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DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250807T155929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T155929Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC No Hit Zones: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to a Complex & Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin APSAC in one of theirPrevention Series webinars on: No Hit Zones: A Simple\, Low-Cost and Promising Solution to a Complex & Key Risk Factor for Child Maltreatment by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd\, FAPSAC. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-no-hit-zones-a-simple-low-cost-and-promising-solution-to-a-complex-key-risk-factor-for-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250807T160402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T160402Z
UID:10001282-1766052000-1766057400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Faith and Healing: Practical Approaches for Working with Christian Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session equips professionals with the tools to engage and support clients who identify as Christian effectively. Participants will explore how faith and religious practices shape worldviews\, influence responses to child abuse\, and impact help-seeking behaviors. The training includes statistics on the prevalence of Christianity across the United States and data on child abuse within faith communities to provide important context. Attendees will gain research-based insights and practical strategies that are culturally responsive\, trauma-informed\, and ethically sound. Emphasis is placed on fostering trust\, navigating value differences with sensitivity\, and supporting clients in ways that honor their beliefs while maintaining professional boundaries. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-faith-and-healing-practical-approaches-for-working-with-christian-families/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T104500
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250730T161325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T161325Z
UID:10001215-1765882800-1765890000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session\, your facilitator will discuss everyday strategies for building Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development with families. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format. \nLearning Objective\n\nReview how Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect\nIdentify key strategies and concrete everyday actions that help families build Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development\nExplore what it means to build Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development with families in a strength-based way\nShare Protective Factors resources for providers and families\n\nPre-Work\n\nReview the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families Website\nRead about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (CSSP)\nReview The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\nAbout the Trainer\nKasey White | Training Coordinator \nKasey is a Training Coordinator for CalTrin. She holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and has extensive experience in forensic interviewing\, child advocacy\, and nonprofit leadership. Through her prior work with a children’s advocacy center\, Kasey gained valuable knowledge about working with children who’ve experienced abuse and neglect. She understands the importance of shifting the conditions families are in as a primary prevention strategy. In her role at CalTrin\, Kasey strives to deliver high-quality training that empowers professionals and community members to recognize\, respond to\, and prevent abuse by creating safer and healthier environments that protect children and support families.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-knowledge-of-parenting-child-development/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251118T223211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T223211Z
UID:10001399-1765540800-1765544400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: Forensic Interviewing Protocols
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBeginning in the 1980’s\, leaders in the field of child abuse and neglect investigation identified the need for uniform and forensically sound strategies to investigate these cases. Thus\, forensic interviewing protocols began to be developed based on emerging research and practice. The first protocol to be established was done so by the National Child Advocacy Center followed by CornerHouse and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). Today\, there are many protocols widely used throughout the world. In this training\, we will discuss differences and similarities in many commonly used protocols. This training will also briefly provide strategies for working with a MultiDisciplinary Team trained in varying protocols. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the history of child abuse investigations and how that history shaped the protocols we use today\nUnderstand and be capable of recognizing the major Forensic Interviewing protocols used by professionals\nLearn similarities and differences between the protocols\nIdentify tools for the Multidisciplinary team to work together even when trained in varying protocols\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-forensic-interviewing-protocols-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250807T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T160127Z
UID:10001281-1765458000-1765468800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Mind the Gap
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMind the Gap is an advanced training designed for advocates who have already completed a comprehensive 24-hour Advocacy Training. This course builds upon the foundational principles of victim advocacy outlined in the 2017 accreditation standards and prepares participants to meet the 2023 Victim Advocacy Standard for Accreditation established by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). The training has been officially approved by the NCA. \nOver the course of 3 hours\, participants will deepen their understanding of key topics including: \n\nVictim Rights and Compensation (pre-reading materials)\nCultural Responsiveness and Addressing Explicit Bias\nCaregiver Resilience\nDomestic Violence and Polyvictimization\nEffective Referral Methods\n\nThrough real-life case studies and group discussions\, participants will learn how to apply these concepts in practical scenarios. \nFor advocates who have not yet completed the foundational 24-hour training as specified by the NCA\, First Witness offers comprehensive 24-hour Training for Advocates Working with a CAC. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-mind-the-gap-6/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251118T223043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T223043Z
