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SUMMARY:Working with Latinx Children & Families within the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nParticipants will examine the role of cultural responsiveness among the larger Latino experiences within the context of the North American system. Through the trauma-informed care approach\, participants will be introduced to common misconceptions when working with members of Latino communities\, in order to promote further healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand ways in which culture and privilege impact provider\, organization\, and system functioning.\nDiscuss individuals and systems practices to improve access to care.\nExplore options for delivering evidence-based models such as TF-CBT in more culturally resonant ways.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nElizabeth (Liz)\, Franklin MSW\, LICSW\, received her BAs from the University of Kansas in Spanish and in American Studies\, and her MSW from the University of Minnesota. Liz has worked as an elementary school Latino family liaison\, a children’s mental health case manager\, a school-based therapist\, and an outpatient therapist in private practice. She is currently the senior manager of community based mental health services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). Liz also teaches the Advanced Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents course in the School of Social Work’s graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Throughout her career\, she has focused on working with kids and families\, often in under-served communities\, who have experienced complex trauma and/or symptoms of anxiety\, depression\, Autism\, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, and other learning or developmental differences. Liz is fluent in Spanish and primarily works with first\, second\, and subsequent generations of Latina/o/x immigrants. Reducing barriers to inclusive\, culturally responsive services through provider development has been a core part of Liz’s work. Her professional experiences have demonstrated to her the importance and difficulty of navigating mental health\, educational\, and social service systems\, and she is passionate about helping families and caregivers understand and work with the multiple systems that impact their children in a more empowered way. \nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits \nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact Info \nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-latinx-children-families-within-the-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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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/2024-09-10/
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:20240910T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T143000
DTSTAMP:20240730T150023Z
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SUMMARY:MACMH Secondary Trauma & Compassion Fatigue
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will focus on Secondary Trauma/Compassion Fatigue\, Mental Illness\, PTSD\, & Pathology of Secondary Trauma and will cover plausible interventions that can assist with lessening the distress associated with Secondary Trauma and Helper Resources. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDefine Secondary Trauma\nAssessing the severity of secondary trauma\nTreatment of secondary trauma\n\nAbout the Trainer\nMy name is Irwin Thompson\, LICSW. I am an African American Mental Health Therapist; The client population/s I serve are predominately African American Individuals and Groups. I work with Children\, Adolescents\, and Adults; and I provide culturally specific services to African American Individuals and Groups. Some of the topics I address when working with African American Individuals and Groups are: Loss of Language\, Re-connecting to an Intellectual Heritage\, Black Pain\, and De-Stigmatizing Mental Illness. \nRegister at MACMH\nThere is 2 CEHs available. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-secondary-trauma-compassion-fatigue/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,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;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240828
DTSTAMP:20240730T152646Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Sexual Offenses: Mind and Motivation
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nGain an introduction into the psychology\, or mindset\, of those that commit sexually motivated crimes. Learn about sex offender typologies and patterns of behavior. Explore the relationship between paraphilia\, such as exhibitionism\, voyeurism\, fetishism\, and criminal acts. Review and dissect real case examples to gain insight into offender modus operandi. Knowledge obtained can be applied during interview and interrogation to help resolve sexually motivated cases. This training is suitable for community correction officers\, law enforcement\, prosecutors\, and social workers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify the psychology\, mindset and types of sex offenders\nApply investigative strategies to sexually motivated crimes\nUnderstand classifications and personality traits which help identify key points in an abuser’s statement and behavior\nPerform quality investigations and interviews for successful prosecutions\n\nHighlighted topics include:\n\nSituational vs. Preferential Sex Offenders and Paraphilia\nSexual Addiction\nChild Molesters\nCase Studies\nFemale Sex Offenders and Typologies for Female Child Molesters\nRapist Typologies with Case Studies\n\nAbout the Trainer\nBill Carson is the Chief of Police for the Maryland Heights (MO) Police Department. He has more than forty years of experience as a police officer in the St. Louis metropolitan area\, and has served sixteen years in criminal investigation units as a detective\, a supervisor and eventually a commander\, having experience in juvenile\, sex crimes\, homicide\, and undercover narcotics & vice investigations. In addition to this experience\, he has received several hundred hours of specialized training related to the investigation of sex crimes. \nRegister at NCJTC\nThis 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-sexual-offenses-mind-and-motiviation/
LOCATION:Georgetown Police Department\, 3500 D B Wood Rd\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T133000
DTSTAMP:20240604T200325Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness | Recantation: Why Does It Happen and What Do We Do?
