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SUMMARY:First Witness Building Advocacy Relationships with Resistant & Reluctant Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis advanced session will guide advocates to dive deeper into the relationships that they have with social services and law enforcement alongside the families they serve in the advocacy role. We will discuss the implications and the intersectionality of the notorious systems labeled ‘non-compliant’ caregivers throughout a case and/or child maltreatment investigation. The training will share the advocacy perspective rooted in the work of Ellen Pence and the Advocacy Learning Center\, bridging grassroots work of domestic violence to the child advocacy center field. Participants will learn about how to better advocate for caregivers labeled as non-compliant\, resistive\, or reluctant. Trainers will facilitate discussion among participants designed to help shed light on the lived experiences of families of families and how they may present to multi-disciplinary professionals from a systems perspective. \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-building-advocacy-relationships-with-resistant-reluctant-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
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SUMMARY:IHS Debriefing Crisis: Supporting Peers Through Critical Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWith the prevalence of crisis and trauma situations we may feel the need to support colleagues who are struggling. Dealing with clients in crisis is generally something we do\, but when it comes to supporting a colleague\, we can be cautious: How do we handle these events in the moment? How do we ensure what we say is helpful\, but doesn’t turn into a “session?” This comprehensive training equips participants with essential skills to support colleagues who are dealing with a crisis. Covering topics ranging from stress management to grief\, the program empowers individuals to gain a holistic perspective and know how to respond adeptly with support and care. \nThis two-hour intermediate level\, live virtual course is appropriate for social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals. \nLearning Objectives\n\nImplement a crisis debriefing process\nUtilize practical techniques to maintain personal well-being during and after crisis events\nImplement tools to address at least 3 crisis escalation patterns\nIdentify at least three strategies to support individuals coping with the shock and ongoing stress associated with crisis situations\n\nAbout the Trainer\nJim Still-Pepper\, MA\, LSW is the Director of Community Based Clinical Services at Allwell Behavioral Health Services Inc.\, a community mental health center where he has worked for over 3 decades striving to get clinical services out of the centers\, and into the community. Jim is the founder of Still Light Seminars LLC\, a motivational training and consulting company; he has trained nationally and internationally focusing on mental health\, and care of\, children and adolescents. He is also an adjunct instructor in Ashland University’s Founders School of Continuing Education. He develops online courses around behavioral interventions and understanding the mental health of students. \nRegister through IHS\nThere is two social work continuing education credits available ($20).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-debriefing-crisis-supporting-peers-through-critical-conditions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20250527T165104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T165104Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project | Abusive Head Trauma & Child Death: A Symposium for Prosecutors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis is a three-day trial advocacy course in which prosecutors learn skills to present an engaging and effective case to a modern jury.  Experiential exercises include simulated jury selection\, cross examination of a defendant\, proper evidence foundation for admissibility\, and preparing for medical\, scientific\, and digital evidence experts.  The focus of this course is to build prosecutor skills in topics and areas of the trial that are often overlooked and misunderstood. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-abusive-head-trauma-child-death-a-symposium-for-prosecutors-2/
LOCATION:MCIT/MCAA Office Building\, 100 Empire Drive\, 3rd Floor\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240129T200046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200046Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Leadership Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is hosting their annual leadership conference (both hybrid and in-person) with a the theme of All in for Kids and with 58 workshops for in-person and virtual attendees. \nTravel Information\nNearby Airport \n\nRonald Reagan Washington National (DCA) – 4.5 miles from the conference hotel\nBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) – 30 miles from the conference hotel\nDullies International Airport (AD) – 30 miles from the conference hotel\n\nLodging \n\nWestin DC Downtown Hotel\nCourtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center\nResidence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center\n\n  \nRegister through NCA\nBoth in-person and virtual registration includes entry to the virtual conference sessions\, awards ceremony\, exhibit hall\, annual meeting\, and conference participant materials. Registration is the same cost for both conference experiences. \n*Early registration ends on Friday\, March 29\, 2024*
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-leadership-conference-2024/
LOCATION:The Westin Washington\, DC Downtown\, 999 9th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240415T212549Z
