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SUMMARY:NCAC Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCompassion Fatigue. Burnout. Vicarious Trauma. Secondary Trauma. Terms that overlap and yet are somewhat different. However\, all these concepts have one thing in common – they describe the emotional toll exacted upon workers in human services who deal intensively and empathically with children and adults who are in engaged in an emotional personal struggle. It is a privilege to work in a profession in which caring about those who suffer is the main tool of our work. But caring also takes a toll. Being close to ground zero when people struggle affects the emotional life of those of us who care. \nComponents for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma\, or CE-CERT\, is a suite of skills designed to support the well-being of professionals who are exposed to secondary trauma. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to help professionals survive this work. Rather\, the goal is to support professionals to have a vocation that is uniquely and deeply satisfying. CE-CERT goes beyond the usual discussion of secondary traumatic stress and burnout to provide specific\, practical skills that can be applied to the very real stress that is produced by this work. \nCE-CERT training is designed for professionals and supervisors who work in child abuse and neglect\, such as those at Children’s Advocacy Centers\, members of multidisciplinary teams\, and their partners. CE-CERT training is provided in two parts: \n\nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT is a two-day foundational training in the principles and skills of CE-CERT and is intended for all professionals working in child abuse and neglect.\nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors is a one-day training specifically for supervisors of child maltreatment professionals. Supervisors will learn how to incorporate CE-CERT into their supervision model with staff. In addition to the one-day training\, supervisors are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in 10 one-hour consultation calls scheduled once or twice a month with the CE-CERT trainer. Supervisors who want to participate in Part 2 must have attended the Part 1 training.\n\nCE-CERT training is funded by a federal grant awarded to the NCAC. The training is offered at no cost to participants in the United States\, U.S. territories\, and local Tribal Nations. \nRegister via NCAC\nApplications open until June 30\, 2023 \nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT: July 17 – 18 \nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors: July 19
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-components-for-enhancing-career-experience-and-reducing-trauma-2/
LOCATION:Montclair\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T153000
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SUMMARY:Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces for Victims & Families Throughout the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host this training with Zero Abuse Project on trauma-informed care across the justice system.\nAfter learning about Adverse Child Experiences (The ACE Study)\, most professionals want the next steps. Creating trauma-informed space and training staff to respond to behaviors linked to trauma will strengthen relationships. Throughout the justice system\, from disclosure to verdict\, it can be triggering\, traumatizing\, and re-traumatizing for victims and families. This session will share steps to improve the environment in order to create safe spaces\, recognize and identify behaviors that impact disclosure to testimony\, and ensure that clients feel listened to and their experiences acknowledged.\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUnderstand how trauma may impact disclosure and cooperation with the justice system.\nLearn ways to create/change or update environments to become trauma safe.\nCreate strategies and tools to enhance relationships with victims and families\n\nAbout the Presenter\nTomiko Mackey is a licensed clinical social worker who has provided services to children\, adolescents\, and adults for more than 20. Tomiko worked at Family Crisis Services\, a children’s advocacy and rape crisis center\, in Oxford\, Mississippi for 22 years as a therapist\, forensic interviewer and clinical director\, supervising the forensic interview\, family advocate and the mental health programs. Tomiko has trained countless professionals in the art of forensic interviewing using the ChildFirst Forensic Interview Protocol. Through the National Children’s Alliance and Baylor University\, Tomiko trains mental health providers throughout the nation in the use of evidence-based assessments. \nTomiko Mackey earned her Master of Social Work degree\, with a concentration in children\, youth and families\, from California State University\, Long Beach. She is an EMDR trained and certified TF-CBT clinician. Tomiko has a private therapy practice in California and Mississippi. \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\nPOST 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.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-spaces-for-victims-families-throughout-the-justice-system/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
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SUMMARY:Adapted Protocol for Interviewing Children Who Do Not Speak
