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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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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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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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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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