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SUMMARY:Communities in Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCommunities in Collaboration is a continuing education opportunity offered in partnership between Central MN Child Advocacy Center and Stearns Benton Child Protection Team\, featuring key speakers Dr. Jessica Lee of Clary Clinic and Meg Flynn of New Directions Counseling & Training. This training is for mandated reporters and professionals from the fields of County Human Services\, county attorneys\, law enforcement\, education\, social work\, mental health\, guardian ad litem\, advocacy\, forensic interviewing\, and other members of the multi-disciplinary teams. \nRegister By Completing this Form\n*Register by Monday\, April 6\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/communities-in-collaboration-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG\, 75 37 Ave S\, St. Cloud\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events,Statute,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251028T212538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T212538Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Protecting Children in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTechnology plays a tremendous role in our children’s lives. Learn about the ways children are interacting online to create better understanding and open up meaningful communication. Increase awareness of opportunities to protect and connect with children while also gathering valuable information to mitigate threats posed by individuals who seek to exploit them. \nThis day-long seminar is designed to educate a broad range of disciplines responsible for conducting investigations and safeguarding youth. It is open to members of law enforcement\, child protection teams\, school officials\, social workers\, counselors\, educators\, community leaders\, and staff members for programs that serve youth. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the different types of technology used by children and teens\, including devices and apps\nRecognize the differences between the digital age and the world that adults experienced while growing up\nFocus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes communication\, setting guidelines\, and digital citizenship training\nUnderstand the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face such as cyberbullying\, “sexting\,” and online predators\nAddress the legal aspects of all of these topics and learn how to address each of these issues with best practices\nUnderstand our role in helping victims navigate trauma after the incident has occurred\, and learn what resources are available for you to aid in this process\n\nAbout Presenter\nDana Miller – Associate\, National Criminal Justice Training Center \nDana Miller is an Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Dana holds a master’s degree in criminal justice\, and she has worked extensively in education and harm prevention surrounding technology in the state of Wisconsin. Dana is a former Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander; in her tenure with the Wisconsin Department of Justice\, Dana managed the program operations for the ICAC Task Force\, including managing Wisconsin CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and collaborating with Wisconsin law enforcement regarding investigations\, outreach\, and training events. Throughout her career\, Dana has provided online safety outreach to over 30\,000 people. She is creator and co-creator of multiple Wisconsin online safety programs and initiatives that continue to be utilized\, and she teaches online safety primary prevention and responding to sextortion classes throughout the nation. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThe registration fee includes 8 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-protecting-children-in-a-digital-age-7/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T151500
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260102T225414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T225414Z
UID:10001432-1774872000-1774883700@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategies to Empower and Support Children & Youth with ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStrategies to Empower and Support Children and Youth with ADHD is an intermediate-level training designed for professionals such as social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, educators\, and others who support individuals with ADHD. This course provides a practical framework for understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—from its historical roots and clinical features to the real-world challenges faced by children\, youth\, and families. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify and apply strategies that build rapport and reduce stigma when working with clients who present ADHD-related challenges.\nImplement practical behavioral\, communication\, and environmental interventions in home\, school\, and community settings to support youth with ADHD.\nImplement skills to collaborate effectively with families\, educators\, and mental health professionals to create coordinated care plans and improve outcomes for clients with ADHD.\n\nRegister Through IHS\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-strategies-to-empower-and-support-children-youth-with-adhd/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251008T190647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T232037Z
UID:10001350-1774519200-1774524600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | What Children Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Asking Questions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training examines how children remember and recall experiences\, with a focus on applying research to investigative interviews with children. Participants will learn how factors like age\, development\, trauma\, and cognitive ability influence memory\, and how memory can be both reliable and vulnerable to suggestion. We’ll explore common misconceptions\, the effects of stress\, and the critical role that questioning plays. Research shows that poorly worded or leading questions can distort a child’s memory\, while open-ended\, trauma-informed approaches help elicit accurate and detailed accounts. This training is ideal for professionals in child protection\, forensic interviewing\, law enforcement\, and mental health who want to better understand and support how children recall and share their experiences. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-what-children-remember-the-science-of-memory-and-the-art-of-asking-questions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260127T195247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T195247Z
