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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Training\nThis training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™: a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults who allege sexual and physical abuse or witness a violent crime. \nAs a blended learning program\, this course includes 6 hours online and 4.5 days in-person. This highly interactive training includes lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nRegister through the CornerHouse website. \nCourse Topics\n\nThe CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol: A Developmental Approach\nFoundations for Forensic Interviewing\nCornerHouse Core Values\nMultidisciplinary Teams\nChild Development & Developmental Expectations\nThe Experience and Disclosure of Sexual Abuse\nForensic Use of Anatomical Dolls\n\nBasic Training at CornerHouse is best suited for:\n\nForensic interviewers\, child/adult protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys\nMultidisciplinary professionals who work in a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and need to meet NCA accreditation standards\nAn individual or a member of a group of six or less from the same agency. If your group is larger than six\, please see our On-site Basic Training option.\n\nBenefits of training at CornerHouse include:\n\nExtended opportunities for lecture\, discussion\, and experiential learning\nOpportunity for every learner to perform an individualized interview practicum with a professional actor\nEach learner receives peer review feedback from a multidisciplinary team\nEach learner receives a copy of their interview practicum for further individual review and reflection\nAccredited by the National Children’s Alliance.\n\nDetails About Basic Forensic Interview Training at CornerHouse\n\n4.5 day in-person training\n6 hours of online training available 2 weeks before the in-person training\nOnline learning is moderated\, interactive\, and relates to in-person content\nSmall\, personal\, learning environment; enrollment limited to 24 learners\nA light breakfast is provided every day and lunch on Monday and Thursday; participants are responsible for the tuition and all costs related to transportation\, lodging\, and other meals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-6/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191118T170126Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nExperienced forensic interviewers will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. This features an updated advanced curriculum and a new modality for learning: a combination of online and face-to-face learning. \nRegister via CornerHouse website. \nWhat will you learn?\n\nBest practices in forensic interviewing—non-protocol specific\nDelivery of effective court testimony\nHow to identify and manage bias\nStrategies for working with diversity and special circumstances\nHow to manage secondary and vicarious trauma\n\nHow is the training provided?\n\nThe 8 hours of online learning is moderated\, interactive\, and available 4 weeks before the in-person training\nIn-person learning takes place over three days in Minneapolis\nClass size limited to 18 participants\, assuring a small\, personal learning environment\nActive and experiential in-person training utilizes lecture\, discussion\, demonstration videos\, role-playing\, and guided reflection\n\nThis training is appropriate for forensic interviewers\, child and adult protection workers\, law enforcement staff\, children’s advocacy center personnel\, and other multi-disciplinary team members who: \n\nAre independent\, self-motivated learners who are comfortable using technology\nHave access to a computer with high-speed internet where they can complete the  online learning before coming to CornerHouse\nHave completed a basic interviewing course\nHave conducted a minimum of 10 interviews (waived for prosecutors)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-advanced-forensic-interview-training-3/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20201023T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195437Z
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SUMMARY:Interviewing the Child who is Recanting Sexual Abuse with Dr. Thomas Lyon\, J.D.\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar will discuss best practices for interviewing children who recant their previous disclosure of sexual abuse. The webinar will review the research on what factors influence children to recant and listen to clips of interviews in which children recant. Focus will not be on the child’s previous disclosures\, what others have said to the child about their allegations and how the child feels about the changes in their life since the original disclosure. \nTrainer\nDr. Thomas Lyon is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair of Law and Psychology at the University of Southern Gould School of Law. His research examines the best means by which child witnesses can be questioned in order to maximize their productivity and minimize error. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/interviewing-the-child-who-is-recanting-sexual-abuse-with-dr-thomas-lyon-j-d-ph-d/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20200513T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T211354Z
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SUMMARY:27th APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:APSAC is excited to announce the Virtual Colloquium will be held online September 22-24\, 2020. Registration is $75 for APSAC members and $150 for non-members (includes one year of membership). \nEvent Overview\nAPSAC’s Virtual Colloquium will bring high-quality learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Sessions will be designated as beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced level content. \nWe hope you will join us for a virtual Colloquium\, featuring nine tracks offered over three days\, September 22\, 23 and 24. Tracks include: \n\nCultural Diversity Institute/Workshops\nEthics and Intervention\nFamily Violence\, Media\, and Trauma\nInterviewing\nInvestigation/Prosecution\nMedical\nMental Health and Mindfulness\nOvercoming Parental Alienation Allegations\nPrevention/Self Care\n\nExtraordinary plenary speakers will be joining us virtually and more than 50 workshops will be available for you! We are also working on virtual after-hours activities to offer that special APSAC touch.   ​ \nSessions will be designed for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine and nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective service\, and allied fields.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/27th-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20200819T215024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T215121Z