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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 and 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. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nLeverage verbal and non-verbal 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 best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nAbout Trainer\nJohn Wallschlaeger – Sergeant\, Appleton Police Department (Retired) \nJohn Wallschlaeger started his career in law enforcement with the Hartland Police Department in 1994. John joined the Appleton Police Department in 2002 and achieved the rank of Sergeant in May 2009. In 2004\, John became Wisconsin’s first “Memphis Model” based CIT officer after attending the 40- hour course offered at the Akron Ohio Police Department. John sees CIT as the best model of training on crisis response available to law enforcement and has helped develop it\, in conjunction with NAMI Fox Valley\, not only at the Appleton Police Department but throughout Wisconsin. That effort resulted in John earning the “CIT International CIT Officer of the Year Award” in 2010. John was also awarded in 2010 the “Protect & Serve Award” from NAMI WI. John recognizes that through CIT\, community collaboration between the law enforcement and mental health communities is enhanced\, bettering the lives of persons and families living with mental illness. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThis fee includes 8 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240415T182321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T182321Z
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SUMMARY:IVAT After Abuse: The Case for Individual and Institutional Restorative Justice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nRestorative Justice is a survivor-centered approach to healing that honors the humanity of all parties involved. It offers unique and creative pathways for addressing the needs expressed by those impacted by harm. Sometimes those pathways involve direct interaction with the initial harm doer\, while other times it includes those responsible for secondary or institutional harm. This workshop will explore the roots and fundamentals of restorative justice. It will then cover the use of restorative justice in individual and institutional cases. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscuss the roots and fundamentals of restorative justice\nDefine core restorative justice concepts related to responsibility\, accountability\, and amends\nRecite the various modes for restorative processes and how they may be utilized for individual and institutional cases\n\nRegister through IVAT\nThere is continuing education credits available for registrants.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-after-abuse-the-case-for-individual-and-institutional-restorative-justice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240215T185421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T185421Z
UID:10000728-1715954400-1715961600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Media and Pop Culture: How Our Culture Impacts Perceptions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis session will examine examples in our media\, pop culture\, and entertainment industry related to child abuse and maltreatment. These examples will highlight how public perception of child abuse is impacted and often normalized in ways we may not always realize. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-media-and-pop-culture-how-our-culture-impacts-perceptions-of-child-abuse-and-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240119T212420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210418Z
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SUMMARY:CAPSAC Sexual Abuse Allegations in the Context of Divorce
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe failure of the “system” to protect children involved in family court proceedings is a problem encountered by all disciplines involved in child protection. Social workers\, law enforcement officers\, prosecutors\, clinicians\, MDs\, victim advocates and judges all fall victim to the misconceptions and procedural derailments that afflict this difficult and time-consuming area of child protection. Too often professionals’ eyes glaze over when the words “child custody” are uttered. This training is intended to illuminate the problems these professionals face and present immediately applicable research and practices to help them successfully investigate allegations & protect children in these settings. \nAbout the Presenter\nSeth L. Goldstein\, JD\nWith forty-six years of experience in almost every aspect of child abuse intervention\, now a trial consultant\, expert witness\, and attorney in private practice\, Seth Goldstein was the investigator and Project Director for the Child Abuse Vertical Prosecution Unit of the Napa County District Attorney\, Napa\, California for four years. He also worked as an investigator with the Santa Clara County District Attorney\, San Jose\, California\, conducting sexual abuse investigations and preparing the cases for court for three years. He has served as a Special Prosecutor for the San Benito County District Attorney\, securing a second-degree murder conviction in a child abuse homicide. Prior to that\, he was a Berkeley Police Officer\, serving 2 years as a child abuse investigator\, working there for 13 years. He now represents parents in Family Law\, Juvenile\, and Personal Injury matters wherein child abuse allegations have arisen. He is the author of The Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Practical Guide to Assessment\, Investigation\, and Intervention\, 2nd Ed.\, (1999)\, CRC Press\, and numerous other articles on child sexual abuse intervention. \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation Policy\nThere are no cancellations or refunds allowed. Registration is transferable. Request for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by case basis. If you have any questions about this\, please contact APSAC at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-sexual-abuse-allegations-in-the-context-of-divorce/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240415T212323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T212323Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Child Sex Trafficking: From Suspicion to Disclosure