UID:10001398-1765454400-1765458000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week| Building Safe Communities: A Comprehensive Approach to Child Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nHow do we observe caregivers’ emotional states and experiences while engaging in work with youth who have experienced abuse and trauma? How do we address non-offending caregiver engagement and participation in the services provided to their children? This presentation will explore trauma-informed approaches with tools and resources to engage caregivers in their child’s healing process. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify caregivers impact on the healing and well-being of the child\nLearn ways to increase caregiver engagement\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-building-safe-communities-a-comprehensive-approach-to-child-abuse-prevention-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251118T222858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T223223Z
UID:10001397-1765368000-1765371600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week | Building Safe Communities: A Comprehensive Approach to Child Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis Child Abuse Prevention training equips participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes necessary to prevent\, recognize\, and responsibly address child abuse and neglect. Ideal for educators\, caregivers\, youth workers\, healthcare providers\, and policymakers\, this training emphasizes a multi-layered\, ecological approach that strengthens families\, changes norms\, and leverages community support. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDefine child abuse and neglect\, including their forms and prevalence\nRisk and protective factors at individual\, family\, and community levels\nExplain the scientific rationale for prevention\, including both short- and long-term benefits\nApply the CDC’s technical package strategies: economic support\, norm change\, early care\, parenting support\, and early intervention\nUnderstand legal and ethical responsibilities regarding mandated reporting\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-building-safe-communities-a-comprehensive-approach-to-child-abuse-prevention/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251118T222634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T222933Z
UID:10001396-1765281600-1765285200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: Self-Care During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for individuals who have experienced abuse\, violence\, or trauma. Family gatherings and social expectations can bring up painful memories\, create emotional stress\, or feel unsafe. This session will explore the unique challenges survivors may face during the holidays and offer practical strategies for self-care\, boundary setting\, and emotional regulation. Participants will learn ways to honor their own needs\, create supportive plans\, and approach the season with greater intention and compassion for themselves. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify common holiday-related stressors and triggers that may impact individuals with histories of abuse\, violence\, or trauma.\nDevelop personalized self-care and coping strategies to maintain emotional well-being during the holiday season.\nPractice setting healthy boundaries and creating supportive environments that promote safety and self-compassion.\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-the-impacts-of-trauma-on-childrens-memory-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251118T222431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T222431Z
UID:10001395-1765195200-1765198800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: The Impacts of Trauma on Children's Memory
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren’s experiences of trauma can significantly influence how memories are encoded\, stored\, and retrieved. For forensic interviewers\, understanding the impact of trauma on memory is critical in conducting effective\, developmentally appropriate\, and legally defensible interviews. This webinar will go over how traumatic experience can affect memory processes. In this webinar I will discuss how this might show up in forensic interviews and how to address how this might impact the Forensic interview. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe how trauma affects the brain systems invovled in memory processing in children\nIdentify how trauma impacts memory and how this might show up in forensic interviews\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-the-impacts-of-trauma-on-childrens-memory/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250822T183416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T183416Z
UID:10001307-1764856800-1764862200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse Victim Safety Planning and Mobile Devices
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn today’s digital age\, mobile devices are not only essential tools for personal and professional life\, but they also present significant security risks for the victims and survivors that we serve. This comprehensive training session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to help victims and survivors protect their mobile devices and sensitive data from potential threats. \nFurthermore\, this webinar will help participants assist victims and survivors in securing these devices and accounts according to their specific threat models. Participants will also attain knowledge regarding safekeeping data that could potentially be used as evidence. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-victim-safety-planning-and-mobile-devices-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250807T194925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T194925Z
UID:10001297-1764856800-1764862200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse Victim Safety Planning and Mobile Devices
