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SUMMARY:Sticks and Stones:  Emotional/Psychological Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Psychological maltreatment is the least identified\, reported and adjudicated form of abuse; however\, the damage caused can be severe.\nTraining Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host in Sticks and Stones: Emotional/Psychological Maltreatment\, with Amy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, on Wednesday\, March 24\, 2021\, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nThe training will address the signs and symptoms of child emotional/psychological maltreatment and will provide recommendations for interviewers\, investigators and attorneys on dealing with these cases. \nLearning Objectives\n1. Explain the different forms and prevalence of psychological maltreatment \n2. Discuss techniques to evaluate and respond to suspected psychological maltreatment \n3. Offer suggestions for interviewers and attorneys \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nTrainer\nAmy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, is the Principal Consultant and Trainer with Russell Consulting Specialists\, LLC\, and an executive director of a Children’s Advocacy Center in the Pacific Northwest. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of child maltreatment. Please join us in deepening our understanding of the work in maltreatment cases. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/sticks-and-stones-emotional-psychological-maltreatment/
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
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SUMMARY:Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences\, with Brandon Jones\, M.A.\, of Alia Innovations. In this interactive two-hour workshop\, we will explore the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on youth and children and their impact on development. We will explore the experiences\, perceptions\, beliefs\, and behaviors that may present challenges to development in children and youth. We will discuss practical\, trauma-informed\, outcome-driven strategies that improve the outcomes of youth work. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe attendee will learn how to describe ACEs; how trauma and toxic stress affect biological\, physiological\, social\, emotional\, and brain development and the findings of the ACE study.\nThe attendee will learn how to describe adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress that youth may encounter.\nThe attendee will learn how to make modifications to their work with youth to incorporate an understanding of ACEs and the youth’s adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress.\nThe attendee will develop an understanding of the importance of being aware of personal perceptions and beliefs impacting the youth/provider dynamic so it does not add to the traumatic experience.\n\nRegistration\nWe are excited to bring this training to you free of charge. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nTrainer\nBrandon Jones\, M.A.\, is a Director of Learning at Alia Innovations. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Youth Justice. Born and raised in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, Brandon has survived living in a home of domestic violence and various other forms of trauma. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (M.F.T.) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”. \nAbout Alia Innovations\nAlia is a Minnesota based national nonprofit “do-tank.” Their work is founded in research and family voice. They support innovative leaders and symptoms related to child welfare. By equipping leaders in agencies with the support they need for systems change\, Alia helps communities ask the right questions and solve the right problems.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200903T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T193524Z
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SUMMARY:"No Penis\, No Problem": Female Sex Offenders
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nInvestigating and prosecuting sex offenses committed by females is challenging.  Biases about women as offenders impact the disclosure of abuse\, the acceptance of initial reports\, whether the cases are referred and accepted for criminal charges\, and how juries perceive these offenders and whether they are held accountable.  This session will review pertinent research on female sex offenders and discuss ways to overcome the biases in the investigation and prosecution of sex offenses they commit. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will learn to understand the incidence of sex offenders committed by females\nParticipants will learn to explain how child sexual abuse victims of female offenders experience their abuse\nParticipants will learn to Identify biases in investigations and prosecutions of these crimes and discuss methods to overcome them\n\nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nTrainer\nAmy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, is the Principle Consultant and Trainer with Russell Consulting Specialists\, LLC\, and an executive director of a Children’s Advocacy Center in the Pacific Northwest. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of child maltreatment. Please join us in deepening our understanding of the work in maltreatment cases. \n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/no-penis-no-problem-female-sex-offenders/
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20201023T195201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195201Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse: Collecting Minimal Facts Training
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CornerHouse\, this training course is designed for anyone who might receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, or neglect. It is appropriate for individuals from law enforcement\, social work\, health care\, education\, daycare\, the foster care system\, and others who might be expected to make a mandated report. \nThis is a half-day training in which participants learn to respond sensitively and effectively to an individual’s initial disclosure of abuse\, neglect or maltreatment. \nDetails\n\nBlended learning training\nClass size limited to 15 participants