UID:10001479-1773918000-1773932400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC | Internet of Things: Privacy Concerns – What Communities Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes ubiquitous in our everyday lives there are privacy and security concerns that citizens should be aware of. This training will provide an overview of IoT and will teach law enforcement officials methods to engage with their communities to provide information about IoT privacy and security. Steps that community members can take to be safer with these devices\, and effective teaching strategies regarding prevention will be covered. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplore IoT device capabilities and features\, networking environment concerns\, firmware and actions to better secure IoT devices\nExamine the impact of IoT devices on communities\nIdentify effective prevention messaging techniques\nIllustrate effective techniques for IoT crime prevention\n\nRegister Through NCJTC\n*Register by Friday\, February 27\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-internet-of-things-privacy-concerns-what-communities-need-to-know-7/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T131500
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251008T191720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191720Z
UID:10001354-1773748800-1773753300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | Supporting Kids Traumatized in the Criminal Justice and Social Services System
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nYouth involved in the criminal justice or child welfare system often carry deep trauma—and while therapy is frequently mandated\, frontline providers are rarely given the guidance or tools to ensure those services are effective. This webinar explores the behavioral health needs of justice- and system-involved youth\, offering practical insights to help professionals understand what real trauma-informed care looks like. (Did you know effective therapy should have a clear end goal—and that a good therapist should be able to tell you what that is in the first session?) \nDrawing on examples from both juvenile justice and foster care systems—including tools like the NCTSN’s Think Trauma curriculum and work from the Drug Endangered Child Alliance—this session delivers concrete tips\, frameworks\, and direction for those working directly with vulnerable youth. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-supporting-kids-traumatized-in-the-criminal-justice-and-social-services-system/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T151500
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260205T193946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T193946Z
UID:10001491-1773237600-1773242100@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Action Day 2026 | In Solidarity We Rise: Reimagining Justice Together
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nThe Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault\, Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition\, Violence Free Minnesota\, Mending the Sacred Hoop\, Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, and Minnesota Children’s Alliance are coming together for a joint Action Day 2026: In Solidarity We Rise: Reimagining Justice Together at the Capitol! \nRegister Here\nThere will be an in-person rally at the Capitol Rotunda from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. that will also be live-streamed. Please participate in the best way for you\, whether in person or virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/action-day-2026-in-solidarity-we-rise-reimagining-justice-together/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Statute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T131500
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251008T191359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191359Z
UID:10001353-1773144000-1773148500@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | From Compliance to Commitment: Motivating without Micromanaging
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nHave you ever wondered why some agencies attract and retain dedicated staff while others face ongoing turnover? When asked about their most pressing challenges\, many criminal justice and public safety leaders point to recruitment and retention as top concerns. So\, what makes one agency more desirable than another? While many factors come into play\, one of the most frequently cited in culture\, climate\, and employee satisfaction surveys is how leaders lead. Public safety professionals consistently highlight the importance of having an effective working relationship with their supervisor. But how do we actually achieve that? \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Ed Sherman will outline strategies for engaging staff as active\, valued participants in developing best practices and collaborative problem-solving—while still meeting essential goals around accountability and productivity. He’ll share how a thoughtful combination of communication\, evaluation\, implementation\, and assessment can foster a work environment built on trust\, satisfaction\, and meaningful performance—leading to stronger outcomes and greater longevity. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-from-compliance-to-commitment-motivating-without-micromanaging/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260217T211531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T211531Z
