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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240415T212323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T212323Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Child Sex Trafficking: From Suspicion to Disclosure
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn basic techniques and strategies to enhance the likelihood of obtaining information from possible victims of child sex trafficking. Compare and contrast typical child sexual abuse cases with child sex trafficking (CST) cases and address the different points of entry into the criminal justice and welfare system for CST victims. Understand various disciplines’ roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute to a positive outcome of the CST case. Examine question strategy\, interview dynamics\, language use\, and interview suggestions. Discuss the business model of child sex trafficking as it relates to a variety of crimes\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This training is suitable for community correction officers\, law enforcement\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal workers\, and victim service workers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the importance of an interviewer mindset and style\, and how different question strategies impact the accuracy of information gathered.\nLearn/improve fundamental skills of engagement with potential CST victims to maximize positive outcomes of future contacts with other professionals\nUnderstand the totality of the circumstances through interviews and observations and how these impact the total investigation.\nUnderstand how a continuum of care for the CST victim maximizes positive case outcomes\n\nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-child-sex-trafficking-from-suspicion-to-disclosure/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240318T192903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T192903Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nThis training is a four-day commitment. Participants are expected to complete six-hours of pre-work consisting of selected readings and interactive recorded exercises to be done at their own pace prior to the first official day of training. \nThis training has been updated to meet the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by April 6\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-training-4/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240425T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T202301Z
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SUMMARY:MAC Supporting Youth within Toxic Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will provide Victim Advocates and others working with youth ideas and strategies for supporting youth within difficult – toxic family dynamics. Youth often times (understandably so) love their family members and have strong ties to them – even in the most unsafe or abusive circumstances. Attendees will learn from youth with lived experience of being in traumatic and toxic family situations strategies for how to best support youth. Strategies such as safety planning\, creating boundaries\, how to handle difficult conversations\, how to handle crisis and more. \nThe Link is a youth and adult led nonprofit based in North Minneapolis that provides crisis intervention\, supportive services\, emergency shelter and housing for youth and families who are experiencing homelessness\, who are victim survivors of sex trafficking and/or who are involved in the juvenile justice or foster care systems. \nThis webinar is free for all to attend. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available exclusively for MAC members. \nRegister through MAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mac-supporting-youth-within-toxic-family-dynamics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240318T192354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T203444Z
UID:10000806-1714521600-1714607999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Interviewing Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors may be referred for a forensic interview. CAC forensic interviewers whose mission is to interview children about potential maltreatment they have experienced and not as offenders find themselves balancing their mandate with the goals of investigators and concerned parents. This training will provide information to help forensic interviewers distinguish normative from problematic sexual behavior in children\, identify potential contributing factors to the behavior\, dispel common misconceptions about these behaviors and children\, and have a more robust and evidence-informed response to these cases. Interview adaptations and recommendations will be provided. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by April 1\, 2024 \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-interviewing-children-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240415T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210032Z