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-collecting-minimal-facts-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20201023T195732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195732Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care in the COVID-19 Era: ACES\, Telehealth and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Trainer\nPresenter Megan Gerber\, MD\, MPH is a general internist with a career-long focus on the medical care of trauma-exposed women. She is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University and Medical Director of Women’s Health at VA Boston. She holds an adjunct appointment as Lecturer on Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on optimizing medical outcomes for women who have experienced trauma as well as adapting systems of care to be trauma-informed and sensitive to the needs of survivors. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on intimate partner violence and is the editor of the recently released Springer book\, “Trauma-informed Healthcare Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care.” \nTraining Overview\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Gerber will review the long-term health impact adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other traumas have on patients in adult primary care. She will discuss the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic\, and other recent collective adversities\, may be worsening outcomes for trauma-exposed persons. Trauma-informed care will be discussed and a practical approach to applying its principles in Telehealth encounters will be shared. \nTo Register: Go to www.avahealth.org and click on CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY in the yellow banner at the top of homepage. Free CME/CE credit available. This training is supported by the ACEs Aware initiative from the California Surgeon General’s office through a collaboration with:
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-care-in-the-covid-19-era-aces-telehealth-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20201023T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195437Z
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SUMMARY:Interviewing the Child who is Recanting Sexual Abuse with Dr. Thomas Lyon\, J.D.\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar will discuss best practices for interviewing children who recant their previous disclosure of sexual abuse. The webinar will review the research on what factors influence children to recant and listen to clips of interviews in which children recant. Focus will not be on the child’s previous disclosures\, what others have said to the child about their allegations and how the child feels about the changes in their life since the original disclosure. \nTrainer\nDr. Thomas Lyon is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair of Law and Psychology at the University of Southern Gould School of Law. His research examines the best means by which child witnesses can be questioned in order to maximize their productivity and minimize error. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/interviewing-the-child-who-is-recanting-sexual-abuse-with-dr-thomas-lyon-j-d-ph-d/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200828T211010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T212432Z
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SUMMARY:From Outcry to Sentencing: Children in Court
DESCRIPTION:Court preparation assists child witnesses in their ability to testify well in a courtroom\, learn the process from as early as pre-screen.\nTraining Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host From Outcry to Sentencing: Children in Court\, with Amy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, Thursday\, October 29\, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nThis session will discuss the importance of each stage of the investigative process in preparing children for court\, and will provide concrete examples of courtroom modifications and child preparation techniques. \nLearning Objectives\n1. Participants will understand the importance of preparing children for court \n2. Participants will identify specific techniques to prepare children and caregivers for testifying in court \n3. Participants will receive concrete examples of courtroom modifications for children \nTrainer\nMs. Russell is the Principal Consultant and Trainer with Russell Consulting Specialists\, LLC\, and an executive director of a Children’s Advocacy Center in the Pacific Northwest. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of child maltreatment. Please join us in deepening our understanding of the work in maltreatment cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/from-outcry-to-sentencing-children-in-court/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200513T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T211354Z
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SUMMARY:27th APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:APSAC is excited to announce the Virtual Colloquium will be held online September 22-24\, 2020. Registration is $75 for APSAC members and $150 for non-members (includes one year of membership). \nEvent Overview\nAPSAC’s Virtual Colloquium will bring high-quality learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Sessions will be designated as beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced level content. \nWe hope you will join us for a virtual Colloquium\, featuring nine tracks offered over three days\, September 22\, 23 and 24. Tracks include: \n\nCultural Diversity Institute/Workshops\nEthics and Intervention\nFamily Violence\, Media\, and Trauma\nInterviewing\nInvestigation/Prosecution\nMedical\nMental Health and Mindfulness\nOvercoming Parental Alienation Allegations\nPrevention/Self Care\n\nExtraordinary plenary speakers will be joining us virtually and more than 50 workshops will be available for you! We are also working on virtual after-hours activities to offer that special APSAC touch.   ​ \nSessions will be designed for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine and nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective service\, and allied fields.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/27th-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200818T203319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T203319Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Norms\, and Cultural Shifts\, Regarding Physical Punishment with Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff
DESCRIPTION:Parents often defend their use of physical punishment by pointing to the norms of their cultural group. Dr. Gershoff will discuss some of the cultural norms regarding physical punishment and what research and science can tell us about each. She will also describe evidence of cultural shifts away from physical punishment in some communities and highlight what these shifts tell us about ways to affect larger community-level change. \nDr. Elizabeth Gershoff is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and Associate Director of the Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin. She is an internationally recognized expert on the effects of physical punishment on children and the 2019 recipient of the Nicholas Hobbs Award recognizing her work advocating on behalf of children.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cultural-norms-and-cultural-shifts-regarding-physical-punishment-with-dr-elizabeth-gershoff/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200827
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20191108T215747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T194442Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts. The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment\, including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect. \nThe conference is presented by the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children in collaboration with the Shaken Baby Alliance. Information on continuing education credit is available on the Summit website. \nIntended Audience\n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists and Counselors\nAttorneys\nMedicolegal Death Investigators\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2020-child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200707T175606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T195645Z
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SUMMARY:Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:This training discusses affirmative practices for child abuse MDT professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\n\nAbout this Training\nThis training will include a Gender and Sexuality 101 course to establish shared language and definitions and will outline considerations for MDT disciplines\, including forensic interviewers.\nTopics Include:\n\nIncreasing understanding of LGBTQIA+ culture\, including the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community and how these dynamics impact their experiences with system providers.\nTools for professionals to examine current practices and create more affirmative interactions and environments for LGBTQIA+ children and families.\nExamining the role of multiple identities and polyvictimization in work with LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\nIntended Audience:\nThis cultural impact training opportunity is beneficial for any member of a multidisciplinary team and Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nTrainers:\nKaelie Lund\nVictim Assistance Specialist\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nZero Abuse Project \nKaelie Lund (they/them) is a Victim Assistance Specialist with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\, a program of Zero Abuse Project\, where they assist families of missing persons and train students\, parents\, and non-profit professionals. Kaelie graduated from St. Olaf College with degrees in sociology and anthropology\, women’s and gender studies\, and family studies. Kaelie is also a state-certified sexual assault/domestic violence advocate with over 100 hours of trauma-informed training. \nKaelie most recently worked at Carleton College as an Assistant Dean of Admissions where they worked closely with Carleton’s Gender & Sexuality Center and coordinated Carleton’s Green Dot Bystander Intervention program to train hundreds of student leaders on how to be an active bystander. Kaelie is passionate about working with young people\, educating others on LGBTQIA+ best practices\, and is thrilled to be working at a non-profit so close to their heart. \nRachel Johnson\nForensic Interview Specialist\nZero Abuse Project \nRachel Johnson (she/her/they/them) has over a decade of experience in work related to child abuse\, forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, victimization\, advocacy\, prevention education\, and family violence\, both domestically and abroad. She currently works as a Forensic Interview Specialist with Zero Abuse Project where she provides training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals\, and designs and develops curriculum. \nRachel most recently served as the Program Director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance. Prior to her work at the Alliance\, Rachel served as a forensic interviewer and the Forensic Program Coordinator at First Witness Child Advocacy Center. She is trained in multiple forensic interview protocols. Rachel received Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Service\, sociology and Spanish at Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Rachel is passionate about working directly with children and families\, supporting front-line professionals and improving the institutional response to victimization by centering the experiences of victims at all levels of consideration and decision- making.