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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
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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:20260501T140347
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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:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240328T183120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T201100Z
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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:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240328T213043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T213043Z
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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:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240227T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184711Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Engaging Indigenous Families and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis two-part training is for service providers seeking to engage and build relationships with Indigenous families and communities. Through a framework of levels of relationship\, participants will explore the concept of engagement as it pertains to tribal communities and examine how understanding of engagement may differ depending on the cultural context and level of collaboration. Participants will learn strategies to advance engagement with the indigenous families and communities they work with. \nLearners will:\n\nDescribe Indigenous cultural contexts and how they are distinct.\nDescribe and understand the importance of tribal sovereignty and the 4 R’s in working with tribal communities. \nDefine engagement within different cultural worldviews.\nIdentify Indigenous family and community engagement strategies and how these differ from engaging tribal organizations.\nAssess current practice in engaging Indigenous families and communities.\nExplore tools and resources to aid in engagement.\n\nRegister through Caltrin
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-engaging-indigenous-families-and-communities/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
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/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240304T230536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T230536Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin When Trauma Reactions & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Overlap
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will review characteristics of trauma-related disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g.\, autism spectrum disorder\, ADHD) in children ages birth through 5 years. We will review complex presentations and highlight the overlap and distinctions. We will also explain how broadening your perspective can help you to understand a child’s needs and link families to appropriate services to promote positive outcomes. \nParticipants will\n\nExamine the overlap between neurodevelopmental disorders and trauma\nExplain why trauma-informed and developmentally informed approaches to working with children with developmental\, social-emotional\, and behavioral concerns are important for positive outcomes\nExamine the importance of flexible perspectives and the value of treatment over time in understanding a child’s needs\nLook at appropriate evidence-informed options for therapy\n\nWho should attend \nAll staff of family resource center (FRCs)\, child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs)\, community-based organizations\, and other child- and family-serving systems. \nImportant Training Information\n\nThis is an interactive training. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussion\, break out rooms\, and/or demonstration. Your training experience will be best with the use of a web cam\, audio\, and a training environment conducive to active participation.\nThis training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.\nBy registering for a CalTrin training\, you consent to be added to the CalTrin mailing list.\n\nTraining Pre-Work\n\nVisit ACEs Aware and review the information found in the “ACE Fundamentals” and “Learn About Screening” sections\nRead Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnoses in Foster and Adopted Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (6 pp)\n\nRegister through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-when-trauma-reactions-neurodevelopmental-disorders-overlap/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240319T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T164424Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Recognize\, Respond\, and Report Abuse and Neglect
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWe are very excited to offer this in-person class through funds from the Children’s Justice Act. If you meet the requirements of a first responder or are part of an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team)\, you can qualify for FREE registration. \nPopulations such as Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly are often at increased risk of being victims of abuse or neglect. As professionals\, it is important to gain an understanding of the vulnerabilities and what we can do when responding. In this training\, learners will gain an understanding of the dramatic statistics across the United States and become aware of this growing concern. Discussion will include this population’s unique characteristics which can impact disclosures. Then\, learners will be given a framework to respond to observations or disclosures of abuse or neglect. Information will be provided on requirements for mandated reporting and how to make a report. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIncrease knowledge of data on vulnerable populations abuse and neglect\nGain introductory skills on recognizing the abuse/neglect of vulnerable populations through observation and disclosure\nProvide a framework for professionals and the community to respond to and report abuse or neglect of vulnerable populations\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-recognize-respond-and-report-abuse-and-neglect/
LOCATION:CornerHouse Training Site\, 1711 West County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