UID:10000840-1714478400-1714482000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Shielding Childhood: A Four Week Journey Through Primary\, Secondary\, Tertiary\, and Universal Child Abuse Prevention During Child Abuse Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is presenting a four-week training on child abuse prevention in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. \nWeek 1: Primary Prevention – Building Resilient Communities\nPresented by Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH – April 3rd\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \n\nIntroduction to Child Abuse Prevention Month and Public Health Week\nUnderstanding the root causes and risk factors of child abuse\nPromoting positive parenting techniques and nurturing environments\nCommunity engagement strategies: fostering supportive networks and resources\nEducating stakeholders on recognizing and reporting signs of abuse\n\nWeek 2: Secondary Prevention – Early Intervention and Support Systems\nPresented by Rhonda Newton\, MEd – April 16th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nIdentifying vulnerable populations and at-risk families\nStrengthening early intervention programs and support services\nTraining professionals in trauma-informed care and intervention techniques\nCollaboration between social services\, healthcare\, and educational institutions\n\nWeek 3: Tertiary Prevention – Healing and Recovery\nPresented by Cheryl Lanktree\, PhD – April 23rd\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nAddressing the long-term effects of abuse on individuals and families\nAccessing therapeutic interventions and mental health support\nPromoting resilience and post-traumatic growth in survivors\n\nWeek 4: Universal Prevention – Creating a Culture of Child Safety\nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd – April 30th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nImplementing simple\, low-cost prevention programs in organizations\, schools and communities\nFostering a culture of reporting and supporting beyond the report\nPromoting positive social norms and attitudes towards child well-being\nEngaging stakeholders in ongoing efforts to protect children from abuse\n\nRegister through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-shielding-childhood-a-four-week-journey-through-primary-secondary-tertiary-and-universal-child-abuse-prevention-during-child-abuse-prevention-month/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20231201T145252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T145252Z
UID:10000606-1714435200-1714694399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\n\nCommunity Member\nCommunity Corrections Officer\nCourt System Personnel\nEducator\nEmergency Management\nLaw Enforcement\nLaw Enforcement Support\nProsecutors\nSocial Workers\nTribes/Tribal Partners\nVictim Service Providers\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by April 26\, 2024. \nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240111T204821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T204821Z
UID:10000640-1714262400-1714521599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH Child & Adolescent Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health is hosting their conference this year. They welcome teachers\, therapists\, psychiatrists\, counselors\, social workers\, infant and early childhood professionals\, health care workers\, parents and all others who support children prenatal to age 24. \nFeatured Speakers\n\nBrittany Clausen – Founder & Visionary Strategist of Envision Greatness\nSue Abderholden – Executive Director of NAMI Minnesota\nPatty Wetterling – Co-founder of Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nFarah Harris\, MA\, LCPC – Founder & CEO of WorkingWell Daily\nBrandon Jones\, MA – Executive Director of MACMH\nLiz Franklin\, MSW\, LICSM – Senior Manager of Community-Based Mental Health Services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)\nDr. Jazlynn Paige\, PhD\, NCSP – Founder of Paige Psychological Counseling\n\nRegister through MACMH\nEarly Bird Registration ends on March 29\, 2024\nThe Child & Adolescent conference is designed to meet continuing education requirements for many disciplines. Certificates will be provided after completing their evaluation following the conference.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-child-adolescent-conference/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240305T193119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210847Z
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SUMMARY:MCRC Resource Table
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe Midwest Children’s Resource Center (MCRC) will have resources available to all visitors at their St. Paul and Minneapolis campus locations lobby area to share about who they are\, what they do\,  and resources for families. \nAbout MCRC\nMCRC is a child advocacy center (CAC) and clinic within Children’s Minnesota. They offer medical evaluations and case management in alleged child abuse cases\, serious neglect and witness to violence. The program consists of: \n\nA medical clinic at Children’s Minnesota – St. Paul\nA child advocacy center (CAC)\, governed by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA)\, an accreditation they’ve held since 1994\nConnection with community resources to provide a team approach for child abuse cases\n\nTheir experienced team is dedicated to providing the following services to victims of physical and sexual abuse and serious neglect: \n\nSpecialized medical evaluation and diagnosis\nAccurate identification and documentation\nCase management\nPsychological services\nHealth assessments and supportive programming for at-risk youth\nPrevention education programs for parents and caregivers\n\nLocations\nMinneapolis Campus\n2525 Chicago Ave \nMinneapolis\, MN 55404 \nSt. Paul Campus\n345 Smith Ave N. \nSt. Paul MN\, 55102
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcrc-resource-table/2024-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T151500
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240415T151735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T151735Z
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SUMMARY:Institute for Human Services: Suicidal Prevention for Children and Teens