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn today’s digital age\, mobile devices are not only essential tools for personal and professional life\, but they also present significant security risks for the victims and survivors that we serve. This comprehensive training session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to help victims and survivors protect their mobile devices and sensitive data from potential threats. \nFurthermore\, this webinar will help participants assist victims and survivors in securing these devices and accounts according to their specific threat models. Participants will also attain knowledge regarding safekeeping data that could potentially be used as evidence. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-victim-safety-planning-and-mobile-devices/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250822T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T183049Z
UID:10001306-1764849600-1764855000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | No Safe Place: How Domestic Violence Harms Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren don’t just witness domestic violence. They EXPERIENCE it. Even when not the direct target of the abusive act\, seeing a parent\, sibling\, grandparent\, or pet targeted by abuse can have a significant long-term emotional and psychological impact on children. In fact\, many childhood survivors of domestic violence often indicate wishing THEY had been the target of the abuse\, rather than having to watch their loved ones be targeted by the abuser. \nThis webinar will discuss the specific threats of physical\, psychological\, and emotional harm for children living in a home where partner abuse/domestic violence occurs. Common misconceptions will be addressed\, including the idea that a child can be too young to be affected by abuse in the home\, physically observable signs of injury are an appropriate estimator of victimization\, and the idea that children who do not actually see a violent act occur are not significantly harmed by it. In addition\, participants will learn of multi-disciplinary initiatives and concepts that relate to improving the prevention and detection of domestic violence occurring in homes where children reside and mitigating the harmful impact of witnessing and experiencing the abuse of a loved one. \nOther topics to be discussed include the various forms of child emotional maltreatment\, toxic stress\, child-caregiver attachment\, “emotionally unavailable parents\,” the effects of witnessing threats or violence against animals living within the home\, caregiver risk factors for domestic violence and emotional maltreatment\, how to better identify victims\, and what to do once victims have been identified. \nDuring this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nThe specific forms of child emotional maltreatment.\nWhy children in domestically violent homes are at risk for experiencing every form of emotional maltreatment.\nThe negative health and behavioral outcomes often experienced by childhood victims of domestic violence.\nKey concepts in successful multi-disciplinary initiatives for improving detection and prevention of domestic violence in homes where children reside.\n\nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-no-safe-place-how-domestic-violence-harms-children-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250807T194805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T194805Z
UID:10001296-1764849600-1764855000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | No Safe Place: How Domestic Violence Harms Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren don’t just witness domestic violence. They EXPERIENCE it. Even when not the direct target of the abusive act\, seeing a parent\, sibling\, grandparent\, or pet targeted by abuse can have a significant long-term emotional and psychological impact on children. In fact\, many childhood survivors of domestic violence often indicate wishing THEY had been the target of the abuse\, rather than having to watch their loved ones be targeted by the abuser. \nThis webinar will discuss the specific threats of physical\, psychological\, and emotional harm for children living in a home where partner abuse/domestic violence occurs. Common misconceptions will be addressed\, including the idea that a child can be too young to be affected by abuse in the home\, physically observable signs of injury are an appropriate estimator of victimization\, and the idea that children who do not actually see a violent act occur are not significantly harmed by it. In addition\, participants will learn of multi-disciplinary initiatives and concepts that relate to improving the prevention and detection of domestic violence occurring in homes where children reside and mitigating the harmful impact of witnessing and experiencing the abuse of a loved one. \nOther topics to be discussed include the various forms of child emotional maltreatment\, toxic stress\, child-caregiver attachment\, “emotionally unavailable parents\,” the effects of witnessing threats or violence against animals living within the home\, caregiver risk factors for domestic violence and emotional maltreatment\, how to better identify victims\, and what to do once victims have been identified. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe specific forms of child emotional maltreatment.\nWhy children in domestically violent homes are at risk for experiencing every form of emotional maltreatment.\nThe negative health and behavioral outcomes often experienced by childhood victims of domestic violence.\nKey concepts in successful multi-disciplinary initiatives for improving detection and prevention of domestic violence in homes where children reside.\n\nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-no-safe-place-how-domestic-violence-harms-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251028T211527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T211527Z
UID:10001381-1764806400-1764892799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Verbal De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAvoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process\, conflict prevention\, and help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate\, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLeverage verbal and nonverbal approaches to improve service outcomes\nConsider and apply techniques when facing those who are emotionally charged or suffering from some form of crisis\nDemonstrate active listening skills to be best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nRegister Through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250807T161016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T161016Z