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis presentation will discuss the dynamics behind recantations of child abuse disclosures\, both in forensic interviews and outside of forensic interviews. This session will review frequently asked questions about recantation\, such as “why does recantation happen?”\, “can we avoid recantation?” “how do we minimize the likelihood of recantation”\, and “what do we do now?”. Participants will leave with an understanding of recantation and child abuse dynamics\, follow-up recantation forensic interviews\, and next steps for investigative team members in child abuse cases that involve full and partial recantations/retractions of children’s statements. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-recantation-why-does-it-happen-and-what-do-we-do/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T133000
DTSTAMP:20240814T195109Z
CREATED:20240515T165606Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to have Brandon Jones\, executive director at the Minnesota Association of Children’s Mental Health and chair of the Alliance’s board of directors.\, to present on Leadership Training Series to explore the dimensions of strong leadership and develope or strengthen your skills to guide your team. \nRethinking Trauma-Informed Care to Support Sustainable Wellness\nThis training will give participants a learning opportunity to be trauma-informed and sustain themselves in their professions and lifestyles. Often\, providers tend to put others’ needs before their own. Unfortunately\, we are regularly exposed to circumstances that impact youth\, affecting their ability to continue on their road to success. Due to the demands and difficulties we are currently facing\, it is not uncommon to question our abilities to help youth and community members move forward. Since we are in the helping profession\, we begin to doubt ourselves. However\, your impact is still essential.\nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will understand strategies and approaches that can be used to improve their ability to connect and serve youth during these challenging times.\nParticipants will learn strategies to help youth and families in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.\nParticipants will share their perceptions of self-care in social services and education.\nParticipants will discuss what institutional strategies should be promoted to lower burnout rates\, compassion fatigue\, and secondary traumatic stress.\nParticipants will be able to develop a sustainable plan to improve their self-care around issues of secondary trauma\, vicarious trauma\, and parallel trauma.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nBrandon Jones\, serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\, brings a wealth of expertise in consulting and therapy. His focus areas encompass Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon’s academic journey boasts a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a master’s in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a master’s in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. His distinction as a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow also speaks to his dedication to leadership excellence. His life ethos is encapsulated in the motto: “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”.\n\n\n\nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts.\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers.\n\nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST\, Legal Education\, and Social Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US.\nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.\n\n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/leadership-training-series-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T160000
DTSTAMP:20240814T194745Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Trauma\, Toxic Stress\, and Indigenous Communities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin us as we “Connect the Dots” in understanding how ongoing Historical Trauma and Toxic Stress not only directly impact our Indigenous Communities\, but our broader society as well. As helping professionals\, it is our duty to understand the neuroscience and epigenetics behind toxic stress\, to understand the current day implications\, and to find ways to make paradigm shifts in the way we do the work as well as in the way our systems and policies are impacting our community members. The impact of colonization\, historical trauma\, intergenerational adversities\, childhood trauma\, ongoing racism and discriminatory practices continue to challenge us; it is only when we look holistically at what our society\, communities\, families and individuals need that we will be able to overcome these challenges.\nAbout the Trainer\nLinsey McMurrin\, a citizen of the Leech Lake Nation of Ojibwe\, is committed to the ongoing process of integrating trauma-sensitive\, equity driven\, restoratively based and culturally responsive approaches into the organizations\, institutions\, systems and policies throughout our communities and beyond in order to cultivate environments in which everyone can find pathways to healing and success. She believes a firm understanding of the root causes of the contemporary issues we face as a society today is paramount to making true and lasting change that is necessary for individuals\, families and communities to thrive. Linsey centers her approach around the importance of building relationship through authentic connection and empathetic listening\, as these are the building blocks of cultivating the thriving and inclusive communities we all want for our children\, both now and for generations to come.\nRegistration is Free!\n\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \n\nContinuing Education Credits\nSocial work continuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US.\nCancellation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/historical-trauma-toxic-stress-and-indigenous-communities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTSTAMP:20240319T170947Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Interviewing Children on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren with neurodivergent disorders such as ASD are at an increased risk of child maltreatment. This population presents challenges for forensic interviewers as there is great variability in functioning including unique memory and cognitive processes\, linguistic style\, understanding and expression of emotions\, and forming connections with others. Many of these children can provide information about their experiences if the interviewer is able to adapt questioning approaches and interview strategies to meet the needs of this child. Preparation and flexibility are key. While providing a review of possible domains of impact on functioning\, this training will focus on tips for information gathering\, preparation with the investigative partners to set reasonable expectations\, and adaptations to questioning strategies and interview phases. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies and the phases of a forensic interview. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by July 14\, 2024 \nRegistration is not a guarantee of acceptance into the course. Seats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need. Upon acceptance\, you will receive a Final Confirmation and Logistics email. Please refrain from booking non-refundable travel until this email is sent. \nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nCancellation Policy\nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-interviewing-children-on-the-autism-spectrum/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T123000
DTSTAMP:20240625T210331Z
