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SUMMARY:Bringing Together Faith and Child Protection Communities to End Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin this all-day virtual conference of learning to bring faith and child protection communities together to end child abuse and neglect in the US. Participants will get to hear from various presenters in sessions that range from How Houses of Worship Can “Bless” Babies\, Strengthen  Families\, and Address the Social Determinants of Health to Implementing Chaplaincy Programs in CACs. \nFor more information about the conference\, see the agenda here. \nRegister here\nSponsored By\n\nAPSAC (American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)\nCAPSAC (The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)\nCenter of Theological Inquiry\nF.A.I.T.H (Faith-Leaders Against Abuse in the Home)\nHOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)\nLiberia Council of Churches\nNew Jersey Coalition of Religious Leaders\nNIECP (National Initiative to End Corporal Punishment)\nSacred Spaces\nSHILOH\nThe Faithful City\nThe New York Foundling\nZero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/bringing-together-faith-and-child-protection-communities-to-end-child-abuse-and-neglect-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221201T224218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T224247Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: The Department of Corrections
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights\, systems\, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, the Crime Victim Justice Unit\, and the Department of Corrections. \nRegistration is free for all\, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of the sessions. \nRecordings of the trainings will be posted on the MAC member page\, accessible to MAC members only. \nPart 4: Wednesday\, January 11th\, Noon – 1:30 p.m.\nThe Department of Corrections: Learning the systems\, process\, terminology\, and places where victims and advocates connect \nRegister through Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-the-department-of-corrections/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221201T224154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T224341Z
UID:10000354-1672833600-1672837200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: Post-Conviction Crime Victim Rights
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights\, systems\, and supervision post-sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, the Crime Victim Justice Unit\, and the Department of Corrections. \nRegistration is free for all\, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of the sessions. \nRecordings of the trainings will be posted on the MAC member page\, accessible to MAC members only. \nPart 3: Wednesday\, January 4th\, Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nPost-Conviction Crime Victim Rights: A close look at crime victim statutory rights from sentencing and beyond \nRegister through Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-post-conviction-crime-victim-rights/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221130T210425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T210425Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: Advocacy During Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights\, systems\, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, the Crime Victim Justice Unit\, and the Department of Corrections. \nRegistration is free for all\, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of the sessions. \nRecordings of the trainings will be posted on the MAC member page\, accessible to MAC members only. \nPart 2: Wednesday\, December 14th\, Noon-1:30pm\nAdvocacy During Supervision: Understanding the landscape of victim advocacy when the offender is under supervision \nRegister through Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-advocacy-during-supervision/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221130T210616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T210616Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221104T201222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T174343Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project ACEs & 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. \nThe training will be presented between 2 half-days and conducted virtually: \n\nTuesday\, December 6\, 2022: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time\nWednesday\, December 7\, 2022: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time\n\nRegister online via Zero Abuse Project\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\nClick HERE for Course Agenda\nAgenda\nDAY 1:\n8:30 – 9:15 am: Welcome\, Learning Objectives\, and Participant Introductions\n9:15 – 10:00 am: In-Depth Knowledge of Trauma\, 20 years of the ACE Study and Understanding Neural Connections (Part 1)\n10:00 – 10:10 am: BREAK\n10:10- 11:30 am: In-Depth Knowledge of Trauma\, 20 years of the ACE Study and Understanding Neural Connections (Part 2)\n11:30-11:40am: BREAK\n11:40am – 12:30 pm: Impact on Brain Development\, Stress Response System and Neurobiology of Trauma (Part 1) \nDAY 2:\n8:30 – 8:45 am: Welcome Day 2\, Discussion\n8:45 – 9:15 am: Impact on brain development\, Stress Response System and Neurobiology of trauma (Part 2)\n9:15 – 10:00 am Impact of trauma/victimization on behaviors\, Trigger reminders\, Introduction to Trauma Informed Care\n10:00-10:10 am: BREAK\n10:10- 10:45 am: Impact of trauma/victimization on behaviors\, Trigger reminders\, Introduction to Trauma Informed Care (Cont.)\n10:45 – 11:30 Trauma Informed Components and Systems\, Resiliency\, Reflective Listening\n11:30-11:35 BREAK\n11:35-12:20 pm: Self Care\n12:20 am-12:30 pm: Discussion and Wrap Up
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-aces-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221104T201732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T201732Z
UID:10000334-1669809600-1669813200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota OJP: The Fundamentals on Victim Impact Statements