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SUMMARY:NCA Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Basic Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis will be an interactive and participatory virtual training experience with pre-work and action period assignments that build participants’ skills at implementing TF-CBT with children and families with fidelity and clinical competence. Clinicians will receive a training packet which will be mailed to them\, private online access to over 800 downloadable clinical resources for TF-CBT\, access to a private TF-CBT Clinical Discussion Forum with other participants and includes 12 group consultation calls. \nPlease Note: Training packets will be mailed on 11/14/23 to participants who have paid their registration in full and have provided their mailing address below. If we do not receive this information by 11/14\, you will be responsible for downloading and printing these materials for yourself from the handouts. \nPre-Training Assignments are due November 21\, 2023. It is important that participants complete all Pre-Training Assignments to maximize their learning during training\, which will focus on applying those concepts. The first of 12 group consultation calls will be held on Tuesday\, November 14 at 2 pm EST. Join using this link: https://zoom.us/j/4834429186 \nAttendees should have an active caseload appropriate for TF-CBT and be ready to apply the model. Supervisors are welcome to attend training; however\, if they are not carrying their own active TF-CBT cases\, they will not meet the criteria to seek national certification. \nAt the conclusion of this TF-CBT training\, participants will be able to:\n\nEvaluate which cases would benefit from TF-CBT and successfully engage families in treatment\nCreate session agendas and structure TF-CBT sessions to meet fidelity standards\nExplain how to integrate gradual exposure into every TF-CBT session\nSupport children and teens in developing skills that enhance coping and symptom reduction in the aftermath of trauma\nSupport caregivers in developing coping skills and parenting strategies for responding to children’s therapeutic needs in the aftermath of trauma\nApply and implement the PRACTICE components of TF-CBT with families impacted by trauma\n\nUpon completion of the virtual training\, participants will have most of the requirements for formal certification in TF-CBT (obtained through the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program). The Virtual Training and group calls count toward the requirements for national certification in TF-CBT. However\, a few additional guidelines for national certification must be met as established by the developers. (For more information\, please see www.tfcbt.org). \nTraining participants are required to have a web camera (i.e.\, on a laptop computer or cell phone) in order to participate in the TF-CBT 4-day training via web-platform. \nA 3-day initial training period \n\nThursday\, November 30\, 2023: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST\nFriday\, December 1\, 2023: 11:00 a.m. – 5:300 p.m. EST\nTuesday\, December 5\, 2023: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST\n\nA 1-day booster training \n\nTuesday\, March 26\, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST\n\nRegister through NCA Engage\nThere is a cap of 50 attendees for this training. If registration is full\, this means that our capacity has been met. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org and we will add you to the waiting list. \nTo register for this training\, you will need an NCA Engage account. If you do not have one\, visit NCA Engage Getting Started page for step-by-step instructions to request an NCA Engage account. The account request form will include a field that asks for an Organizational ID number. The Organizational ID number will inform us that the person signing into NCA Engage is employed at or partnered with a member organization. Please email membership@nca-online.org if you need your Organizational ID. If you are not employed at or partnered with a member organization\, please enter MH23 as your Organizational ID for non-member access to NCA Engage. Non-member access will provide access to the training. 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-tf-cbt-basic-learning-community/2024-03-26/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240319T163909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T164138Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Collecting Minimal Facts
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDo you work in Minnesota as a first responder to potential child abuse\, domestic violence or any other type of child maltreatment? Are you required to collect facts and pass those on to investigation? If yes\, this is the class for you. This class is geared toward law enforcement\, child protective services\, emergency responders who may come into contact with a child at a crime scene. \nWe are very excited to offer this in-person class through funds from the Children’s Justice Act. If you meet the requirements of a first responder or are part of an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team)\, you can qualify for FREE registration. \nCollecting Minimal Facts is a specialized training tailored for mandated reporters and first responders\, offering insights into legal requirements while emphasizing respectful and trauma-informed approaches for gathering crucial information from vulnerable individuals. Ideal for those who may encounter cases of abuse or neglect\, this invaluable resource equips participants with essential skills to navigate sensitive situations responsibly and effectively. \nThis training is uniquely designed to meet the needs of mandated reporters and first responders in two ways. While it informs mandated reporters of requirements and expectations\, it additionally offers a process for receiving information from a child\, adolescent of vulnerable adult without creating unnecessary trauma\, or interfering with a possible investigation. This training is invaluable for anyone who may receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult and includes suspected child sex trafficking in Minnesota and additional states. \nMandated reporters include but are not limited to professionals or volunteers within healthcare\, education\, childcare\, law enforcement\, social service\, youth serving agencies\, faith-based organizations and licensed professionals or those working in licensed facilities. \nFirst responders are mandated reporters however they may have additional functions and concerns including but are not limited to law enforcement/patrol officers\, child protection workers\, paramedics\, firefighters\, Emergency Medical Technicians\, medical professionals and other first responder roles. \nFirst responders are mandated reporters however they may have additional functions and concerns which will be covered in this training. \nBy blending a variety of adult learning approaches\, this training is practical\, informational\, and interactive. Includes one-hour of pre-course online preparation and 4.5 hours of class time. \nLearning Objectives\n\nKnow the historical foundation for current MR requirement\nUnderstand the legal framework for Mandated Reporters\nUnderstand how to make a report of possible child maltreatment\nBe able to speak respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent about concerns of maltreatment\nBe able to listen respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent who makes a spontaneous disclosure\nBe able to gather sufficient information for an effective report without contaminating an investigation\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-collecting-minimal-facts/