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/serving-lgbtqia-children-and-families-in-the-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200804T143255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T143255Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Victims’ Rights and Victim Voice During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, Professor Meg Garvin will provide an overview of victims’ rights laws\, identifying key moments of risk to these rights in light of COVID-19. Special attention will be paid to how to effectively work with crime victims in the face of the ever-increasing use of technology by courts\, and how to protect victim privacy during this time. \nRegister online. \nPresenter\nMeg Garvin\, M.A.\, JD\, is the Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) and a Clinical Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School. Professor Garvin is recognized as a leading expert on victims’ rights.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/protecting-victims-rights-and-victim-voice-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200602T170008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T170008Z
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SUMMARY:Working Together to Combat Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nIn this webinar presented by the National Training and Technical Assistance Center\, presenters will discuss how teams work together to combat child abuse. \nWorking as a team to achieve a common goal can be challenging\, especially when each member of the team has their own role and agenda they are trying to accomplish. Throw in child abuse\, complex trauma\, and the daily combat of morally challenging work and tensions are bound to arise. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to child abuse investigations. Additionally\, the content will cover challenges\, barriers\, and strategies in overcoming them by working effectively together as a team to combat the child abuse epidemic. \nRegister online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-together-to-combat-child-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200604T194556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T194556Z
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SUMMARY:CARE4YOU Conference
DESCRIPTION:A virtual conference to CARE4YOU\, the helping professionals who CARE for us. \nConference Overview\nAre you a “Helping Professional”? Is it your job to care for\, and help others? Does your work involve exposure to trauma? Is your work high-stress? \nIf this describes your work\, you may be experiencing the very natural\, but negative effects of constantly giving of yourself and caring for others.  Trauma-exposure and high levels of stress can compromise your health. At CARE4YOU\, we give helping professionals the tools and strategies to address and manage the normal consequences of the vital work you do. \nCARE4YOU\, presented by TEND\, is for anyone continuously giving of themselves\, caring for and helping others like: Nurses\, police\, first responders\, teachers\, doctors\, child protection workers\, physiotherapists\, lawyers\, social workers\, firefighters\, union leaders and so many more. \nJoin us online on June 18th\, 2020 or watch to the recorded sessions on your own schedule. The cost for the training is $85 Canadian dollars. \nConference Format\nSessions will be delivered online\, and participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions to each of the presenters.  All you will need is a computer and internet connection.  All sessions will be recorded and participants will have access to them for 10 days after the conference is over.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/care4you-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200527T155813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T155813Z
UID:10000225-1591192800-1591196400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Corroborating the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nNo child should have to carry a case on his/her own. This session will provide practical tips and suggestions for working as a Multi-Disciplinary Team to corroborate a forensic interview so the professionals can do the heavy lifting. Participants will learn how photographs can enhance the values of evidence\, the effectiveness of evidence of prior bad acts\, and goals for interviewing perpetrators. \nThis is an online session. Register here.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/corroborating-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200519T165303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T165303Z
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SUMMARY:Releases of Information During the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nThis May\, the Victim Rights Law Center’s privacy team is offering a series of web-conversations on protecting privacy while working remotely. We invite OVW-funded victim service providers to join these webinars + Q & A on general privacy issues\, VAWA-compliant releases of information\, and protecting minors’ privacy. We will share some key information and have chat-based conversations about issues you are facing. \nRegister Online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/releases-of-information-during-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Confidentiality,COVID-19,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200429
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200407T183707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T191000Z