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe right to give a victim impact statement is one of Minnesota’s most important statutory crime victim rights. It represents one of the few times that victims have a voice in the criminal prosecution process and can speak to the impact of the crime. The process for submitting a victim impact statement prior to sentencing varies across the state\, and the path that the victim impact statement takes once submitted has implications for the victim. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of victim impact statements and how they get processed and presented\, with an emphasis on the important role of community-based and government-based advocates in educating victims and assisting them with preparing their statements. In addition\, this presentation will touch on the ethical issues for prosecutors’ offices that arise with victim impact statements. \nRegister via Office of Justice Programs
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-ojp-the-fundamentals-on-victim-impact-statements/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221104T201418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T174407Z
UID:10000336-1668592800-1668598200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Preparing Children for our Process: Finding the Balance Between Saying Too Much\, but Not Saying Enough
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nEffectively preparing children and families for our forensic interview process can greatly enhance the effectiveness of the forensic interview\, but teams often worry about how and when to engage families and non-offending caregivers prior to the interview and in what way. This training provides guidance on how to prepare children and families for our process including the difference between minimal facts/field interviews and forensic interviews\, orienting messages and other current challenges. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDefine the difference between a FIRST response/minimal facts interview and a forensic interview. Provide a structure for the minimal facts interview.\nGain sample language for engaging with children and families prior to the interview.\nDiscuss the various multidisciplinary team roles and responsibilities in preparing the child and family for the process.\n\nRegister online via Zero Abuse Project \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-preparing-children-for-our-process-finding-the-balance-between-saying-too-much-but-not-saying-enough/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20220106T191116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T193037Z
UID:10000299-1668384000-1668815999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nFinal training dates and location are to be determined. If in-person: November 14\, 15\, 16\, 2022 | If online: November 14\, 16\, 18\, 2022. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221107T174756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T174756Z
UID:10000335-1667995200-1668000600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy and Mental Health Therapy: A Cross-Training for Advocates and Therapists
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Alliance on Crime and the Minnesota Center for Psychology (MCP) present a cross-training for both advocates and therapists. Victims and Others Impacted by Crime-Services (VOIC-S)\, is a new program of the Minnesota Center for Psychology that offers mental health therapy services to victims impacted by crime. VOIC-S consists of mental health professionals who are specially trained to work with victims of crime and trauma focused therapies. The program was designed with input from victim advocates who will work in partnership with the therapists to ensure that barriers to care are reduced. \nThis training is for advocates who would like to learn about the process of making a referral to MCP and how best to prepare a survivor for the therapeutic process. The training is also for therapists who will learn about the criminal\, legal\, and emotional processes the survivor must go through after the crime. The goal of the training is to share information between advocates and therapists to reduce barriers to therapy and improve outcomes. \nThis training is free for all to attend live\, the recording of the event will be available exclusively for MAC members. \nRegister Online via Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-and-mental-health-therapy-a-cross-training-for-advocates-and-therapists/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20221028T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T195410Z
UID:10000333-1667300400-1667307600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Hmong\, Spanish\, and Somali Language Access: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Pheng Thao from Transforming Generations\, Mercedes Moreno from University of Minnesota/Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC)\, and blank from Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota to discuss providing advocacy to survivors who do not speak the same language as you. \nTopics include\, but not limited to:\n\nAccess to interpretation\nHow to work effectively with interpreters\nHow to advocate for competent and sensitive translation\nThe perils of advocates in dual roles as both interpreters and advocates\nHow to make sure legal terms are accurately translated\n\nRegistration\nOnline webinar. Register for free online via the Minnesota Alliance on Crime.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/hmong-spanish-and-somali-language-access-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20220826T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T174253Z