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nThis 3-hour online interactive course is for social workers\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals who are assessing the needs of children and teens with suicidal ideation. We will review the characteristics and behavioral indicators\, along with their accompanying predictors and diagnosis.  In this intermediate level training\, current research on best practice for treating these behaviors will be reviewed. Participants will practice ways to ask children\, teens and their families about risk and protective factors. Key elements in prevention for a variety of populations will be reviewed.   \nNote: This course material has previously been trained as part of the 6-hour Self-Harm in Children and Teens course. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe risk factors in suicidal ideation and behaviors in children and teens\nUtilize strategies to ask children\, teens\, and caregivers about risk and protective factors for suicide\nEquip themselves with suicide prevention resources to support the clinical needs of their clients\n\nAbout the Trainer\nLaura A Gaines\, MSW\, LISW-S is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience as a mental health clinician treating children and adolescents with a broad variety of mental health disorders. With a specialization in trauma and anxiety disorders she frequently assessed for\, and supported children and teens with suicidal ideation. She is a volunteer with the texting hotline where she regularly engages with texters to increase their safety. Her goal is to provide evidence based\, real life\, practical assistance to the parents and professionals who are the safety net for our vulnerable children involved in the child welfare system. \n\n\n\nRegister through Institute for Human Services\nThis training is approved for three social work CEU credits. To earn CE credits\, participants must attend the entire session in its entirety\, remain on camera\, complete an evaluation\, and pay the CE fee at the time of registration.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/institute-for-human-services-suicidal-prevention-for-children-and-teens/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240227T211118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T211118Z
UID:10000735-1713949200-1713956400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits Managing Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhile standard nonprofit financial reports – the budget\, income statement\, and balance sheet – provide important management information\, these statements alone do not tell whether there is enough cash on hand to pay for an unexpected expense\, to take on a new opportunity\, or even to cover payroll next month.  This webinar will help you anticipate and prepare for the ebb and flow of cash coming in and going out of your organization and identify ways to avoid and manage cash flow challenges. \nRegister through Propel
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-managing-cash-flow/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20231127T223050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T223050Z
UID:10000599-1713916800-1714089599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2024 Child Abuse Summit
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nBivona Child Advocacy Center founded the Child Abuse Summit in 2009 in response to the growing need for opportunities to bring together the many disciplines who work with children to both learn alongside and to network with hundreds of professionals who work with survivors. \nThe Child Abuse Summit is a leading national multidisciplinary training conference for professionals who work with children.  The Summit attracts national experts and leaders in providing support and healing services to kids. \nWith a primary focus on providing the most up-to-date resources and trends in child abuse intervention and prevention\, the Summit offers a wide-range of workshops and speakers appropriate for a variety of disciplines. Professionals encouraged to attend the Summit include social workers\, law enforcement\, legal professionals\, judges\, mental health and medical professionals\, school personnel\, daycare providers\, child advocacy center staff\, and the faith-based community. \nWorkshops are presented by national and international experts and include a wide-variety of topics. Summit attendees leave with a great deal of knowledge\, as well as an understanding of the community resources available for children and families. The goal of The Child Abuse Summit is to educate members of our community — and beyond — about collaborative ways to prevent\, treat\, and investigate child abuse. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nProsecutors\nMental Health\nMedical Professionals\nSchool Personnel\nDay Care Providers\nFaith-based Community\nand more.\n\nRegister through Bivona Child Advocacy Center\nRegister by April 17\, 2024 at 11:45 p.m. \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact info@bivonacac.org for a benefits package or you may download the benefits package here. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be given beginning Midnight on March 16\, 2024. Your registration may be canceled before midnight on March 16\, 2024. Canceling your registration before midnight on March 16\, 2024\, will guarantee a refund\, less a $100 administrative fee. The cancellation fee must be paid whether the registration fee has\, or has not\, been paid.  To cancel your registration please contact ce@srahec.org As of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, if you are registered for the conference\, Bivona Child Advocacy Center incurs expenses on your behalf\, and therefore full payment is required. You are required to pay the registration fee IN FULL if you are registered as of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, whether you attend or not.   You will be billed for the full conference payment If you are registered as of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, and have not paid. \nNO REFUND will be given if you have paid your registration as of  March 16\, 2024\, and do not attend. (See substitution information below.) \nYou may substitute another qualified attendee in your registration until midnight on April 19\, 2024\, if you are unable to attend. Substitutions can only be made by contacting  ce@srahec.org . Substitutions should be made before arriving at the conference\, if at all possible\, to avoid delays during busy registration times and potential issues with logging into the conference app and final certificates.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2024-child-abuse-summit/