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SUMMARY:Bikers Against Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Alliance on Crime and the Alliance are partnering together on this training opportunity to learn about Bikers Against Child Abuse. \nBikers Against Child Abuse\, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) is a non-profit\, 501-C-3 tax exempt organization that exists to provide aid\, comfort\, safety\, and support for children that have been sexually\, physically\, and emotionally abused. They are dedicated to the principle that one of the basic rights of childhood is to be safe and protected\, and when the child’s family or environment have failed them\, they stand ready to provide it to them. \nBACA recently worked with a family in Dakota county and helped the child\, or “hero” as BACA refers to them\, through the court process. Orca\, the Vice President of the Great Rivers chapter of BACA will present on how BACA works\, and Jennifer Malm of Dakota county will discuss the impact these bikers had on the child victim. \nRegister through MAC\nThis webinar is free for all to attend. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available exclusively for MAC members.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/bikers-against-child-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T150000
DTSTAMP:20240604T201712Z
CREATED:20240604T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T201712Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Treating Youth Depressive Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nInstitute for Human Services (IHS) is presenting a two-hour intermediate level\, live virtual course on Understanding and Treating Youth Depressive Disorders. This training is appropriate for social workers\, counselors\, psychologist\, and other helping professionals who treat youth. \nThis training delves into the realm of youth depression\, highlighting various types of major depression. Participants will learn to differentiate between youth who are “down” and youth who have a depressive disorder. This training discusses protective factors that can help depressed youth enhance their overall sense of well-being. Participants will learn interactive techniques designed to help youth explore how to think about the aspects of depression they struggle with. This training will also explore how to handle common challenges and create healthy motivation and provide numerous practical suggestions on how to support individuals grappling with depression. These suggestions are youth friendly and will focus on making small but sustainable lifestyle changes. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDifferentiate between the youth with the blues and youth depressive disorder diagnoses.\nDevelop at least three strategies to utilize a youth’s protective factors to help mitigate their depression and enhance overall well-being.\nImplement at least three strategies to support young individuals experiencing depressive symptoms.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nJim Still-Pepper\, MA\, LSW is the Director of Community Based Clinical Services at Allwell Behavioral Health Services Inc.\, a community mental health center where he has worked for over 3 decades striving to get clinical services out of the centers\, and into the community. Jim is the founder of Still Light Seminars LLC\, a motivational training and consulting company; he has trained nationally and internationally focusing on mental health\, and care of\, children and adolescents. He is also an adjunct instructor in Ashland University’s Founders School of Continuing Education. He develops online courses around behavioral interventions and understanding the mental health of students. \nRegister Through IHS\nThis training is approved for two social work continuing education credits. \nNote: This course is offered via Zoom for a $10 training fee or $20 with 2 CE credits. A few days prior to the session you will receive connectivity instructions via email. To earn CE credits\, participants must attend the session in its entirety\, remain on camera\, complete an evaluation\, and pay the training and CE fees at the time of registration. Questions? Email training@ihs-trainet.com or contact our office at 614-251-6000 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. If you need additional accessibility supports\, please contact us in advance of the training to make necessary arrangements.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-and-treating-youth-depressive-disorders/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20240416T153426Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Community Action Plan for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in community corrections officer\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, Tribes/Tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nJoin other child-serving professionals to create a plan of action for preventing child sexual abuse of youth in your care. Learn the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\, mandated reporter and stakeholder responsibilities. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current prevention practices\, and develop an action plan\, using the Strategic Prevention Dashboard\, for your organization. This course is open to all members of child-serving organizations such as preschools\, after-school care\, summer camps\, church groups\, athletic associations or others responsible for the care of minors. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\nIdentify community stakeholders and define their roles in preventing child sexual abuse\nDefine Mandated Reporter and their legal and ethical responsibilities\nIdentify strengths and weaknesses of stakeholder current prevention practices\nCreate an action plan to improve the prevention of child sexual abuse within your organization/agency (internally) and throughout your community (externally)\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by June 27\, 2024.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/creating-a-community-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T140000
DTSTAMP:20240116T205304Z
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
UID:10000634-1721912400-1721916000@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/2024-07-25/
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:20240724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20240604T160717Z
CREATED:20240604T160717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T160717Z
UID:10000865-1721818800-1721822400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Impacts of Historical Trauma: How Collective Experience Shapes Current Responses to Systems
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is presenting a training with Dr. Anjali Nandi. \nThis 60-minute webinar delves into the profound impact of historical trauma on various cultural and ethnic communities and explores the ways these traumas intersect with the criminal legal system. Participants will gain an understanding of how historical events have shaped collective experiences and fostered distrust in systems meant to serve and protect. Through a combination of historical context and contemporary examples\, this webinar aims to provide a starting point for deeper exploration and understanding. Participants will leave equipped with knowledge to better support clients facing these barriers and to foster a more empathetic and informed approach in their practice. \nRegister through MAC\nThis webinar is free for all to attend. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be made available exclusively for MAC members.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/impacts-of-historical-trauma-how-collective-experience-shapes-current-responses-to-systems/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTSTAMP:20240319T152415Z
CREATED:20240319T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T152415Z
UID:10000813-1721779200-1722038399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview (ChildFirst®  EX)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training.  \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses.  \nTo be eligible for the training\, participants must have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training (ChildFirst\, Corner House\, etc.)  \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex-4/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T140000
DTSTAMP:20240416T150236Z
CREATED:20240416T150236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T150236Z
UID:10000846-1721217600-1721224800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS What's new in Foster Licensing for Kin?