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SUMMARY:ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training at First Witness
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interviewing protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises and an interview practicum with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons: \n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates an actual forensic interview with a child sexual abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills in order to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nTraining cost: $950.00 \nRegister online \nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child centered interview. Narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle\, yet important changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’ updated protocol and training information will prepare each training attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. \nThis training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice – we can help obtain pre approved credits before you attend. \nDHS Scholarship Eligibility\nYes\, scholarships are available for county\, tribes and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our training options\, choose from options under “If you work in MN – Dept. of Human Services Scholarship Applicant“.  The applicant is responsible for all travel\, food and lodging. Scholarships provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nYou will be notified within a few days of registering if you have been awarded a scholarship. \nIf you are from a ChildFirst® State\n(AK\, AR\, CT\, GA\, IL\, KS\, MD\, MO\, NJ\, NC\, OH\, OK\, PA\, SC\, VA\, WV) \nChildFirst® states reserve the right to train their own residents. If you wish to attend the ChildFirst® First Witness Forensic Interview training in Duluth\, Gundersen NCPTC will have to grant permission. This process can take up to a week but it’s easy and we will help. \nIf you are not from a ChildFirst® State\n(AZ\, CA\, CO\, DE\, FL\, HI\, ID\, IN\, IA\, KY\, LA\, ME\, MA\, MI\, MN\, MS\, MT\, NE\, NV\, NH\, NM\, NY\, ND\, OR\, RI\, SD\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VT\, WA\, WI\, WY) \nThe ChildFirst® protocol is still for you! Even if your team is trained in different protocols\, we give you one of the very best in interview protocols. We are one of a few National Children’s Alliance accredited protocols and offer ongoing technical assistance to participants after completing our training. With our protocol\, your or your staff will be able to screen for multiple forms of maltreatment. Our protocol is also excellent for professionals that do a limited amount of interviews as it is highly adaptable and easy to learn. We specialize in working with medium cities to rural and tribal communities in bringing the latest and best-researched backed forensic interview skills to professionals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/childfirst-forensic-interview-training-at-first-witness-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200827
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191108T215747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T194442Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts. The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment\, including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect. \nThe conference is presented by the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children in collaboration with the Shaken Baby Alliance. Information on continuing education credit is available on the Summit website. \nIntended Audience\n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists and Counselors\nAttorneys\nMedicolegal Death Investigators\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2020-child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T164944Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges in the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a frank and informative discussion about the range of challenges that can emerge during a forensic interview\, and how to overcome them! Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will increase their understanding of the dynamics that can contribute to challenges in the forensic interview.\nParticipants will learn to recognize potential challenges before and during a forensic interview.\nParticipants will increase their understanding of various strategies that may help overcome challenges in the forensic interview.\nParticipants will be prepared to implement what they have learned to improve their practice.\n\nTrainer\nStephanie Randolph\nForensic Interviewer\nCornerHouse\nStephanie started her career as frontline staff at St. Joseph’s Home for Children in Minneapolis. Stephanie then went on to earn her Master of Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe\, KS. After graduating\, she worked for many years as a forensic interviewer and trainer in Kansas City\, MO. During that time she conducted over 1\,000 interviews with children\, teens\, and vulnerable adults. In 2016 Stephanie moved back to Minnesota and worked as a Victim Assistant Specialist with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and the National Child Protection Training Center before joining CornerHouse’s team in January 2019.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/overcoming-challenges-in-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200619
