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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:20260408T193236
CREATED:20251008T202418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T202418Z
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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:20260408T193236
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:20260408T193236
CREATED:20251008T202601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T202601Z
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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:20260408T193236
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T193236
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T193236
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T193236
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T193236
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T193236
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T193236
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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