LOCATION:CornerHouse Training Site\, 1711 West County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240415T204929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T204929Z
UID:10000826-1711411200-1735689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Office for Victims of Crime Co-Advocacy: The Power of Collaboration in Victim Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCollaboration is crucial in effective victim services. Co-advocacy is a shift to a more interconnected\, collaborative\, survivor-centered approach that involves intentional relationship-building and resource-sharing across both system-based and community-based victim service agencies and can invite additional community partners into the process to support survivor-identified outcomes. The survivor-centered and survivor-informed aspect is particularly powerful\, as it ensures that the victims’/survivors’ identities\, needs\, and preferences are at the forefront of the process. Moving beyond historical disagreements and territoriality\, building a culture of co-advocacy strengthens the support system for victims/survivors and contributes to the overall effectiveness of advocacy efforts. Co-advocacy\, done well\, is about recognizing that each agency involved brings something unique to the table\, and together\, we can achieve more—leveraging strengths\, compensating for weaknesses\, and working toward a common goal that serves the best interests of those affected by crime. When collaboration with the victim/survivor is centered clearly\, it moves our advocacy beyond individual advocacy to make “warm handoffs” to intentional relationship-building and resource-sharing within their communities to best meet victims’/survivors’ needs. In this session\, participants learn effective ways to engage in essential conversations and nurture approaches that promote co-advocacy. \nAs a result of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify one strategy to help promote more robust collaboration across victim serving organizations.\nDescribe how co-advocacy helps promote positive victim-centered outcomes.\n\nRegister through Office for Victims of Crime\n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/office-for-victims-of-crime-co-advocacy-the-power-of-collaboration-in-victim-services/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240415T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T204208Z
UID:10000828-1711411200-1735689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NRCAC Intergenerational Trauma Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Podcast Overview\nResearch consistently supports the value of taking a trauma-informed approach to reduce re-traumatization\, improve outcomes\, and foster trust and collaboration between professionals\, children\, and families. In this episode\, Kristina Coleman\, LMSW\, MPA\, joins co-hosts Tony DeVincenzo and Ilana Lezama-Beausejour to discuss the intergenerational trauma approach and working with families of color. Throughout their conversation\, Kristina shares insights into some of the life experiences of past generations and their impact on the present day. The discussion explores ways professionals can shift their mindset and practices to better serve and support families of color. \nTopics this episode addresses:\n\nDefinitions\nIntergenerational trauma appraoch\nWorking with families of color\nLife experiences and intergenerational trauma\nUnderstadning history\nEnhance professional skills\nRecommendations\nOrganizational support for workers of color\n\nGuest\nKristina Coleman LMSW\, MPA\, is the Vice President of Child Advocacy and Mental Health Programs at Safe Horizon the nation’s largest victim service agency\, and the Founder/CEO of youRmore counseling & services. She has served in the social services for over 14 years specializing in child welfare\, family reunification\, trauma treatment\, mental health\, program implementation\, development\, and non-profit leadership. Kristina holds a master’s degree in social work leadership from Hunter College and a Master of Public Administration from Mercy University. She has held multiple roles at both the direct service and leadership level. Kristina provides training and consulting around engagement and mental health practices for families of color and the impact intergenerational trauma. Through her teachings she aims to reform systems and create true diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. She believes if people want to see real change\, they must first understand history. Kristina serves as a board member for the National Association of Social Workers NYC Chapter\, The New York State Children Alliances\, Center for Safety and Change\, and the YMCA OF Rockland. \nListen to the podcast episode here\nThis podcast is available on Apple Podcast\, Spotify\, Libsyn\, and Amazon Music.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nrcac-intergenerational-trauma-podcast/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240416T143859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T143859Z
UID:10000827-1711411200-1735689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:A Sea of Red Dots: The Explosion in Online Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Podcast Overview\nOne in Ten is produced by National Children’s Alliance (NCA)\, the force behind Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). The purpose of One in Ten is to share\, with the CAC movement and with the general public\, in-depth\, engaging conversations with some of the brightest minds working to end child abuse. \nWhile the presence of child sexual abuse images in child sexual abuse cases is not new\, the sheer scale and scope and ubiquity of it all certainly is. The exponential growth in the trading of these images has now created a sophisticated marketplace designed entirely around exploiting children. We invited three guests to speak about this: Elizabeth and Ted Cross\, eminent co-researchers of child sexual abuse materials online\, or CSAM\, and Stefan Turkheimer\, the vice president of public policy at RAINN. \nWhat Liz and Ted set out to learn was the degree to which incest played into the production of this material\, what types of sex acts those trading in CSAM were most interested in\, and what ages were most common among the child victims depicted. It’s all terribly\, terribly disturbing but also important for us to fully understand in order to properly combat it. How they went about this work was ingenious\, as you’re going to hear. But what is most important is what we learned to help inform our own investigations of child sexual abuse in order to protect these kids and better serve child victims of it. \nAnd we also speak with Stefan about the very important policy implications of this terrible CSAM scourge. What can policy makers do to hold tech companies more responsible for preventing the proliferation of these materials in the first place? And how do we leverage the resources needed to better serve victims? Please take a listen. \nTopics this episode addresses\n\nThe scope of the problem\nA sea of red dots\nNot enough resources\nWhere this is produced\nResearch design and findings\nSeverity of abuse\nThe link with incest\nPublic policy\nImplications for practice\n\nListen to the podcast here\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/a-sea-of-red-dots-the-explosion-in-online-child-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Podcast