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191118T165932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T214003Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nExperienced forensic interviewers will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. This features an updated advanced curriculum and a new modality for learning: a combination of online and face-to-face learning. \nRegister via the CornerHouse website. \nWhat will you learn?\n\nBest practices in forensic interviewing—non-protocol specific\nDelivery of effective court testimony\nHow to identify and manage bias\nStrategies for working with diversity and special circumstances\nHow to manage secondary and vicarious trauma\n\nHow is the training provided?\n\nThe 8 hours of online learning is moderated\, interactive\, and available 4 weeks before the in-person training\nIn-person learning takes place over three days in Minneapolis\nClass size limited to 18 participants\, assuring a small\, personal learning environment\nActive and experiential in-person training utilizes lecture\, discussion\, demonstration videos\, role-playing\, and guided reflection\n\nThis training is appropriate for forensic interviewers\, child and adult protection workers\, law enforcement staff\, children’s advocacy center personnel\, and other multi-disciplinary team members who: \n\nAre independent\, self-motivated learners who are comfortable using technology\nHave access to a computer with high-speed internet where they can complete the  online learning before coming to CornerHouse\nHave completed a basic interviewing course\nHave conducted a minimum of 10 interviews (waived for prosecutors)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-advanced-forensic-interview-training-2/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191118T163912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T213931Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Training\nThis training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™: a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults who allege sexual and physical abuse or witness a violent crime. \nAs a blended learning program\, this course includes 6 hours online and 4.5 days in-person. This highly interactive training includes lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nRegister through the CornerHouse website. \nCourse Topics\n\nThe CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol: A Developmental Approach\nFoundations for Forensic Interviewing\nCornerHouse Core Values\nMultidisciplinary Teams\nChild Development & Developmental Expectations\nThe Experience and Disclosure of Sexual Abuse\nForensic Use of Anatomical Dolls\n\nBasic Training at CornerHouse is best suited for:\n\nForensic interviewers\, child/adult protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys\nMultidisciplinary professionals who work in a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and need to meet NCA accreditation standards\nAn individual or a member of a group of six or less from the same agency. If your group is larger than six\, please see our On-site Basic Training option.\n\nBenefits of training at CornerHouse include:\n\nExtended opportunities for lecture\, discussion\, and experiential learning\nOpportunity for every learner to perform an individualized interview practicum with a professional actor\nEach learner receives peer review feedback from a multidisciplinary team\nEach learner receives a copy of their interview practicum for further individual review and reflection\nAccredited by the National Children’s Alliance.\n\nDetails About Basic Forensic Interview Training at CornerHouse\n\n4.5 day in-person training\n6 hours of online training available 2 weeks before the in-person training\nOnline learning is moderated\, interactive\, and relates to in-person content\nSmall\, personal\, learning environment; enrollment limited to 24 learners\nA light breakfast is provided every day and lunch on Monday and Thursday; participants are responsible for the tuition and all costs related to transportation\, lodging\, and other meals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-3/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20200527T155813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T155813Z
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SUMMARY:Corroborating the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nNo child should have to carry a case on his/her own. This session will provide practical tips and suggestions for working as a Multi-Disciplinary Team to corroborate a forensic interview so the professionals can do the heavy lifting. Participants will learn how photographs can enhance the values of evidence\, the effectiveness of evidence of prior bad acts\, and goals for interviewing perpetrators. \nThis is an online session. Register here.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/corroborating-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20200507T194331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T194331Z
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SUMMARY:Child Interviewing 2020: Update on Research and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nDr. Lyon will discuss the major research advances in 2019/2020 that help interviewers to do a better job when they question children\, and whenever possible\, provide videotaped examples of the novel procedures. \nThis training is presented by the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center and you can register online. \nExpert Presenter\nThomas D. Lyon\, JD\, PhD\, is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology at the University of Southern California. His research interests include child abuse and neglect\, child witnesses\, and domestic violence. He is the Past-President of the American Psychological Association’s Section on Child Maltreatment (Division 37) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, the United States Department of Justice\, the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect\, the California Endowment\, and the Haynes Foundation.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-interviewing-2020-update-on-research-and-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20200428T213746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T213746Z