UID:10001493-1772452800-1772458200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Activism for Advocates: Preparing for Action Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nViolence Free Minnesota and Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition are hosting an Activism for Advocates training on Monday\, March 2\, 12:00-1:30 p.m. to prepare our community to advocate for crime victim services. Topics include: \n\nWhat you can and can’t do to take action and influence policy as an advocate\nHow we can mobilize together\nHow to be a resource for lawmakers\n\nWhether you are brand new to issue advocacy and policy work or have been doing it for years\, we hope you’ll join us on this call to prepare for Action Day 2026\, which is on March 11\, 2026. \nRegister Here\nAuto-captioning will be available.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/activism-for-advocates-preparing-for-action-day-2026/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Statute
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251008T192417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T192417Z
UID:10001355-1772323200-1772668799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT 23rd Annual Hawai'i International Summit
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Hawaiʻi Summit is a multidisciplinary gathering of professionals working together to tackle the major issues in fields dealing with violence\, abuse\, and trauma. International and local speakers come together to share their findings on causation\, prevention\, treatment\, and rehabilitation at both the global level and at smaller\, community-based levels. Summit attendees will have the opportunity to gain continuing education credits and meet professional licensure requirements. The Summit is also a great opportunity to network not only within your field\, but also with professionals in other fields that may provide valuable insight into how theory and research is applied across disciplines. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-23rd-annual-hawaii-international-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikki Beach Resort\, 2005 Kailia Rd\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260102T225244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T225244Z
UID:10001431-1772107200-1772114400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS Human Sexuality 101: The Fundamentals for Working with Children & Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDo issues and questions about sexuality show up in your work\, sometimes when you least expect it? Do you feel that you missed out on good sex education when you were in school or just need a good refresher and update? Are you trying to understand if it makes sense for grade school kids to choose their pronouns?   Or do you work with sexually abused children and youth and wonder about the impact on their developmental journey? This 2-hour course explores the topics of sexual development\, anatomy\, and physiology and places them in current social contexts\, and will help prepare you to better support your clients as they pass through developmental stages and face challenges along the way. \nThis live\, virtual course is appropriate for social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other human services professionals working with children and families. The training will include didactic lecture\, group discussion\, and time for Q and A. The workshop is led by a sex-educator/social worker who has been working to promote sexual health and safety for decades! Dr. Rosenzweig will combine important factual material with exercises to help improve your comfort level. Participants will also receive resources they can use in their own practice. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe the components of sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology\, and how to incorporate this information into work with children and families.\nDescribe the stages of psychosexual development and family development and apply them to problem-solving with children and families.\nIntegrate the concept of ‘sexual climate’ in a family or organization into their work and understand how it is critical to promoting healthy sexual development and risk reduction.\n\nRegister Through IHS\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-human-sexuality-101-the-fundamentals-for-working-with-children-families-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251008T190246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T190257Z
UID:10001349-1771495200-1771500600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Working with Non-Offending Caregivers Who Have Been Victims
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSexual abuse can be generational. Caregivers who have experienced abuse now walk through our doors after a report from their own child. Their child’s report may trigger a new crisis stage for parents on their own healing journey. Understanding common experiences and needs of adult survivors can help advocates support them in their efforts to help support their children. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-adult-survivors-of-sexual-abuse-working-with-non-offending-caregivers-who-have-been-victims/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260121T192257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T192257Z
UID:10001470-1771372800-1771545599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MAC Fundamentals in Victims Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe February 2026 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. Topics covered in this training: \n\nThe Neurobiology of Trauma\nAdvocating within Systems\nExperienced Advocate Panel\nOccupational Identity Management and Preventing Burnout\nCrime Victims’ Rights\nFinancial Assistance for Crime Victims\nBias\, Privilege\, and Oppression\n\nFurthermore\, training participants will have opportunities to connect with one another and with experienced professionals with a range of knowledge and skills. \nExpectations for the Virtual Format \nFundamentals in Victim Services will feature interactive modules to appeal to different styles of learning\, with a combination of lecture\, small group work in breakout sessions\, and opportunities for individual reflection. The number of attendees will be limited to 30 to maximize the quality of interaction. \nModules will take place live via Zoom. Attendees will be expected to actively participate\, using the chat to engage with presenters and other participants\, and turning on cameras and unmuting during large group discussions and breakout sessions. \nMAC will award a certificate of completion to attendees who complete all the modules. Participants are expected to complete all sessions live. If you cannot attend a live session\, you must email us at training@mnallianceoncrime.org in advance to request an excused absence. Sessions may not be recorded. \nRegister Through MAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mac-fundamentals-in-victims-services-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260107T224014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T224014Z