LOCATION:Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center\, 123 E Main St\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Bivona Child Advocacy Center":MAILTO:info@bivonacac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240415T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210032Z
UID:10000839-1713873600-1713877200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Shielding Childhood: A Four Week Journey Through Primary\, Secondary\, Tertiary\, and Universal Child Abuse Prevention During Child Abuse Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is presenting a four-week training on child abuse prevention in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. \nWeek 1: Primary Prevention – Building Resilient Communities\nPresented by Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH – April 3rd\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \n\nIntroduction to Child Abuse Prevention Month and Public Health Week\nUnderstanding the root causes and risk factors of child abuse\nPromoting positive parenting techniques and nurturing environments\nCommunity engagement strategies: fostering supportive networks and resources\nEducating stakeholders on recognizing and reporting signs of abuse\n\nWeek 2: Secondary Prevention – Early Intervention and Support Systems\nPresented by Rhonda Newton\, MEd – April 16th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nIdentifying vulnerable populations and at-risk families\nStrengthening early intervention programs and support services\nTraining professionals in trauma-informed care and intervention techniques\nCollaboration between social services\, healthcare\, and educational institutions\n\nWeek 3: Tertiary Prevention – Healing and Recovery\nPresented by Cheryl Lanktree\, PhD – April 23rd\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nAddressing the long-term effects of abuse on individuals and families\nAccessing therapeutic interventions and mental health support\nPromoting resilience and post-traumatic growth in survivors\n\nWeek 4: Universal Prevention – Creating a Culture of Child Safety\nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd – April 30th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nImplementing simple\, low-cost prevention programs in organizations\, schools and communities\nFostering a culture of reporting and supporting beyond the report\nPromoting positive social norms and attitudes towards child well-being\nEngaging stakeholders in ongoing efforts to protect children from abuse\n\nRegister through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-shielding-childhood-a-four-week-journey-through-primary-secondary-tertiary-and-universal-child-abuse-prevention-during-child-abuse-prevention-month/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20230927T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170152Z
UID:10000512-1713870000-1713875400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWestern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center WRCAC is pleased to begin hosting virtual Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums. Each forum starts in a large-group format with an introduction to the topic. Participants are placed in Zoom breakout rooms of five to six to allow for small group discussions and resource sharing and support. Participants are encouraged to share work experiences and challenges in small groups and solicit feedback from peers. At the end\, participants are brought back together in one large group for a Q&A with the experts. \nTargeted Audience\nSupport and partnerships between victim advocates and mental health staff can be critical elements in serving children and families seen at children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Victim advocates and mental health clinicians are encouraged to attend as a team to provide the best opportunity for joint learning and rich discussion in sharing best practices in the partnership role. \nThis forum is intended to support and inform those relationships with presentations and discussions on topics that impact both disciplines and help us to understand: \n\nHow is the work similar?\nHow is it different?\nWhere do things intersect to provide the highest quality and most efficient client care?\n\nParticipation is open to eligible clinicians throughout the US. \nFacilitators\n\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, State Chapter Liaison\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\nSalli Kerr\, Training Specialist\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\n\nLearning Objectives\nAs a result of this forum\, participants will: \n\nReceive informal peer consultation around issues of importance\nHave the opportunity to share best practices with other advocates and clinicians and develop ways to be supportive of one another in their work\nGain resources and ideas from presenters\, clinicians\, and advocates to support their work with children and families\n\nSchedule\nThe Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forms are scheduled as follows: \n\nOctober 17\, 2023 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Confidentiality Best Practices\nJanuary 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Screening and Assessment\nApril 23\, 2024 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Topic TBD\nJuly 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Topic TBD\n\n*Please note times vary to accommodate participants from across multiple time zones. \nRegister through WRCAC\nIf you have questions regarding this event\, contact Kelsey Roberts at kroberts2@rchsd.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/victim-advocate-and-mental-health-partnerships-peer-consultation-forums/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240105T213918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T141641Z