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SUMMARY:Elicit and Identify Protective Factors in Domestic Violence Cases Within the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis session’s goal is to bridge work of the Duluth Model Coordinated Community Response (CCR) in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Center model. Domestic violence and child abuse maltreatment co-occurrence is exceptionally high in child abuse investigations. These cases are further challenging due to intentional or unintentional contamination of memories ensuring secrecy by a batterer. Multi-disciplinary team members and systems partners may not recognize the protective factors utilized by survivors and/or the non-offending caregiver. This session will incorporate research on protective measures and the experiences of domestic violence survivors from focus groups conducted in Duluth\, MN. The session will cover additional sample questions for forensic interviews to elicit protective factors of the non-offending caregiver. Foundational domestic violence knowledge preferred. \nExpert Presenter\nLaura Gapske\, In her 15 + years of experience\, Laura has dedicated her life professionally and personally to ending the violence against women and children. She serves as the co-chair of the St. Louis County Mortality Review Committee for child protection services. At First Witness Child Advocacy Center\, she provides oversight of all program staff by providing leadership\, mentoring\, facilitation of innovation\, goal attainment\, and forensic interviewing skills. \nLaura previously worked at Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP) as the Coordinated Community Response Coordinator and co-facilitator in Creating a Process of Change Men’s Non-Violence Groups. Her role maximized the safety of victims who experience domestic violence by working to enhance and maintain an effective coordinated community response to domestic violence. She effectively works with all women\, the men who batter them\, and their families through systems change methodology. She participates in the development\, expansion\, and executes training for Zero Abuse Project Child First® Forensic Interview Training and DAIP’s National Training Project. \nShe conducts forensic interviews and court testimony when allegations of maltreatment or abuse arise to support investigations by social services and/or law enforcement while working with the multi-disciplinary team. Laura provides additional national training on Co-Occurrence: Domestic Violence and Child Sex Abuse Training for Advocates\, Advocacy Training for Advocates within a CAC\, forensic interviewing\, policies and procedures\, narrative practice\, multidisciplinary team development\, and dynamics of maltreatment and abuse. \nIn her personal life\, she serves as an elected official on her local school board and is the proud mother of two boys that are avid soccer players.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/elicit-and-identify-protective-factors-in-domestic-violence-cases-within-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191021T210138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T164040Z
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SUMMARY:Technique\, Corroboration\, and Defending Your Interview In Court
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nAdd to your forensic interview skillset by spending the day with one of the nation’s leading experts\, Rita Farrell of the Zero Abuse Project. With thousands of interviews conducted and over 20 years of experience in the field\, Farrell presents trainings that keep professionals current on best practices across a variety of protocols.\n\nTopics Include:\n\nImportant considerations for interviewing very young children and adolescents\nCorroborating evidence within the scope of the forensic interview\nKey principles for defending your interview in court\n\nIntended Audience\nThis advanced forensic interviewer training opportunity is ideal for interviewers utilizing any nationally recognized forensic interview protocol and those working within child abuse investigative MDTs such as law enforcement\, county attorneys and social workers. \nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees are used to offset the cost of meals and refreshments. \nTrainer\nRita Farrell\nLead Forensic Interview Specialist\nZero Abuse Project \nRita Farrell has over 20 years of experience working with child abuse investigations as a forensic interviewer and founding executive director of a child advocacy center. In her role as a forensic interview specialist and trainer for Zero Abuse Project\, Rita admits that her role as a forensic interviewer of child abuse victims is her “true passion.”
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/technique-corroboration-and-defending-your-interview-in-court/
LOCATION:Country Inn & Suites by Radisson\, Roseville\, MN\, 2740 Snelling Avenue North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191118T170441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T170539Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Vulnerable Adult Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThe Vulnerable Adult Training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™: a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview process. The focus is on interviewing vulnerable adults who allege abuse or witness a violent crime. \nAs a blended learning program\, this course includes 4 hours online work and 3.5 days in-person classroom training. This highly interactive training includes lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and role-play. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nRegister via CornerHouse website. \nCourse Topics:\n\nThe CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ focusing on utilizing the protocol with Vulnerable Adults\nFoundations for Forensic Interviewing\nCornerHouse Guiding Principles\nA Multidisciplinary Team Approach\nPeer Review and Skill Development\nVulnerable Adult Abilities in the Forensic Interview\nThe Experience and Disclosure of Abuse by Vulnerable Adults\n\nVulnerable Adult Forensic Interview Training is best suited for:\n\nForensic Interviewers\, Adult Protection Workers\, Tribal Social Service Investigators\, Law Enforcement Officers\, and Prosecuting Attorneys.\nMultidisciplinary Investigative Team\nProfessionals who want to stay up-to-date on the most current forensic interview best practices.\nCommunities that want all of their multidisciplinary team members to attend training together to improve their coordinated response to Vulnerable Adult abuse and neglect.