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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/2024-07-25/
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:20240509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T140000
DTSTAMP:20240116T205304Z
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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:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T173000
DTSTAMP:20240227T184711Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Engaging Indigenous Families and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis two-part training is for service providers seeking to engage and build relationships with Indigenous families and communities. Through a framework of levels of relationship\, participants will explore the concept of engagement as it pertains to tribal communities and examine how understanding of engagement may differ depending on the cultural context and level of collaboration. Participants will learn strategies to advance engagement with the indigenous families and communities they work with. \nLearners will:\n\nDescribe Indigenous cultural contexts and how they are distinct.\nDescribe and understand the importance of tribal sovereignty and the 4 R’s in working with tribal communities. \nDefine engagement within different cultural worldviews.\nIdentify Indigenous family and community engagement strategies and how these differ from engaging tribal organizations.\nAssess current practice in engaging Indigenous families and communities.\nExplore tools and resources to aid in engagement.\n\nRegister through Caltrin
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-engaging-indigenous-families-and-communities/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T140000
DTSTAMP:20240116T205304Z
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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/2024-03-27/
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;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
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SUMMARY:A Sea of Red Dots: The Explosion in Online Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Podcast Overview\nOne in Ten is produced by National Children’s Alliance (NCA)\, the force behind Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). The purpose of One in Ten is to share\, with the CAC movement and with the general public\, in-depth\, engaging conversations with some of the brightest minds working to end child abuse. \nWhile the presence of child sexual abuse images in child sexual abuse cases is not new\, the sheer scale and scope and ubiquity of it all certainly is. The exponential growth in the trading of these images has now created a sophisticated marketplace designed entirely around exploiting children. We invited three guests to speak about this: Elizabeth and Ted Cross\, eminent co-researchers of child sexual abuse materials online\, or CSAM\, and Stefan Turkheimer\, the vice president of public policy at RAINN. \nWhat Liz and Ted set out to learn was the degree to which incest played into the production of this material\, what types of sex acts those trading in CSAM were most interested in\, and what ages were most common among the child victims depicted. It’s all terribly\, terribly disturbing but also important for us to fully understand in order to properly combat it. How they went about this work was ingenious\, as you’re going to hear. But what is most important is what we learned to help inform our own investigations of child sexual abuse in order to protect these kids and better serve child victims of it. \nAnd we also speak with Stefan about the very important policy implications of this terrible CSAM scourge. What can policy makers do to hold tech companies more responsible for preventing the proliferation of these materials in the first place? And how do we leverage the resources needed to better serve victims? Please take a listen. \nTopics this episode addresses\n\nThe scope of the problem\nA sea of red dots\nNot enough resources\nWhere this is produced\nResearch design and findings\nSeverity of abuse\nThe link with incest\nPublic policy\nImplications for practice\n\nListen to the podcast here\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/a-sea-of-red-dots-the-explosion-in-online-child-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Podcast
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T173000
DTSTAMP:20240227T184711Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Engaging Indigenous Families and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis two-part training is for service providers seeking to engage and build relationships with Indigenous families and communities. Through a framework of levels of relationship\, participants will explore the concept of engagement as it pertains to tribal communities and examine how understanding of engagement may differ depending on the cultural context and level of collaboration. Participants will learn strategies to advance engagement with the indigenous families and communities they work with. \nLearners will:\n\nDescribe Indigenous cultural contexts and how they are distinct.\nDescribe and understand the importance of tribal sovereignty and the 4 R’s in working with tribal communities. \nDefine engagement within different cultural worldviews.\nIdentify Indigenous family and community engagement strategies and how these differ from engaging tribal organizations.\nAssess current practice in engaging Indigenous families and communities.\nExplore tools and resources to aid in engagement.\n\nRegister through Caltrin
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-engaging-indigenous-families-and-communities/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T121500
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SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth Part Four
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Four: Kids & Drugs: An Exploration of Adolescent Substance Use and Related Issues \nIn the United States\, drugs generally are a major public health burden as a source of morbidity\, mortality\, family disruption\, and criminalization. Substance use in particular\, typically beginning during adolescence\, has historically been viewed as a “character flaw” rather than a mental health issue. In large part due to stigma along with poor education\, and general lack of society’s prioritization of youth\, we are facing the unprecedented circumstance of increasing adolescent overdose deaths over the past several years\, despite an overall decrease in prevalence. There exists a complex array of circumstances that may lead to substance use and related disorders\, but childhood trauma appears to be the often overlooked underlying thread. This workshop will focus on exploring various associated components of adolescent substance use including some prominent risk factors\, the role of trauma\, underlying biology\, societal implications\, and pathophysiology. Upon completion\, participants will understand the inextricable link between traumatic stress and substance use\, and be able to tailor their assessments and treatments more appropriately for patients with substance use disorders. \nAbout Presenters\nAkeem Marsh\, M.D.