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SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\n\nCommunity Member\nCommunity Corrections Officer\nCourt System Personnel\nEducator\nEmergency Management\nLaw Enforcement\nLaw Enforcement Support\nProsecutors\nSocial Workers\nTribes/Tribal Partners\nVictim Service Providers\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by January 5\, 2024. \nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231121T163921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163921Z
UID:10000589-1704700800-1704733200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC FIT: Dynamics of CST Victim Interviews (Part 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn the complex dynamics involved in a child sex trafficking interview. Gain an understanding of the impact of trauma bonding and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as they relate to traffickers recruiting and controlling minors. Recognize why the CST business model is important and how adolescent development plays apart in both trafficking and the interview process. \nThis training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine human trafficking and explain its dynamics\nExplain and analyze the differences between adolescents and adults regarding language development\, memory and suggestibility\nDefine types and patterns of disclosure\nIdentify strategies for overcoming common barriers and blocks that occur within a forensic interview\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training contains two hours of instruction.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-fit-dynamics-of-cst-victim-interviews-part-1-2/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231121T163159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163159Z
UID:10000587-1704700800-1704733200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NJCTC Interviewing Bilingual and Immigrant Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIdentify barriers to communication and examine tactics for engagement during a bilingual forensic interview. Learn how to engage the family by utilizing tactics or tools to overcome the barriers when you have a case with Spanish-speaking children or families. Gather new resources and learn the steps families can take to utilize support services. This training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \n\nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nIdentify blocks to communication\nDemonstrate new tactics for engagement\nUtilize support services\n\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nA certificate of completion will be generated at the end of this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/njctc-interviewing-bilingual-and-immigrant-children/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231201T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T153759Z
UID:10000609-1702468800-1702472400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: Working Together as a Multi-Disciplinary Team
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIt is well known and widely supported that best practice is to conduct child abuse investigations within a multidisciplinary team. However\, the differences in perspectives\, needs\, and goals that make the MDT process so valuable can also result in challenges and conflict\, even within teams that respect and value each other. Along with reviewing information regarding the benefits of an MDT approach and some of the challenges that may arise\, this webinar will identify strategies that can increase the functioning of the MDT. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify the benefits of MultiDisciplinary Team collaboration in the context of child abuse investigations\nRecognize common causes of challenges or conflict within MDTs\nLearn strategies for creating and maintaining a well-functioning MDT\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-working-together-as-a-multi-disciplinary-team/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231201T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T153741Z
UID:10000608-1702382400-1702386000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: Grooming Strategies Regarding Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe act of recruiting someone into trafficking is intentional\, planned and criminal. Learn tactics and techniques used by traffickers including targeting\, recruiting and the grooming process. Understanding the emotional/trauma bond between the offender and victim is imperative to break this connection intervene when a minor is targeted. Research regarding childhood trauma\, victim risk factors\, juvenile justice\, homeless and missing youth will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify the types of traffickers and how they recruit their victims\nUnderstand the grooming process how it is used to gain compliance\nLearn the links of trafficking to childhood trauma\, homeless and missing youth as well as additional risk and vulnerabilities.\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-grooming-strategies-regarding-sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking-of-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231004T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T200024Z
UID:10000539-1702339200-1702425599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Children in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals such as community members\, community correction officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nTechnology plays a tremendous role in our children’s lives. Learn about the ways children are interacting online to create better understanding and open up meaningful communication. Increase awareness of opportunities to protect and connect with children while also gathering valuable information to mitigate threats posed by individuals who seek to exploit them. This day-long seminar is designed to educate a broad range of disciplines responsible for conducting investigations and safeguarding youth. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the different types of technology used by children and teens\, including devices and apps\nRecognize the differences between the digital age and the world that adults experienced while growing up\nFocus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes communication\, setting guidelines\, and digital citizenship training\nUnderstand the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face such as cyberbullying\, “sexting\,” and online predators\nAddress the legal aspects of all of these topics and learn how to address each of these issues with best practices\nUnderstand our role in helping victims navigate trauma after the incident has occurred\, and learn what resources are available for you to aid in this process\n\nAbout the Trainer\nDana Miller is an Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Dana holds a master’s degree in criminal justice\, and she has worked extensively in education and harm prevention surrounding technology in the state of Wisconsin. Dana is a former Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander; in her tenure with the Wisconsin Department of Justice\, Dana managed the program operations for the ICAC Task Force\, including managing Wisconsin CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and collaborating with Wisconsin law enforcement regarding investigations\, outreach\, and training events. Throughout her career\, Dana has provided online safety outreach to over 30\,000 people. She is creator and co-creator of multiple Wisconsin online safety programs and initiatives that continue to be utilized\, and she teaches online safety primary prevention and responding to sextortion classes throughout the nation. \nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/protecting-children-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231208T202944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T195549Z
UID:10000615-1702252800-1735689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MRCAC Medical Training Activity
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMedical Training Academy is an interactive\, self-paced set of online lessons to prepare medical providers in correctly identifying and diagnosing child physical and sexual abuse. The 21 lessons\, which include three in-depth case studies\, build the essential skills and knowledge that medical providers will need to confidently navigate real world situations. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain the role of the medical provider within the multidisciplinary team\nDemonstrate how to assess physical injuries that are diagnostic for abuse\nUnderstand normal childhood development\, including sexual development and behaviors that may be concerning for sexual abuse\nDetermine when a client requires an acute medical evaluation with forensic evidence collection and/or sexually transmitted infections prophylaxis. • Explain other issues related to child sexual abuse\, including: child sexual abuse material (pornography)\, drug facilitated sexual abuse\, commercial sexual exploitation of children and runaway youth.\n\nRegister through MRCAC\nThis training is a self-paced online course and is approved for 30.5 CME credits.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mrcac-medical-training-activity/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231004T200203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T200203Z
UID:10000536-1702252800-1702684799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Virtual 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 via an online platform. \nSchedule\n\nMonday December 11th to Thursday December 14th 8:30 to 4:30 Central Time (Protocol Instruction).\nFriday December 15th 8:30am to 1:00pm Central Time (Role Plays)\n\nRegister Online via CornerHouse\nPlease view their cancellation policy and other policies here!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-virtual-basic-forensic-interview-training-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231121T163921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163921Z
UID:10000588-1701648000-1701734399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC FIT: Dynamics of CST Victim Interviews (Part 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn the complex dynamics involved in a child sex trafficking interview. Gain an understanding of the impact of trauma bonding and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as they relate to traffickers recruiting and controlling minors. Recognize why the CST business model is important and how adolescent development plays apart in both trafficking and the interview process. \nThis training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine human trafficking and explain its dynamics\nExplain and analyze the differences between adolescents and adults regarding language development\, memory and suggestibility\nDefine types and patterns of disclosure\nIdentify strategies for overcoming common barriers and blocks that occur within a forensic interview\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training contains two hours of instruction.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-fit-dynamics-of-cst-victim-interviews-part-1-2/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231129T223627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T223627Z
UID:10000601-1701648000-1701820799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\n\nCommunity Member\nCommunity Corrections Officer\nCourt System Personnel\nEducator\nEmergency Management\nLaw Enforcement\nLaw Enforcement Support\nProsecutors\nSocial Workers\nTribes/Tribal Partners\nVictim Service Providers\n\nAbout Trainers\nHarry Earle – NCJTC Associate | Chief of Police\, Gloucester Township Police Department\, New Jersey – Retired \nHarry Earle began his career with the Gloucester Township Police Department in 1987 and served in various positions throughout his career including Patrol Officer\, Patrol Sergeant\, Lieutenant\, Captain\, and Deputy Chief before becoming Chief of Police in 2010 until his retirement from the police department in November 2019. He has implemented community and problem-solving policing models with a focus on crime prevention and community wellness by addressing social disorder with a focus on at-risk youth and vulnerable populations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice\, a master’s degree in Human Resource Development\, and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Harry is the current Chairperson of the International Association of Chiefs Police (IACP) Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Committee. \nMichele Selfridge – NCJTC Associate | Licensed Clinical Social Worker \nMichele Selfridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Agent who worked extensively with the Gloucester Township Police Department. In coordination with Chief of Police\, Harry Earle\, she has created and facilitates juvenile crime prevention and diversion programs which are successfully lowering the juvenile recidivism rate in the community. Ms. Selfridge is the co-author of the GT Focus and Handshakes Not Handcuffs Curriculum\, the Juvenile and Parent Risk Assessment Tools and the author of PAUSE\, An Alternative to Suspension. She has presented on varied topics affecting youth including GT Vision initiatives\, Adverse Childhood Experience and brain development\, human trafficking\, addiction\, crisis management\, adolescent mental health and effective parenting. \nRegister through NCJTC\nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230927T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170345Z