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is presenting a training opportunity with Kate Homan\, MS\, a Senior Consultant for Modell Consulting Group\, LLC. During this module participants will receive an introduction to interviewing children who do not speak. Participants will learn how to establish communication with an individual who can only respond using “yes” and “no” in addition to learning how to use the hybrid question style. \nRegister via APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/adapted-protocol-for-interviewing-children-who-do-not-speak/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training opportunity presented by Arielle Handevidt\, MA\, IMH-E\, Director of Early Childhood at Northside Achievement Zone and Lauren Moberg\, MA\, LMFT\, IMH-E\, Infant & Early Childhood Director at Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. \nWhen infants are born into this world\, they come with a brain that is ready to learn through relationships. For those of us that choose to work with these infants and young children\, we must understand the importance of holding a specialized set of skills to support their development through the context of relationships with their families. During this workshop\, the presenters will dive into the definition of Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)\, begin to understand how IECMH principles inform our work\, and better understand the importance of reflection in our work. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nLearn the definition of infant/early childhood mental health\nName at least 3 guiding principles of infant/early childhood mental health\nUnderstand the necessity of reflection in infant/early childhood work\n\nRegister via MACMH\nThis training is anticipated to be approved for Develop Credit and approved for 3 CEHs.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/introduction-to-infant-early-childhood-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T143000
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SUMMARY:The Shift From Control to Connection: Parental Mediation Strategies That Support Digital Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training presented by Erin Walsh\, CO-Founder at Spark & Stitch Institute. \nWhile dominant media narratives paint a simple equation that teens + screens = negative outcomes\, the latest data point to a much more complicated picture. Unfortunately\, this simplistic messaging too often positions parents simply as “on-off” regulators of adolescent media use and can lead to restrictive mediation strategies that backfire as children grow older. The nuances in the relationship between screen time and mental health require that helping professionals\, caring adults and caregivers increase their knowledge of these issues and build a mediation toolkit that responds to the developmental needs of adolescents as well as the complexity of the digital world that young people are growing up in. \nThis workshop will briefly review some of the key takeaways in the research about screen time and mental health and explore why restrictive mediation strategies alone are insufficient to reduce harm and strengthen resilience. Participants will be asked to connect the dots between the developmental tasks of adolescents and the digital dilemmas and opportunities they navigate daily. Time will be spent reviewing additional effective mediation strategies that center adult-child connections\, communication and compassion. Reflection prompts and Q&A will help participants make meaning of their learning. \nThis training is for everyone from all professions and will address early childhood to adolescence age. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview key research takeaways on the relationship between screen time and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.\nExplain parental mediation strategies and their impact on exposure to risk and adolescent risk behaviors.\nIdentify strategies associated with successful parental/adult mediation that are developmentally appropriate for tweens and teens.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nErin Walsh is a parent\, speaker\, educator and writer. She has worked with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. Erin and her father\, Dr. David Walsh\, started together at the National Institute on Media and the Family before creating Spark & Stitch Institute in 2019. In addition to writing articles for several organizations including Bolster Collaborative and Psychology Today\, she co-authored the 10th Anniversary Edition of the national bestseller Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen. Her signature down-to-earth approach and sense of humor helps families and educators engage in complicated topics and leave feeling capable and motivated. She has consulted with schools\, school districts\, parent groups and other youth serving organizations throughout North America on issues related to digital media\, parenting\, and social emotional development. \nRegister via MACMH\nThis training is anticipated to be approved for 0.5 hours of Cultural Competence Content and approved for 2 CEHs.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-shift-from-control-to-connection-parental-mediation-strategies-that-support-digital-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
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SUMMARY:Interviewing Children with Communication Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is hosting a training opportunity that is presented by Staci Whitney\, Senior Director of Modell Consulting Group\, LLC (MCG). \nIn this session\, participants will learn specifically about communicating with children with communication disorders\, and speech-language disorders\, including interviewing children who utilize communication devices. \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/interviewing-children-with-communication-disorders/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
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SUMMARY:2023 Zero Abuse Project Summit
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nHelp put an end to child sexual abuse. The 2023 Zero Abuse Project Summit will run June 7-9\, 2023 in Orlando\, Florida\, and will focus on the current research and emerging trends in the field of forensic interviewing and child abuse investigations. This conference is for all multidisciplinary team members\, including law enforcement\, CPS\, prosecutors\, and forensic interviewers. \nPlease note: We will be hosting our National Peer Review on June 7th for currently practicing forensic interviewers for an additional cost. This session is limited to 75 participants. Attendees that have not purchased a ticket for June 7 will only have access to the June 8-9 sessions. \n\nJune 7\, 2023: Zero Abuse Project National Forensic Interview Peer Review\nJune 8-9\, 2023: Zero Abuse Project Summit\n\nZero Abuse Project is thrilled to be presenting the following topics for this year’s Summit:\n\nChild Forensic Interviewing: A 40-Year Retrospective\n2023 Emerging Issues in the field\n2023 Research