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn basic techniques and strategies to enhance the likelihood of obtaining information from possible victims of child sex trafficking. Compare and contrast typical child sexual abuse cases with child sex trafficking (CST) cases and address the different points of entry into the criminal justice and welfare system for CST victims. Understand various disciplines’ roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute to a positive outcome of the CST case. Examine question strategy\, interview dynamics\, language use\, and interview suggestions. Discuss the business model of child sex trafficking as it relates to a variety of crimes\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This training is suitable for community correction officers\, law enforcement\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal workers\, and victim service workers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the importance of an interviewer mindset and style\, and how different question strategies impact the accuracy of information gathered.\nLearn/improve fundamental skills of engagement with potential CST victims to maximize positive outcomes of future contacts with other professionals\nUnderstand the totality of the circumstances through interviews and observations and how these impact the total investigation.\nUnderstand how a continuum of care for the CST victim maximizes positive case outcomes\n\nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-child-sex-trafficking-from-suspicion-to-disclosure/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240425T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T202301Z
UID:10000851-1714651200-1714656600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MAC Supporting Youth within Toxic Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will provide Victim Advocates and others working with youth ideas and strategies for supporting youth within difficult – toxic family dynamics. Youth often times (understandably so) love their family members and have strong ties to them – even in the most unsafe or abusive circumstances. Attendees will learn from youth with lived experience of being in traumatic and toxic family situations strategies for how to best support youth. Strategies such as safety planning\, creating boundaries\, how to handle difficult conversations\, how to handle crisis and more. \nThe Link is a youth and adult led nonprofit based in North Minneapolis that provides crisis intervention\, supportive services\, emergency shelter and housing for youth and families who are experiencing homelessness\, who are victim survivors of sex trafficking and/or who are involved in the juvenile justice or foster care systems. \nThis webinar is free for all to attend. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available exclusively for MAC members. \nRegister through MAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mac-supporting-youth-within-toxic-family-dynamics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240415T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210032Z
UID:10000840-1714478400-1714482000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Shielding Childhood: A Four Week Journey Through Primary\, Secondary\, Tertiary\, and Universal Child Abuse Prevention During Child Abuse Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is presenting a four-week training on child abuse prevention in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. \nWeek 1: Primary Prevention – Building Resilient Communities\nPresented by Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH – April 3rd\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \n\nIntroduction to Child Abuse Prevention Month and Public Health Week\nUnderstanding the root causes and risk factors of child abuse\nPromoting positive parenting techniques and nurturing environments\nCommunity engagement strategies: fostering supportive networks and resources\nEducating stakeholders on recognizing and reporting signs of abuse\n\nWeek 2: Secondary Prevention – Early Intervention and Support Systems\nPresented by Rhonda Newton\, MEd – April 16th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nIdentifying vulnerable populations and at-risk families\nStrengthening early intervention programs and support services\nTraining professionals in trauma-informed care and intervention techniques\nCollaboration between social services\, healthcare\, and educational institutions\n\nWeek 3: Tertiary Prevention – Healing and Recovery\nPresented by Cheryl Lanktree\, PhD – April 23rd\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nAddressing the long-term effects of abuse on individuals and families\nAccessing therapeutic interventions and mental health support\nPromoting resilience and post-traumatic growth in survivors\n\nWeek 4: Universal Prevention – Creating a Culture of Child Safety\nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd – April 30th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nImplementing simple\, low-cost prevention programs in organizations\, schools and communities\nFostering a culture of reporting and supporting beyond the report\nPromoting positive social norms and attitudes towards child well-being\nEngaging stakeholders in ongoing efforts to protect children from abuse\n\nRegister through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-shielding-childhood-a-four-week-journey-through-primary-secondary-tertiary-and-universal-child-abuse-prevention-during-child-abuse-prevention-month/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20231201T145252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T145252Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\n\nCommunity Member\nCommunity Corrections Officer\nCourt System Personnel\nEducator\nEmergency Management\nLaw Enforcement\nLaw Enforcement Support\nProsecutors\nSocial Workers\nTribes/Tribal Partners\nVictim Service Providers\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by April 26\, 2024. \nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240111T204821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T204821Z
UID:10000640-1714262400-1714521599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH Child & Adolescent Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health is hosting their conference this year. They welcome teachers\, therapists\, psychiatrists\, counselors\, social workers\, infant and early childhood professionals\, health care workers\, parents and all others who support children prenatal to age 24. \nFeatured Speakers\n\nBrittany Clausen – Founder & Visionary Strategist of Envision Greatness\nSue Abderholden – Executive Director of NAMI Minnesota\nPatty Wetterling – Co-founder of Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nFarah Harris\, MA\, LCPC – Founder & CEO of WorkingWell Daily\nBrandon Jones\, MA – Executive Director of MACMH\nLiz Franklin\, MSW\, LICSM – Senior Manager of Community-Based Mental Health Services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)\nDr. Jazlynn Paige\, PhD\, NCSP – Founder of Paige Psychological Counseling\n\nRegister through MACMH\nEarly Bird Registration ends on March 29\, 2024\nThe Child & Adolescent conference is designed to meet continuing education requirements for many disciplines. Certificates will be provided after completing their evaluation following the conference.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-child-adolescent-conference/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T151500