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA new federal rule gives states the flexibility to establish approval standards and policies for kin foster homes that differ from those required for “traditional” foster homes. As a result\, many jurisdictions are re-imagining the kinship licensing process to reflect the unique strengths\, needs and circumstances of kin caregivers. In this session we will review the new rule – it’s rationale\, what it means and what it doesn’t mean. We will explore the recommended model standards created by national organizations and identify some of the key areas states are most commonly addressing as they update requirement for kin foster parents. Time will be built in for discussion and sharing among participants. \nThis intermediate two-hour live\, virtual course is appropriate for social workers\, CPS staff and administrators\, licensing specialists\, and others connected to kinship care. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe key provisions of the new federal rule on approval standards for kinship foster homes.\nConsider how they can integrate into their own work elements of the model standards recommended by national organizations.\nImplement state and local updates to the kinship approval process with an awareness of the rationale for a kin-specific approval process.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nMaureen Heffernan\, MSSA\, LISW-S is an independent child welfare consultant and trainer. She has worked across the United States assisting child welfare jurisdictions to achieve better and more equitable outcomes for vulnerable children\, youth\, and their families. Her focus areas include kinship care\, family search and engagement\, youth permanency\, foster care\, and the recruitment\, development and support of foster and adoptive families. She has extensive work experience in public and private child welfare settings\, including direct service\, supervision\, and leadership positions. \nRegister through IHS\nThere are two social work continuing credits available ($20).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-whats-new-in-foster-licensing-for-kin/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTSTAMP:20250528T205202Z
CREATED:20250528T205202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T205202Z
UID:10001186-1720569600-1720655999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Preparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren with a disability are at high risk for victimization. Forensic interviewers well trained in their discipline may lack confidence when speaking with a child with a disability\, as it is unrealistic to expect that an interviewer be well-versed in the impact of the wide variety of disabilities on a child’s behavioral\, cognitive\, linguistic\, and emotional functioning. This training will address pre-interview preparation\, collaboration with investigative partners\, interview adaptations\, and the importance of critical thinking decisions through the forensic interview. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies and the phases of a forensic interview. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Monday\, August 25\, 2025!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-preparation-and-adaptations-for-interviewing-children-with-a-disability-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTSTAMP:20240319T170118Z
CREATED:20240319T170118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T170118Z
UID:10000821-1720569600-1720655999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Preparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren with a disability are at high risk for victimization. Forensic interviewers well trained in their discipline may lack confidence when speaking with a child with a disability as it is unrealistic to expect that an interviewer be well versed in the impact of the wide variety of disabilities on a child’s behavioral\, cognitive\, linguistic\, and emotional functioning. This training will address pre-interview preparation\, collaboration with investigative partners\, interview adaptations\, and the importance of critical thinking decisions through the forensic interview. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies and the phases of a forensic interview. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by June 10\, 2024 \nRegistration is not a guarantee of acceptance into the course. Seats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need. Upon acceptance\, you will receive a Final Confirmation and Logistics email. Please refrain from booking non-refundable travel until this email is sent. \nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nCancellation Policy\nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-preparation-and-adaptations-for-interviewing-children-with-a-disability/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTSTAMP:20240604T212418Z
CREATED:20240604T212418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T212418Z
UID:10000881-1720396800-1720569599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC | Presenting Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nExplore how different types of evidence can be used in forensic interviews of children in abuse\, witnessing violence and exploitation cases. Learn how to present different types of evidence in the context of a child-centered\, trauma-informed\, and legally defendable forensic interview approach. Discuss the implications of presenting child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Practice techniques and develop skills to present different types of evidence in child forensic interviews. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand how different types of evidence can be used in forensic interviews of children in abuse\, witnessing violence\, and exploitation cases.\nPresent different types of evidence in the context of a child-centered\, trauma-informed\, and legally defendable forensic interview.\n\nRegister through NCJTC\n\n\n\n\nTuition/instructional costs\, as well as course materials\, are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. For in-person training\, attendees are responsible for making and funding their costs of attendance\, including but not limited to lodging\, travel\, meals\, incidentals\, etc.\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite\n\nHave completed an NCA approved 5 day basic Forensic Interview course or its equivalent\nBe regularly conducting Forensic Interviews in your current role\n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-presenting-evidence-in-child-forensic-interviews-2/
LOCATION:Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center\, 5351 Samuell Blvd\, Dallas\, TX\, 75228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,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:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20240415T191518Z
CREATED:20240415T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T191518Z