Update\nInvestigating\, Interviewing\, and Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Male Victims\nI’m Done…I Quit!: Secondary Traumatic Stress and Vicarious Trauma\nThe Big Disconnect…Prosecutor and forensic interviewer Collaboration\nRace\, Religion\, and Corporal Punishment: Finding a Culturally Humble Path to Reducing both Physical Abuse and Racial Disparities\n\nThese topics will be presented by an amazing lineup of industry experts:\n\nDr. Mark Everson\, Director of Childhood Trauma and Maltreatment Program at UNC’s Department of Psychiatry\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Zero Abuse Project\nRita Farrell\, Director\, ChildFirst®\, Zero Abuse Project\nRachel Johnson\, Lead Forensic Interview Specialist\, Zero Abuse Project\nTomiko Mackey\, Senior Trainer\, Zero Abuse Project\nCaitie Dahl\, Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer\, Zero Abuse Project\n\nDownload the agenda here. \nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nLodging\nZero Abuse Project has secured a limited room block at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista at the special Summit rate of $169.00. Be sure to reserve your rooms early! \nThe hotel will be offering complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast\, nightly evening receptions\, and a waived resort fee\, should you choose to stay there. Extend your stay through the weekend and enjoy the Disney and Universal theme parks! \nBookings can be made at this link: www.my-event.hilton.com/mcowdes-zap-90161ba4-e789-463d-975f-8392f5701f23/ \nAlternatively\, you may call the reservations hotline at 1-800-377-8898 and reference the code “ZAP” for the group rate. \nPayment Information\nTo Pay by Credit/Debit Card \nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Pay via Credit Card”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you the credit card processing page. \nTo Pay by Invoice \nIf you need an invoice to issue payment\, you must select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”)\, and you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency for payment processing\, send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with the contact information. \nCancellation Policy \nWe offer a refund minus a $25 administrative fee for each cancelled registration. We do not offer refunds if you fail to notify us prior to the conference you can’t attend. Zero Abuse Project must be notified 7 full business day before the start of the Summit to qualify for a refund or transfer (by May 31\, 2023). \n*NO REFUNDS for discounted group registrations. \nTransfers: Registrations can be transferred to a different attendee for a $25 administrative fee. \nDisclaimer: Zero Abuse Project reserves the right to cancel or postpone this seminar if minimum registration requirements are not met or as a result of Force Majeure. Zero Abuse Project will make all attempts to notify registrants of cancellation or postponement at the earliest opportunity.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2023-zero-abuse-project-summit/
LOCATION:Embassay Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort\, 8100 Lake St\, Orlando\, FL\, 32836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
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SUMMARY:Advanced Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Part II
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is hosting this training opportunity presented by Dermot Whelan\, Senior Consultant for the Disability Services Division of Modell Consulting Group\, LLC. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about disabilities in detail\, including physical disability\, cerebral palsy\, communication disorders\, and deaf and hard-of-hearing children. In addition\, participants will learn strategies for communicating with children with disabilities. \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-considerations-for-interviewing-children-with-disabilities-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
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SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-25/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
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SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230327T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T185403Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC 30th Colloquium: Soaring to New Heights
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s 30th Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Extraordinary plenary speakers will join us and more than 130 sessions will be available! Sessions will be offered at beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced levels for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine\, nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective services\, and allied fields. \nRegister via APSAC\n​Location/Lodging ​\nThe 2023 APSAC Colloquium will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202.   The discounted rate for conference attendees is $219 per night. These rates are available until April 1\, 2023\, or until the block is exhausted\, whichever comes first. Reservations can be made here or by calling Sheraton Reservations at 1-303-893-3333. Please be sure to ask for the APSAC special rate! We urge you to make your hotel reservations early. \nGroup Registration Discounts\nAPSAC is pleased to offer a discount for groups of five or more at a savings of 10% off the regular registration rate for each attendee in the group. Use the discount code GROUPREG to activate this discount. \nCancellations\nAPSAC will honor all written cancellations and change requests received by April 1\, 2023. A $50 processing fee will apply. Refunds will be processed after June 15\, 2023. Registrations can be transferred to another party at any time without penalty\, as long as APSAC is notified by May 12\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-30th-colloquium-soaring-to-new-heights/
LOCATION:Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
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SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000440-1684240200-1686241800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000439-1683808200-1685809800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230306T193023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T193023Z