UID:10000326-1664371800-1664377200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Topic Crime Victim Rights: The basics and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin the Minnesota Department of Public Safety\, Office of Justice Programs for a virtual workshop on Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022\, on Minnesota’s statutory crime victim rights. Suzanne Elwell from the Crime Victim Justice Unit will outline the primary categories of victim rights\, identify the responsibilities of criminal justice professionals in upholding those rights\, and highlight the role of both community-based and prosecutor-based advocates in ensuring crime victim rights are upheld and the importance of good practices to prevent victim rights violations. \nThere will be time for questions at the end of the webinar\, and it will be recorded. \nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost to attend this webinar\, and you can register online via Minnesota OJP \nSpeaker\nSuzanne Elwell\nDirector\, Crime Victim Justice Unit @Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs\nSuzanne Elwell is the director of the Crime Victim Justice Unit in the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs\, a victim rights compliance office that investigates complaints of crime victim rights violations and victim mistreatment. She trains on crime victim related issues\, coordinates and participates on statewide multi-disciplinary efforts and teams\, and assists with legislative initiatives related to crime victims. Suzanne has been working in the area of crime victimization for over 25 years\, with experience spanning prosecution\, domestic violence advocacy and legal assistance\, and court monitoring and research. Suzanne has lived in four different states\, doesn’t favor asparagus and has started to learn how to play the tin whistle.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/topic-crime-victim-rights-the-basics-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220813
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20220106T191032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T193158Z
UID:10000298-1659916800-1660348799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nFinal training dates and location are to be determined. If in-person: August 8\, 9\, 10\, 2022 | If online: August 8\, 10\, 12\, 2022. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20220316T214303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T215549Z
UID:10000317-1653471000-1653476400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host 2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care\, with C Michael Menge\, community advocacy and training specialist with OutFront Minnesota 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.\, Wednesday\, May 25\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nThis training will cover a broad spectrum overview of how ongoing discrimination and violence affect members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities\, practical harm-reduction skills for working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth\, and an assessment of the personal sphere of influence to enact systemic change. \nLearning Objectives\n\nA better sense of the scope of violence within and against 2SLGBTQ+ communities.\nPractical skills for harm reduction when working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth.\nAction steps for making organizational change to better support 2SLGBTQ+ communities.\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nC Michael Menge (They & He) is the community advocacy & training specialist at OutFront Minnesota’s Anti-Violence Program (AVP). AVP is a broad-based effort to end violence and harassment against and within LGBTQ+ communities in Minnesota. We work in collaboration with survivors and community members to build safety and power – as well as opportunities for support and healing – through the provision of crisis intervention services\, systems advocacy\, counseling\, community education\, and outreach. \nRegistration – $30\nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist\, culturally responsive\, and trauma-informed services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact Brittney Forrest at brittney@minnestachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nSome sessions are recorded for organization use.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2slgbtq-youth-violence-how-to-provide-better-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20220106T190937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192756Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nFinal training dates and location are to be determined. If in-person: May 2\, 3\, 4\, 2022 | If online: May 2\, 4\, 6\, 2022. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20220215T154003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T162836Z
UID:10000304-1650445200-1650452400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CAC Advocacy with Vulnerable Adult Populations
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host CAC Advocacy with Vulnerable Adult Populations\, with Kylee Pass\, advocacy and prevention program coordinator with First Witness 9 – 11 a.m.\, Thursday\, April 20\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nChildren’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) historically provide developmentally appropriate\, trauma-informed care to children and adolescents\, and their families. Vulnerable adults who report sexual abuse or assault also benefit from this holistic model of care. This training supports victim advocates working in CAC’s that currently or are considering supporting vulnerable adults in a multidisciplinary team response. Using the Six Core Principles of Social Change Advocacy\, participants will learn how to meet the unique needs of this population. The training will cover institutional supports and barriers\, and how to implement the systems change model within the CAC model. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will gain knowledge and understanding of the history of advocating for vulnerable adult populations.\nParticipants will learn how to ground advocacy for vulnerable adult populations in the Six Core Principles of Social Change Advocacy.\nParticipants will gain an understanding of how to advocate for the inclusion of vulnerable adults into their multidisciplinary team’s CAC model.\n\nPresenter Bio\nKylee Pass currently serves as the advocacy and prevention program coordinator for First Witness Child Advocacy Center (CAC). Kylee also serves as a national level trainer and facilitates various advocacy training opportunities including a National Children’s Alliance accredited training created to help other families and child advocates around the nation build upon their advocacy skills and perspectives. \nShe holds a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota- Duluth. In her education\, Kylee had a special interest in working with survivors of violence and a focus on Women\, Gender\, and Sexuality studies as well as LGBTQIA+ studies. Kylee highly values self-determination and provides holistic support while walking alongside families through their journey to healing and justice. \nRegistration – $30\nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist\, culturally responsive\, and trauma-informed services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nSome sessions are recorded for organization use.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cac-advocacy-with-vulnerable-adult-populations/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20220106T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T193301Z