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240415T151735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T151735Z
UID:10000835-1713960000-1713971700@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Human Services: Suicidal Prevention for Children and Teens
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nThis 3-hour online interactive course is for social workers\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals who are assessing the needs of children and teens with suicidal ideation. We will review the characteristics and behavioral indicators\, along with their accompanying predictors and diagnosis.  In this intermediate level training\, current research on best practice for treating these behaviors will be reviewed. Participants will practice ways to ask children\, teens and their families about risk and protective factors. Key elements in prevention for a variety of populations will be reviewed.   \nNote: This course material has previously been trained as part of the 6-hour Self-Harm in Children and Teens course. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe risk factors in suicidal ideation and behaviors in children and teens\nUtilize strategies to ask children\, teens\, and caregivers about risk and protective factors for suicide\nEquip themselves with suicide prevention resources to support the clinical needs of their clients\n\nAbout the Trainer\nLaura A Gaines\, MSW\, LISW-S is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience as a mental health clinician treating children and adolescents with a broad variety of mental health disorders. With a specialization in trauma and anxiety disorders she frequently assessed for\, and supported children and teens with suicidal ideation. She is a volunteer with the texting hotline where she regularly engages with texters to increase their safety. Her goal is to provide evidence based\, real life\, practical assistance to the parents and professionals who are the safety net for our vulnerable children involved in the child welfare system. \n\n\n\nRegister through Institute for Human Services\nThis training is approved for three social work CEU credits. To earn CE credits\, participants must attend the entire session in its entirety\, remain on camera\, complete an evaluation\, and pay the CE fee at the time of registration.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/institute-for-human-services-suicidal-prevention-for-children-and-teens/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20231127T223050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T223050Z
UID:10000599-1713916800-1714089599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2024 Child Abuse Summit
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nBivona Child Advocacy Center founded the Child Abuse Summit in 2009 in response to the growing need for opportunities to bring together the many disciplines who work with children to both learn alongside and to network with hundreds of professionals who work with survivors. \nThe Child Abuse Summit is a leading national multidisciplinary training conference for professionals who work with children.  The Summit attracts national experts and leaders in providing support and healing services to kids. \nWith a primary focus on providing the most up-to-date resources and trends in child abuse intervention and prevention\, the Summit offers a wide-range of workshops and speakers appropriate for a variety of disciplines. Professionals encouraged to attend the Summit include social workers\, law enforcement\, legal professionals\, judges\, mental health and medical professionals\, school personnel\, daycare providers\, child advocacy center staff\, and the faith-based community. \nWorkshops are presented by national and international experts and include a wide-variety of topics. Summit attendees leave with a great deal of knowledge\, as well as an understanding of the community resources available for children and families. The goal of The Child Abuse Summit is to educate members of our community — and beyond — about collaborative ways to prevent\, treat\, and investigate child abuse. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nProsecutors\nMental Health\nMedical Professionals\nSchool Personnel\nDay Care Providers\nFaith-based Community\nand more.\n\nRegister through Bivona Child Advocacy Center\nRegister by April 17\, 2024 at 11:45 p.m. \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact info@bivonacac.org for a benefits package or you may download the benefits package here. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be given beginning Midnight on March 16\, 2024. Your registration may be canceled before midnight on March 16\, 2024. Canceling your registration before midnight on March 16\, 2024\, will guarantee a refund\, less a $100 administrative fee. The cancellation fee must be paid whether the registration fee has\, or has not\, been paid.  To cancel your registration please contact ce@srahec.org As of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, if you are registered for the conference\, Bivona Child Advocacy Center incurs expenses on your behalf\, and therefore full payment is required. You are required to pay the registration fee IN FULL if you are registered as of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, whether you attend or not.   You will be billed for the full conference payment If you are registered as of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, and have not paid. \nNO REFUND will be given if you have paid your registration as of  March 16\, 2024\, and do not attend. (See substitution information below.) \nYou may substitute another qualified attendee in your registration until midnight on April 19\, 2024\, if you are unable to attend. Substitutions can only be made by contacting  ce@srahec.org . Substitutions should be made before arriving at the conference\, if at all possible\, to avoid delays during busy registration times and potential issues with logging into the conference app and final certificates.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2024-child-abuse-summit/