UID:10000418-1683676800-1683849599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Spring Conference: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nRed River Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting a spring conference with a multi-disciplinary approach to child maltreatment. There will be speakers from various multidisciplinary professions that will discuss topics on Making a Difference in Cases of Children and Teens who Initiate Problematic Sexual Behaviors\, Safety Planning for Children and Adolescents with Problematic or Illegal Sexual Behavior\, Understanding and Responding to Cultural Needs of Indigenous Families\, Strangulation\, Drug trends\, Building Rapport and Maintaining Safe Relationships with At-Risk and Vulnerable Youth\, and Science of Happiness at Work. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nAdvocates\nCPS/Social Workers\nSchool Personnel\nCase Management\nForensic Interviewers\nMental Health Providers\nHealth CaseL Advanced Practice Providers\, Physicians\, and Nurses\nLaw Enforcement\nParole and Probabtion\nProsecution/Attorneys\nJudges\n\nRegister via Red River CAC\nEarly Bird Pricing – $125\nMarch 1st – April 14th\, 2023\n\nGeneral Conference Pricing – $150\nApril 14th – May 5th\, 2023\nHotel Accommodations\nHomewood Suites by Hilton\n\nKing Suite $102/night\nDouble Queen Suite #119/night\n\nReserve here online or call 701-235-3150. Group Code is RRC. \n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/16th-annual-spring-conference-a-multi-disciplinary-approach-to-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:FargoDome\, 1800 North University Drive\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000438-1683635400-1685637000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000437-1683203400-1685205000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230228T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T200810Z
UID:10000419-1683072000-1683331199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Red Lake Human Trafficking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nRed Lake Victim Services and Minnesota Department of Public Safety are presenting a conference on human trafficking. There will be many topics to discuss\, which are human trafficking 101\, trafficking trend/data\, best practices\, evidence collection and prosecution of “HT” cases\, resources\, and much more. See the flyer here. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nTribal Law Enforcement\nVictim Services\nCourt Personnel\nTribal Services Providers\nAnyone else who woks closely with victims of crime\n\nRegister via Red Lake Victim Services\nMore detailed agenda will be available soon.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/red-lake-human-trafficking-conference/
LOCATION:Oshkiimaajitahdah Event Center\, Redby\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events,Trafficking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000436-1683030600-1685032200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230222T230252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230252Z
UID:10000415-1682514000-1682517600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is presenting a training event with Ross W. Greene\, Ph. D. \nThis is the innovative\, evidence-based\, trauma-informed model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. The model represents a significant departure from discipline-as-usual:  it focuses on solving problems rather than modifying behavior\, emphasizes collaborative rather than unilateral solutions\, encourages proactive rather than reactive intervention\, de-emphasizes diagnostic categories\, and provides practical\, research-based tools for assessment and intervention. \nAbout the Presenter\nRoss W. Greene\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical psychologist and the originator of the innovative\, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)\, as described in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. He also developed\, and executive produced the award-winning documentary film The Kids We Lose\, released in 2018. Dr. Greene was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years\, and is now founding director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance. He is also currently adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology in Sydney\, Australia. Dr. Greene has worked with several thousand kids with concerning behaviors and their caregivers\, and he and his colleagues have overseen implementation and evaluation of the CPS model in countless schools\, inpatient psychiatric units\, and residential and juvenile detention facilities\, with dramatic effect: significant reductions in recidivism\, discipline referrals\, detentions\, suspensions\, and use of restraint and seclusion. Dr. Greene lectures throughout the world and lives in Freeport\, Maine. \nRegister via APSAC\nGeneral Admission: $25.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff General Admission: Free\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology): $25.00\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) for APSAC Members and New York Foundling Staff: $15.00 \n*If you are in New York and would like social work\, mental health or psychology CE credits please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org \nAPSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering.\nThe New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230413T152124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T152124Z
UID:10000426-1682506800-1682512200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Victim Privacy and Statutory Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is hosting a training opportunity\, presented by Adam Petras who is the Assistant Hennepin County Attorney. \nThis training is an overview and discussion about the rights that crime victims have in protecting their private\, confidential\, and privileged information. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDiscover what personal information and data about or from a victim is protected\, and the differences between private\, confidential\, and privileged information.\nHear about the recent evolution of victims’ right to privacy in Minnesota’s appellate court decisions over the past 3-4 years.\nUnderstand how victims’ advocates can assist and help victims keep their personal information personal and away from the court system.\n\nRegisteriva via MAC\nThis training is free for all to attend live on Zoom\, the recording of the event will be available exclusively for MAC members.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/victim-privacy-and-statutory-privilege/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Statute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230222T230019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230019Z