\n\nBenefits of On-site Training include:\n\nTraining conducted for your learners at your location.\nWhen host agencies have seven or more individuals they want to attend\, the on-site option is less expensive than attending Basic Forensic Interview Training in Minneapolis.\nThis training is tailored to meet the needs of your Multidisciplinary Teams\, including community needs\, team building\, and enhanced coordination.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-vulnerable-adult-interview-training/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191118T163800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T163800Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Training\nThis training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™: a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults who allege sexual and physical abuse or witness a violent crime. \nAs a blended learning program\, this course includes 6 hours online and 4.5 days in-person. This highly interactive training includes lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nRegister through the CornerHouse website. \nCourse Topics\n\nThe CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol: A Developmental Approach\nFoundations for Forensic Interviewing\nCornerHouse Core Values\nMultidisciplinary Teams\nChild Development & Developmental Expectations\nThe Experience and Disclosure of Sexual Abuse\nForensic Use of Anatomical Dolls\n\nBasic Training at CornerHouse is best suited for:\n\nForensic interviewers\, child/adult protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys\nMultidisciplinary professionals who work in a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and need to meet NCA accreditation standards\nAn individual or a member of a group of six or less from the same agency. If your group is larger than six\, please see our On-site Basic Training option.\n\nBenefits of training at CornerHouse include:\n\nExtended opportunities for lecture\, discussion\, and experiential learning\nOpportunity for every learner to perform an individualized interview practicum with a professional actor\nEach learner receives peer review feedback from a multidisciplinary team\nEach learner receives a copy of their interview practicum for further individual review and reflection\nAccredited by the National Children’s Alliance.\n\nDetails About Basic Forensic Interview Training at CornerHouse\n\n4.5 day in-person training\n6 hours of online training available 2 weeks before the in-person training\nOnline learning is moderated\, interactive\, and relates to in-person content\nSmall\, personal\, learning environment; enrollment limited to 24 learners\nA light breakfast is provided every day and lunch on Monday and Thursday; participants are responsible for the tuition and all costs related to transportation\, lodging\, and other meals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-2/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191118T163201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T164010Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Training\nThis training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™: a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults who allege sexual and physical abuse or witness a violent crime. \nAs a blended learning program\, this course includes 6 hours online and 4.5 days in-person. This highly interactive training includes lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nRegister through the CornerHouse website. \nCourse Topics\n\nThe CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol: A Developmental Approach\nFoundations for Forensic Interviewing\nCornerHouse Core Values\nMultidisciplinary Teams\nChild Development & Developmental Expectations\nThe Experience and Disclosure of Sexual Abuse\nForensic Use of Anatomical Dolls\n\nBasic Training at CornerHouse is best suited for:\n\nForensic interviewers\, child/adult protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys\nMultidisciplinary professionals who work in a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and need to meet NCA accreditation standards\nAn individual or a member of a group of six or less from the same agency. If your group is larger than six\, please see our On-site Basic Training option.\n\nBenefits of training at CornerHouse include:\n\nExtended opportunities for lecture\, discussion\, and experiential learning\nOpportunity for every learner to perform an individualized interview practicum with a professional actor\nEach learner receives peer review feedback from a multidisciplinary team\nEach learner receives a copy of their interview practicum for further individual review and reflection\nAccredited by the National Children’s Alliance.\n\nDetails About Basic Forensic Interview Training at CornerHouse\n\n4.5 day in-person training\n6 hours of online training available 2 weeks before the in-person training\nOnline learning is moderated\, interactive\, and relates to in-person content\nSmall\, personal\, learning environment; enrollment limited to 24 learners\nA light breakfast is provided every day and lunch on Monday and Thursday; participants are responsible for the tuition and all costs related to transportation\, lodging\, and other meals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20191118T165416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T165416Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting Minimal Facts Training
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThis training course is designed for anyone who might receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, or neglect. It is appropriate for individuals from law enforcement\, social work\, health care\, education\, daycare\, the foster care system\, and others who might be expected to make a mandated report. \nThis is a half-day training in which participants learn to respond sensitively and effectively to an individual’s initial disclosure of abuse\, neglect or maltreatment. \nRegister online via the CornerHouse website.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/collecting-minimal-facts-training/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20190415T204312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T204312Z
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SUMMARY:ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training at First Witness