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="One in Ten":MAILTO:oneinten@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240227T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184711Z
UID:10000732-1710950400-1710955800@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/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240214T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T165742Z
UID:10000721-1710932400-1710936900@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth Part Four
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Four: Kids & Drugs: An Exploration of Adolescent Substance Use and Related Issues \nIn the United States\, drugs generally are a major public health burden as a source of morbidity\, mortality\, family disruption\, and criminalization. Substance use in particular\, typically beginning during adolescence\, has historically been viewed as a “character flaw” rather than a mental health issue. In large part due to stigma along with poor education\, and general lack of society’s prioritization of youth\, we are facing the unprecedented circumstance of increasing adolescent overdose deaths over the past several years\, despite an overall decrease in prevalence. There exists a complex array of circumstances that may lead to substance use and related disorders\, but childhood trauma appears to be the often overlooked underlying thread. This workshop will focus on exploring various associated components of adolescent substance use including some prominent risk factors\, the role of trauma\, underlying biology\, societal implications\, and pathophysiology. Upon completion\, participants will understand the inextricable link between traumatic stress and substance use\, and be able to tailor their assessments and treatments more appropriately for patients with substance use disorders. \nAbout Presenters\nAkeem Marsh\, M.D.\, DFAACAP – Dr. Marsh is a nationally recognized expert on the link between trauma and disruptive behavior disorders\, as well as the impact of racism and other biases in mental health treatment. He has dedicated his career to working with children and families of medically neglected communities. Dr. Marsh currently serves as the Medical Director of the Home for Integrated Behavioral Health – The New York Foundling and as a consultant member of the Verywell Mind Review Board. In part through his leadership efforts\, The New York Foundling was a recipient of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) 2022 Award for Advancing Minority Mental Health. He maintains a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Marsh is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association\, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)\, serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NYCCAP)\, as well as on the Board of Directors for American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). In January 2022\, Dr. Marsh published a book that he co-edited\, Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link. \nBrian Hodge\, MD – Dr. Hodge is a graduate of the prestigious Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and CUNY School of Medicine\, B.S./M.D. program. He is currently in his second year completing his residency in general psychiatry at the Zucker Hillside Hospital. Dr. Hodge co-founded his medical school’s psychiatry student interest group\, and was also a former president of the student-led national organization\, PsychSIGN\, which works to pave the pathway for medical students interested in psychiatry\, as well as foster interest in psychiatry to the general medical student body. His interests in terms of research and clinical care include first episode psychosis\, digital psychiatry\, education\, and social justice. Dr. Hodge has presented at professional conferences\, and been published including a chapter that he co-authored in Dr. Marsh’s book Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link\, focusing the discussion on the relationship between adolescent substance use and trauma. \nRegister through APSAC\nASPAC Members: Free \nNon-Members: $25 \nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-part-four/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240214T170937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T170937Z
UID:10000722-1710849600-1710853200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Are Child Welfare Case Outcomes Black and White? Responding to Race Disparities Perceived by Permanency Professionals and Caregivers of Black Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhen children are removed from their homes because of neglect or abuse\, the goal of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is to return them to a loving\, safe\, stable\, and permanent home as soon as possible. Ideally\, children are reunified with their parents\, but when this cannot be done safely\, the alternatives are often adoption or guardianship. Unfortunately\, the most recent statistics show that 48.1% of children and youth who entered substitute care in Illinois in 2019 were not placed in a permanent home within three years. The difficulty of placing children in permanent homes is worse for Black children in substitute care. More White children entering substitute care in Illinois in 2019 reached a permanent home within three years (56.6%) than Black children (45.7%). \nThis webinar shares findings from a recent study that used both interviews and surveys to capture the perceptions of caregivers of Black children and permanency professionals on the role of race in permanency practices. Participants shared how factors like inequitable treatment\, implicit bias\, deficiencies in cultural competency\, and structural racism impact permanency for Black youth in Illinois. Furthermore\, Black caseworkers and supervisors were significantly more likely than White caseworkers and supervisors to report that they perceived racial disparities\, reinforcing the importance of engaging Black child welfare workers’ perspectives in identifying and addressing racial inequities for Black children in child welfare. \nIt will take concerted efforts and cultural changes to reduce racial disparities for Black children in Illinois. We will discuss steps the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are taking to change both practice and culture to better serve Black children in care and their families. This includes a new initiative to increase guardianship across the state and important legislation changes promoting guardianship as a permanent family arrangement. The Department is also working to mitigate implicit biases and build cultural competency and humility into the agency’s culture. Participants will be invited to share their observations of the role of race in permanency in their jurisdiction and any efforts they are part of that are aimed at reducing racial inequities in permanency. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will be able to identify what caseworkers and supervisors perceive as the most common differences between Black and White children and families in permanency planning\, use of guardianship and adoption\, and child well system supports.\nAttendees will understand why it is important to explore the differences in perception between Black and White permanency professionals and caregivers\, especially regarding issues of race.\nAttendees will be able to describe the efforts one state is making to reduce racial disparities throughout their child welfare system.\n\nAbout Presenters\nDagene Z. Brown\, AM\, LSW – Ms. Brown serves as the DCFS’ Director of Racial Equity Practice\, overseeing the Department’s initiatives to address systematic and institutional racism that perpetuates disproportionality for BIPOC children in Illinois. Dagené has been instrumental in leading the statewide implementation of the Department’s program initiatives. She specializes in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effective programmatic and operational solutions in a fastpaced execution environment to achieve organizational objectives; particularly in achieving systems integration and program alignment. Ms. Brown\, a licensed social worker\, and has more than 20 years’ experience in family advocacy. Her background also includes delivering social work services in the education\, nonprofit\, and healthcare arenas. Ms. Brown is a 2023 recipient of the “Women Making History” award from the National Council of Negro Women. She is a graduate of Bradley University and the University of Chicago\, Crown Family School of Social Work\, Policy\, and Practice. \nHeather L. Fox\, PhD – Dr. Fox is a mixed-methods researcher who champions implementing and scaling evidence-based strategies to improve equity in education and child welfare settings. Dr. Fox is a pragmatic researcher dedicated to translating research findings into actionable and anti-racist practices that support the wellbeing and resiliency of children\, youth\, and their families. Dr. Fox is contracted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to facilitate research translation that supports data-informed and equity-centered efforts to improve the experiences and outcomes for children\, youth and families engaged in the child welfare system. This work includes designing\, conducting\, and contributing to mixed-methods research and evaluation studies utilizing quantitative analysis (descriptive\, correlational\, geospatial\, and quasi-experimental); qualitative analysis (narrative\, grounded theory\, and phenomenological-thematic); and cross-sectional and successive independent sample mixed-method surveys. \nCady Landa\, PhD – Cady Landa has a Ph.D. in Social Policy from Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management and an M.P.P. from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Landa has a background in public policy- and program-related research\, public policy development\, teaching\, and non-profit management. Dr. Landa’s overarching interest is in developing public policies and programs that support the well-being of families\, children\, youth\, and parents. Her current interests include immigrant families\, children and youth with special needs\, the transition of youth to adult status\, equity and inclusion\, and how services can be delivered in ways that promote stakeholder coordination\, client participation\, and individualization. \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-are-child-welfare-case-outcomes-black-and-white-responding-to-race-disparities-perceived-by-permanency-professionals-and-caregivers-of-black-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240111T210456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T210456Z
UID:10000641-1710320400-1710331200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH DSM-5-TR Updates for Child & Adolescent Assessment: Application and Future Direction
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis presentation will highlight DSM-5-TR changes to diagnostic criteria relevant for youth. It will consider the impact of these changes on clinical practice. It will also explore advantages and disadvantages of our existing diagnostic system and discuss the future of dimensional diagnostic approaches – including proposed evaluation methods and cultural considerations. \nThis training is for professionals in education\, mental health\, health care\, and students. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand changes to DSM-5-TR relevant for youth.\nIdentify advantages and disadvantages of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic system.\nLocate and use various evaluation methods.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Adrienne VanZomeren\, Ph.D.\, LP\, is a clinical psychologist and owner of AVZ Psychology LLC – a private practice focused on diagnostically complex assessment\, and evidence-based psychotherapy for teens and young adults with anxiety\, depression\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, chronic pain\, and other conditions. She also currently serves part-time as a member of the diagnostics team at Groves Learning Organization. Additionally\, she creates and delivers didactic workshops for pre-doctoral psychology interns. Formerly\, she taught undergraduate courses at the University of St. Thomas\, Century College\, and the University of Minnesota and contributed to developmental psychopathology research. She has also served as the content creator and facilitator for a local nonprofit. A former college athlete and biologist\, Dr. VanZomeren has also taught yoga and served in various roles outside of clinical psychology throughout her life. Dr. VanZomeren earned her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development and completed her clinical internship at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital. She is deeply committed to collaborative\, integrative\, and personalized clinical care as well as evidence-based assessment\, treatment\, and instruction. She views her work as an opportunity to translate information into digestible formats that can have broader impacts on collective mental health. As a first-generation college student born in Detroit\, MI\, Dr. VanZomeren is a proponent of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in education and mental health care. \nRegister through MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-dsm-5-tr-updates-for-child-adolescent-assessment-application-and-future-direction/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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:20240307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240119T210640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T161037Z