LOCATION:Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center\, 123 E Main St\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Bivona Child Advocacy Center":MAILTO:info@bivonacac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20240415T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210032Z
UID:10000839-1713873600-1713877200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Shielding Childhood: A Four Week Journey Through Primary\, Secondary\, Tertiary\, and Universal Child Abuse Prevention During Child Abuse Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC is presenting a four-week training on child abuse prevention in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. \nWeek 1: Primary Prevention – Building Resilient Communities\nPresented by Catherine Taylor\, PhD\, LCSW\, MPH – April 3rd\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \n\nIntroduction to Child Abuse Prevention Month and Public Health Week\nUnderstanding the root causes and risk factors of child abuse\nPromoting positive parenting techniques and nurturing environments\nCommunity engagement strategies: fostering supportive networks and resources\nEducating stakeholders on recognizing and reporting signs of abuse\n\nWeek 2: Secondary Prevention – Early Intervention and Support Systems\nPresented by Rhonda Newton\, MEd – April 16th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nIdentifying vulnerable populations and at-risk families\nStrengthening early intervention programs and support services\nTraining professionals in trauma-informed care and intervention techniques\nCollaboration between social services\, healthcare\, and educational institutions\n\nWeek 3: Tertiary Prevention – Healing and Recovery\nPresented by Cheryl Lanktree\, PhD – April 23rd\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nAddressing the long-term effects of abuse on individuals and families\nAccessing therapeutic interventions and mental health support\nPromoting resilience and post-traumatic growth in survivors\n\nWeek 4: Universal Prevention – Creating a Culture of Child Safety\nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd – April 30th\, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET \n\nImplementing simple\, low-cost prevention programs in organizations\, schools and communities\nFostering a culture of reporting and supporting beyond the report\nPromoting positive social norms and attitudes towards child well-being\nEngaging stakeholders in ongoing efforts to protect children from abuse\n\nRegister through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-shielding-childhood-a-four-week-journey-through-primary-secondary-tertiary-and-universal-child-abuse-prevention-during-child-abuse-prevention-month/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073418
CREATED:20230927T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170152Z
UID:10000512-1713870000-1713875400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWestern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center WRCAC is pleased to begin hosting virtual Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums. Each forum starts in a large-group format with an introduction to the topic. Participants are placed in Zoom breakout rooms of five to six to allow for small group discussions and resource sharing and support. Participants are encouraged to share work experiences and challenges in small groups and solicit feedback from peers. At the end\, participants are brought back together in one large group for a Q&A with the experts. \nTargeted Audience\nSupport and partnerships between victim advocates and mental health staff can be critical elements in serving children and families seen at children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Victim advocates and mental health clinicians are encouraged to attend as a team to provide the best opportunity for joint learning and rich discussion in sharing best practices in the partnership role. \nThis forum is intended to support and inform those relationships with presentations and discussions on topics that impact both disciplines and help us to understand: \n\nHow is the work similar?\nHow is it different?\nWhere do things intersect to provide the highest quality and most efficient client care?\n\nParticipation is open to eligible clinicians throughout the US. \nFacilitators\n\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, State Chapter Liaison\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\nSalli Kerr\, Training Specialist\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\n\nLearning Objectives\nAs a result of this forum\, participants will: \n\nReceive informal peer consultation around issues of importance\nHave the opportunity to share best practices with other advocates and clinicians and develop ways to be supportive of one another in their work\nGain resources and ideas from presenters\, clinicians\, and advocates to support their work with children and families\n\nSchedule\nThe Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forms are scheduled as follows: \n\nOctober 17\, 2023 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Confidentiality Best Practices\nJanuary 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Screening and Assessment\nApril 23\, 2024 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Topic TBD\nJuly 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Topic TBD\n\n*Please note times vary to accommodate participants from across multiple time zones. \nRegister through WRCAC\nIf you have questions regarding this event\, contact Kelsey Roberts at kroberts2@rchsd.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/victim-advocate-and-mental-health-partnerships-peer-consultation-forums/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240307T205920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T210339Z
UID:10000801-1713808800-1713814200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Growing Up in a Sexually Explicit Culture