\, DFAACAP – Dr. Marsh is a nationally recognized expert on the link between trauma and disruptive behavior disorders\, as well as the impact of racism and other biases in mental health treatment. He has dedicated his career to working with children and families of medically neglected communities. Dr. Marsh currently serves as the Medical Director of the Home for Integrated Behavioral Health – The New York Foundling and as a consultant member of the Verywell Mind Review Board. In part through his leadership efforts\, The New York Foundling was a recipient of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) 2022 Award for Advancing Minority Mental Health. He maintains a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Marsh is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association\, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)\, serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NYCCAP)\, as well as on the Board of Directors for American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). In January 2022\, Dr. Marsh published a book that he co-edited\, Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link. \nBrian Hodge\, MD – Dr. Hodge is a graduate of the prestigious Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and CUNY School of Medicine\, B.S./M.D. program. He is currently in his second year completing his residency in general psychiatry at the Zucker Hillside Hospital. Dr. Hodge co-founded his medical school’s psychiatry student interest group\, and was also a former president of the student-led national organization\, PsychSIGN\, which works to pave the pathway for medical students interested in psychiatry\, as well as foster interest in psychiatry to the general medical student body. His interests in terms of research and clinical care include first episode psychosis\, digital psychiatry\, education\, and social justice. Dr. Hodge has presented at professional conferences\, and been published including a chapter that he co-authored in Dr. Marsh’s book Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link\, focusing the discussion on the relationship between adolescent substance use and trauma. \nRegister through APSAC\nASPAC Members: Free \nNon-Members: $25 \nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-part-four/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T121500
DTSTAMP:20240214T165051Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth Part Three
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Three: Resilience & Resistance: Black Youth and Families’ Navigation of Racism-Related Stress \nKeniston (1978) asserted that Black youth are “the most endangered children in our society.” Indeed\, Black children and teenagers are exposed to myriad adversities\, particularly those that emanate from the legacy of racism in this country. Yet\, despite deficit-oriented narratives concerning them\, Black youth—and their families—have continued to demonstrate remarkable psychosocial resilience. This resilience is cultivated drawing upon racial-ethnic protective factors (REPFs) within Black families\, including racial socialization and racial identity. In this presentation\, conceptual and empirical work on mechanisms undergirding the salutary benefit of REPFs for Black youth and caregivers will be discussed. This presentation will conclude with a discussion of ongoing and future research\, which seeks to imagine novel ways that resistance from racism-related stress can support the psychosocial health of Black youth. \nAbout Presenter\nShawn Jones\, PhD – Dr. Shawn Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Program in the Psychology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to relocating to Richmond\, Dr. Jones was a National Science Foundation SBE Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a Child Clinical Psychology Predoctoral intern at UCLA. He also holds a Master of Health Science in Mental Health from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (2010) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Duke University (2008). \nRegister through APSAC\n\nAPSAC Members: Free\nNon-Member: $25\n\nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-part-three/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T120000
DTSTAMP:20240111T205643Z
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SUMMARY:MACMH A Personal & Professional Perspective on Transitions: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a training opportunity with Iggy Gehlen\, Marketing\, Communications & Development Manager at Annex Teen Clinic. \nMinnesota is portrayed as a friendly place and a refuge as legislation passed in neighboring states becomes increasingly hostile to queer and trans people. But while legal protections remain strong in Minnesota\, workplace practices\, soft skills\, and social norms still leave a lot to be desired. These gaps in care are even harder to bridge for those with less resources and autonomy\, such as young people. This session will provide concrete steps\, clear language\, and general advice you can use to make your practices\, physical space\, and policies accessible and welcoming to queer and trans community members. \nThis training will address working with clients of all ages\, primarily with a focus on teens and young adults. This training is for professionals working in education\, healthcare\, mental health services\, social services\, and family members. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo increase understanding of the cultural and societal experiences of queer and trans people in the United States.\nTo allow opportunities to examine current perceptions\, standards\, and practices for interfacing with and caring for queer and trans youth.\nTo provide tangible actions and skills people can use to increase accessibility and cultural competency of care in organizations and systems.\n\nAbout Presenter\nIggy Gehlen (he/him) is a queer and trans man with years of experience in the fields of public health\, public policy\, and nonprofit management. His expertise lies in strategic planning\, equity and access\, marketing and communications\, and data and evaluation. He hopes to support local organizations and communities by promoting equity and access in all that we do and ensuring everyone who engages with us feels safe\, informed\, and empowered. \nRegister through MACMH\nThis webinar is expected to be approved for 1.5 hours of cultural competency content\, one hour of ethics content\, and 0.2 hours of clinical content. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-a-personal-professional-perspective-on-transitions-supporting-queer-and-trans-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T121500
DTSTAMP:20240214T162208Z