UID:10000408-1681862400-1682121599@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. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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:20230413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230207T201917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T224722Z
UID:10000406-1681389000-1681403400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Behaviorism: Shifting the Lens When Assessing and Supporting Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) will present a live webinar with Connie Persike\, MS\, CCC/SLP\, Speech Pathologist and Educational Consultant at Supportable Solutions. Many professionals are working tirelessly to shift the behavioral paradigm away from the traditional behavioral approach and toward what current relational and neuroscience research has taught us. When we know better\, we do better! Let’s use that information to redesign tools we frequently use in schools and community settings today – functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral intervention plans. If you are struggling with these processes and if they do not align with your current philosophy and belief system\, then this workshop is for you! Participants will get a deep dive into how to make these common processes more trauma-sensitive\, neurodiversity-affirming\, and aligned with current research. The intended audience is for administrators\, occupational therapists\, speech pathologists\, educators\, clinicians\, community support members\, parents\, schools\, psychologists\, and social workers. \nThree Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will describe what a functional behavioral assessment is and when it is needed.\nParticipants will describe the brief history of the functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral intervention plan.\nParticipants will describe at least 5 shifts to align functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans with current knowledge and research.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nConnie Persike is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant. As founder of Supportable Solutions\, she brings 20+ years of experience in educational settings to provide insight\, guidance\, coaching\, and support to school districts\, agencies\, and families across Wisconsin — and throughout the country. Connie holds a certificate in instructional coaching\, positive education\, and applied educational neuroscience. She created an innovative process to assess behavior\, which deviates from the traditional behaviorism approach and aligns with neuroscience while maintaining a trauma-sensitive and neurodiversity-affirming approach. Connie works from the guiding mission that Connection + Collaboration = Endless Possibilities. \nRegister via MACMH\n4 CEHs and includes 3 hours of clinical content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/beyond-behavorism-shifting-the-lens-when-assessing-and-supporting-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230322T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T183048Z
UID:10000420-1680771600-1680782400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the Child Abuse MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course will provide an overview of affirmative practices for all multidisciplinary team (MDT) professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children\, youth and families when responding to child abuse and maltreatment. In addition to providing an overview of gender and sexuality terminology\, some of the topics covered will include cultural considerations when working with LGBQTIA+ children\, youth and families\, working with caregivers that are not supportive of LGBTQIA+ youth\, preparing the team\, family and child for the process\, allyship\, pronouns\, engaging community partners\, vetting resources for LGBQTIA+ families\, considerations for the forensic protocol and the use of interview aids. While considerations for the forensic interview will be discussed in this course\, the primary focus of this training is on the MDT\, as a whole. \nThis training is appropriate for law enforcement\, prosecuting attorneys\, child protection workers\, forensic interviewers\, mental health professionals\, medical providers\, advocates\, community liaisons\, and youth serving professionals that may interact with LGBTQIA+ children and youth. \nThis event will be held virtually via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants prior to the training. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscuss considerations for engaging meaningfully with LGBQTIA+ victim/survivors and their families in the MDT process\, including work with non-supportive parents and caregivers.\nIncrease understanding of LGBTQIA+ culture\, including the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community.\nRecognize how LGBTQIA+ victim/survivor’s experiences with systems providers and polyvictimzations can affect interactions child abuse professionals may have with LGBTQIA+ victims and their families.