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCentral Minnesota Child Advocacy Center and Stearns-Benton Child Protection Team are hosting a training opportunity with Dr. Mandy Sanchez on navigating the complexities of raising children in today’s digitally sexualized culture. \nGrowing Up in a Sexually Explicit Culture: The Social\, Emotional\, cognitive Effects and a Public Health Solution Flyer. \nRegister through Central Minnesota CAC\nThis training is free\, but registration is required (space is limited to200)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/growing-up-in-a-sexually-explicit-culture-the-social-emotional-cognitive-effects-and-a-public-health-solution/
LOCATION:The Park Event Center\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, MN\, 53687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240326T184802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T185207Z
UID:10000825-1713463200-1713470400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Cheers for Children
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nJoin CornerHouse for an evening of inspiration and celebration as they unit to end child abuse in Twin Cities. All proceeds will go towards CornerHouse’s child abuse response\, advocacy and healing services. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nThe cost includes hosted appetizers\, drinks\, and entertainment. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-cheers-for-children/
LOCATION:The Hutton House\, 10715 S Shore Dr\, Medicine Lake\, MN\, 55441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240215T182711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T182711Z
UID:10000726-1713353400-1713360600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness The Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs Health and Human Service Professionals\, we are aware of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the lasting effects that they can have on a developing child. However\, what is not discussed as much is the power of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and the resilience that can emerge through traumatic events experienced. This presentation explains the Child Advocacy Center approach and how we can promote PCEs through connection\, acknowledgment\, and support. By encouraging PCEs we can create a more connected community\, and strengthen our response to child abuse and neglect. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-the-power-of-positive-childhood-experiences/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20231127T172029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T172029Z
UID:10000593-1713312000-1713484799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Community Action Plan for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in community corrections officer\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, Tribes/Tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nJoin other child-serving professionals to create a plan of action for preventing child sexual abuse of youth in your care. Learn the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\, mandated reporter and stakeholder responsibilities. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current prevention practices\, and develop an action plan\, using the Strategic Prevention Dashboard\, for your organization. This course is open to all members of child-serving organizations such as preschools\, after-school care\, summer camps\, church groups\, athletic associations or others responsible for the care of minors. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\nIdentify community stakeholders and define their roles in preventing child sexual abuse\nDefine Mandated Reporter and their legal and ethical responsibilities\nIdentify strengths and weaknesses of stakeholder current prevention practices\nCreate an action plan to improve the prevention of child sexual abuse within your organization/agency (internally) and throughout your community (externally)\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by March 15\, 2024.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/creating-a-community-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240328T182554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T182709Z
UID:10000830-1713243600-1713294000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:North Star Family Advocacy Center Scooter's Coffee for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Fundraise Event Overview\nNorth Star Family Advocacy Center is having a fundraiser event with Scooter’s Coffee. 10% of the profit made that day will go towards North Star’s continual work with local communities. \nSee flyer here. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/north-star-scooters-coffee-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Scooter’s Coffee\, 309 1st Ave E\, Cambridge\, MN\, 55008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240304T231553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T231553Z
UID:10000739-1713139200-1713311999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Criminal Connections: Child Exploitation Material and Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nGather up-to-date information for the investigation and prosecution of all types of child abuse cases utilizing a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Learn about medical evidence\, interviewing child victims/witnesses and adult suspects/witnesses\, along with legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of child physical and sexual abuse cases. Discuss trends in offenders’ use of technology\, the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)\, and sextortion. Learn law enforcement investigative techniques that capitalize on new technology. \nUpon completion or this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe the type of injuries a child may sustain and those that may or may not be as a result of abuse\nDefine child physical and child sexual abuse\nDefine characteristics of victims and offenders of child abuse\nDescribe preferred practices for interviewing minor victims and offending suspects\nDescribe legal considerations for investigating and prosecuting child physical and child sexual abuse cases\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training has been approved for 13 MN POST credits and 12.25 MN CLE Credits. \nThe registration fee includes 16 hours of training\, program materials\, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals\, travel\, and lodging.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-criminal-connections-child-exploitation-material-and-child-sexual-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Hermantown Police Department\, 51111 Maple Grove Rd\, Hermantown\, MN\, 55811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20231127T212937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T212937Z