CREATED:20240214T162208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T162208Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Two: Changing the narrative for Black Youth: Positioning for promise. \nChronic observations about disparities in health\, educational underachievement and employment opportunities for Black youth combined with the impact of the school to prison pipeline and the overrepresentation of Black males in juvenile and adult detention centers have created a too oft dim perspective about the potential of Black youth. This narrative obfuscates the positive potential Black youth represent\, most importantly to these youth and how they often view their circumstances and options. \nThe societal narrative and resulting action plan impinging on the lived experiences of Black youth and Black males in particular has limited their opportunities to express their tremendous potential. In this webinar we offer a different and actionable narrative premised on the assumption positive potential and possibility\, not deficit. Transcending a siloed approach\, we examine the role of intersectionality across silos that allows for the re-emergence of positive positioning for Black male youth. \nAbout Presenter\nLeRoy E. Reese\, Ph.D. – Dr. Reese is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine where he trains and provides clinical supervision to child and adolescent psychiatry fellows. He is Director of Behavioral Health at Akoma Counseling & Consulting\, Inc. an outpatient behavioral health practice in Atlanta serving children\, adults and families. Previously\, Dr. Reese was a senior scientist and section chief at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \nRegister through APSAC\nAPSAC Members: Free \nNon-Member: $25 \nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20240116T205304Z
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
UID:10000631-1707915600-1707919200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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/2024-02-14/
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:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T141500
DTSTAMP:20240119T193306Z
CREATED:20240119T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T193306Z
UID:10000645-1707310800-1707315300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges facing Black Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAfrican-American youth – particularly males – face a multitude of historic and contemporary traumatic stressors that impede or obstruct holistic healthy development.  These types of traumas manifest in multiple settings and points on the developmental timeline to the mental\, emotional\, and physical detriment of these youth.  Culturally-grounded approaches to mental health services for intervention and prevention programs offer a creative framework for interrupting chronic patterns and connecting strengths-based resources in response to these youth crises.  This presentation will highlight a creative culturally-rooted approach called Hip-Hop H.E.A.L.S.! that strategically uses Rap music and Hip-Hop culture to engage\, illustrate\, and motivate trauma-informed evidence-based practices among diverse youth\, families\, and communities.  This presentation will focus on the use of the H3 model with African-American male adolescents as a program exemplar with implications for expanding traditional frameworks for service development and delivery. \nAbout Presenter\nJaleel K. Abdul-Adil\, PhD\nDr. Abdul-Adil’s career interest is culturally-sensitive\, ecologically-appropriate\, and evidence-based practices for low-income urban youth and families. His current research focuses on family-focused interventions for youth with trauma and co-occurring disruptive behavior and community violence exposure that are provided through university-community partnerships\, service system collaborations\, and national provider networks. Dr. AbdulAdil is also one of the originators and nationally-renowned experts on the use of modern Rap music and HipHop culture to enrich psychosocial interventions for urban youth. \nRegister through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20241003T185817Z
CREATED:20241003T185533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T185817Z
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SUMMARY:40th Annual San Diego international Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nChadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego\, California is presenting their 39th annual conference with a focus on “Honoring Our Past\, Embracing Our Future”.  In line of this theme\, this conference will have critical thought leaders and innovations that have characterized child and family maltreatment work over the past 40 years while also keeping a keen eye on the future. \nInternationally recognized faculty members will cover critical topics in the following tracks: \n\nMedical\nForensic Interviewing\nTrauma Treatment\nInvestigations\nLegal\nEarly Childhood Mental Health\nChild Welfare\nPreventions & family Strengthening\nOrganizational Health and Wellness\nLeadership in Children’s Advocacy Centers\nTrauma-informed Systems\nVictim Support and Advocacy\nPediatric Nurse SANE Training\nCross-Disciplinary Partnerships and Multi-Disciplinary Teams Track\n\nRegister through Chadwick Center\n\nEarly Bird Rate is $700 until November 30\, 2024\nThe standard rate is $775 from December 1\, 2024 – January 24\, 2025\nOnsite Rate is $850.\n\nLodging\nThe Town and Country Resort \n500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA 92108 \nRegistration includes:\n\nEntry to all conference sessions\, including keynotes and special sessions\nMobile applications\nWi-Fi\nEducation materials\nDaily wellness activities\nPre-recorded content\nLight continental breakfast and snacks\nWelcome reception\nCertificate of attendance\nFriedrich lecture\nNetworking opportunities\nAccess of exhibit hall
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/40th-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Town and Country San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTSTAMP:20231003T192548Z
CREATED:20231003T192548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192548Z
UID:10000532-1705708800-1706227199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:39th Annual San Diego international Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nChadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego\, California is presenting their 39th annual conference with a focus on “Centering Our Work in Equity”.  They will be expanding their professional forums so that attendees can connect with others in the same field to share best practices and support on another. The goal for this conference experience is to be positive and that attendees will leave feeling energized with renewed commitment and passion for working with families to become healthy and free from physical abuse\, sexual violence\, and neglect. \nInternationally recognized faculty members will cover critical topics in the following tracks: \n\nMedical\nForensic Interviewing\nTrauma Treatment\nInvestigations\nLegal\nEarly Childhood Mental Health\nChild Welfare\nPreventions & family Strengthening\nOrganizational Health and Wellness\nLeadership in Children’s Advocacy Centers\nTrauma-informed Systems\nVictim Support and Advocacy\nPediatric Nurse SANE Training\nCross-Disciplinary Partnerships and Multi-Disciplinary Teams Track\n\nSome highlights for this coming year: \n\nAddressing racial justice through trauma treatment\nStrengthening your multidisciplinary tram\nAddressing secondary traumatic stress and burnout in the workforce\nAdvance training for medical professionals\nAnd many others.\n\nLodging\nThe Town and County San Diego \n500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA 92108 \nRegister through Chadwick Center\nEarly Bird Rate is $600 until November 30\, 2023 \nRegular Rate is $700 from December 1\, 2023 to January 19\, 2024 \nOnsite Rate is $750 \nFor Military Personnel/Student/Intern/Resident\nEarly Bird Rate is $500 until November 30\, 2023 \nRegular Rate is $600 from December 1\, 2023 to January 19\, 2024 \nOnsite Rate is $650
