CornerHouse Training for Minnesota: Professionals Part of an MDT

CornerHouse is presenting a training opportunity to MDT members within the state of Minnesota. MDT members include any Child Advocacy Center (CAC) staff, law enforcement/peace officers, Department of Children and Families, attorneys and advocates within a county attorney’ office, medical providers and educators who serve/work with their local Child Advocacy Center. Please email if you have questions regarding the MDT requirements.

This training cover:

Introduction to the updated CH diagrams.

The updated CornerHouse diagrams were created with a consideration of expanding inclusion and representation, to be reflective of the array of individuals who participate in forensic interviews and with continued consideration of forensically sound practices grounded in both research and practical experience.

Introduction/Refresher on utilizing Anatomical Dolls in Forensic Interviews.

Anatomical dolls have been proven to improve communication for children, adolescents and even adults in many ways. Proper instruction and use of Anatomical dolls is critical. CornerHouse and the CornerHouse Protocol advocate for children to have multiple ways and modes to communicate.

Forensic Interviewing for Children with Disabilities.

Children with disabilities are at increased risk and vulnerability for abuse and maltreatment. Specific considerations related to language, cognition and processing need to be assessed and addressed in the interview. A coordinated response with the entire MDT and preparation with caregivers, educators (IEPs) and others with pertinent information is critical to the interview. This training will increase participants’ knowledge of victimization rates and risks for children with disabilities and methods to increase interviewing skills.