UID:10001443-1771286400-1771459199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Verbal De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAvoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process\, conflict prevention\, and help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate\, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLeverage verbal and nonverbal approaches to improve service outcomes\nConsider and apply techniques when facing those who are emotionally charged or suffering from some form of crisis\nDemonstrate active listening skills to be best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nRegister Through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251008T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191030Z
UID:10001352-1770681600-1771459199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience focused on the basic skills and knowledge necessary to conduct child forensic interviews. Participants will have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Attendees must complete pre-clinic assignments and respond to communication from the Clinic Director prior to the event. There will be homework and self-study assignments following each day of the Clinic.  In order to receive a certificate of completion participants must complete mock child forensic interviews with actors and pass a test following the conclusion of the Clinic. Members of existing multidisciplinary child abuse investigation teams including Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)\, professionals who are responsible for conducting child forensic interviews for police agencies and government-sponsored child protection agencies\, and child abuse pediatric fellows are the target audience for APSAC’s Child Forensic Interview Clinics. The APSAC Clinic is an initial training for these professionals who conduct in-depth forensic investigative interviews of children who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment\, exploitation\, neglect or other crimes. The Clinic is not appropriate for and will not accept professionals who conduct child interviews for other purposes. \nTo meet the criteria for attendance\, you must be one of the following: \n\nEndorsed by a CAC as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a police agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a government-sponsored child protection agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nA child abuse pediatric fellow.\n\nUpon completion of the Clinic participants will need to be able to implement the training as a member of (or endorsed by) an existing CAC and/or multidisciplinary child abuse investigation team.(Exceptions are extremely limited and must be approved in advance by the Clinic Director and will only be considered on a space-available basis.) The APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic will be conducted in English and participants must be fluent in English. APSAC is unable to provide interpretation services. \nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event & participants are required to attend all 5 days.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-forensic-interview-clinics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251028T163318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T163318Z
UID:10001378-1770681600-1771027199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Preparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Friday\, February 6\, 2026!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-preparation-and-adaptations-for-interviewing-children-with-a-disability-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260107T215210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215210Z
UID:10001436-1770206400-1770211800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT | Moral Injury Explained: How it Differs from PTSD & Why It's Often Missed
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMoral injury occurs when individuals perpetrate\, witness\, or fail to prevent actions that violate their deeply held moral beliefs. It causes profound psychological\, emotional\, and spiritual distress. Moral injury differs from PTSD as its focus is on shame and loss of trust\, rather than fear-based trauma. \nIt’s essential for people to learn about moral injury because it helps them recognize a form of distress that is often misdiagnosed or overlooked as depression or PTSD. Understanding moral injury enables clinicians to more accurately identify the underlying guilt\, shame\, betrayal\, and loss of meaning that may contribute to clients’ presentations yet remain undetected through standard assessments. This awareness enhances diagnostic precision\, supports the development of a strong therapeutic alliance by validating clients’ moral and existential distress\, and informs interventions that address not only psychological symptoms but also the ethical conflicts\, identity disruption\, and spiritual concerns inherent in moral injury. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-moral-injury-explained-how-it-differs-from-ptsd-why-its-often-missed/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trafficking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260115T190816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T201249Z