UID:10000626-1713830400-1713916799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Communities in Collaboration Training Event
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCentral MN Child Advocacy Center and Stearns Benton Child Protection Team are presenting this training opprotunity\, featuring key speakers Ellie Krug\, Dr. Gail Dines\, and Dr. Mandy Sanchez. This training is for social workers\, mental health professionals\, law enforcement\, guardian ad litem\, professionals working with children\, educators\, medical professionals\, and advocates. \nGoals & Objective\n\nGain a nuanced research-based understanding of the social\, emotional\, and cognitive impacts of hypersexualized pop culture and pornography on young people.\nUnderstand the ways the pornography industry targets youth via social media platforms.\nGain an easy-to-understand toolset on how to be more welcoming of anyone who is “other” in our society.\nLearning guiding principles of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care as well as techniques for being a trauma-informed helper.\nExplore ways to increase the efficacy of child abuse investigations through a collaborative approach between law enforcement officers and child protection workers.\nExplore the importance of intentional self-reflection and self-care practice and the influence of boundary awareness and expression.\ngain knowledge and understanding about abuse and neglect\, and develop an understanding of what occurs after a mandated report is made.\nDevelop an understanding on how to be inclusive toward anyone who identifies as trans or nonbinary.\n\nSave the date! Stay tune for registration and more information to come. \nRegister by completing this form\nOptions to send this form \n\nEmail to StearnsBentonCP@co.benton.mn.us\nMail to SBCPT Benton County Human Serivces\, P.O. Box 740\, Foley\, MN 56329\n\nRegister by April 8th\, 2024. Limited seating available. For more information\, please contact Tiffany Thompson at 320-229-5105. \nPayment Accepted\nTo pay by credit card\, please email your registration form and credit card payment to: StearnsBentonCP@co.benton.mn.us. Please note there is a 2.5% credit card processing fee. \nTo pay by check\, please send payment with registration to: \nAttn: SBCPT \nBenton County Human Services \nPO Box 740 \nFoley\, MN 56329
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/communities-in-collaboration-training-event/
LOCATION:The Park Event Center\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, MN\, 53687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240307T205920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T210339Z
UID:10000801-1713808800-1713814200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Growing Up in a Sexually Explicit Culture
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCentral Minnesota Child Advocacy Center and Stearns-Benton Child Protection Team are hosting a training opportunity with Dr. Mandy Sanchez on navigating the complexities of raising children in today’s digitally sexualized culture. \nGrowing Up in a Sexually Explicit Culture: The Social\, Emotional\, cognitive Effects and a Public Health Solution Flyer. \nRegister through Central Minnesota CAC\nThis training is free\, but registration is required (space is limited to200)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/growing-up-in-a-sexually-explicit-culture-the-social-emotional-cognitive-effects-and-a-public-health-solution/
LOCATION:The Park Event Center\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, MN\, 53687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240408T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T160715Z
UID:10000833-1713801600-1713807000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Family and Children's Center Child Abuse Prevention Month Walk
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nJoin Family & Children’s Center\, Winona State University students\, and community members to take part in the child abuse prevention walk from the campus to Family & Children’s center. \nFor more information\, check out Family & Children’s Center here.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/family-and-childrens-center-child-abuse-prevention-month-walk/
LOCATION:Winona State University\, 175 W Mark St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240305T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T160204Z
UID:10000797-1713609000-1713619800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Child's Place Growing Healthy Families
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn honor of child abuse prevention and mental health awareness months\, Child’s Place and Renville County Human Services are hosting a free family event with various activities and food to encourage positive childhood experiences\, bonding\, and making connections to build resilient families. \nGrowing Healthy Families Flyer \n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/childs-place-growing-health-families/