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/39th-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Town and Country San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T113000
DTSTAMP:20221216T212853Z
CREATED:20221216T211157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T212853Z
UID:10000377-1676455200-1676460600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Trauma\, ACEs\, and How They Impact Child Abuse Investigation and Prosecution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTo effectively investigate and prosecute child abuse cases\, practitioners must understand the impact of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) on children. This workshop offers suggestions for working with traumatized children in the context of a criminal case\, and for developing a holistic approach to addressing victim needs. \nLearning Objectives\n\nArticulate key findings from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) studies.\nDescribe the relevance of trauma dynamics to child abuse investigation and prosecution.\nDevelop a comprehensive approach to working with child victims in the context of criminal proceedings.\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project \nTo Pay By Credit/Debit Card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Pay via Credit Card”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you the credit card processing page. \nTo Pay By Invoice\nIf you select this payment option\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency\, you must send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org)\, the same day as you register with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds are allowed. You may transfer your registration to another person for a $25.00 administrative fee. \nPlease note: This training is being conducted live and will not be recorded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-trauma-aces-and-how-they-impact-child-abuse-investigation-and-prosecution/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T130000
DTSTAMP:20221028T195410Z
CREATED:20221028T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T195410Z
UID:10000333-1667300400-1667307600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Hmong\, Spanish\, and Somali Language Access: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Alliance on Crime hosts Pheng Thao from Transforming Generations\, Mercedes Moreno from University of Minnesota/Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC)\, and blank from Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota to discuss providing advocacy to survivors who do not speak the same language as you. \nTopics include\, but not limited to:\n\nAccess to interpretation\nHow to work effectively with interpreters\nHow to advocate for competent and sensitive translation\nThe perils of advocates in dual roles as both interpreters and advocates\nHow to make sure legal terms are accurately translated\n\nRegistration\nOnline webinar. Register for free online via the Minnesota Alliance on Crime.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/hmong-spanish-and-somali-language-access-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221021T163000
DTSTAMP:20221011T143932Z
CREATED:20221011T143932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T143932Z
UID:10000332-1666341000-1666369800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Applying ICWA: Purpose\, Strategies\, Practice\, and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) training is designed to provide the foundational information necessary to comply with both the letter and spirit of the ICWA. The training also provides substantive law and practice skills necessary to improve outcomes for Indian children and their families. The training covers the background leading to the ICWA requirements\, the 2016 Federal Regulations\, 2016 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Guidelines\, Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA)\, and Minnesota Tribal/State Agreement (TSA). \nThis training is hosted through the Children’s Justice Initiative. Register Online by October 12\, 2022. \nLearning Objectives\nWhen attendees have finished this course\, they will be able to: \n\nRecognize the historical\, philosophical\, and legal requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA).\nParticipate in ensuring positive outcomes for Indian children\, their families\, and tribes.\nApply the letter of the law and the spirit of ICWA\, MIFPA\, federal regulations\, and Minnesota’s Tribal/State Agreement (TSA).\n\nRecommended Audience\nAll CJI team members and stakeholders in the child welfare community are encouraged to attend\, including judicial officers\, court administration staff\, law clerks\, county attorneys\, social workers\, attorneys for parents and children\, guardians ad litem\, and tribal representatives. \nCost\nThere is no fee for registration\, materials\, continuing education credits\, or meals and refreshments during the training. Attendees are responsible for travel costs\, including parking.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-and-applying-icwa-purpose-strategies-practice-and-resources/
LOCATION:Ramsey County Courthouse (Main)\, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Court,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T130000
DTSTAMP:20221007T160156Z
CREATED:20220818T214523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T160156Z
UID:10000324-1665738000-1665752400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Ending Violence to Children in the United States: Changing Social Norms About the Hitting of Children
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Conference Sponsored by\n\nAmerican Professional Society on the Abuse of Children-New York\nAmerican Psychological Association Division 37 The Society for Child and\nFamily Policy and Practice\nNational Initiative to End Corporal Punishment\nThe New York Foundling’s Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection\nNew York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children\nPrevent Child Abuse New York\n\nRegistration has closed for this event.  \nNo fee to attend\, but voluntary donations are accepted. \nSessions\n\nNo Hit Zones: Low-Cost\, Low-Effort Interventions to Reduce the Hitting of Children in Our Communities\nWhat Do I Tell My Clients/Parents About Corporal Punishment That Will Make a Difference?\nI Can Do What I Want with My Children: A Theological Examination of the Intersection of American Jurisprudence\, Religion\, and Corporal Punishment\nHow to Talk About the Harms of Corporal Punishment with African-American Parents\n\nRead session overviews and presenter biographies here. \nContinuing Education\nCE Credit: 3.5 NY CE credits for psychology\, social work\, or mental health counseling are available for no charge. CE credits will only be awarded to social workers\, psychologists\, and mental health counselors who are licensed in New York State. \nEmail FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org with your name\, license number\, and the type of credit you are requesting.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ending-violence-to-children-in-the-united-states-changing-social-norms-about-the-hitting-of-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T110000