UID:10000296-1644796800-1645228799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20210811T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T214640Z
UID:10000286-1635753600-1635958800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Advocacy Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:First Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community of advocates who share knowledge\, insights\, skills and support as they continue their work. \nOverview\nMore than 30 years ago\, the movements to end violence against women and children began with largely volunteer groups working out of church basements\, houses\, and small community offices. Initially\, many advocates were themselves survivors of physical and sexual violence. Early advocates connected women and children to resources and safety. They also identified solutions to the larger problem of societal/family or gender violence. \nToday\, advocates exist in a variety of capacities and specialties within non-profit and government organizations. We work in an age of increased public awareness\, organized criminal justice response\, and ongoing funding within the child abuse\, sexual assault\, and domestic violence movements. Although these factors allow for a higher level of services\, often the notion of broader social change is lost. Advocates are relegated to bullet-point job descriptions\, the ultimate goal of which is providing service rather than creating change. \nRegister online via First Witness. \nPurpose\nFirst Witness Advocacy creates an advocacy perspective rooted in the experiences of those hurt by violence and abuse. This perspective informs the advocacy practice as well as the policies and job descriptions that define advocates’ roles. It also guides program and organizational development\, system interventions and community understanding of the social problems at the root of violence and abuse. With the First Witness Advocacy perspective\, advocates and organizations can better respond on both the individual and the societal levels\, creating long-term safety for abuse victims and entire communities. \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. Through hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. Participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem solving and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. They will leave with answers to the following questions: \n\n“What are my options for advocacy within the system?”\n“How do I make sure the victim’s voice is present in the change I’m seeking?”\n“How does my organization support advocacy-based work?”\n“What gives me credibility as an advocate\, and how can I enhance this?”\n\nFirst Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community. \nParticipants will\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\nUnderstand the advocate role and how to work within a multi-disciplinary team structure\nLearn about the victim advocacy standard for National Children’s Alliance Accreditation\n\nWho should attend\n\nAdvocates working within a child advocacy center\nAdvocates working within sexual assault or domestic violence agencies who work with a child advocacy center\nDirectors or managers within child advocacy centers\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-advocacy-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center-3/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20210812T151327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T151711Z
UID:10000288-1633392000-1633737599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Justice Programs presents The Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a ​series of comprehensive\, academically based trainings to build the capacity of victim assistance providers\, victim advocates\, law enforcement\, criminal justice\, and other professionals who work with victims of crime. The MNVAA has three training tracks\, with the first track being offered this fall. \nApply to attend the Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy. \nOverview\nFoundations in Victim Services\n\nFoundational level educational opportunity designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota\nFor victim service providers\, criminal justice professionals\, law enforcement\, this training uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help restore the victim to whole and regain control of their lives\nComprehensive curriculum with academic credit through St. Cloud State University (available for an additional fee)\nTentative dates for the 2021 MNVAA are October 5-8\, 2021\, and November 17-19\, 2021.\n\nContinuing Education\nCEU credits for the MN Board of Social Work may be available. \nApply to Attend\nApplications are being accepted now through September 8\, 2021. Find more information and the application here.    ​ \nFor more information about the Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy\, contact Joann Jones at 651-201-7318 or Joann.Jones@state.mn.us
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-victim-assistance-academy-2/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20210811T214525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T214525Z