\nOffer tools for professionals to examine current practices and suggestions for practice to create more affirmative interactions and environments for LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\nTrainers\nRachel Johnson is the Lead Forensic Interview Specialist with Zero Abuse Project. Rachel most recently served as the Program Director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance and has fourteen years of experience in work related to forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, advocacy\, child abuse\, prevention education\, sexual assault and family violence\, both domestically and abroad. Bettering the systemic response to LGBTQIA+ victim/survivors of sexual abuse and abuse has been an on-going focus of their academic\, professional\, and community-based work. \nCaitie Dahl is a Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer with Zero Abuse Project. Prior to joining Zero Abuse\, Caitie served as a Forensic Interviewer\, Forensic Program Coordinator\, Trainer\, and Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator with First Witness Child Advocacy Center in Duluth\, Minnesota. Caitie also served as the Program Manager at the campus Gender Equity Resource Center\, and is passionate about recognizing and addressing the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ youth who have experienced maltreatment. \nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nThis training is being offered to professionals in and residents of Minnesota free of charge under a grant funded by MN OJP.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/serving-lgbtqia-children-and-families-in-the-child-abuse-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230130T184552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184552Z
UID:10000393-1679389200-1679394600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session participants will learn about disabilities in detail including: intellectual disability\, autism spectrum disorder\, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In addition\, participants will learn strategies for communicating with children with disabilities. Please note: You must register for each event in this series separately.\nPresenter: Staci Whitney \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n*This webinar has the same content that was presented in 2022
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-considerations-for-interviewing-children-with-disabilities-part-1/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230130T184456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184456Z
UID:10000392-1678788000-1678793400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:General Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session\, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for choosing an appropriate interview setting that is trauma-informed and victim-sensitive. In addition\, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for adjusting the forensic interview to the individual’s needs and methods of gathering this information pre-interview. Consideration will be given to the physical setting\, timing of the interview\, informed consent\, language\, and comfort items in the interview process.\nPresenter: Dermot Whelan \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n*This webinar has the same content that was presented in 2022
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/general-considerations-for-interviewing-children-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
CREATED:20230130T184234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184234Z
UID:10000396-1678233600-1678406399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nStudies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting\, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skills needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. \nThe training will be presented between 2 half-days (note the different ending times each day): \n\nWednesday\, March 8\, 2023: 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (Central)\nThursday\, March 9\, 2023: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central)\n\nPart of an organization?\nZero Abuse Project understands that changing the environment and implementing policies on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) can be a difficult task. By sending a team to this training\, your organization will have the benefit of multiple professionals receiving expert knowledge to bring back to your agency. Zero Abuse Project believes this is instrumental to agency change. Therefore\, ZAP offers one FREE registration for every four registrations purchased. \nWhat participants told us they learned:\n\nTIC is a philosophical shift and not a diagnosis for PTSD\nACEs are prevalent across all economic levels\nTrauma manifests into different behaviors than expected\nTeachers should teach as if all students have ACE scores\n\nIntended Audience\nThis training is designed for professionals who work with children and families\, including educators and administrators\, childcare providers\, law enforcement\, youth-serving organizations\, health and human service providers\, faith-based organizations\, healthcare\, and victim advocates. \nObjectives:\n\nIncrease awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and impact on well-being.\nExplain the physiological effect of trauma on the brain.\nImprove knowledge on ACEs\, Trauma\, and Trauma-Informed Care.\nDescribe Trauma-Informed Care and its impact on your work.\nGenerate actionable ideas for applying knowledge to your work with youth and adults.\nEnhance the community’s ability to prevent and respond to trauma.\n\n\n\n\n\nView Course Agenda\n\n\n\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nTO PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD\nFor registrations paying with a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order\,” you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you to the credit card processing page. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay with Invoice”) \nTO PAY BY INVOICE\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within two weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than three working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within six months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Champions for Children Conference