DTSTAMP:20220316T215549Z
CREATED:20220316T214303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T215549Z
UID:10000317-1653471000-1653476400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host 2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care\, with C Michael Menge\, community advocacy and training specialist with OutFront Minnesota 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.\, Wednesday\, May 25\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nThis training will cover a broad spectrum overview of how ongoing discrimination and violence affect members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities\, practical harm-reduction skills for working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth\, and an assessment of the personal sphere of influence to enact systemic change. \nLearning Objectives\n\nA better sense of the scope of violence within and against 2SLGBTQ+ communities.\nPractical skills for harm reduction when working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth.\nAction steps for making organizational change to better support 2SLGBTQ+ communities.\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nC Michael Menge (They & He) is the community advocacy & training specialist at OutFront Minnesota’s Anti-Violence Program (AVP). AVP is a broad-based effort to end violence and harassment against and within LGBTQ+ communities in Minnesota. We work in collaboration with survivors and community members to build safety and power – as well as opportunities for support and healing – through the provision of crisis intervention services\, systems advocacy\, counseling\, community education\, and outreach. \nRegistration – $30\nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist\, culturally responsive\, and trauma-informed services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact Brittney Forrest at brittney@minnestachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nSome sessions are recorded for organization use.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2slgbtq-youth-violence-how-to-provide-better-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T110000
DTSTAMP:20220106T185814Z
CREATED:20211223T152703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T185814Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Details\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Working with Latino Children and Families Within the MDT Process\, with Liz Franklin\, MSW\, LICSW\, senior manager of community-based mental health services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio. The training is 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.\, Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022\, via the Zoom platform. \nIn this session\, participants will examine the role of cultural responsiveness among the larger Latino experiences within the context of the North American system. Through the trauma-informed care approach\, participants will be introduced to common misconceptions when working with members of Latino communities\, in order to promote further healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand ways in which culture and privilege impact provider\, organization\, and system functioning.\nDiscuss individual and systems practices to improve access to care.\nExplore options for delivering evidence-based models such as TF-CBT in more culturally resonant ways.\n\nPresenter Bio\nElizabeth (Liz)\, Franklin MSW\, LICSW\, received her BAs from the University of Kansas in Spanish and in American Studies\, and her MSW from the University of Minnesota. Liz has worked as an elementary school Latino family liaison\, a children’s mental health case manager\, a school-based therapist\, and an outpatient therapist in private practice. She is currently the senior manager of community-based mental health services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). Liz also teaches the Advanced Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents course in the School of Social Work’s graduate program at the University of Minnesota. \nThroughout her career\, she has focused on working with kids and families\, often in under-served communities\, who have experienced complex trauma and/or symptoms of anxiety\, depression\, Autism\, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, and other learning or developmental differences. Liz is fluent in Spanish and primarily works with first\, second\, and subsequent generations of Latina/o/x immigrants. Reducing barriers to inclusive\, culturally responsive services through provider development has been a core part of Liz’s work. Her professional experiences have demonstrated to her the importance and difficulty of navigating mental health\, educational\, and social service systems\, and she is passionate about helping families and caregivers understand and work with the multiple systems that impact their children in a more empowered way. \nRegistration – $30 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Some sessions are recorded and can be viewed up to two weeks after the training date. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-latino-children-and-families-within-the-mdt-process-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T160000
DTSTAMP:20220125T203101Z
CREATED:20211222T225603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T203101Z
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SUMMARY:Homelands\, History\, Healing:  Expand\, Educate\, and Empower
DESCRIPTION:Training Details\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Homelands\, History\, Healing: An Opportunity to Expand\, Educate\, and Empower in Order to Better Serve Tribal and Non-Tribal Children and Their Families\, with Shannon CrossBear\, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.\, Tuesday\, Feb. 15\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nIn this session participants will learn about some history as well as the current political and social status of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the U.S. Participants will be introduced to the world relational framework and explore how using such a framework had the potential to support healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the historical context of Tribal nations and their citizens.\nDiscuss how relationship building is foundational in working with this population.\nDiscover ways to embed culturally congruent practices into the therapeutic practice.