UID:10000285-1629072000-1629503999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Advocacy Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:First Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community of advocates who share knowledge\, insights\, skills and support as they continue their work. \nOverview\nMore than 30 years ago\, the movements to end violence against women and children began with largely volunteer groups working out of church basements\, houses\, and small community offices. Initially\, many advocates were themselves survivors of physical and sexual violence. Early advocates connected women and children to resources and safety. They also identified solutions to the larger problem of societal/family or gender violence. \nToday\, advocates exist in a variety of capacities and specialties within non-profit and government organizations. We work in an age of increased public awareness\, organized criminal justice response\, and ongoing funding within the child abuse\, sexual assault\, and domestic violence movements. Although these factors allow for a higher level of services\, often the notion of broader social change is lost. Advocates are relegated to bullet-point job descriptions\, the ultimate goal of which is providing service rather than creating change. \nRegister online via First Witness. \nPurpose\nFirst Witness Advocacy creates an advocacy perspective rooted in the experiences of those hurt by violence and abuse. This perspective informs the advocacy practice as well as the policies and job descriptions that define advocates’ roles. It also guides program and organizational development\, system interventions and community understanding of the social problems at the root of violence and abuse. With the First Witness Advocacy perspective\, advocates and organizations can better respond on both the individual and the societal levels\, creating long-term safety for abuse victims and entire communities. \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. Through hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. Participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem solving and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. They will leave with answers to the following questions: \n\n“What are my options for advocacy within the system?”\n“How do I make sure the victim’s voice is present in the change I’m seeking?”\n“How does my organization support advocacy-based work?”\n“What gives me credibility as an advocate\, and how can I enhance this?”\n\nFirst Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community. \nParticipants will\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\nUnderstand the advocate role and how to work within a multi-disciplinary team structure\nLearn about the victim advocacy standard for National Children’s Alliance Accreditation\n\nWho should attend\n\nAdvocates working within a child advocacy center\nAdvocates working within sexual assault or domestic violence agencies who work with a child advocacy center\nDirectors or managers within child advocacy centers\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-advocacy-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210626
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20210208T225535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T225535Z
UID:10000263-1624233600-1624665599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Advocacy Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the NCA Standard of Advocacy \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\nUnderstand the advocate role and how to work within a multi-disciplinary team structure\nLearn about the victim advocacy standard for National Children’s Alliance Accreditation\n\nWho should attend:\n\nAdvocates working within a child advocacy center\nAdvocates working within sexual assault or domestic violence agencies who work with a child advocacy center\nDirectors or managers within child advocacy centers\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-advocacy-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20210208T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T225415Z
UID:10000262-1618185600-1618617599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the NCA Standard of Advocacy \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\nUnderstand the advocate role and how to work within a multi-disciplinary team structure\nLearn about the victim advocacy standard for National Children’s Alliance Accreditation\n\nWho should attend:\n\nAdvocates working within a child advocacy center\nAdvocates working within sexual assault or domestic violence agencies who work with a child advocacy center\nDirectors or managers within child advocacy centers\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20210107T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T230011Z
UID:10000253-1614164400-1614171600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences\, with Brandon Jones\, M.A.\, of Alia Innovations. In this interactive two-hour workshop\, we will explore the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on youth and children and their impact on development. We will explore the experiences\, perceptions\, beliefs\, and behaviors that may present challenges to development in children and youth. We will discuss practical\, trauma-informed\, outcome-driven strategies that improve the outcomes of youth work. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe attendee will learn how to describe ACEs; how trauma and toxic stress affect biological\, physiological\, social\, emotional\, and brain development and the findings of the ACE study.\nThe attendee will learn how to describe adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress that youth may encounter.\nThe attendee will learn how to make modifications to their work with youth to incorporate an understanding of ACEs and the youth’s adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress.\nThe attendee will develop an understanding of the importance of being aware of personal perceptions and beliefs impacting the youth/provider dynamic so it does not add to the traumatic experience.\n\nRegistration\nWe are excited to bring this training to you free of charge. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nTrainer\nBrandon Jones\, M.A.\, is a Director of Learning at Alia Innovations. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Youth Justice. Born and raised in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, Brandon has survived living in a home of domestic violence and various other forms of trauma. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (M.F.T.) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”. \nAbout Alia Innovations\nAlia is a Minnesota based national nonprofit “do-tank.” Their work is founded in research and family voice. They support innovative leaders and symptoms related to child welfare. By equipping leaders in agencies with the support they need for systems change\, Alia helps communities ask the right questions and solve the right problems.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20200911T195438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T195616Z