UID:10000646-1709818200-1709823600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Comprehensive 8-Week Course: Understanding Child Neglect & Supporting Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe program consists of eight 90-minute sessions. Applicants must register for the entire 8-week program. The training program will offer participating professionals the opportunity to acquire or enhance the competencies\, skills and insights necessary to effectively work with children and families in the child welfare system. Please see course descriptions and course presenters below. All eight courses will be led by national experts in the field of child welfare and child maltreatment. \nEvent Details\nChild Neglect: Concepts\, Controversies\, and Challenges\nPresented by Howard Dubowitz\, MD\, MS\, FAAP | Thursday\, March 7\, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m CT \nChild Neglect Prevention\nPresented by Bart Klika\, MSW\, PhD | Thursday\,  March 14\, 2024 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. CT \nAdvocacy: A Two-Pronged Approach to Educational Neglect\nPresented by Gary Shulman\, MS. Ed | Thursday\, March 21\, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT \nAssessing Risk and Culpability in Alleged Child Neglect: Developing a Just and Effective Response\nPresented by Judith Rycus\, PhD | Thursday\, March 28\, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. \nEmotional neglect to More Positive Parenting: What Works\nPresented by Marla R. Brassard\, PhD | Thursday\, April 4\, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT \nUnderstanding Medical Neglect\nPresented by Jamie Hoffman-Rosenfeld\, MD | Thursday\, April 11\, 2024 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT \nThe Complex Interrelationship between Racism and Child Neglect in Minoritized Communities\nPresented by Akeem Marsh\, MD\, DFAAACAP | Thursday\, April 11\, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT \nThe Bulk of CPS Neglect Cases: Racialized Poverty Related Unintended Neglect\nPresented by Darcey H. Merritt\, MSW\, PhD | Thursday\, April 25\, 2024 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. CT \nRegister through APSAC\nContinuing Education Units are available\n\n12 CE Credits (Social Work and Psychology) Non-members: $90.00\n12 CE Credits (Social Work and Psychology) APSAC and NY Foundling members:$60.00\n\nCancellation Policy\nThere are no cancellations or refunds. Registration is transferrable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions\, please contact APSAC at onlinetraining@apsac.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-comprehensive-8-week-course-understanding-child-neglect-supporting-families/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240226T220237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T220237Z
UID:10000730-1709730000-1709735400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Self-Generated Content and Sextortion Awareness and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSelf-Generated Content (sexting) sharing has become ever increasingly normative behavior for youth. This behavior can lead to Sextortion scams where offenders obtain explicit content and then pressure the victim to send money or send additional explicit content. Financial sextortion has become a significant danger for our youth\, especially boys\, and new sextortion concerns are now arising with advancing technology\, such as AI. Sextortion threats can cause shame\, fear and confusion and have led some victims to suicidal behaviors. This presentation will identify tactics used to target victims and will focus on awareness and preventive messaging to help provide protective factors for youth. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDefine self-generated content and forms of sextortion\nExplain sextortion tactics and their impact on victims\nIdentify self-generated content and sextortion prevention messaging\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
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-self-generated-content-and-sextortion-awareness-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,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:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240214T165051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T165051Z
UID:10000720-1709722800-1709727300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth Part Three
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Three: Resilience & Resistance: Black Youth and Families’ Navigation of Racism-Related Stress \nKeniston (1978) asserted that Black youth are “the most endangered children in our society.” Indeed\, Black children and teenagers are exposed to myriad adversities\, particularly those that emanate from the legacy of racism in this country. Yet\, despite deficit-oriented narratives concerning them\, Black youth—and their families—have continued to demonstrate remarkable psychosocial resilience. This resilience is cultivated drawing upon racial-ethnic protective factors (REPFs) within Black families\, including racial socialization and racial identity. In this presentation\, conceptual and empirical work on mechanisms undergirding the salutary benefit of REPFs for Black youth and caregivers will be discussed. This presentation will conclude with a discussion of ongoing and future research\, which seeks to imagine novel ways that resistance from racism-related stress can support the psychosocial health of Black youth. \nAbout Presenter\nShawn Jones\, PhD – Dr. Shawn Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Program in the Psychology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to relocating to Richmond\, Dr. Jones was a National Science Foundation SBE Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a Child Clinical Psychology Predoctoral intern at UCLA. He also holds a Master of Health Science in Mental Health from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (2010) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Duke University (2008). \nRegister through APSAC\n\nAPSAC Members: Free\nNon-Member: $25\n\nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-part-three/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
