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SUMMARY:First Witness | Demystifying Victim Manipulation and Grooming
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThroughout this presentation\, we will explore the relationship between the victim and the offender\, the stages of the victim manipulation process\, as well as the intentionality behind the subtlety and secrecy of victim manipulation. Participants will learn how an offender chooses a victim and how to intervene during this abusive relationship. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-demystifying-victim-manipulation-and-grooming/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251008T200230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T225736Z
UID:10001359-1779062400-1779494399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol is an NCA-approved forensic interview protocol for accreditation. \nThis training will be held in-person at the First Witness Capstan Training Center in Duluth\, MN. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-22/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260128T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163858Z
UID:10001480-1779148800-1779235199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Interviewing Children on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren with neurodivergent disorders such as ASD are at an increased risk of child maltreatment. This population presents challenges for forensic interviewers as there is great variability in functioning including unique memory and cognitive processes\, linguistic style\, understanding and expression of emotions\, and forming connections with others. Many of these children can provide information about their experiences if the interviewer is able to adapt questioning approaches and interview strategies to meet the needs of this child. Preparation and flexibility are key. While providing a review of possible domains of impact on functioning\, this training will focus on tips for information gathering\, preparation with the investigative partners to set reasonable expectations\, and adaptations to questioning strategies and interview phases. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies and the phases of a forensic interview. \nRegister through NCAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-interviewing-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260128T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T201558Z
UID:10001484-1779181200-1779192000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits | Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Governance
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBoard members will participate in board meetings and other engagements with more confidence and more knowledge about your role after attending this workshop. You will learn typical board responsibilities and explore the nuances of board authority and relationships. Participants will receive Propel’s Nonfprofit Board Governance workbook\, which includes the Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations. While this training is open to all\, it is designed for those new to serving on a board or those who are contemplating joining a board. \nThis workshop will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai.com. Propel workshops are not recorded. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits\nRegistration\nRegistration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Your space is guaranteed upon receipt of the registration fee. Online payment is made using the registration link associated with your selected workshop. Registration fees may also be paid by check. Make checks payable to Propel Nonprofits. Checks must be received prior to event to complete registration and guarantee space. \nRegistrations canceled prior to the start of a workshop receive a full refund or credit transferable for you or another person to attend a future scheduled workshop. No refunds or credits will be granted for no-shows. To cancel or adjust reservations prior to the event contact training@propelnonprofits.org. \nCancellation Policy\nRegistrations cancelled prior to the start of the training will receive a full refund.  After the training begins\, no refunds or credits will be granted.  If paying by check\, payment must be received prior to event to complete registration and guarantee space.  To cancel or adjust reservations prior to the event\, contact  training@propelnonprofits.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-fundamentals-of-nonprofit-board-governance-6/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260128T195443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195443Z
UID:10001482-1779274800-1779289200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC | Internet of Things: Privacy Concerns – What Communities Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes ubiquitous in our everyday lives there are privacy and security concerns that citizens should be aware of. This training will provide an overview of IoT and will teach law enforcement officials methods to engage with their communities to provide information about IoT privacy and security. Steps that community members can take to be safer with these devices\, and effective teaching strategies regarding prevention will be covered. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplore IoT device capabilities and features\, networking environment concerns\, firmware and actions to better secure IoT devices\nExamine the impact of IoT devices on communities\nIdentify effective prevention messaging techniques\nIllustrate effective techniques for IoT crime prevention\n\nRegister Through NCJTC\n*Register by Friday\, May 1\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-internet-of-things-privacy-concerns-what-communities-need-to-know-8/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251008T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T201452Z
UID:10001361-1780531200-1780703999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSafe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety curriculum within their communities. Safe and Strong Child© is recognized by the National Children’s Alliance as an approved prevention curriculum for CAC accreditation. \nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum is grounded in evidence-based practices for preventing child abuse. It features age-appropriate classroom lessons delivered through engaging methods such as storytelling\, role play\, and song\, all within a supportive and non-threatening environment. The curriculum also includes presentations and valuable resources and guidance for teachers and caregivers to further bolster child safety. \nIn the Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nDeliver the Safe and Strong Child© program to students\, school staff\, and caregivers\nEffectively use Safe and Strong Child© materials\nCoordinate a comprehensive community prevention education program\nHandle various classroom scenarios\n\nPlease note\, this course is designed to prepare participants to present Safe and Strong Child® directly but does not prepare participants to train others on curriculum presentation. \nParticipants will receive electronic copies of the Safe and Strong Child© curriculum\, presentation aids\, and coordination documentation. For organizations eager to launch their Safe and Strong Child© program\, a physical Safe and Strong Child® Kit is available for purchase as an add-on during registration. \nRegister for Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-and-strong-child-train-the-presenter-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251118T174005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174811Z