LOCATION:BOLD High School\, 701 9th St\, Olivia\, MN\, 56277\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240326T184802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T185207Z
UID:10000825-1713463200-1713470400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Cheers for Children
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nJoin CornerHouse for an evening of inspiration and celebration as they unit to end child abuse in Twin Cities. All proceeds will go towards CornerHouse’s child abuse response\, advocacy and healing services. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nThe cost includes hosted appetizers\, drinks\, and entertainment. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-cheers-for-children/
LOCATION:The Hutton House\, 10715 S Shore Dr\, Medicine Lake\, MN\, 55441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240315T202116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T202116Z
UID:10000803-1713457800-1713461400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Family & Children's Center Hands Are For Art Contest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nFamily & Children’s Center (FCC) is partnering with Winona County Primary Prevention Project (WCPPP) for the annual art competition. Artwork from children from Winona and surrounding communities will be on display at ‘Hands are For’ art contest celebration. The focus of the project is to design a project that promotes the positive use of hands for helping others\, being creative\, and caring for others to raise awareness in April during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The presentation will take place at 5 p.m. \nNine student winners will receive $50 gift cards during the reception. Community members are invited to attend and celebrate the hard work of all the participants. \nLearn more about this event here
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/family-childrens-center-hands-are-for-art-contest-celebration/
LOCATION:WNB Fincancial\, 204 Main Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240415T145919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T145919Z
UID:10000834-1713358800-1713364200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Prosecuting a Child Abuse Case: How to Work as an Effective MDT to Prepare Your Case for Trial
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nExplore the MDT roles and responsibilities in the context of a child abuse case. Learn how to work through the case facts and the offender/victim dynamics to develop a case strategy that provides ample ammunition to the prosecutor in closing argument to gain offender accountability while reducing child victim trauma and enhancing victim safety. This training is suitable for law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAssess the facts and dynamics of a child abuse case and identify the professional partnerships that will enhance victim credibility and safety\nGenerate a concept map that established the roles and responsibilities of the MDT members who will collaborate on a given child abuse case\nDevelop a case strategy using the prosecutor’s closing argument as the starting point for pinpointing corroboration to support offender accountability\n\nAbout the Trainer\nMiriam Falk – Wisconsin DOJ VAWA Resource Prosecutor & Law Enforcement Trainer for Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence \nAssistant AG Miriam Falk\, J.D. was an Asst. DA in Milwaukee County\, WI from 1987-2014\, in sensitive crimes for the last 23 of her 27 years there. Her first four years were with CHIPS and TPR cases. Ms. Falk has 30+ years of training experience in WI and nationally in sexual assault\, domestic violence\, trial advocacy and interviewing of adults and children. Her professional awards are: Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association Asst. DA of the Year\, 2012; Wisconsin Law Journal’s Woman of the Year 2010; Milwaukee Commission on DV and Sexual Assault recognition\, 2007; Honorable Mention\, Wisconsin DA’s Association for nomination as Asst. DA of the Year 2007; June Dobbs Award from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. \nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-prosecuting-a-child-abuse-case-how-to-work-as-an-effective-mdt-to-prepare-your-case-for-trial/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240215T182711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T182711Z
UID:10000726-1713353400-1713360600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness The Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs Health and Human Service Professionals\, we are aware of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the lasting effects that they can have on a developing child. However\, what is not discussed as much is the power of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and the resilience that can emerge through traumatic events experienced. This presentation explains the Child Advocacy Center approach and how we can promote PCEs through connection\, acknowledgment\, and support. By encouraging PCEs we can create a more connected community\, and strengthen our response to child abuse and neglect. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-the-power-of-positive-childhood-experiences/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240305T211348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T211705Z