UID:10000598-1713139200-1713311999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Keeping Faith 2-Day Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course empowers faith communities to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, emotional abuse\, and neglect. Included are discussions detailing the impact of child abuse on a victim’s sense of spirituality and offering concrete suggestions for working with medical and mental health professionals to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The course also discusses ideal child protection policies for a faith-based institution\, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation. A review of various child abuse case scenarios and a discussion on appropriate and inappropriate responses allows for real-life problem-solving and feedback. \nWhy is this training important for every faith community? \n\n93% of sex offenders describe themselves as being ‘religious’\n20% of 2864 church leaders knew of at least one convicted sex offender who was attending or was a member of their church (Christianity Today 2010)\nChild abuse Survivor Quote: “I went online to every faith community in my area trying to find a place in which I felt safe to worship. None of them gave me any information about safety policies in their community so I just gave up trying.”\n\nIntended Audience \nClergy\, chaplains\, youth ministers\, faith leaders\, counselors and other members of a faith community who may work with children or families impacted by child abuse. \nPresenters\n\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research\, Zero Abuse Project\nAlison Feigh\, Director\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nPete Singer\, Executive Director\, G.R.A.C.E.; Founding Director\, Care in Action\, Minnesota\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\n***Group Discount: Buy 4 registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time). \nTo pay by credit/debit card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option ( “Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”). \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20231005T213623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T162130Z
UID:10000553-1712448000-1712793599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NICWA 42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nEach year\, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1\,500 attendees—and growing every year—this three-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems. \nNew this year! For those who can’t make it to Seattle\, we have a virtual option. All three of our amazing general sessions with over a dozen wonderful speakers will be broadcast virtually. If you can’t make it in person\, consider being a virtual attendee. \nNICWA provides meaningful programming to conference attendees\, creating a space where participants can learn about the latest developments and best practices from experts in the field and from one another. Participants represent a cross-section of fields and interests including child welfare\, mental health\, and juvenile justice service providers; legal professionals; students; advocates for children; and tribal\, state\, and federal leaders. \nConference Theme: Together We Stand Preserving the Spirit of ICWA\nThe Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 powerfully proclaims “…that it is the policy of this Nation to protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian families… (25 U.S.C. § 1902).” The spirit of ICWA ensures our children grow up with strong cultural identities\, rooted in the language and traditions of our ancestors\, so that our tribal communities remain strong. For over forty years\, tribal nations fought to uphold this declaration and constitutional protection of their children. This has never been more evident than the coalitionbuilding\, including grassroots efforts\, that occurred during the Haaland v. Brackeen case. We saw 502 tribal nations\, 62 Native organizations\, 23 states and D.C.\, 87 congresspersons\, and 27 child welfare and adoption organizations declare in unity their support for ICWA. Standing in solidarity with one another is how we achieved success. With this decision on the record\, Indian Country is emboldened in our work to ensure compliance with ICWA and strengthen its implementation. With ICWA’s solid legal foundation affirmed\, now is the time to work together to lift up tribal best practices and increase tribal child welfare capacity. To strengthen ICWA implementation\, we must put our sights on tribal and state relationships\, state ICWA laws\, state-tribal policies and agreements\, increased funding for tribal services including culturally based services\, and federal policy and data collection. NICWA’s 42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference features innovative workshops\, presentations\, and cultural activities that provide the expertise and experience to support this advocacy agenda and build worker capacity to continue the important work of providing cultural best practices for Native children and families. We welcome you to join us in Seattle\, Washington! \nConference Goal\n\nHighlight successful strategies for developing effective services\nReveal the latest and most innovative child welfare and children’s mental health service delivery practices\nHighlight tactics and strategies for financing and sustaining services that impact children\nShowcase strategies for involving youth and families in developing services and policies that lead to systems change\nCreate peer-to-peer networks that will assist each other in the work toward permanency for all AI/AN families\nShare the latest research on the well-being of AI/AN children and effective child welfare and children’s mental health services\, practices\, and policies\n\nWho Should Attend? \nAll individuals who are committed to serving American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and their families are encouraged to attend. Moreover\, many sessions target one or more of these groups: \n\nChild welfare workers\, directors\, and staff from tribal\, state\, and federal programs\nTribal leaders\nSubstance abuse treatment staff\nMental health service providers\nLaw enforcement\nJudges\, attorneys\, and court and legal staff\nTeachers\, counselors\, educators\, school administrators\, and staff\nBIA and IHS social service staff\nGrassroots community organizers\nPrivate practice providers\nParents\, guardians\, elders\, and extended family members\n\nRegister through NICWA\n*In-person registration is sold out\, but virtual registration is still available.