UID:10001389-1781395200-1781481599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nMODULE 2: The Practice of How?\n\nDefine Roles: Participants will describe why\, when\, and how to talk with children when abuse and violence are a concern.\nDescribe Skills for Gathering Information from Children: Rapport building\, narrative event practice\, transition to concern\, open-ended questions\, recording information\, and supporting trauma-informed closure.\nDemonstrate Ways of Talking with Children that are Supportive\, Warm\, and Sustain Rapport: Role play and practice.\nApply Open-Ended Questioning Techniques: Participants will learn how to utilize open-ended questions and narrative event practice to gather accurate\, reliable information from children about their experiences.\nDemonstrate Non-Invasive Interviewing Skills: Participants will learn techniques to establish rapport and conduct child-friendly\, non-invasive conversations that encourage children to share concerns and basic information.\nExplain Supportive Conversations for Child Well-being: Professionals will be able to more effectively respond to children’s statements in a manner that supports ongoing investigations\, maintains trust\, and prioritizes the child’s emotional safety.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is an in-person event offered on two dates: \n\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026 – in-person at the APSAC Pre-Conference to the 41st Annual San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment in San Diego\, CA.\nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 – APSAC 33rd Annual Colloquium\, New Orleans\, LA
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-3/
LOCATION:Sheran Hotel\, 500 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251008T200900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T200900Z
UID:10001360-1781395200-1781827199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2026 APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nFor over three decades\, the APSAC Colloquium has been a cornerstone for professionals and researchers working to prevent and respond to child maltreatment. Now in its 33rd year\, this go-to conference continues to bring together the field’s most respected voices and emerging innovators for a one-of-a-kind learning and networking experience. \nThe 33rd APSAC Colloquium brings together professionals\, researchers\, and advocates who believe that real progress happens when we connect across disciplines\, solve with shared purpose\, and bridge gaps in systems\, communities\, and understanding. Set in vibrant New Orleans\, where collaboration and culture meet\, this year’s gathering invites voices to come together -where various voices harmonize like jazz\, creating bold\, lasting solutions for children and families. \nFor the third year in a row\, the Colloquium returns to New Orleans—a city where scholarship meets soul. Attendees don’t just come for the sessions—they return for the connection\, culture\, and community. Past participants have paraded in second lines\, joined jazz-infused bar crawls\, and built meaningful collaborations over beignets and bold ideas. \nSchedule\n\nPre-Conference Institutes: Sunday\, June 14\, 2026\nAPSAC’s 32nd Colloquium: Monday\, June 15 – Thursday\, June 18\, 2025\n\nRegister through APSAC\nEarly Bird Rates end on Wednesday\, December 31\, 2025
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2026-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Sheran Hotel\, 500 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251008T202418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T202418Z
UID:10001363-1781604000-1781609400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Building Advocacy Relationships with Resistive and Reluctant Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session will guide advocates to dive deeper into the relationships that they have with social services and law enforcement alongside the families they serve in the advocacy role. We will discuss the implications and intersectionality of “non-compliant” caregivers throughout a criminal case and/or child maltreatment investigation. The training will share the advocacy perspective rooted in the work of Ellen Pence and the Advocacy Learning Center\, bridging grassroots work of domestic violence to the child advocacy center field. Participants will learn how to better advocate for caregivers labeled as non-compliant\, resistive\, or reluctant. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-building-advocacy-relationships-with-resistive-and-reluctant-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251008T201614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T225648Z
UID:10001362-1782259200-1782518399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview (ChildFirst®  EX)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training.  \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses.  \nTo be eligible for the training\, participants must have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training (ChildFirst\, Corner House\, etc.)  \nRegister at First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex-7/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251008T202601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T202601Z
UID:10001364-1783382400-1783641599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Training for Advocates Working with a CAC©
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the NCA.  First 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 contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: \n\nExamining advocacy principles through the lens of their organization\,\nChanging organizations and systems\, and\nCreating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.\n\nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem solving\, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-18/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001451-1784203200-1784206800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20251008T202725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T225527Z
UID:10001365-1784800800-1784806200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Interviewing Individuals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session will explore how interviewing children and adults with disabilities differs from interviewing individuals without disabilities and will review best practices. Attendees will learn how to adjust the physical space for individuals with physical\, mental\, and/or developmental disabilities\, as well as how to adjust their interview question structure and phrasing. This session will begin with an overview of best practices surrounding working with individuals with disabilities in general. It will then dive into forensic interviewing best practices and applicable research on interviewing children and adults with disabilities. \nRegister at First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-interviewing-individuals-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260304T203413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T203413Z
UID:10001510-1786010400-1786015800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Self-Care to Sustainable Wellness: Avoiding Burnout in MDTs
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs a part of facilitating Child Abuse Response MDTs\, it is a major role of CAC staff to promote resiliency amongs their MDT members. This can include a variety of strategies and will be dependent on the individualized needs of your team. This training will discuss how CAC staff and MDT members can work together to respond to vicarious trauma and build resiliency. Recognizing that the health of the MDT and its members directly impacts the quality of service to children and families\, sustainable wellness should be a topic on every MDT meeting agenda. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-self-care-to-sustainable-wellness-avoiding-burnout-in-mdts/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001477-1789646400-1789650000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001541-1792065600-1792069200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001452-1795089600-1795093200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T180029
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001542-1797508800-1797512400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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