UID:10000243-1603184400-1603207800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy. The academy will be 100% virtual. Learn more about the program. \nProgram Overview\nThe Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a foundational-level educational opportunity for victim service providers and criminal justice professionals offered by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP). MNVAA is an intensive course of study designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota. It uses a multi-disciplinary educational approach to convey the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes practitioners will need as they seek to restore victims and help them regain control of their lives. The comprehensive curriculum has been created specifically for Minnesota by a multidisciplinary committee assembled by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and its partners. \nAcademy information and selection criteria are described in the application\, along with directions on how to apply. Applicants who are accepted will be notified via email. Academy students who attend and successfully complete the 40-hour training will receive a certificate of completion. Academic credit is available for an additional fee\, and CEUs/POST credits may be available. \nThe application process is competitive due to limited space. There are no “guaranteed” applications selected for the academy. \n2020 Training Dates\nThe 2020 Academy will kick off with a welcome reception/registration on Tuesday\, October 19\, 2020.\nPlease find the tentative dates and times below: \nVirtual Evening Welcome Reception\nOctober 19\, 2020 6:30-8:00 p.m. \nTraining days\nTuesdays and Thursdays\, two sessions per day- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. \nTarget times are 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\, but some sessions may require an earlier or later start. \n\nWeek 1: October 20 and 22\nWeek 2: October 27 and 29\nWeek 3: November 4 and 5\nWeek 4: November 10 and 12\nWeek 5: November 17 and 19\n\nGraduation Ceremony\nNovember 20\, 11 a.m. (tentative) \nApplications\nApplications for the 2020 Academy will be accepted until October 1\, 2020. The fee is $100. Students must attend all sessions to graduate. More information can be found on the OJP website under Training & Communication. Please complete the application form and submit it electronically to Joann Jones joann.jones@state.mn.us.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-victim-assistance-academy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20200513T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T211354Z
UID:10000219-1600732800-1601078399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:27th APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:APSAC is excited to announce the Virtual Colloquium will be held online September 22-24\, 2020. Registration is $75 for APSAC members and $150 for non-members (includes one year of membership). \nEvent Overview\nAPSAC’s Virtual Colloquium will bring high-quality learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Sessions will be designated as beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced level content. \nWe hope you will join us for a virtual Colloquium\, featuring nine tracks offered over three days\, September 22\, 23 and 24. Tracks include: \n\nCultural Diversity Institute/Workshops\nEthics and Intervention\nFamily Violence\, Media\, and Trauma\nInterviewing\nInvestigation/Prosecution\nMedical\nMental Health and Mindfulness\nOvercoming Parental Alienation Allegations\nPrevention/Self Care\n\nExtraordinary plenary speakers will be joining us virtually and more than 50 workshops will be available for you! We are also working on virtual after-hours activities to offer that special APSAC touch.   ​ \nSessions will be designed for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine and nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective service\, and allied fields.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/27th-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200827
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20191108T215747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T194442Z
UID:10000198-1598227200-1598486399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2020 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts. The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment\, including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect. \nThe conference is presented by the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children in collaboration with the Shaken Baby Alliance. Information on continuing education credit is available on the Summit website. \nIntended Audience\n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists and Counselors\nAttorneys\nMedicolegal Death Investigators\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2020-child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20200804T143255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T143255Z
UID:10000235-1597327200-1597330800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Victims’ Rights and Victim Voice During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, Professor Meg Garvin will provide an overview of victims’ rights laws\, identifying key moments of risk to these rights in light of COVID-19. Special attention will be paid to how to effectively work with crime victims in the face of the ever-increasing use of technology by courts\, and how to protect victim privacy during this time. \nRegister online. \nPresenter\nMeg Garvin\, M.A.\, JD\, is the Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) and a Clinical Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School. Professor Garvin is recognized as a leading expert on victims’ rights.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/protecting-victims-rights-and-victim-voice-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20200623T204742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T204742Z
UID:10000231-1594292400-1594297800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Porn: Let's Talk About It!