UID:10000838-1719489600-1719496800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS Intersection of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Neurodevelopmental Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nThe intersection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Neurodevelopmental Conditions is complex. Some neurodevelopmental conditions such as Down Syndrome have a strong genetic component. Others have long been strongly associated with ACE’s including conduct problems\, and depression. More current research indicates there is an association between ACE’s and intellectual disability\, anxiety\, and ADHD as well.  Family stressors significantly impact children with NDC’s as they are less able to modulate their individual stress responses. Families\, in turn\, may experience increased stress due to the demands of parenting a child with NDC’s. ACE’s can delay the diagnosis of children’s conditions interfering with the start of needed services. \nThis will look at the current research on these topics and identify the implications for working with children and families facing these complicated concerns. Families and systems get stuck in a vicious cycle of reaction and frustration. By mapping out the possible connections we can work with a family or system to identify opportunities for positive intervention. \n\n\n\nThis intermediate-level\, live course is appropriate for all human services professionals supporting those with Neurodevelopmental conditions and adverse childhood experiences. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscuss the intersection of genetic and environmental risk factors in the development of neurodevelopmental conditions.\nDescribe the complex interaction between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Neurodevelopmental conditions.\nIdentify practice implications for working with children and families impacted by both ACE’s and Neurodevelopmental conditions.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nLaura has twenty years of experience as a child and adolescent mental health clinician and Crisis Text Line volunteer. Laura worked with children\, their parents and their school districts to diagnose\, treat and manage anxiety disorders in children at home and in the community. Her goal was to empower even the youngest child to find ways to “shrink the worry monster” so that they could focus on having fun\, building relationships\, and learning. Trainer and researcher regarding resilience as an individual and community skill. Laura provides clinical consultation regarding child and adolescent mental health. Her trainings focus on child development\, mental health\, developmental disabilities\, ethics\, trauma-informed care\, resilience\, and each person’s individual solutions to life’s challenges. \nRegister through IHS\nThere is two social work continuing education credits available ($20).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-intersection-of-adverse-childhood-experiences-and-neurodevelopmental-conditions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20240319T144633Z
CREATED:20240319T144633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T144633Z
UID:10000810-1719187200-1719619199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers.  \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum.  \nThis training will be held in person in the Duluth\, MN area.  \nScholarships are available for county\, tribes\, and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our payment options\, choose “I am applying for a Minnesota Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHS) Scholarship.” Recipients are responsible for any other costs of attending this training\, including travel\, lodging\, and meals. Scholarships are provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  \nWe will notify you following registration whether or not you will receive a scholarship.  \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-14/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTSTAMP:20240318T205241Z
CREATED:20240318T205241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T205241Z
UID:10000808-1719187200-1719273599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Preparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with Mental Health Needs
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren referred for a forensic interview during an investigation of maltreatment may also present with either a diagnosis or concerns about their mental health including but not limited to PTSD\, depressive disorder\, anxiety\, and sleep disorder. They may also present concerning behavioral indicators such as a history of self-harm\, suicide ideation or prior attempts\, and anger management issues. The forensic interviewer has two primary goals: eliciting the most complete and accurate information possible for this child and mitigating additional trauma or harm to the child from the interview process. This training will address issues of screening\, assessment\, and strategies for interview adaptations including managing emotional and behavioral responses during the interview process. The involvement of investigative partners and other CAC staff will be discussed. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies and the phases of a forensic interview. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by May 24\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-preparation-and-adaptations-for-interviewing-children-with-mental-health-needs/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20240604T190237Z
CREATED:20240604T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T190237Z
UID:10000874-1718971200-1718974800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Summer Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Series Overview\nCornerHouse is presenting four-days of virtual webinars over lunch period that will address a range of topics by their best trainers. Attendees can attend any or all the webinars for free. \nThe Presentation and Impact of Trauma on Children in Various Developmental Stages: What Might It Look Like and How Can We Respond?\nMonday\, June 17\,2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: CornerHouse Mental Health Team\nJoin CornerHouse therapists for a presentation on child development and how what we expect at different ages could be impacted by experiences of abuse and trauma. Brush up on your knowledge of expected child development during key stages while learning how those expected behaviors and abilities may change or look when a child has experienced and/or witnessed sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, or domestic violence. And don’t fret if you’re wondering\, “Ok\, and what do I do if I’m noticing these in a child?”  We’ll discuss some key ways you can respond and intervene\, as well as recommendations for when/how to seek additional help from mental health service providers. \nDon’t Take It Personally: Recognizing and Understanding Stress and Trauma Triggers\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Jane Straub\, Training Director\nWorking with survivors and their support people can be challenging and frustrating especially when we are not recognizing some common behaviors as what they are: responses to stress and trauma. Understanding what may drive some of these behaviors is critical to building rapport and trust. This session will identify some common\, yet misinterpreted behaviors that are related to stress and trauma as well as how to work through these roadblocks. \nWe’re Listening! An Introduction to CornerHouse’s Adult Interviewing Project\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Elizabeth Eagle\, M.S.C.J.\, Response Services Director\nCan adult survivors of child sex abuse be interviewed at CornerHouse?” That was the question that began the Adult Pilot Project in the fall of 2020. It was posed to us by a law enforcement partner who was advocating for a trauma informed option for interviewing adult survivors of childhood sex abuse. In this presentation attendees will learn more about the origin story behind the project\, considerations\, guidelines\, and the experience of interviewing adult survivors using the guiding principles of a multi-disciplinary approach to investigations. \nTestifying 101\nFriday\, June 21\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Stephanie Randolph\, MA\, Forensic Interviewer\nTestifying in court can be super stressful and nerve-racking. While a little anxiety can actually be helpful\, no one wants be a sweaty anxious mess on the stand.  Interviewer Stephanie Randolph will give you her top 10 tips that she uses to feel prepared and confident in court. This is most useful for anyone that has had limited court experience or just struggles with feeling comfortable when testifying. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nCornerHouse will not be providing continuing education units\, however\, they can provide titles\, descriptions\, objectives\, and trainer’s biography if attendees would like to submit or apply for CEU’s.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-summer-seminar-series/2024-06-21/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000
DTSTAMP:20240604T190237Z