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) is committed to promoting excellence in Illinois Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) through leadership\, education and collaboration; providing training opportunities to strengthen CACs and multi-disciplinary partners\, in accordance with the best practices and National Children’s Alliance standards for accreditation\, which result in better service to Illinois children and their families. \nCACI is excited to bring you the 2023 Champions of Children Conference! This 3-day\, five separate track\, hybrid experience\, brings you nationally renowned experts in the field of child abuse\, and is purposefully planned for multidisciplinary members and their specific discipline. View the brochure here. \nBoth in-person and virtual experiences are offered. Limited sessions will be available for participants to access after the conference for 30 days. Links will be provided via email\, at the close of CofC23. \nRegister via CACI\nRegistration closes February 13\, 2023. \nContinuing Education Credit Information\n\nCEUs are ONLY available for live sessions and only given for paid MCLE credits prior to the conference\nIf you are seeking CEUs for social workers/therapists you will receive a form after the conference to mail into Northern Illinois University requesting those CEUs. Along with that form you will have to mail in a $9 check.\nThe Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is pending approval\, session will be approved closer to the conference Mandated Training Requirements for the 2023 Champions of Children Conference!\nAttorneys who paid the attorney pricing\, their MCLE credits will be sent within two weeks from the close of the conference.\n\nRemember:  Credits will only be given for the live sessions.\nHotel Information\nLoews Chicago O’Hare:  Rate: $139/night  Self Parking:  $18/night. Registration is the responsibility of the individual. Room block name “Champions of Children Conference.”   The cut-off date for our room block is February 13\, 2023.   Reservations can be made:  via phone at (877) 868-9134 or via the online link. \nPayment Information\nCACI prefers that all registration fees are cared for at the time of registration via credit/debit card.   We do understand that this option does not work for everyone.  If you need to pay with a check\, please be sure that it is received at the CACI office (400 South Ninth Street\, Suite 101\, Springfield IL  62701).  Payment must be received no later than 10 days (3/1/23/) prior to the Conference. \nRegistration fee includes breakfast\, lunch\, live streaming\, if preferred\, and access to all recorded trainings for 30 days following the conference. \nOnline payment is preferred. If you need to send a check\, it must be received in the CACI office\, by March 1\, 2023.    Entry to CofC23 will be denied without payment\, or prior authorization. \nCancellation Policy\nWritten cancellations received at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the conference (2/3/2023) are refunded less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given if cancellation is not received within 30 days of CofC23. or if the registrant is a ‘no show’ and fails to show up for the conference. Registration is transferable to another qualified applicant.  In the event that CACI cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/14th-annual-champions-for-children-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams
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SUMMARY:Ethical Awareness in Reflective Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training presented by Carol F. Siegel\, PhD\, LP\, clinical psychologist and instructor at the University of Minnesota. Reflective consultation is an enormous responsibility. In order to serve our consultees well\, it requires awareness on multiple levels\, including content\, meaning\, cultural factors and ethics.  This presentation will focus on ethics and ethical awareness issues in reflective consultation. It will include an opportunity to use a format by which to process ethical issues. The intended audience is for anyone doing reflective consultation. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will understand the significance of the role of ethics in culturally-informed reflective consultation.\nParticipants will identify three areas of concern regarding ethics in reflective consultation.\nParticipants will become familiar with a process to address ethical concerns.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nCarol F. Siegel\, PhD\, LP is a licensed clinical psychologist in Minneapolis who sees parents and children in her private practice. Her primary clinical focus is parenting and issues encountered by parents with complex histories. This may include depression\, stress\, adoption\, foster care\, trauma\, abuse or neglect. Dr. Siegel is a consultant to clinical and home-visiting programs around Minnesota and has been teaching in the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Master’s and Certificate Program at the University of Minnesota since 2007. She is endorsed by the Minnesota Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association as an Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor (Level IV). \n  \n  \nRegister via MACMH\n2 CEHs \nIncludes: 2 hours of ethics\, 1 hour of cultural competency and .5 hours of clinical content
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ethical-awareness-in-reflective-consultation/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTSTAMP:20260406T164351
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse: Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™\, a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible\, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation. Training methods include lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers\, child protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nThis training is taking place in person in Roseville\, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A continental breakfast is offered each day as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday. \nCost: $1\,275.00\nRegister online via CornerHouse \nThis training is taking place in person in Roseville\, MN. \nEach day training will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A continental breakfast is offered each day\, as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday. \nPlease view the cancellation policy here! \nPlease note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff\, other participants\, and the community\, CornerHouse highly encourages all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-17/
LOCATION:CornerHouse Training Site\, 1711 West County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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