UID:10000798-1713312000-1714262399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Child's Place Bids for Kids Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nChild’s Place is looking for items to be donated to their Bids for Kids auction. This auction will be held online\, and all funds raised will be used to provide direct services for children and families in crisis. \nHow donations help children and their caregivers:\n\nEmergency basic needs or safe housing after abuse\nclothing and supplies for children entering foster care\nSafety and security tools for victims of violence\nTransportation to medical care or mental health services\nTraining events for teachers\, school staff members\, and child abuse professionals\n\nLearn more about Bids For Kids here!\nPlease consider donating gift certificates\, merchandise\, or services. Donations will be accepted through April 15\, 2024.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/childs-place-bids-for-kids-online-auction/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20231127T172029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T172029Z
UID:10000593-1713312000-1713484799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Community Action Plan for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in community corrections officer\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, Tribes/Tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nJoin other child-serving professionals to create a plan of action for preventing child sexual abuse of youth in your care. Learn the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\, mandated reporter and stakeholder responsibilities. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current prevention practices\, and develop an action plan\, using the Strategic Prevention Dashboard\, for your organization. This course is open to all members of child-serving organizations such as preschools\, after-school care\, summer camps\, church groups\, athletic associations or others responsible for the care of minors. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\nIdentify community stakeholders and define their roles in preventing child sexual abuse\nDefine Mandated Reporter and their legal and ethical responsibilities\nIdentify strengths and weaknesses of stakeholder current prevention practices\nCreate an action plan to improve the prevention of child sexual abuse within your organization/agency (internally) and throughout your community (externally)\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by March 15\, 2024.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/creating-a-community-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240328T182554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T182709Z
UID:10000830-1713243600-1713294000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:North Star Family Advocacy Center Scooter's Coffee for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Fundraise Event Overview\nNorth Star Family Advocacy Center is having a fundraiser event with Scooter’s Coffee. 10% of the profit made that day will go towards North Star’s continual work with local communities. \nSee flyer here. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/north-star-scooters-coffee-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Scooter’s Coffee\, 309 1st Ave E\, Cambridge\, MN\, 55008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240215T185004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T185004Z
UID:10000727-1713225600-1713484799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2024 Digital Evidence: Technology in Investigation and Prosecution Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project and Minnesota County Attorneys Association (MCAA) are hosting this training opportunity for law enforcement and prosecutors. This course will provide lecture and experiential learning for law enforcement and prosecutors involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes that involve digital evidence as well as crimes that impact families\, kids and teens. Participants will receive and apply instruction on crime scene investigation\, tools and methods of evidence collection in technology-facilitated crimes\, evidence as corroboration\, admissibility of evidence\, and court room presentation of digital forensic exam. \nAccommodations\nParticipants are responsible for obtaining and paying for their own lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved at 197 Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown at the special rate of $112. This rate includes hot breakfast\, evening drinks and snacks and complimentary Wi-Fi. \nTo make reservations\, call the hotel directly at 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the Group number of 10094888. Reservations must be made by March 18\, 2024\, to ensure the special rate.  If you wish to book on-line you can do so here. \nRegister through MCAA\nScholarship funding is available to support reimbursement of lodging expenses for students and/or their agencies in attending these courses. Please contact Stacy Albrecht at salbrecht@mcaa-mn.org for additional details. \nClass size limit: 70 \nCancellation Policy\nIf cancellation is received at least 72 hours before the program\, a $75 administrative fee will be charged to cover the cost of meals and materials
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2024-digital-evidence-technology-in-investigation-and-prosecution-training/
LOCATION:Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust Building\, 100 Empire Drive\, 3rd Floor\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20231127T205613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T205613Z
UID:10000596-1713139200-1713571199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children\, adolescents and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation. Training methods include lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers\, child protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nThis training is taking place in-person in Roseville\, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00am-12:30pm. A continental breakfast is offered each day as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nPlease note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff\, other participants\, and our community\, we highly encourage all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding. \nPlease view our cancellation policy and other policies here! https://www.cornerhousemn.org/training-policies