UID:10001469-1770116400-1770120000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Evidentia Learning | New Resources for Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar is hosted by Dr. Amelia Siders\, psychologist and clinician with more than 15 years of experience working in the Child Advocacy Center community\, and Jerri Sites\, a nationally recognized expert in child abuse response and developer of the MDT Series eLearning Collection. This free webinar will provide an overview of two new resources designed to support clinicians and MDTs who work with children with problematic sexual behaviors. New open-sourced assessment tools and resources will be reviewed including the Assessment of Sexual Behavior-Child Version (ASB-C) and the Sexual Harm: Assessing Resilience and Concern (SHARC). \nThis webinar builds on the foundational content of the Problematic Sexual Behaviors modules from the MDT Series eLearning Collection. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReceive an overview of the ASB-C and SHARC assessment tools\nLearn how to access and utilize the measures to support children with problematic sexual behaviors\nBe provided an overview of resources and supports for clinicians and MDTs\n\nRegister At Evidentia Learning\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/evidentia-learning-new-resources-for-children-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
ORGANIZER;CN="Evidentia Learning":MAILTO:support@evidentialearning.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251118T174739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174746Z
UID:10001390-1769990400-1770335999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nMODULE 3: The How and Beyond – Research-Informed Interviewing\nPrerequisite: Module 1 must be completed prior to attending Module 3. Module 2 must be completed or registered for prior to attending Module 3. \n\nDemonstrate the ability to differentiate the purpose of the non-forensic interviewer interview from a formal child forensic interview.\nExplain the key stages of research-informed interviewing and how these stages may differ from a formal child forensic interview.\nEvaluate the quality of interview questions by understanding the type of questions used.\nGive examples of how to prioritize and maximize open-ended questions to elicit accurate narratives and reliable information from children.\nExplain the best ways to structure their interviews to support the child and future investigation.\nDemonstrate knowledge of language and memory development to generating interview questions.\nIdentify how child development and linguistic considerations affect abilities of children to understand and respond to adult questioning.\nIdentify and give examples of age-appropriate questions and ways of assessing child’s developmental level and abilities.\nDemonstrate knowledge of challenges to talking with children and ways of reducing drift. Make a plan for avoiding draft.\nExplain key memory concepts critical in effective child interviewing: How children’s memories differ from adults\, Recall v. Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\nGive examples of key memory concept questions critical in effective child interviewing: Recall memory\, Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\, Episodic memory\nSummarize key principles of best practice interview techniques and components gleaned from the research\, with reference to key provisions of the APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse.\nExplain next steps to a child and supportive family members (as needed) that match practitioners role in the interview process.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event and participants are required to attend all four dates.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260102T220837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215856Z
UID:10001427-1769605200-1769612400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Multigenerational Competency in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThere are currently 4-5 distinct generations in the workforce. This fact can bring value to teams based on diverse ways of thinking and processing – and it can create challenges. This session is designed to ‘normalize’ some of these challenges\, explore some of the differences\, and provide guidance to leaders as to how to focus on the advantages of the differences between generations. The ability to reframe the negative into more positive will support leaders in helping their teams be more effective. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will be able to clearly understand the various generations that are currently in the workforce\, highlighting some of the key factors that have influenced each generation.\nAttendees will explore some typical stereotypes and review how to notice them and work to dispel them when they are not helpful.\nAttendees will review information about differences in workforce dynamics and how to focus on the leadership qualities that are beneficial to all staff members\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-multigenerational-competency-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260121T192824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T192824Z
UID:10001472-1769605200-1769610600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:PreventConnect | Prevention People Can Understand: Communicating Prevention with Clarity and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ways we talk about prevention matter. Strong relationships\, trust\, and shared understanding are at the center of preventing sexual and intimate partner violence\, yet the language we use as professionals doesn’t always match what resonates in communities. \nThis session explores how to talk about prevention in ways that feel clear\, relatable\, and grounded in real life. Join PreventConnect to explore how language shapes understanding\, learn how to simplify complex ideas without losing meaning\, and how to communicate in ways that reflect the values of safety\, belonging\, and collaboration. \nTogether\, we’ll practice creating messages that help community partners\, program participants\, and local leaders see themselves in the work and feel invited to be part of it. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify language choices that make prevention work easier to understand and more welcoming.\nBuild confidence in translating technical or academic terms into language that connects with community partners..\nPractice crafting messages that reflect community strengths\, culture\, and lived experience.\n\nRegister Through PreventConnect
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/preventconnect-prevention-people-can-understand-communicating-prevention-with-clarity-and-impact/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260107T213214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T213214Z
UID:10001435-1769522400-1769526000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT How Does Trafficking Happen and How to Respond?
