criticisms regarding the forensic interview.\nRecognize ten specific strategies for effectively cross-examining the defense expert witness.\nUnderstand how conducting a thorough direct examination of the forensic interview paves the way for a successful cross-examination of the defense expert witness.\n\nAbout Presenter\nVictor Vieth – Chief Program Officer \nVictor has trained thousands of child-protection professionals from all 50 states\, two U.S. Territories\, and 17 countries on numerous topics pertaining to child abuse investigations\, prosecutions and prevention. Victor gained national recognition for his work in addressing child abuse in small communities as a prosecutor in rural Minnesota\, and has been named to the President’s Honor Roll of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. In 2012\, Victor was awarded the Pro Humanitate Award from the North American Resource Center for Child Welfare. \nVictor is the Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research of the Zero Abuse Project\, a 501©(3) public charity based in St Paul\, MN\, committed to education\, training\, and survivor support in order to eradicate child sex abuse and remedy its resulting harms. He is the 2018 President of the Academy on Violence & Abuse\, and founder of the National Child Protection Training Center. With NCPTC and its partners\, Victor has been instrumental in implementing 22 state and international forensic interview training programs and dozens of undergraduate and graduate programs on child maltreatment. \nRegister through ZAP\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/when-the-smoke-clears-cross-examining-the-defense-experts-attack-on-a-forensic-interview-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T072651
CREATED:20231005T191216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T195138Z
UID:10000549-1702645200-1702650600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Within These Walls: Investigating and Prosecuting the In-School Sexual Assault Case
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project (ZAP) this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nWhat every parent fears: an alert from their children’s school\, notifying them of some event like an active shooter. Schools train\, drill\, and have alerts for active shooters\, fires\, and other disasters; however\, when it comes to addressing in-school sexual assaults – particularly those committed by students – most schools find themselves with no plan. This leads to problems for investigators\, prosecutors and school officials as they try to achieve justice for survivors and keep the school environment safe. This presentation will focus on building strong cases when a sexual assault occurs in a school environment\, with a focus on evidence collection\, obtaining digital evidence and navigating school policies. Attendees will be encouraged to think about specialized legal proceedings like waiver hearings (trying juveniles as adults). Finally\, we will discuss unique trial issues\, including witness intimidation\, working with reluctant witnesses\, and overcoming juror biases. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop investigative strategies for working on school-environment sexual assaults that are perpetrated by students.\nFormulate a plan for multi-disciplinary decision-making and charging decisions\, particularly when the offender is a minor.\nAddress trial issues\, such as witness intimidation and uncooperative witnesses.\n\nAbout Presenter\nKristina Korobov – Senior Attorney \nKristina Korobov is a Senior Attorney with Zero Abuse Project.  She joined the team in July of 2023.  She brings over 20 years of experience as a Prosecutor and Trainer in the areas of crimes against children and crimes of sexual and domestic violence against adults. \nMost recently\, Kristina served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. There\, she was the Project Safe Childhood Coordinator\, prosecuting cases involving internet crimes against children and sex trafficking of minors.  These prosecutions included sextortion\, child solicitation\, and hands-on offenses\, as well as crimes involving trafficking in child sexual abuse material. She worked cases with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and served as the co-chair for the state’s anti-trafficking task force (IPATH). \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/within-these-walls-investigating-and-prosecuting-the-in-school-sexual-assault-case/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T090000
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SUMMARY:Within These Walls: Investigating and Prosecuting the In-School Sexual Assault Case
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project (ZAP) this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nWhat every parent fears: an alert from their children’s school\, notifying them of some event like an active shooter. Schools train\, drill\, and have alerts for active shooters\, fires\, and other disasters; however\, when it comes to addressing in-school sexual assaults – particularly those committed by students – most schools find themselves with no plan. This leads to problems for investigators\, prosecutors and school officials as they try to achieve justice for survivors and keep the school environment safe. This presentation will focus on building strong cases when a sexual assault occurs in a school environment\, with a focus on evidence collection\, obtaining digital evidence and navigating school policies. Attendees will be encouraged to think about specialized legal proceedings like waiver hearings (trying juveniles as adults). Finally\, we will discuss unique trial issues\, including witness intimidation\, working with reluctant witnesses\, and overcoming juror biases. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop investigative strategies for working on school-environment sexual assaults that are perpetrated by students.\nFormulate a plan for multi-disciplinary decision-making and charging decisions\, particularly when the offender is a minor.\nAddress trial issues\, such as witness intimidation and uncooperative witnesses.\n\nAbout Presenter\nKristina Korobov – Senior Attorney \nKristina Korobov is a Senior Attorney with Zero Abuse Project.  She joined the team in July of 2023.  She brings over 20 years of experience as a Prosecutor and Trainer in the areas of crimes against children and crimes of sexual and domestic violence against adults. \nMost recently\, Kristina served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. There\, she was the Project Safe Childhood Coordinator\, prosecuting cases involving internet crimes against children and sex trafficking of minors.  These prosecutions included sextortion\, child solicitation\, and hands-on offenses\, as well as crimes involving trafficking in child sexual abuse material. She worked cases with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and served as the co-chair for the state’s anti-trafficking task force (IPATH). \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/within-these-walls-investigating-and-prosecuting-the-in-school-sexual-assault-case-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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