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SUMMARY:Healing-Centered Engagement: Compassion\, Connection\, Community\, Curiosity\, and Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training opportunity with Dr. LaVerne Xilegg Demientieff\, LCSW\, statewide trainer\, and a professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. \nThis training will introduce you to the 5C’s of Healing Centered Engagement\, which are significant beliefs and practices related to healing and wellness learned from and modeled by Alaska Native Elders. As you do good work in your life and job\, consider reflecting on how these 5C’s can impact and support relationships with colleagues\, clients\, friends\, relatives\, as well as yourself. Stress and trauma inhibit learning and move us from our thinking brain into our emotional brain\, which makes it difficult to concentrate\, remember things\, make decisions\, and connect. When we learn about how stress and trauma impact our mind and body\, we are more compassionate with ourselves and others. When we are curious about what causes pain and grief\, we can help to create a connection and ceremony for healing. Healing happens when we are fully in our bodies and in relationship with others and our community. There are strategies for success we can utilize to create a community of care and feelings of belonging\, which allow us to learn and engage together at the highest levels. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will understand the ways in which toxic stress and unresolved trauma impact relationality and connectedness.\nParticipants will learn about and participate in strategies for creating healing-centered engagement within their work and life.\nParticipants will recognize how cultural and traditional practices can be utilized today for healing and wellness.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDr. LaVerne Xilegg Demientieff is Deg Xit’an (Dene) and her family is originally from Holy Cross and Anvik\, Alaska. She grew up in Nenana and Anchorage and now lives in Fairbanks\, working as a professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks\, Bachelor of Social Work program\, where she has taught since 2006. She is also a licensed master social worker through the State of Alaska. LaVerne is a statewide trainer on historical trauma and historical wellness\, adverse childhood experiences\, trauma-informed care\, healing-centered engagement\, and cultural strength and resilience. She is very active in learning and teaching her Deg Xinag language. She is deeply committed to exploring the connection between language & well-being and practicing compassionate\, healing-centered language learning and revitalization. \nLaVerne’s research interests include focusing on how cultural and traditional practices contribute to individual\, family\, group & community resilience\, health\, healing\, and wellness\, specifically with the Indigenous people of Alaska. She works closely with many social service agencies and Tribal organizations in Alaska to support their efforts towards healing-centered engagement within the organization as well as with their clients and communities. She works closely with Elders in research and teaching and is transformed and healed by their compassionate wisdom daily. \nTwo quotes from Elders that have inspired and ground her are: “Learning is healing” and “Take care of the old person we are going to become.” \nRegister through MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/healing-centered-engagement-compassion-connection-community-curiosity-and-ceremony/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240129T201158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201158Z
UID:10000709-1709596800-1709855999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CACI 15th Annual Champions of Children Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nChildren’s Advocacy Center of Illinois is hosting their 15th Annual Champions of Children Conference (in-person and virutally) with renowned experts in the field of child abuse and is purposefully planned for multi-disciplinary members and their specific discipline. \nRegister through CACI\nCEUs are available.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caci-15th-annual-champions-of-children-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile\, 511 N Columbus Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20231211T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T193727Z
UID:10000617-1709510400-1709683199@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\nRegister by January 29\, 2024 \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/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State Police\, 470 Worcester Road\, Farmingham\, MA\, 01702\, 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;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240111T205643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T205643Z
UID:10000629-1709283600-1709294400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH A Personal & Professional Perspective on Transitions: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a training opportunity with Iggy Gehlen\, Marketing\, Communications & Development Manager at Annex Teen Clinic. \nMinnesota is portrayed as a friendly place and a refuge as legislation passed in neighboring states becomes increasingly hostile to queer and trans people. But while legal protections remain strong in Minnesota\, workplace practices\, soft skills\, and social norms still leave a lot to be desired. These gaps in care are even harder to bridge for those with less resources and autonomy\, such as young people. This session will provide concrete steps\, clear language\, and general advice you can use to make your practices\, physical space\, and policies accessible and welcoming to queer and trans community members. \nThis training will address working with clients of all ages\, primarily with a focus on teens and young adults. This training is for professionals working in education\, healthcare\, mental health services\, social services\, and family members. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo increase understanding of the cultural and societal experiences of queer and trans people in the United States.\nTo allow opportunities to examine current perceptions\, standards\, and practices for interfacing with and caring for queer and trans youth.\nTo provide tangible actions and skills people can use to increase accessibility and cultural competency of care in organizations and systems.\n\nAbout Presenter\nIggy Gehlen (he/him) is a queer and trans man with years of experience in the fields of public health\, public policy\, and nonprofit management. His expertise lies in strategic planning\, equity and access\, marketing and communications\, and data and evaluation. He hopes to support local organizations and communities by promoting equity and access in all that we do and ensuring everyone who engages with us feels safe\, informed\, and empowered. \nRegister through MACMH\nThis webinar is expected to be approved for 1.5 hours of cultural competency content\, one hour of ethics content\, and 0.2 hours of clinical content. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-a-personal-professional-perspective-on-transitions-supporting-queer-and-trans-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240215T162552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T162552Z