CREATED:20240604T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T190237Z
UID:10000873-1718884800-1718888400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Summer Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Series Overview\nCornerHouse is presenting four-days of virtual webinars over lunch period that will address a range of topics by their best trainers. Attendees can attend any or all the webinars for free. \nThe Presentation and Impact of Trauma on Children in Various Developmental Stages: What Might It Look Like and How Can We Respond?\nMonday\, June 17\,2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: CornerHouse Mental Health Team\nJoin CornerHouse therapists for a presentation on child development and how what we expect at different ages could be impacted by experiences of abuse and trauma. Brush up on your knowledge of expected child development during key stages while learning how those expected behaviors and abilities may change or look when a child has experienced and/or witnessed sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, or domestic violence. And don’t fret if you’re wondering\, “Ok\, and what do I do if I’m noticing these in a child?”  We’ll discuss some key ways you can respond and intervene\, as well as recommendations for when/how to seek additional help from mental health service providers. \nDon’t Take It Personally: Recognizing and Understanding Stress and Trauma Triggers\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Jane Straub\, Training Director\nWorking with survivors and their support people can be challenging and frustrating especially when we are not recognizing some common behaviors as what they are: responses to stress and trauma. Understanding what may drive some of these behaviors is critical to building rapport and trust. This session will identify some common\, yet misinterpreted behaviors that are related to stress and trauma as well as how to work through these roadblocks. \nWe’re Listening! An Introduction to CornerHouse’s Adult Interviewing Project\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Elizabeth Eagle\, M.S.C.J.\, Response Services Director\nCan adult survivors of child sex abuse be interviewed at CornerHouse?” That was the question that began the Adult Pilot Project in the fall of 2020. It was posed to us by a law enforcement partner who was advocating for a trauma informed option for interviewing adult survivors of childhood sex abuse. In this presentation attendees will learn more about the origin story behind the project\, considerations\, guidelines\, and the experience of interviewing adult survivors using the guiding principles of a multi-disciplinary approach to investigations. \nTestifying 101\nFriday\, June 21\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Stephanie Randolph\, MA\, Forensic Interviewer\nTestifying in court can be super stressful and nerve-racking. While a little anxiety can actually be helpful\, no one wants be a sweaty anxious mess on the stand.  Interviewer Stephanie Randolph will give you her top 10 tips that she uses to feel prepared and confident in court. This is most useful for anyone that has had limited court experience or just struggles with feeling comfortable when testifying. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nCornerHouse will not be providing continuing education units\, however\, they can provide titles\, descriptions\, objectives\, and trainer’s biography if attendees would like to submit or apply for CEU’s.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-summer-seminar-series/2024-06-20/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T143000
DTSTAMP:20240502T193206Z
CREATED:20240502T193206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T193206Z
UID:10000854-1718800200-1718807400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH "What A Shame!" Using Ancient Wisdom to Increase Resiliency and Reduce Shame
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of shame\, resilience\, and neurochemical responses\, providing practical tools and strategies for professionals in diverse fields. Participants will gain insights into the cultural and developmental dimensions of shame\, as well as evidence-based techniques for promoting resilience and reducing shame in various settings. Attendees will earn continuing education credits\, including cultural competency\, by actively engaging in discussions\, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios\, and acquiring actionable skills to enhance their practice. \nCentral to the workshop is an exploration of the neurochemical responses associated with shame and resilience. Participants will discover how activities targeting dopamine\, serotonin\, oxytocin\, endorphins\, and cortisol can influence emotional regulation and promote resilience. By understanding these neuro-chemical pathways\, attendees will be empowered to design personalized sensory diets and interventions tailored to their own needs or the needs of those they support. \nIn addition to theoretical insights\, this workshop offers practical tools and resources for immediate application. Participants will leave equipped with quick-reference strategies for de-escalation\, calming\, and resilience-building\, as well as a deeper appreciation for the role of compassion\, connection\, and self-regulation in fostering shame-free environments. \nThis training is suited for school system professionals including social workers and counselors\, parents\, and caregivers. \nLearning Objectives\n\nKnowledge Acquisition: Participants will be able to articulate the relationship between trauma\, culture\, and shame\, as demonstrated through examples provided during the presentation.\nNeurochemical Understanding: Participants will be able to identify specific activities related to dopamine\, serotonin\, oxytocin\, endorphins\, and cortisol\, showcasing an understanding of how these neurochemicals impact emotional regulation and resilience.\nPractical Application: Participants will design their own sensory diet based on a quick screening metric provided during the session\, demonstrating the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical interventions aimed at promoting resilience and reducing shame.\nCultural Competency and Adaptation: Participants will develop culturally and developmentally appropriate strategies for addressing shame in various environments (e.g.\, school\, home\, workplace)\, reflecting an understanding of the diverse needs and experiences of individuals from different backgrounds and demographics.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nTascha Just\, MS\, Ed.S merges 20 years of psychology expertise to foster resilience across generations. With Black\, Indigenous\, and Scandinavian heritage\, she transforms learning into multicultural opportunities of growth and understanding. A visionary at the helm of SEL Academy\, Tascha stands out as a trailblazer in the field of social-emotional learning. Through innovative training and coaching\, Tascha has shaped the minds \nof both educators and mental health professionals. Her extensive experience as a School Psychologist and Behavior Analyst further underscores her expertise in developing comprehensive programs that cater to diverse cognitive and behavioral needs. A holder of advanced degrees in School Psychology and a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice\, Tascha’s academic prowess is matched only by her commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Her leadership in SEL Academy is not just a role but a testament to her dedication to transforming educational and therapeutic practices for holistic development. \nRegister through MACMH\nThis training is expected to be approved for two hours of cultural competency content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-what-a-shame-using-ancient-wisdom-to-increase-resiliency-and-reduce-shame/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T130000
DTSTAMP:20240604T190237Z