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training explains how individuals are recruited or groomed into trafficking situations\, and debunks common myths – including that trafficking involves kidnapping and forcible confinement. We will take a deep dive into the “Romeo” or “boyfriend” trafficking strategy. A framework involving 6 stages of grooming into trafficking is introduced\, which leads into a discussion of trauma-informed strategies for interacting with suspected or confirmed trafficking victims. The presentation introduces a number of myths related to human trafficking\, replacing them with facts\, with the final myth being that victims will self-disclose their exploitation. There are many reasons why victims do not self-disclose\, and we must be sensitive to these dynamics. At the end of the training\, participants will be able to identify stages of grooming\, differentiate strategies of trauma-informed care\, and explain trauma bonding. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-how-does-trafficking-happen-and-how-to-respond/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trafficking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260102T221915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215434Z
UID:10001428-1769520600-1769527800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Engaging Your Board in Fundraising Without the Struggle
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nEngaging boards in fundraising is one of the most frustrating challenges for nonprofit leaders. We want them to help\, but not too much\, and in just the right way. \nIn order to ease the tension with our boards when it comes to fundraising\, we must: \n\nUse a gift table to determine what we need from board members. The number of donor introductions is determined by the number of prospects we need. A gift table helps us figure that out.\nDetermine their role in fundraising by looking at the board’s governance structure. Working boards provide a different level of support than governance boards. We align our expectations with the governance structure.\nMap board engagement opportunities to the specific fundraising strategies you’re prioritizing—whether that’s major gifts\, events\, grants\, annual giving\, or corporate sponsorship.\n\nYou’ll leave with a concrete next step to deepen board engagement in fundraising—one that fits your board’s structure\, your current priorities\, and your organization’s fundraising plan. \nLearning Objectives\n\nClarify the role of their board in fundraising based on whether they operate as a working board or governance board.\nIdentify the most effective ways their board can contribute to different fundraising strategies (e.g.\, major gifts\, events\, corporate sponsors\, grants).\nUse a gift table to determine specific fundraising needs\, including the number of prospects and asks needed to reach a goal.\nFacilitate a board storytelling activity that equips your board members to engage others in a conversation about their “why” for supporting your organization.\nLeave with one actionable next step to engage their board more meaningfully in the fundraising process.\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-engaging-your-board-in-fundraising-without-the-struggle/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260121T192650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T192650Z
UID:10001471-1769518800-1769524200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:PreventConnect | Prevention Made Simple: Understanding How We Stop Violence Before It Starts
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPrimary prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence can often feel overwhelming and full of frameworks\, acronyms\, and technical terms. But at its core\, prevention is about creating conditions where violence is less likely to happen and where safety\, connection\, and wellbeing can thrive. \nIn this introductory session\, primary prevention will be explained in clear\, accessible language alongside an exploration of how community environments and conditions shape health\, safety\, and behavior. Practical examples from the field will illustrate what prevention looks like in action and make core concepts tangible and easy to understand. This session also lays the groundwork for the companion session\, which will focus on communicating prevention in ways that resonate with communities and partners. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain primary prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence in plain\, accessible language.\nDescribe how community environments influence health\, safety\, and behavior.\nIdentify real-world examples of strategies that reduce the likelihood of violence.\nIdentify tools and resources that support ongoing learning in prevention practice.\n\nRegister Through PreventConnect
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/preventconnect-prevention-made-simple-understanding-how-we-stop-violence-before-it-starts/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251118T172709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T172709Z
UID:10001388-1769385600-1769731199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:40th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego\, California\, is presenting its 41st annual conference\, titled “The Future is Now: Navigating Challenges\, Shaping Tomorrow.” \nThe purpose of the San Diego Child and Maltreatment Conference is to create an opportunity for collaboration and multidisciplinary interactions across the workforce to develop and enhance their professional skills and knowledge in the prevention\, recognition\, assessment\, investigation\, and treatment of all forms of child and family maltreatment using best practices. \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\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 to exhibit hall
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/40th-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251118T173808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174830Z
UID:10001387-1769299200-1769385599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nMODULE 2: The Practice of How?\n\nDefine Roles: Participants will describe why\, when\, and how to talk with children when abuse and violence are a concern.\nDescribe Skills for Gathering Information from Children: Rapport building\, narrative event practice\, transition to concern\, open-ended questions\, recording information\, and supporting trauma-informed closure.\nDemonstrate Ways of Talking with Children that are Supportive\, Warm\, and Sustain Rapport: Role play and practice.\nApply Open-Ended Questioning Techniques: Participants will learn how to utilize open-ended questions and narrative event practice to gather accurate\, reliable information from children about their experiences.\nDemonstrate Non-Invasive Interviewing Skills: Participants will learn techniques to establish rapport and conduct child-friendly\, non-invasive conversations that encourage children to share concerns and basic information.\nExplain Supportive Conversations for Child Well-being: Professionals will be able to more effectively respond to children’s statements in a manner that supports ongoing investigations\, maintains trust\, and prioritizes the child’s emotional safety.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is an in-person event offered on two dates: \n\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026 – in-person at the APSAC Pre-Conference to the 41st Annual San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment in San Diego\, CA.\nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 – APSAC 33rd Annual Colloquium\, New Orleans\, LA