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-19/
LOCATION:CornerHouse Training Site\, 1711 West County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240304T231553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T231553Z
UID:10000739-1713139200-1713311999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Criminal Connections: Child Exploitation Material and Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nGather up-to-date information for the investigation and prosecution of all types of child abuse cases utilizing a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Learn about medical evidence\, interviewing child victims/witnesses and adult suspects/witnesses\, along with legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of child physical and sexual abuse cases. Discuss trends in offenders’ use of technology\, the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)\, and sextortion. Learn law enforcement investigative techniques that capitalize on new technology. \nUpon completion or this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe the type of injuries a child may sustain and those that may or may not be as a result of abuse\nDefine child physical and child sexual abuse\nDefine characteristics of victims and offenders of child abuse\nDescribe preferred practices for interviewing minor victims and offending suspects\nDescribe legal considerations for investigating and prosecuting child physical and child sexual abuse cases\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training has been approved for 13 MN POST credits and 12.25 MN CLE Credits. \nThe registration fee includes 16 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-criminal-connections-child-exploitation-material-and-child-sexual-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Hermantown Police Department\, 51111 Maple Grove Rd\, Hermantown\, MN\, 55811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20231127T212937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T212937Z
UID:10000598-1713139200-1713311999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Keeping Faith 2-Day Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course empowers faith communities to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, emotional abuse\, and neglect. Included are discussions detailing the impact of child abuse on a victim’s sense of spirituality and offering concrete suggestions for working with medical and mental health professionals to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The course also discusses ideal child protection policies for a faith-based institution\, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation. A review of various child abuse case scenarios and a discussion on appropriate and inappropriate responses allows for real-life problem-solving and feedback. \nWhy is this training important for every faith community? \n\n93% of sex offenders describe themselves as being ‘religious’\n20% of 2864 church leaders knew of at least one convicted sex offender who was attending or was a member of their church (Christianity Today 2010)\nChild abuse Survivor Quote: “I went online to every faith community in my area trying to find a place in which I felt safe to worship. None of them gave me any information about safety policies in their community so I just gave up trying.”\n\nIntended Audience \nClergy\, chaplains\, youth ministers\, faith leaders\, counselors and other members of a faith community who may work with children or families impacted by child abuse. \nPresenters\n\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research\, Zero Abuse Project\nAlison Feigh\, Director\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nPete Singer\, Executive Director\, G.R.A.C.E.; Founding Director\, Care in Action\, Minnesota\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\n***Group Discount: Buy 4 registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time). \nTo pay by credit/debit card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option ( “Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”). \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T040340
CREATED:20240315T200630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T202218Z
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SUMMARY:Family & Children's Center Hands Are For Art Contest Judging
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nFamily & Children’s Center (FCC) is partnering with Winona County Primary Prevention Project (WCPPP) for the annual art competition.Artwork from children from Winona and surrounding communities will be on display at ‘Hands are For’ art contest judging at Family & Children’s Center April 11. The focus of the project is to design a project that promotes the positive use of hands for helping others\, being creative\, and caring for others to raise awareness in April during Child Abuse Prevention Month. \nNine student winners will receive $50 gift cards during a reception April 18 starting at 5 p.m. at WNB Financial\, 204 Main Street Winona. Community members are invited to attend and celebrate the hard work of all the participants. \nLearn more about this event here
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/hands-are-for-art-contest-judging/
LOCATION:Family and Children’s Center – Minnesota Headquarters\, 601 Franklin Street\, Winona\, 55987
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Special Events
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