UID:10001283-1764763200-1764770400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS | Intrafamilial Child Torture: Victim Impact and Professional Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIntrafamilial Child Torture (ICT) is a severe form of child abuse where parents or caregivers torture their own children. This often includes the perpetration of physical\, sexual\, and psychological torture and malicious neglect used as tactics to meet the psychopathological needs of the caregiver. ICT presents with unique family dynamics and perpetrator psychopathology that is different from typical maltreatment. It is often missed or misbelieved due to the extreme nature of the harm and sophistication of the perpetrator. Many ICT cases are not discovered until there has been a child fatality\, but we can learn from these cases\, intervene\, and prevent future fatalities. This training will provide a brief review of “What is ICT?”\, discuss the impact of ICT on children\, give recommendations for the many fields involved in child protection\, and provide an overview of 15 clinical and non-clinical interventions that have been helpful for ICT survivors. \nThis training is designed for the intermediate to advanced level professional\, but beginners and students are encouraged to attend to listen and observe. This training will combine lecture\, Q&A\, group discussion\, and real-life case examples. This intermediate-advanced level training is appropriate for child-serving professionals from multiple disciplines\, including child protection/child welfare\, forensic interviewers\, pediatricians\, pediatric nurses\, children’s attorneys/GALs\, law enforcement\, prosecutors\, family court judges\, mental health providers\, and clergy\, as well as any mandated reporter. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain how developmental trauma impacts ICT survivors.\nAdvocate for the use of meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration on ICT cases in their community.\nDescribe one clinical and one non-clinical intervention that has been helpful for ICT survivors.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nPamela J. Miller\, JD\, MSW\, LISW-S\, is a clinical social worker and attorney with expertise in trauma and child abuse law. Since 2019\, she has led the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center’s Intrafamilial Child Torture (ICT) initiative\, co-authoring policy papers\, training professionals\, and providing legal counsel in state supreme court cases on child torture. Ms. Miller is a Certified Trauma Practitioner with advanced training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics\, Body-Based Trauma Treatment\, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy\, along with training in PCIT/CARE\, Child-Centered Play Therapy\, and Attachment-Based Play Therapy. Recently\, she became a Registered Child Forensic Interviewer (RCFI) with NACCFI; she consults on divorce and custody cases with allegations of child sexual abuse. She has served as a psychotherapist\, an attorney-GAL for maltreated children\, and held executive roles in public mental health. \nMs. Miller earned her JD/MSW from the University of Cincinnati and her law degree from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law\, where she was a Moritz Merit Scholar and recipient of the Bergstrom Fellowship from the University of Michigan College of Law. Since 2001\, Ms. Miller has focused on advocating for the protection of severely abused children. \nRegister Through IHS\nThis training course if free but $10 to receive continuing education credits.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-intrafamilial-child-torture-victim-impact-and-professional-intervention-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251016T204804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204804Z
UID:10001372-1764687600-1764698400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin | The Culture of You\, Me\, and We
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nParticipants will explore their sense of identity through the lens of culture. Our identity is formed by universal human\, culturally bound\, and personal experiences. By embarking on their own cultural journey\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how their own experiences impact the way they see the world and their ability to serve families. They will explore their personal culture and how it impacts their interactions with families. Participants will have the opportunity to appreciate how culture impacts their families and how to connect with people of different cultures to better serve their needs. Participants will explore how organizations\, institutions\, and society influences family engagement. \nLearning Objectives\n\nList the 3 domains that influence their identity\nApply the 3 levels of culture to their personal culture and to how it impacts their interaction with families\nList 3 strategies to help decrease cultural barriers to understanding and communication\n\nWho should attend: All staff of family resource centers (FRCs)\, Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs)\, community-based organizations\, and other child- and family-serving systems. \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-the-culture-of-you-me-and-we/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T141500
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251016T204135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204135Z
UID:10001369-1763640000-1763647200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin | Trauma-Informed Leadership in Turbulent Times: Building Resilient Teams Through Compassion & Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nOver the last decade\, trauma-informed care has gained widespread attention across service systems such as child welfare\, mental health\, juvenile justice\, and beyond. Historically\, these practices have focused on supporting organizations and staff in providing trauma-informed services to the clients they serve. Yet\, in light of recent national and global challenges\, it is clear that leaders themselves need a trauma-informed approach to sustain their teams\, navigate moral distress\, and lead with clarity in turbulent times. \nThis interactive webinar introduces a comprehensive trauma-informed leadership framework that integrates lessons from organizational science\, implementation research\, and the lived realities of today’s workforce. Participants will explore the seven core practices of trauma-informed leadership—Boundary setting\, Reliability\, Empathy\, Accountability\, Transparency\, Cultural Humility\, and Understanding Errors—and how these principles can be applied to both daily decision-making and long-term organizational change. \nThe session will provide leaders with: \n\nConcrete strategies to cultivate resilience and psychological safety in their teams.\nTools for balancing compassion with accountability\, so that care and high standards can coexist.