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-2/
LOCATION:Town and Country San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20251001T201946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201946Z
UID:10001320-1769083200-1769088600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of Gender-Based Violence on Health
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nGender-based violence (GBV) can have profound and lasting effects on a survivor’s physical\, mental\, and cognitive well-being. This webinar will explore the complex relationship between the immediate trauma of violence and the long-term health needs of individuals. Participants will gain valuable insights into how survivors of GBV with health challenges may present within the justice system. Additionally\, attendees will learn how to apply the social determinants of health framework to better support and address the needs of victims of crime\, enhancing their ability to provide holistic care and advocacy. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-understanding-the-long-term-impacts-of-gender-based-violence-on-health-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260102T222825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T222936Z
UID:10001430-1769083200-1769086800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Hidden Mental Health Risks of AI Chatbots and Companions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAI chatbots and AI companions are rapidly becoming part of the emotional and social world of children and adolescents. While these systems offer a nonjudgmental space\, they also introduce hidden psychological risks\, including emotional dependence\, unhealthy attachment dynamics\, impaired reality-testing\, reinforcement of cognitive distortions\, and crisis-management failures. This webinar examines the latest research findings and emerging clinical and ethical issues of AI chatbot use. Participants will learn to identify red flags\, understand the underlying mechanisms of risk\, and apply practical safeguards to help protect vulnerable youth. \nLearning objectives\n\nName and describe four domains of mental health risk associated with AI chatbot use.\nIdentify at least three mechanisms through which AI chatbots can influence attachment\, reality-testing\, and emotional well-being in youth.\nDefine AI sycophancy and hallucinations and explain how these phenomena contribute to mental health risks of AI chatbot use.\nDescribe key risk patterns associated with emotional overreliance on AI chatbots.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-hidden-mental-health-risks-of-ai-chatbots-and-companions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260102T220148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215712Z
UID:10001426-1769072400-1769083200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Facilitative Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFacilitation has become an essential skill for leaders seeking to change lives\, systems\, and societal practices. Facilitative leaders play a vital role in fostering collaboration\, nurturing the capabilities and commitment of employees\, colleagues\, and stakeholders. Facilitative leaders “lead” by clearly communicating their vision and organizational boundaries while supporting their team’s efforts. \nFacilitative leadership entails guiding individuals by presenting an inspiring vision of the positive transformations that their work can bring to the world. It also involves creating an environment that encourages every team member to engage enthusiastically and wholeheartedly in their work. Weaving together these two roles is not always easy. \nIn this workshop\, we will delve into the qualities\, values\, and benefits of facilitative leadership. We will explore its relevance in our ever-evolving workplaces\, considering whether and how this leadership style supports leaders during times of continuous change and complexity. Participants will discuss content in small and large groups and apply it in real time to their own situations. \nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-facilitative-leadership/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030555
CREATED:20260102T215445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215646Z
UID:10001425-1768987800-1768998600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Dismantling White Saviorism: Knowing Your Role in Anti-Racism\, Equity\, and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n“It feels awkward to say ‘The White Community’\, right? A reason for this is that whiteness is afforded the acknowledgement that white people are diverse in their cultures\, thoughts\, and realities. The actions of one white person\, or a small group of white people\, are not systemically positioned as representative of all white people. So why are we so comfortable saying ‘the Black\, the Indigenous\, the Asian\, or the Muslim community’?” – @ancestorsfuture \nAs White folks\, we often do not seek to understand what our role is in anti-racism\, equity and inclusion\, even in our own workplaces and community spaces. This training will help you understand the Eight White Identities and find your role in the ongoing work of racial and social justice in our communities. All learner types were thought of when planning this training\, with times for individual reflection\, small group work\, and full group sharing. Join us to say no to white saviorism and commit to working toward being an ally and accomplice. \nTopics include\n\nCultural\, religious\, and racial tensions\nMoving from indifference to action\nThe eight white identities\nWhite savior complex\nInterpersonal vs. systemic discrimination\nContradictions for white folks in racial justice work\nInterrupting dominant white culture\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nYou will understand the levels of whiteness and identify where you are on your journey.\nYou will hear stories of both marginalization and hope from MN communities.\nYou will learn about white saviorism and understand your role in racial and social justice as a white person working toward being an ally and accomplice.\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-dismantling-white-saviorism-knowing-your-role-in-anti-racism-equity-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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