\n\nPresenter Bio\nShannon CrossBear articulates her purpose as: “To demonstrate and promote gentle healing.” She expresses her commitment to healing through her work in the world. Her own community and family history propelled her to develop leadership in order to address disparities that have led to poor outcomes for friends and relatives. Shannon’s work has included facilitating and consulting with the National Indian Child Welfare Association\, the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health\, Georgetown University\, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, and the Surgeon General’s Conference on Children’s Mental Health. She has worked with tribal and non-tribal communities in providing technical assistance to Systems of Care and Circles of Care utilizing traditional interventions and the promotion of culturally congruent and trauma-informed practices. \nShannon has worked in communities throughout the contiguous United States and Alaska\, as well as within Canada\, to address systemic change for improved outcomes for children and their families. Shannon has facilitated and supported practices and services that include the provision of culturally cemented early childhood\, parenting programs\, supports for transition-age youth and young adults\, and families with mental health and substance abuse issues. Shannon is skilled in trauma-informed community engagement. She has worked with supporting organized stakeholder voice and representation at local and national levels through various behavioral health initiatives. \nShannon continues to work with others to demonstrate and promote practices that lead to better outcomes for her friends and relatives. \nRegistration – $30 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Some sessions are recorded and can be viewed up to two weeks after the training date. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/homelands-history-healing-expand-educate-and-empower/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T103000
DTSTAMP:20211223T020556Z
CREATED:20211222T223102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T020556Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Language Interpretation in Child Abuse Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Training Details\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Utilizing Language Interpretation in Child Abuse Interviews\, with Rachel Johnson\, forensic interview specialist with Zero Abuse Project\, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, Jan. 26\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nIn this session participants will examine how multidisciplinary team members and interviewers can meet the needs of the child sitting in the interview room through accessibility. Providing language facilitation and interpretation services are vital to accessibility in the forensic interview process. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIncrease the understanding of assessing the needs of children and non-offending caregivers requiring language interpretation.\nAn overview of considerations prior to\, during\, and after the forensic interview process.\nLearn tools and strategies for utilizing interpreters in the forensic interview.\n\nPresenter Bio\nRachel Johnson has over a decade of experience in work related to child abuse\, forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, victimization\, advocacy\, prevention education\, and family violence\, both domestically and abroad. She currently works as a forensic interview specialist with Zero Abuse Project where she provides training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals\, designs and develops curricula\, and conducts forensic interviews at community-based centers. Rachel most recently served as the program director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance. \nPrior to her work at the Alliance\, Rachel served as a forensic interviewer and the forensic program coordinator at First Witness Child Advocacy Center. She is trained in multiple forensic interview protocols. Rachel received Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Service\, Sociology\, and Spanish at Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Rachel is passionate about working directly with children and families\, supporting front-line professionals\, and improving the institutional response to victimization by centering the experiences of victims at all levels of consideration and decision-making. \nRegistration\nRegistration Fee: $30 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Some sessions are recorded and can be viewed up to two weeks after the training date. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/utilizing-language-interpretation-in-child-abuse-interviews/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220119T150000
DTSTAMP:20211223T175733Z
CREATED:20211207T224703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T175733Z
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families.\nTraining Details\nJoin the Alliance and Suganya Sockalingam\, Ph.D.\, Wednesday\, January 19\, 2022\, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nIn this interactive 2-hour workshop\, we will explore the meaning and the value of the terms culture and trauma and how they intersect. We will explore how this intersection informs how we work within multidisciplinary teams to strengthen our systems that keep our children safe. Further\, we will examine our personal values and how they inform our biases that may impact how we deliver services. Finally\, we will identify strategies that will allow us to mitigate the unconscious biases that might influence our training\, research\, and advocacy efforts. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify a common language around culture and trauma.\nDiscuss the meaning of culture beyond race and ethnicity.\nUnderstand that a holistic approach to care requires an integration of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.\n\nPresenter Bio\nSuganya Sockalingam\, Ph.D.\, is a founding partner and change specialist at Change Matrix LLC\, a minority and women-owned firm. Suganya supports individuals\, organizations\, and systems addressing equity including diversity\, inclusion\, implicit bias\, and structural racism\, cultural competence\, and cross-cultural communication. Additionally\, Suganya focuses on leadership development including leadership shifts (in times of change and in chaos/turbulence)\, change management\, collaboration\, and conflict engagement. \nRegistration – $30 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50% discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Minnesota Children’s Alliance wants to accommodate training participants by offering a full refund for cancellations notices received 24-hours in advance of the training. If you need to cancel your registration less than 24-hours before the training begins we are unable to provide a refund. If the training is recorded you can request a copy of the recording within one week following the training date. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nPlease know that all refunds will be processed minus the cost of Eventbrite fees.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-intersection-of-culture-and-trauma-working-with-children-and-families/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T153000
DTSTAMP:20210811T213900Z
CREATED:20210811T213900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T213900Z