\nApproaches for addressing moral distress and systemic stressors without burning out.\nPractical ways to integrate trauma-informed principles into supervision\, communication\, and organizational culture.\n\nDesigned for leaders across services and systems\, this training emphasizes that trauma-informed leadership is not simply about client care—it is about how leaders model peace\, purpose\, and presence in every layer of organizational life. \nAfter this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine the seven core practices of trauma-informed leadership and describe how they apply to leading teams in high-stress environments\nApply at least three practical strategies to balance compassionate leadership with accountability\, including ways to address moral distress\, sustain workforce well-being\, and create conditions for resilience and psychological safety\nDevelop an action plan for integrating trauma-informed leadership principles into daily supervision\, communication\, and organizational culture to strengthen staff engagement and system-wide impact\n\nWho should attend: Staff in leadership roles at family resource centers (FRCs)\, Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs)\, community-based organizations\, and other child- and family-serving systems. \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-trauma-informed-leadership-in-turbulent-times-building-resilient-teams-through-compassion-accountability/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T104500
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251016T204548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204548Z
UID:10001371-1763553600-1763560800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin | Recognizing & Regulating Workplace Distress Through the Window of Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training introduces the Window of Capacity\, an adapted version of the Window of Tolerance framework\, to help participants better understand the impact of trauma exposure in the workplace. \nThe framework will support participants in recognizing their own responses and identifying practical strategies for coping with secondary traumatic stress and other occupational hazards that may co-occur in trauma-exposed workplaces. The session will also explore the critical role organizations play in supporting staff well-being and fostering healthier work environments. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain the difference between secondary traumatic stress\, moral distress\, and burnout\nIdentify the individual\, organizational\, and societal roles in addressing secondary traumatic stress and explain how each level contributes to solutions\nName four techniques to address secondary traumatic stress\n\nWho should attend: All staff of family resource centers (FRCs)\, child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs)\, community-based organizations\, and other child- and family-serving systems. \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-recognizing-regulating-workplace-distress-through-the-window-of-capacity/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20251028T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T155200Z
UID:10001374-1763553600-1763557200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MAC | Wellness Workshop: Being and Becoming: Connecting with Our Inner Wisdom for Liberation and Joy
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session invites participants to pause and reconnect with their inner wisdom through the practice of Sankalpa\, a Sanskrit word meaning “deep intention” or “resolve.” Drawing from yoga philosophy and mind-body medicine\, we’ll explore how clarifying what matters most can guide sustainable action and resilience in demanding work. \nParticipants will be guided through a short Wise Guide meditation to access intuition\, reflect on the four core desires of the soul: purpose (dharma)\, prosperity (artha)\, joy (kama)\, and liberation (moksha) — and create a Sankalpa: a clear\, present-tense intention to guide the next six months. \nThey’ll leave with a personalized intention\, simple grounding practices to return to it daily\, and a renewed connection to the deeper “why” that sustains their work over time. \nThis workshop will be recorded\, the recording will be made available exclusively for MAC members. \nAbout the Trainer\nRochelle Younan-Montgomery \nAs the Founder and CEO of The Reset\, Rochelle now leads with a bold vision: that leadership rooted in mindfulness\, equity\, and nervous system regulation can be a force for healing and systemic change. Her approach is both strategic and deeply embodied—drawing from her training as a trauma-informed yoga instructor\, Certified Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) practitioner\, racial justice facilitator\, and somatic abolitionist. \nShe’s also a published author\, a mother of two\, and a fierce believer in collective care. Rochelle’s work is about more than workplace performance—it’s about helping leaders return to themselves\, so they can lead with courage\, rest\, and integrity. \nRegister Through MAC\n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mac-wellness-workshop-being-and-becoming-connecting-with-our-inner-wisdom-for-liberation-and-joy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T205947
CREATED:20250730T160723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T160723Z
UID:10001214-1763463600-1763470800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Social & Emotional Competence of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training session will discuss everyday strategies for helping children build social and emotional competence. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview how helping children develop social and emotional competence helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect.\nIdentify key strategies and everyday actions that help children grow emotionally and socially.\nExplore what it means to help children develop social and emotional skills in a strength-based way.\nShare Protective Factors resources for providers and families.\n\nRequired Pre-Work\n\nReview the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website\nRead About Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)\nReview The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)\nWatch “Why Does it Matter?” an overview of Social Emotional Competence (Children’s Bureau Learning and Coordination Center)\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-social-emotional-competence-of-children-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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