DESCRIPTION:As a generation raised on technology\, kids today are turning to the internet to fill in the gaps their sex education has left open. \nWebinar Overview\nKids are exposed to pornography at high rates due to free and accessible porn websites. On these websites\, children can easily confuse violent\, misogynistic\, and degrading themes as normal sexual behavior\, and most of the content does not convey a culture that requires consent. \nRegister online.  \nIn this session\, we will discuss the prevalence at which children and adolescents access pornography. We will also provide tools to start age-appropriate conversations about pornography\, as well as internet and personal safety. \n\nParticipants will learn what kids are gaining from sex education\, and identify what is being left out and why kids are turning to pornography.\nParticipants will examine the access kids and teens have to online pornography and discuss how that access without education impacts healthy sexual development.\nParticipants will be able to effectively communicate with kids and teens about pornography and explain how it relates to internet and personal safety.\n\nTrainers\nCaitie Dahl\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer and Trainer \nKylee Pass\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate and Trainer
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/porn-lets-talk-about-it/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20200521T155558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T155558Z
UID:10000224-1591776000-1591808400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Training for Advocates Working with A Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:This training meets all essential components in the NCA Standard of Advocacy. \nNote: This training will take place online over three days: June 10\, 17 and 24\, 2020. \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T104330
CREATED:20200519T164841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T164841Z
UID:10000221-1590498000-1590501600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Language Access: The Lessons that COVID-19 have Reinforced
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nThe current COVID-19 crisis is not over yet; however\, in a short time we have seen how gaps in the system for language access are exacerbated by a pandemic. Did we know what to do in a crisis? Were we prepared to ensure that everyone had access to information and services in their first language? What do we do during an emergency or a disaster? How does our language access plan monitoring help us achieve a more organized response? What went wrong\, and how can we be sure that we do not make those mistakes again? \nThrough this virtual training we will share lessons learned and answer these and other questions regarding language access preparedness\, responsiveness and monitoring. Hosted by the National Resource Center for Reaching Victims. Register online. \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the implications and impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Limited English Proficient communities and survivors;\nLearn about language access compliance and monitoring and how they can be our guide for language access emergency preparedness; and\nCreate a framework under which programs can create policies and protocols that facilitate access during a crisis.\n\nPresenter\nLeo Martinez\nProject Manager  at Casa de Esperanza\nLeo Martinez is a technical assistance lead for the National Resource Center for Reaching Victims and is responsible for leading the NRC’s work around survivors with Limited English Proficiency and immigrant survivors . He collaborates with other national partners to inform the framework\, advise the process\, organize some of the initiatives and activities and provide support to other stakeholders within the resource center. He provides training and technical assistance to coalitions\, organizations\, advocates and grassroots community activists conducting activities with victims of crime in underserved communities.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/language-access-the-lessons-that-covid-19-have-reinforced/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,COVID-19,Equity,Online Webinar
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