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SUMMARY:A Critical Look at the Indian Child Welfare Act: Revisiting its History and Recognizing its Relevance to Current Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take a deep dive into the Indian Child Welfare Act\, including its history and purpose\, and its current relevancy to child welfare practice both in Minnesota and across the country. It will explore state and tribal court practices\, including the innovative creation of state ICWA courts\, their challenges\, and benefits. This event will consider the rationale behind legal and social challenges to ICWA and the impact they have on professional practice. Finally\, it will offer insight into the intergenerational trauma of Native families and the role of ICWA in healing communities. \nSessions Include:\n\nIntroduction and History of the Indian Child Welfare Act\nThe Indian Child Welfare Act in State & Tribal Courts\nChallenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act: U.S. Supreme Court Cases\nImportance of the Indian Child Welfare Act and Continuing Relevance to Native Families\n\nContinuing Education and Contacts\n3.75 standard\, 1.25 Elimnation of Bias credits approved by the MN CLE Board \nMitchell Hamline is an approved CEU provider by the MN Board of Social Work \nNeed credits outside of MN? We are happy to provide any information necessary for you to apply for credit in your jurisdiction! Please email katie.olson@mitchellhamline.edu. \nRegister online through Institute to Transform Child Protection
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/a-critical-look-at-the-indian-child-welfare-act-revisiting-its-history-and-recognizing-its-relevance-to-current-practice/
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20210331T211845Z
CREATED:20210329T200505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T211845Z
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SUMMARY:A Trauma-Informed Approach for Moving Beyond Competence to Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host A Trauma-Informed Approach for Moving Beyond Competence to Intelligence with Brandon Jones\, MFT\, Wednesday\, May 19\, 2021\, 9:00 a.m. – noon\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nThis training will provide participants a learning opportunity to move forward with the understandings of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion work. Many have had learning opportunities in “Cultural Competence.” However\, there continue to be concerns and issues about finding better ways to connect with and support the children and adolescents we work with. This training will inform participants on how Trauma-Informed practices\, toxic stress\, cultural dynamics\, and maintaining our wellbeing can be a practical approach to cultural competence. The participant will learn what Cultural Intelligence is and how we can apply it to the work we do. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will develop an understanding of trauma-informed strategies and approaches that can improve their ability to connect and serve students with different backgrounds.\nParticipants will develop an understanding of their experience and how to make personal adjustments and adaptability.\nParticipants will discuss what institutional strategies should be promoted for lower burnout rates\, compassion fatigue\, and secondary traumatic stress.\nParticipants will understand the importance of incorporating sustainability techniques to maintain a high level of engagement and maintain productivity.\n\nTrainer\nBrandon is a Director of Learning at Alia Innovations. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Youth Justice. Born and raised in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, Brandon has survived living in a home of domestic violence and various other forms of trauma. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”. \nRegistration and Minnesota Continuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nRegistration: $10.00 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you at a low cost. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/a-trauma-informed-approached-moving-beyond-competence-to-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTSTAMP:20210303T170328Z
CREATED:20210303T170328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T170328Z
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SUMMARY:39th Annual: Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1\,400 attendees—and growing every year—this four-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems. \nConference Overview\nNICWA provides meaningful programming to conference attendees\, creating a space where participants can learn about the latest developments and best practices from experts in the field and from one another. Participants represent a cross-section of fields and interests including child welfare\, mental health\, and juvenile justice service providers; legal professionals; students; advocates for children; and tribal\, state\, and federal leaders. \nOur conference goals are to:\n\nHighlight successful strategies for developing effective services\nReveal the latest and most innovative child welfare and children’s mental health service delivery practices\nHighlight tactics and strategies for financing and sustaining services that impact children\nShowcase strategies for involving youth and families in developing services and policies that lead to systems change\nCreate peer-to-peer networks that will assist each other in the work toward permanency for all AI/AN families\nShare the latest research on the well-being of AI/AN children and effective child welfare and children’s mental health services\, practices\, and policies
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/39th-annual-protecting-our-children-national-american-indian-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20210107T230011Z
CREATED:20210107T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T230011Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences\, with Brandon Jones\, M.A.\, of Alia Innovations. In this interactive two-hour workshop\, we will explore the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on youth and children and their impact on development. We will explore the experiences\, perceptions\, beliefs\, and behaviors that may present challenges to development in children and youth. We will discuss practical\, trauma-informed\, outcome-driven strategies that improve the outcomes of youth work. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe attendee will learn how to describe ACEs; how trauma and toxic stress affect biological\, physiological\, social\, emotional\, and brain development and the findings of the ACE study.\nThe attendee will learn how to describe adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress that youth may encounter.\nThe attendee will learn how to make modifications to their work with youth to incorporate an understanding of ACEs and the youth’s adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress.\nThe attendee will develop an understanding of the importance of being aware of personal perceptions and beliefs impacting the youth/provider dynamic so it does not add to the traumatic experience.\n\nRegistration\nWe are excited to bring this training to you free of charge. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nTrainer\nBrandon Jones\, M.A.\, is a Director of Learning at Alia Innovations. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Youth Justice. Born and raised in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, Brandon has survived living in a home of domestic violence and various other forms of trauma. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (M.F.T.) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”. \nAbout Alia Innovations\nAlia is a Minnesota based national nonprofit “do-tank.” Their work is founded in research and family voice. They support innovative leaders and symptoms related to child welfare. By equipping leaders in agencies with the support they need for systems change\, Alia helps communities ask the right questions and solve the right problems.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T120000