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SUMMARY:Problematic Intrafamilial Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThis two-day online\, interactive training will follow one family’s journey and increase the participant’s understanding of what problematic sexual behaviors are\, where they come from\, and how to respond empathetically and in the best interest of all the children. \nPlease note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this training has been moved to an online format and fees have been waived. Registrants will receive log-in information prior to the event. \nThe training utilizes an interactive module from the intervention PSB-CBT-A where participants explore common reactions of caregivers and practice the best ways to engage these families and how to offer concrete solutions to address safety concerns within the home. The second day focuses on supporting families as they navigate the system response after a mandated report is made\, including planning for reunification if members of the family are separated. \nTraining Dates\nThis training will take place during two online sessions: April 28\, 2020 and May 5\, 2020. \nIntended Audience\nProfessionals that interface with families and respond to problematic sexual behaviors including advocates\, forensic interviewers\, CAC staff\, and child abuse multidisciplinary team members. \nTrainer\nSimaya van Dooren\, LMSW\nClinical Program Coordinator\nDee Norton Child Advocacy Center \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/problematic-intrafamilial-sexual-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200416T154052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T154128Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Issues\, Rights and Concerns During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has created an unprecedented time of crisis for all involved in the criminal justice system\, and agencies are struggling to adapt to this new normal. Join the National Center for Victims of Crime and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for a discussion on how to preserve the rights of crime victims during this pandemic. \nSpeakers will discuss the needs of victims during this crisis\, including notification of release\, as well as considerations for those who are reentering their communities. The webinar will feature speakers from Milwaukee County to discuss their victims’ services and virtual capabilities for domestic violence and child abuse cases\, and the Bronx to discuss how they are using their reentry team to ensure individuals are able to protect the rights and safety of victims. \nRegister Online\nRegistration is available online through the APA website.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/webinar-issues-rights-and-concerns-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,COVID-19,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20191118T170441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T170539Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Vulnerable Adult Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThe Vulnerable Adult Training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™: a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview process. The focus is on interviewing vulnerable adults who allege abuse or witness a violent crime. \nAs a blended learning program\, this course includes 4 hours online work and 3.5 days in-person classroom training. This highly interactive training includes lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and role-play. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nRegister via CornerHouse website. \nCourse Topics:\n\nThe CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ focusing on utilizing the protocol with Vulnerable Adults\nFoundations for Forensic Interviewing\nCornerHouse Guiding Principles\nA Multidisciplinary Team Approach\nPeer Review and Skill Development\nVulnerable Adult Abilities in the Forensic Interview\nThe Experience and Disclosure of Abuse by Vulnerable Adults\n\nVulnerable Adult Forensic Interview Training is best suited for:\n\nForensic Interviewers\, Adult Protection Workers\, Tribal Social Service Investigators\, Law Enforcement Officers\, and Prosecuting Attorneys.\nMultidisciplinary Investigative Team\nProfessionals who want to stay up-to-date on the most current forensic interview best practices.\nCommunities that want all of their multidisciplinary team members to attend training together to improve their coordinated response to Vulnerable Adult abuse and neglect.\n\nBenefits of On-site Training include:\n\nTraining conducted for your learners at your location.\nWhen host agencies have seven or more individuals they want to attend\, the on-site option is less expensive than attending Basic Forensic Interview Training in Minneapolis.\nThis training is tailored to meet the needs of your Multidisciplinary Teams\, including community needs\, team building\, and enhanced coordination.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-vulnerable-adult-interview-training/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20191105T215607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T160525Z
UID:10000197-1583143200-1583157600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocate Roundtable: Spring 2020
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nJoin the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for the Spring 2020 Advocate Roundtable\, an opportunity for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team. The Alliance hosts roundtables for advocates twice a year. Through facilitated discussion and peer-to-peer learning\, advocates identify and work through challenges in the field\, innovative practices and the latest developments in advocacy work with families. \nIntended Audience\nThe Advocate Roundtable is intended for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team responding to child abuse cases. \nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees are used to offset the cost of meals and refreshments. \nFacilitator\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance \nMarcia brings extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings\, including child advocacy centers and sexual assault agencies. Milliken blends the skillsets of various fields\, having served as a forensic interviewer\, advocate\, training director and adjunct instructor for Child Advocacy Studies. Marcia specializes in support the development of strong teams through protocol development\, case mapping and defining roles and responsibilities in high-functioning teams.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocate-roundtable-spring-2020/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20200203T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T185734Z