CREATED:20240604T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T190237Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Summer Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Series Overview\nCornerHouse is presenting four-days of virtual webinars over lunch period that will address a range of topics by their best trainers. Attendees can attend any or all the webinars for free. \nThe Presentation and Impact of Trauma on Children in Various Developmental Stages: What Might It Look Like and How Can We Respond?\nMonday\, June 17\,2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: CornerHouse Mental Health Team\nJoin CornerHouse therapists for a presentation on child development and how what we expect at different ages could be impacted by experiences of abuse and trauma. Brush up on your knowledge of expected child development during key stages while learning how those expected behaviors and abilities may change or look when a child has experienced and/or witnessed sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, or domestic violence. And don’t fret if you’re wondering\, “Ok\, and what do I do if I’m noticing these in a child?”  We’ll discuss some key ways you can respond and intervene\, as well as recommendations for when/how to seek additional help from mental health service providers. \nDon’t Take It Personally: Recognizing and Understanding Stress and Trauma Triggers\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Jane Straub\, Training Director\nWorking with survivors and their support people can be challenging and frustrating especially when we are not recognizing some common behaviors as what they are: responses to stress and trauma. Understanding what may drive some of these behaviors is critical to building rapport and trust. This session will identify some common\, yet misinterpreted behaviors that are related to stress and trauma as well as how to work through these roadblocks. \nWe’re Listening! An Introduction to CornerHouse’s Adult Interviewing Project\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Elizabeth Eagle\, M.S.C.J.\, Response Services Director\nCan adult survivors of child sex abuse be interviewed at CornerHouse?” That was the question that began the Adult Pilot Project in the fall of 2020. It was posed to us by a law enforcement partner who was advocating for a trauma informed option for interviewing adult survivors of childhood sex abuse. In this presentation attendees will learn more about the origin story behind the project\, considerations\, guidelines\, and the experience of interviewing adult survivors using the guiding principles of a multi-disciplinary approach to investigations. \nTestifying 101\nFriday\, June 21\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Stephanie Randolph\, MA\, Forensic Interviewer\nTestifying in court can be super stressful and nerve-racking. While a little anxiety can actually be helpful\, no one wants be a sweaty anxious mess on the stand.  Interviewer Stephanie Randolph will give you her top 10 tips that she uses to feel prepared and confident in court. This is most useful for anyone that has had limited court experience or just struggles with feeling comfortable when testifying. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nCornerHouse will not be providing continuing education units\, however\, they can provide titles\, descriptions\, objectives\, and trainer’s biography if attendees would like to submit or apply for CEU’s.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-summer-seminar-series/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T160000
DTSTAMP:20240604T194213Z
CREATED:20240604T193938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T194213Z
UID:10000876-1718717400-1718726400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse | That's Not Attitude\, It's Adolescence: Strategies for Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nConducting forensic interviews with adolescents can presents unique challenges and opportunities. \nAdolescents are not children\, and they are not adults. They may present in a perplexing\, even off-putting manner. This can make conducting a person-centered\, developmentally appropriate forensic interview seem elusive. However\, it is not the adolescent that is the challenge\, but the capacity of the interviewer to understand the unique factors impacting the functioning of the adolescent. \nLaying a foundation with current research\, this session will help to identify the issues of cognitive\, physical\, and socio-emotional development that influence the skills and abilities demonstrated by the adolescent in a forensic interview. It will also address the significant and sometimes unexpected impact of trauma on the adolescent. Understanding the effects of trauma\, development\, and life experience allows a shift in perspective\, and expands the range of considerations about and within the forensic interview. \nCombining research-based knowledge with practical experience\, this session will offer unique strategies and techniques for meeting the needs of adolescents while maintaining the principles of a forensically-sound\, person-centered approach. \nLearning Objectives\n\nCapably differentiate biased assumptions from realistic expectations regarding the skills and abilities of adolescents as a whole\nUnderstand the possible impact of development\, life experience and trauma on the presentation of an adolescent in the forensic interview\nIncrease confidence and strategies for conducting person-centered and forensically sound interviews with adolescents\n\nRegister through CornerHouse\nIf you meet the requirements of a first responder or are part of an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) in the state of Minnesota\, you can qualify for FREE Registration. Due to this special funding from the Children’s Justice Act\, we are limiting registration for this course to MN professionals only.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-thats-not-attitude-its-adolescence-strategies-for-interviewing/
LOCATION:CornerHouse Training Site\, 1711 West County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T130000
DTSTAMP:20240604T190237Z
CREATED:20240604T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T190237Z
UID:10000871-1718712000-1718715600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Summer Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Series Overview\nCornerHouse is presenting four-days of virtual webinars over lunch period that will address a range of topics by their best trainers. Attendees can attend any or all the webinars for free. \nThe Presentation and Impact of Trauma on Children in Various Developmental Stages: What Might It Look Like and How Can We Respond?\nMonday\, June 17\,2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: CornerHouse Mental Health Team\nJoin CornerHouse therapists for a presentation on child development and how what we expect at different ages could be impacted by experiences of abuse and trauma. Brush up on your knowledge of expected child development during key stages while learning how those expected behaviors and abilities may change or look when a child has experienced and/or witnessed sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, or domestic violence. And don’t fret if you’re wondering\, “Ok\, and what do I do if I’m noticing these in a child?”  We’ll discuss some key ways you can respond and intervene\, as well as recommendations for when/how to seek additional help from mental health service providers. \nDon’t Take It Personally: Recognizing and Understanding Stress and Trauma Triggers\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Jane Straub\, Training Director\nWorking with survivors and their support people can be challenging and frustrating especially when we are not recognizing some common behaviors as what they are: responses to stress and trauma. Understanding what may drive some of these behaviors is critical to building rapport and trust. This session will identify some common\, yet misinterpreted behaviors that are related to stress and trauma as well as how to work through these roadblocks. \nWe’re Listening! An Introduction to CornerHouse’s Adult Interviewing Project\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Elizabeth Eagle\, M.S.C.J.