DTSTAMP:20201007T161228Z
CREATED:20201006T211605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T161228Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process: A trauma-informed approach\, with Liz Franklin\, Tuesday\, November 17\, 2020\, 10:00 a.m. – noon\, via Zoom. \nIn this session\, participants will examine the role of cultural responsiveness among the larger Latino experiences within the North American systems context. Through the trauma-informed care approach participants will be introduced to common misconceptions when working with members of Latino communities\, in order to promote further healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand ways in which culture and privilege impact provider\, organization\, and system functioning.\nDiscuss individual and systems practices to improve access to care.\nExplore options for delivering evidence-based models such as TF-CBT in more culturally resonant ways.\n\nTrainer\nElizabeth (Liz)\, Franklin MSW\, LICSW\, received her BAs from the University of Kansas in Spanish and in American Studies\, and her MSW from the University of Minnesota.  Liz has worked as an elementary school Latino Family Liaison\, a Children’s Mental Health Case Manager\, a School-based Therapist\, and an outpatient therapist in private practice. She is currently the Senior Manager of Community Based Mental Health Services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). \nLiz also teaches the Advanced Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents course in the School of Social Work’s graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Liz serves on the Board of MACMH\, and she is Chair of the Board of El Consorcio (formerly the Twin Cities Spanish-speaking Provider Consortium)\, an interdisciplinary group of over 250 Spanish-speaking mental health providers\, social service providers\, medical social workers\, and school social workers. \nContinuing Education Credits and Training Fee\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. To help offset costs associated with this virtual training\, through funds generously granted to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus through Minnesota Council on Foundations.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-latino-children-and-families-within-the-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T113000
DTSTAMP:20200917T200312Z
CREATED:20200917T150511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T200312Z
UID:10000245-1605002400-1605007800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Homelands\, History\, and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Homelands\, History\, Healing: An opportunity to expand\, educate\, and empower in order to better serve tribal and non-tribal children and their families\, with Ms. Shannon Crossbear\, Tuesday\, November 10\, 2020\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about the historical as well as the current political and social status of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the United States. Participants will be introduced to the world relational framework and explore how using such a framework has the potential to support healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the historical context of Tribal nations and their citizens.\nDiscuss how relationship building is foundational in working with this population.\nDiscover ways to embed culturally congruent practices into the therapeutic.\n\nTrainer\nMs. Crossbear’s work includes facilitating and consulting with the National Indian Child Welfare Association\, the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health\, Georgetown University\, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, and the Surgeon General’s Conference on Children’s Mental Health. She has worked with tribal and non-tribal communities in providing technical assistance to Systems of Care and Circles of Care utilizing traditional interventions and the promotion of culturally congruent and trauma-informed practices. \nContinuing Education Credits and Cost Offset\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. To help off-set costs associated with this virtual training\, through funds generously granted to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus through Minnesota Council on Foundations.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/homelands-history-and-healing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture,Equity,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T130000
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with children and families in the MDT process\, with Suganya Sockalingam\, Ph.D.\, Wednesday\, October 14\, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nIn this interactive 2-hour workshop\, we will explore the meaning and the value of the terms culture and trauma and how they intersect. We will explore how this intersection informs how we work within multidisciplinary teams to strengthen our systems that keep our children safe. Further\, we will examine our personal values and how they inform our biases that may impact how we deliver services. Finally\, we will identify strategies that will allow us to mitigate the unconscious biases that might influence our training\, research\, and advocacy efforts. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify a common language around culture and trauma.\nDiscuss the meaning of culture beyond race and ethnicity.\nUnderstand that a holistic approach to care requires the integration of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.\n\nTrainer\n \nDr. Sockalingam is a Founding Partner and Change Specialist at Change Matrix\, LLC\, a minority and women-owned firm. Dr. Sockalingam supports individuals\, organizations\, and systems addressing Equity including diversity\, inclusion\, implicit bias\, and structural racism\, cultural competence\, and cross-cultural communication. Additionally\, Dr. Sockalingam focuses on Leadership Development including leadership shifts (in times of change and in chaos/turbulence)\, change management\, collaboration\, and conflict engagement. \nContinuing Education Credits and Training Fee\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. To help offset costs associated with this virtual training\, through funds generously granted to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus through Minnesota Council on Foundations.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-intersection-of-culture-and-trauma-working-with-children-and-families-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture,Equity,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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