UID:10000723-1709121600-1709125200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Part 3: Contributions of African American Pioneers in the Field of Child Maltreatment\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe purpose of this APSAC chat webinar is to celebrate the accomplishments of African American professionals from the past and present. These individuals have made a significant contribution to our knowledge\, understanding and practice in serving abused and neglected children. Our goal is to recognize outstanding African American practitioners\, administrators\, educators\, and researchers that were leaders in the field during the period of the 1970’s to the late 1990’s. This historical lens of child maltreatment will focus on pioneers/leaders across the spectrum of researchers\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and educators who reflect the diversity of this field. \nRegister through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-part-3-contributions-of-african-american-pioneers-in-the-field-of-child-maltreatment-past-and-present/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240214T162208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T162208Z
UID:10000719-1708513200-1708517700@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Two: Changing the narrative for Black Youth: Positioning for promise. \nChronic observations about disparities in health\, educational underachievement and employment opportunities for Black youth combined with the impact of the school to prison pipeline and the overrepresentation of Black males in juvenile and adult detention centers have created a too oft dim perspective about the potential of Black youth. This narrative obfuscates the positive potential Black youth represent\, most importantly to these youth and how they often view their circumstances and options. \nThe societal narrative and resulting action plan impinging on the lived experiences of Black youth and Black males in particular has limited their opportunities to express their tremendous potential. In this webinar we offer a different and actionable narrative premised on the assumption positive potential and possibility\, not deficit. Transcending a siloed approach\, we examine the role of intersectionality across silos that allows for the re-emergence of positive positioning for Black male youth. \nAbout Presenter\nLeRoy E. Reese\, Ph.D. – Dr. Reese is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine where he trains and provides clinical supervision to child and adolescent psychiatry fellows. He is Director of Behavioral Health at Akoma Counseling & Consulting\, Inc. an outpatient behavioral health practice in Atlanta serving children\, adults and families. Previously\, Dr. Reese was a senior scientist and section chief at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \nRegister through APSAC\nAPSAC Members: Free \nNon-Member: $25 \nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20231207T224829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T180643Z
UID:10000613-1707987600-1707993000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Virtual Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChild and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota (CFACSCMN) is hosting a three-part series for a viewing and discussion of the National Children’s Alliance training on youth with problematic sexual behaviors. \nSchedule\n\nThursday\,  January 18\, 2024  9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Overview of Problematic Sexual Behavior\nThursday\, February 1\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Special Considerations for CAC’s\nThursday\, February 15\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Treatment Response and Community Engagement\n\nRegister through CFACSCMN\nRegister by January 16\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/youth-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-virtual-learning-series/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
ORGANIZER;CN="Child and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota":MAILTO:info@cfacsouthcentralmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
UID:10000631-1707915600-1707919200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T140347
CREATED:20240129T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T210304Z
UID:10000711-1707825600-1707831000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCA Healing Interpersonal and Racial Trauma: Utilizing Racial Socialization in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Black youth and Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is presenting a two-part training opportunity with Dr. Isha Metzger. \nPart 1: Covers background in interpersonal and racial trauma\, research on service utilization\, and an intro to rapport and assessing racial socialization and racial trauma\, Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nPart 2: Part 1 is required in order to attend part 2- Discusses PRACTICE components and allows clinicians to view and participate in demonstrations related to integrating racial socialization and racial trauma into TF-CBT\, Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024 1-2:30 EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nAbout Presenter\nIsha W. Metzger\, PhD\, LCP – Assistant Professor at University of Georgia \nDr. Isha Metzger is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia\, and Visiting Research Faculty at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS’ at Yale University. Dr. Metzger earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina\, she completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Medical University of South Carolina\, and she received postdoctoral training both at the National Crime Victims Center and at Yale University. As Director of The EMPOWER Lab at UGA\, Dr. Metzger focuses on reducing mental health disparities through “Engaging Minorities in Prevention\, Outreach\, Wellness\, Education\, & Research.” Dr. Metzger’s systematic research program is aimed at elucidating the role of culturally specific risk (e.g.\, racial discrimination) and protective (e.g.\, racial socialization) factors to better inform cognitive-behavioral outcomes for Black youth receiving evidence-based services for interpersonal and racial stress and trauma in “real world” settings. Dr. Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers award-winning instruction\, supervision\, training\, and consultation to students\, professionals\, and organizations across the nation on the delivery of evidence-based treatments for underserved individuals seeking mental health treatment for a range of problems. Additionally\, Dr. Metzger is an advocate for Black youth and families in the local community\, and she is both personally and professionally committed to illuminating and utilizing the individual and communal ability of Black Americans to heal from and thrive in spite of anti-Black racism. \nRegister through NCA\nApplicant must be a NCA member to access the training. \nYou must attend or view part one prior to attending or viewing part two. If you have viewed or attended part one\, and are having trouble accessing part two\, please email membership@nca-online.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-healing-interpersonal-and-racial-trauma-utilizing-racial-socialization-in-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-with-black-youth-and-families/2024-02-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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