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SUMMARY:Child Abuse Medicine for the Non-Medical Professional
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStrengthen your approach to child abuse investigations through this training presented by Carlton County Family Social Services\, the Midwest Children’s Resource Center at Children’s Minnesota\, and the Minnesota Children’s Alliance. \nThe medical signs of child abuse aren’t always apparent – grow your skill set with Dr. Mark Hudson\, a Board-Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician\, on the signs and indicators of abuse to look for when investigating child abuse. Refreshments and lunch provided. \nAudience\nThis training is for law enforcement\, child protection\, prosecutors and medical providers. \nJoining via video conference?\nIf you cannot attend this training in person\, you can indicate that you will join via video conference on the registration form. Prior to the training you will receive a link to join the group remotely. \nThis training is presented by:\n \nTrainer\n \nDr. Mark Hudson\nExecutive Director\nMidwest Children’s Resource at Center Children’s Minnesota\nBoard-certified child abuse pediatrician
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-abuse-medicine-for-the-non-medical-professional/
LOCATION:Carlton County Public Health & Human Services\, 14 11th Street North\, Tamarack Room #289\, Cloquet\, MN\, 55720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20191118T165416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T165416Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting Minimal Facts Training
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThis training course is designed for anyone who might receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, or neglect. It is appropriate for individuals from law enforcement\, social work\, health care\, education\, daycare\, the foster care system\, and others who might be expected to make a mandated report. \nThis is a half-day training in which participants learn to respond sensitively and effectively to an individual’s initial disclosure of abuse\, neglect or maltreatment. \nRegister online via the CornerHouse website.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/collecting-minimal-facts-training/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20190822T153848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T153922Z
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SUMMARY:2019 AVA Global Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Academy on Violence and Abuse Global Health Summit will take place on October 3 – 4\, 2019 in St. Paul\, Minnesota at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. \nFeatured Speakers\n\nVincent J. Felitti\, MD – “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Their Relationship to Adult Well-being\, Addiction\, Disease\, and Premature Death”\nBrigid McCaw\, MD – “Transforming the Healthcare Response to IPV: Learnings from a 25 Year Journey”\nPete Singer\, Founding Director of Care in Action Minnesota – “What Brought You Here: How Life Shows Us the Path to Hope”\nJane Stevens\, Founder/Editor ACEs Connection Network – “Origins of ACEs Connection and the Future”\nAVA President\, Victor Vieth\, JD\, – “Working with Molly: A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Parents Using Corporal Punishment Because of their Religious Beliefs”\nHennepin Healthcare Trauma-Informed Care (Sam Simmons\, Syl Jones\, Olivia Mastry\, Kriti Prasad) – “Historical trauma/TIC healthcare system integration”\nMegan Gerber\, LeAnn Bruce\, Jessica Keith – “Veterans Health Administration Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program: Development\, Spread and Evaluation”\nDave Corwin\, MD – “Challenges and development in the violence and abuse field: historical perspective”\nAVA Board Chair\, Randy Alexander\, MD; Ellen Chiocca\, PhD\, Deana Lashley\, DO – “No Hit Zones”\nMartina Jelley\, MD/Ellen Goldstein\, PhD – “Development and Future Plans of the Trauma Informed Healthcare Education and Research Collaborative”\n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe Texas Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. TAFP designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.67 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2019-ava-global-health-summit/
LOCATION:Mitchell Hamline School of Law\, 875 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Medical,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T203718
CREATED:20190730T192945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T043517Z
UID:10000188-1568365200-1568386800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Redwood County Area MDT Training
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nWith limited resources and short timelines\, how do teams successfully build the collaboration\, infrastructure and trust necessary to best serve children and families involved in child maltreatment reports?\nExplore these concepts at an upcoming training for multidisciplinary team members in the Redwood County area. The training will provide an overview of considerations for teams and professionals responding to allegations of child abuse.\nEligibility\nThis training is reserved for professionals working on a multidisciplinary team responding to allegations of child maltreatment in the Redwood County area. If you have questions\, contact Rachel Johnson\, Program Director at the Alliance.\nTraining Topics\n\nDynamics of child abuse\nGathering minimal facts in the field\nGuidance for first responders/frontline professionals responding to child abuse disclosures in the field\nAn overview of the forensic interview process and considerations for preparing the child and family\nThe role of the forensic interview monitor team
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/redwood-falls-area-mdt-training/
LOCATION:Redwood Area Community Center\, 901 East Cook Street\, Redwood Falls\, MN\, 56283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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