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interviewing protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises and an interview practicum with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons: \n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates an actual forensic interview with a child sexual abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills in order to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nTraining cost: $850.00 \nRegister online \nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child centered interview. Narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle\, yet important changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’ updated protocol and training information will prepare each training attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. \nThis training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice – we can help obtain pre approved credits before you attend. \nDHS Scholarship Eligibility\nYes\, scholarships are available for county\, tribes and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our training options\, choose from options under “If you work in MN – Dept. of Human Services Scholarship Applicant“.  The applicant is responsible for all travel\, food and lodging. Scholarships provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nYou will be notified within a few days of registering if you have been awarded a scholarship. \nIf you are from a ChildFirst® State\n(AK\, AR\, CT\, GA\, IL\, KS\, MD\, MO\, NJ\, NC\, OH\, OK\, PA\, SC\, VA\, WV) \nChildFirst® states  reserve the right to train their own residents. If you wish to attend the ChildFirst® First Witness Forensic Interview training in Duluth\, Gundersen NCPTC will have to grant permission. This process can take up to a week but it’s easy and we will help. \nIf you are not from a ChildFirst® State\n(AZ\, CA\, CO\, DE\, FL\, HI\, ID\, IN\, IA\, KY\, LA\, ME\, MA\, MI\, MN\, MS\, MT\, NE\, NV\, NH\, NM\, NY\, ND\, OR\, RI\, SD\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VT\, WA\, WI\, WY) \nThe ChildFirst® protocol is still for you! Even if your team is trained in different protocols\, we give you one of the very best in interview protocols. We are one of a few National Children’s Alliance accredited protocols and offer ongoing technical assistance to participants after completing our training. With our protocol\, your or your staff will be able to screen for multiple forms of maltreatment. Our protocol is also excellent for professionals that do a limited amount of interviews as it is highly adaptable and easy to learn. We specialize in working with medium cities to rural and tribal communities in bringing the latest and best researched backed forensic interview skills to professionals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/childfirst-forensic-interview-training-at-first-witness-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20190913T191512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T193549Z
UID:10000193-1571738400-1571752800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Domestic Violence\, Child Witnesses and the Forensic Interview: Identifying and Eliciting Protective Factors in DV Cases
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nChildren are often innocent bystanders who typically are not given the opportunity for an in-depth interview by investigators during domestic violence (DV) cases. Ellen Pence\, the founder of the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP)\, worked toward the end of her career to engage social services in domestic violence cases. \nChildren witnessing domestic violence are vulnerable to the same suggestibility present in other child abuse cases and forensic interviews through intentional or unintentional contamination of memories. Additionally\, workers may overlook subtle protective factors by the non-offending caregiver. We know most DV cases do not present at a CAC for forensic interviews for a variety of reasons. \nThis training will look at children’s accounts of their non-offending caregiver’s protective measures and incorporate focus group feedback on the experience of domestic violence survivors with the system. We will review additional sample questions for the forensic interview intended to elicit protective factors of non-offending caregivers and screen for polyvictimization. This training will also examine protocols developed by the Southern St. Louis County MDT for advocacy and forensic interviewers in these cases. \nAudience\nThis training is intended for trained forensic interviewers working on child abuse and maltreatment cases. You will be asked to provide information on your foundational training when registering. \nTrainer\nLaura Gapske\nProgram Director\, Interviewer\, and Trainer\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center \nIn her 15 + years of experience\, Laura has dedicated her life professionally and personally to ending the violence against women and children. She serves as the co-chair of the St. Louis County Mortality Review Committee for child protection services. At First Witness Child Advocacy Center\, she provides oversight to all programs staff by providing leadership\, mentoring\, facilitation of innovation\, goal attainment\, and forensic interviewing skills. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/domestic-violence-child-witnesses-and-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Villa del Sol\, 88 Cesar Chavez Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20190415T195124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T143942Z
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SUMMARY:ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training at First Witness