\, Response Services Director\nCan adult survivors of child sex abuse be interviewed at CornerHouse?” That was the question that began the Adult Pilot Project in the fall of 2020. It was posed to us by a law enforcement partner who was advocating for a trauma informed option for interviewing adult survivors of childhood sex abuse. In this presentation attendees will learn more about the origin story behind the project\, considerations\, guidelines\, and the experience of interviewing adult survivors using the guiding principles of a multi-disciplinary approach to investigations. \nTestifying 101\nFriday\, June 21\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Stephanie Randolph\, MA\, Forensic Interviewer\nTestifying in court can be super stressful and nerve-racking. While a little anxiety can actually be helpful\, no one wants be a sweaty anxious mess on the stand.  Interviewer Stephanie Randolph will give you her top 10 tips that she uses to feel prepared and confident in court. This is most useful for anyone that has had limited court experience or just struggles with feeling comfortable when testifying. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nCornerHouse will not be providing continuing education units\, however\, they can provide titles\, descriptions\, objectives\, and trainer’s biography if attendees would like to submit or apply for CEU’s.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-summer-seminar-series/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20240515T212904Z
CREATED:20240515T160604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T212904Z
UID:10000856-1718704800-1718712000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CAC Model: Working with Children & Non-Offending Family Members
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhen authorities suspect a child may be experiencing abuse\, the child is brought to a Child Advocacy Center (CAC)\, a safe and child-focused environment. At the CAC\, the child recounts their experience once to a trained forensic interviewer who employs sensitive questioning techniques to avoid retraumatizing the child. Subsequently\, a team comprising medical professionals\, law enforcement\, mental health experts\, legal representatives\, child protective services personnel\, victim advocates\, and other relevant professionals collaborates to determine the best course of action for assisting the child\, guided by the information gathered during the interview. CACs provide a range of services including therapy\, medical examinations\, courtroom preparation\, victim advocacy\, case management\, and more. This collective approach\, known as the multidisciplinary team (MDT) response\, constitutes a fundamental aspect of CAC operations. \nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link one week and one day before this training event starts. \nThe Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits \nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nCancelation Policy \nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact Info \nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cac-model-working-with-children-non-offending-family-members/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health Network,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:20240618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T123000
DTSTAMP:20240604T191228Z
CREATED:20240604T191228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T191228Z
UID:10000875-1718697600-1718713800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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. \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. Mandated 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. First 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 requirements.\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\nIf you meet the requirements of a first responder or are part of an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) in the state of Minnesota\, you can qualify for FREE Registration. Due to the special funding from the Children’s Justice Act\, there is limited registration for this course to MN professionals only.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-collecting-minimal-facts-2/
LOCATION:CornerHouse Training Site\, 1711 West County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T130000
DTSTAMP:20240604T190237Z
CREATED:20240604T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T190237Z
UID:10000870-1718625600-1718629200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Summer Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Series Overview\nCornerHouse is presenting four-days of virtual webinars over lunch period that will address a range of topics by their best trainers. Attendees can attend any or all the webinars for free. \nThe Presentation and Impact of Trauma on Children in Various Developmental Stages: What Might It Look Like and How Can We Respond?\nMonday\, June 17\,2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: CornerHouse Mental Health Team\nJoin CornerHouse therapists for a presentation on child development and how what we expect at different ages could be impacted by experiences of abuse and trauma. Brush up on your knowledge of expected child development during key stages while learning how those expected behaviors and abilities may change or look when a child has experienced and/or witnessed sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, or domestic violence. And don’t fret if you’re wondering\, “Ok\, and what do I do if I’m noticing these in a child?”  We’ll discuss some key ways you can respond and intervene\, as well as recommendations for when/how to seek additional help from mental health service providers. \nDon’t Take It Personally: Recognizing and Understanding Stress and Trauma Triggers\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Jane Straub\, Training Director\nWorking with survivors and their support people can be challenging and frustrating especially when we are not recognizing some common behaviors as what they are: responses to stress and trauma. Understanding what may drive some of these behaviors is critical to building rapport and trust. This session will identify some common\, yet misinterpreted behaviors that are related to stress and trauma as well as how to work through these roadblocks. \nWe’re Listening! An Introduction to CornerHouse’s Adult Interviewing Project\nThursday\, June 20\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Elizabeth Eagle\, M.S.C.J.\, Response Services Director\nCan adult survivors of child sex abuse be interviewed at CornerHouse?” That was the question that began the Adult Pilot Project in the fall of 2020. It was posed to us by a law enforcement partner who was advocating for a trauma informed option for interviewing adult survivors of childhood sex abuse. In this presentation attendees will learn more about the origin story behind the project\, considerations\, guidelines\, and the experience of interviewing adult survivors using the guiding principles of a multi-disciplinary approach to investigations. \nTestifying 101\nFriday\, June 21\, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by: Stephanie Randolph\, MA\, Forensic Interviewer\nTestifying in court can be super stressful and nerve-racking. While a little anxiety can actually be helpful\, no one wants be a sweaty anxious mess on the stand.  Interviewer Stephanie Randolph will give you her top 10 tips that she uses to feel prepared and confident in court. This is most useful for anyone that has had limited court experience or just struggles with feeling comfortable when testifying. \nRegister through CornerHouse\nCornerHouse will not be providing continuing education units\, however\, they can provide titles\, descriptions\, objectives\, and trainer’s biography if attendees would like to submit or apply for CEU’s.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-summer-seminar-series/2024-06-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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