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nicwa-42nd-annual-protecting-our-children-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events,Statute,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20231127T210223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T210223Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Your FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION: Training Overview\nProtecting children from child abuse and maltreatment requires that everyone understand how to recognize\, respond and report any form of maltreatment a child may experience. FIRST response is often the single most crucial step in effectively responding and reporting maltreatment. \nFIRST will give you and your community the tools necessary to protect kids better. This half-day training goes beyond recognizing types of maltreatment. The training combines both lecture and practicum giving participants the tools and practical skills to better communicate with a child during the initial outcry of maltreatment. \nThe FIRST process teaches three critical components: \nHow to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse and maltreatment\nHow to listen and respond to a child’s needs\nHow to effectively and accurately report any form of maltreatment to authorities\nYour FIRST Response to an Allegation of Child Maltreatment training teaches participants how to listen to children who have experienced maltreatment and gather the correct information needed in a way that puts the child’s needs FIRST. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the reality of child abuse\nUnderstand how to gather information utilizing the FIRST process\nUnderstand the responsibility of mandated reporting and the information needed for a report\n\nYour FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment is a train-the-trainer model. If you are interested in learning how you can train this material to those in your region\, reach out to Suzanne Severson (Suzanne@ZeroAbuseProject.org) for more information. \nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, you must select pay using “PayPal” and it will take you to the option to select the credit card processing page. \nCancellation Policy: A $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-your-first-response-to-alleged-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240328T183120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T201100Z
UID:10000831-1711947600-1711998000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Community Impact Fundraising Event at Pizza Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Fundraise Event Overview\nNorth Star Family Advocacy Center is having a fundraiser event with Pizza Ranch. 10% of the profit made that day will go towards North Star’s continual work with local communities. \nSee flyer here. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/community-impact-fundraising-event-at-pizza-ranch/
LOCATION:Pizza Ranch\, 111 Fillmore St S\, Cambridge\, 55008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240328T213043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T213043Z
UID:10000832-1711929600-1714521599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:North Star Family Advocacy Center Community Giving Round It Up
DESCRIPTION:Fundraise Event Overview\nNorth Star Family Advocacy Center is City Center Market’s Community Giving Round It Up for April 2024. \nAbout Round It Up\nRound It Up is a program that offers shoppers a chance to round up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share City Center Market’s commitment to a healthy community. A different nonprofit organization is featured each month. When individuals round up their purchase to the nearest dollar\, those extra cents are given directly to a local organization doing amazing work for people who need it. This is a simple way for everyone to help make a difference in the Cambridge community. \nLearn more here.\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/north-star-family-advocacy-center-community-giving-round-it-up/
LOCATION:City Center Market\, 122 Buchanan St N\, Cambridge\, 55008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T073419
CREATED:20240227T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184711Z
UID:10000733-1711555200-1711560600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Engaging Indigenous Families and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis two-part training is for service providers seeking to engage and build relationships with Indigenous families and communities. Through a framework of levels of relationship\, participants will explore the concept of engagement as it pertains to tribal communities and examine how understanding of engagement may differ depending on the cultural context and level of collaboration. Participants will learn strategies to advance engagement with the indigenous families and communities they work with. \nLearners will:\n\nDescribe Indigenous cultural contexts and how they are distinct.\nDescribe and understand the importance of tribal sovereignty and the 4 R’s in working with tribal communities. \nDefine engagement within different cultural worldviews.\nIdentify Indigenous family and community engagement strategies and how these differ from engaging tribal organizations.\nAssess current practice in engaging Indigenous families and communities.\nExplore tools and resources to aid in engagement.\n\nRegister through Caltrin
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-engaging-indigenous-families-and-communities/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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