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interviewing protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises and an interview practicum with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons: \n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates an actual forensic interview with a child sexual abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills in order to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nTraining cost: $850.00 \nRegister online \nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child centered interview. Narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle\, yet important changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’ updated protocol and training information will prepare each training attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. \nThis training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice – we can help obtain pre approved credits before you attend. \nDHS Scholarship Eligibility\nYes\, scholarships are available for county\, tribes and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our training options\, choose from options under “If you work in MN – Dept. of Human Services Scholarship Applicant“.  The applicant is responsible for all travel\, food and lodging. Scholarships provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nYou will be notified within a few days of registering if you have been awarded a scholarship. \nIf you are from a ChildFirst® State\n(AK\, AR\, CT\, GA\, IL\, KS\, MD\, MO\, NJ\, NC\, OH\, OK\, PA\, SC\, VA\, WV) \nChildFirst® states  reserve the right to train their own residents. If you wish to attend the ChildFirst® First Witness Forensic Interview training in Duluth\, Gundersen NCPTC will have to grant permission. This process can take up to a week but it’s easy and we will help. \nIf you are not from a ChildFirst® State\n(AZ\, CA\, CO\, DE\, FL\, HI\, ID\, IN\, IA\, KY\, LA\, ME\, MA\, MI\, MN\, MS\, MT\, NE\, NV\, NH\, NM\, NY\, ND\, OR\, RI\, SD\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VT\, WA\, WI\, WY) \nThe ChildFirst® protocol is still for you! Even if your team is trained in different protocols\, we give you one of the very best in interview protocols. We are one of a few National Children’s Alliance accredited protocols and offer ongoing technical assistance to participants after completing our training. With our protocol\, your or your staff will be able to screen for multiple forms of maltreatment. Our protocol is also excellent for professionals that do a limited amount of interviews as it is highly adaptable and easy to learn. We specialize in working with medium cities to rural and tribal communities in bringing the latest and best researched backed forensic interview skills to professionals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/childfirst-forensic-interview-training-at-first-witness/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20190415T194114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T194114Z
UID:10000176-1568707200-1568910600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Forensic Interview Training at CornerHouse
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nExperienced forensic interviewers will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. This features updated advanced curriculum and a new modality for learning: a combination of online and face-to-face learning. \nTraining Cost: $1\,050.00\nRegister online \nWhat will you learn?\n\nBest practices in forensic interviewing—non-protocol specific\nDelivery of effective court testimony\nHow to identify and manage bias\nStrategies for working with diversity and special circumstances\nHow to manage secondary and vicarious trauma\n\nHow is the training provided?\n\nThe 8 hours of online learning is moderated\, interactive\, and available 4 weeks before the in-person training\nIn-person learning takes place over three days in Minneapolis\nClass size limited to 18 participants\, assuring a small\, personal learning environment\nActive and experiential in-person training utilizes lecture\, discussion\, demonstration videos\, role-playing\, and guided reflection\n\nWho should attend?\nThis training is appropriate for forensic interviewers\, child and adult protection workers\, law enforcement staff\, children’s advocacy center personnel\, and other multi-disciplinary team members who: \n\nAre independent\, self-motivated learners who are comfortable using technology\nHave access to a computer with high-speed internet where they can complete the  online learning before coming to CornerHouse\nHave completed a basic interviewing course\nHave conducted a minimum of 10 interviews (waived for prosecutors)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-forensic-interview-training-at-cornerhouse/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s University\, 2304 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T023606
CREATED:20190405T134407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205456Z
UID:10000168-1557914400-1557928800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Forensic Interviewer Roundtable: Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:This forensic interviewer roundtable will focus on considerations for conducting forensic interview with children with autism. It is presented by CornerHouse.\nAbout the trainer\nJulie Stauffer conducts forensic interviews and provides forensic interview training to professionals. Prior to joining CornerHouse\, Julie was a therapist\, providing services to children and families in a residential treatment setting. Julie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work degree from the College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the College of St. Catherine.\nFAQs\nContinuing Education\nContinuing education credits will be available for law enforcement and social work. Please contact rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you are seeking another type of of CEU.\nCost\nThe $10 cost of the roundtable offsets expenses and includes coffee\, snacks and lunch.\nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?\nYou are welcome to park iat the unmetered parking around the building.\nAccreditation\nThis training meets NCA accreditation standards for four hours of forensic interviewer on-going education.\nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nIf you have any questions about the Advocacy Roundtable please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Johnson\, Program Director – Minnesota Children’s Alliance at (612) 850-8727 or rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/forensic-interviewer-roundtable-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Villa del Sol Community Space\, 88 Cesar Chavez St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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