UID:10000517-1701417600-1701450000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Forensic Interviewing Training - Dolls & Diagrams for Practice\, Investigation\, and Prosecution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project is hosting a virtual training that provides multidisciplinary team members an understanding of the research and proper use to assist with investigation and prosecution when forensic interviews include the use of interviewing aids of anatomical dolls and diagrams. \nWhile the practice of using anatomical dolls and diagrams is sometimes seen as contentious in the field of forensic interviewing\, research shows the appropriate use of dolls and diagrams within the guidance of a nationally recognized protocol can increase forensically relevant information and accuracy within the forensic interview. \nThis training will summarize relevant research on dolls and diagrams\, provide an overview of their purposeful and appropriate use in the forensic interview\, and address common defense challenges to the use of dolls and diagrams. This one-day advanced training includes practicum and scenario work for participants. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview appropriate and purposeful practice regarding the use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview.\nIncrease knowledge of the relevant and reflective research regarding the use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview. Students will gain a better understanding of the proper use through scenario practicum with dolls and diagrams.\nAddress misconceptions and defense challenges to the appropriate use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview.\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\nTraining Fee: $150 if paid by credit card\, $160 if paid by invoice \nYou will be notified of acceptance or waitlist status approximately 3 weeks before the training date.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-forensic-interviewing-training-dolls-diagrams-for-practice-investigation-and-prosecution/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231121T163159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163159Z
UID:10000586-1701388800-1701475199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NJCTC Interviewing Bilingual and Immigrant Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIdentify barriers to communication and examine tactics for engagement during a bilingual forensic interview. Learn how to engage the family by utilizing tactics or tools to overcome the barriers when you have a case with Spanish-speaking children or families. Gather new resources and learn the steps families can take to utilize support services. This training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \n\nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nIdentify blocks to communication\nDemonstrate new tactics for engagement\nUtilize support services\n\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nA certificate of completion will be generated at the end of this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/njctc-interviewing-bilingual-and-immigrant-children/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20231003T175651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T175651Z
UID:10000526-1700038800-1700049600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Processing and Mental Health: A Trauma Informed Approach
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) presents a training opportunity with Jessica Villery\, OTS\, OTR/L\, Occupational Therapist at PrairieCare and Instructional Support Staff at University of Minnesota. This training is suited for juvenile/restorative justice professionals\, education professionals\, Health Care professionals\, and mental health professionals and will address working with children at six-years-old to adults. \nSensory Processing and Mental Health teaches participants the basics of sensory processing differences and how they impact daily functioning. These concepts will be related to various common mental health diagnoses\, life circumstances\, and impact on behavior. This presentation will promote an understanding of preventative strategies and optimize function for children with sensory processing differences and mental health challenges to create a positive and predictable environment. Participants increase their understanding of Winnie Dunn’s theory of sensory processing including eight sensory systems\, realistic interventions to promote improvement in daily functioning\, and the connection between sensory processing challenges and common mental health disorders. The information in this presentation aims to assist educators in reducing behavioral challenges rooted in sensory processing differences\, improving their ability to anticipate the needs of students before behaviors become disruptive to classroom functioning\, and build confidence in addressing sensory needs of all students. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand The Trauma-Informed Mindset and How it Relates to Sensory Processing\nExplore The 4 Sensory Processing Quadrants\nExplore The 8 Sensory Systems\nDiscover Realistic Interventions\nUnderstand Sensory Processing in Relation to Cognition\nUnderstand Sensory Processing in Relation to Common Mental Health\n\nAbout the Presenter\nJess is an occupational therapist who has worked in outpatient pediatrics\, school-based practice\, and currently in mental health\, partial hospitalization and academia. Her areas of specialty include sensory processing differences\, trauma informed care\, challenging behaviors\, mental health\, neurodivergence\, and program development. She is currently the occupational therapist at PrairieCare Mankato and provides instructional support for professional development and program development courses in the occupational therapy department at University of Minnesota on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. In her free time\, she enjoys crafting (quilting\, stained glass\, and crocheting)\, gardening\, spending time with her husband and pets\, and spending time with friends. \nRegister through MACMH\nThis training is approved for 2.5 hours of clinical content and is anticipated to be approved for 0.5 hours of cultural competency content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/sensory-processing-and-mental-health-a-trauma-informed-approach/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,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:20231025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230927T170844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170844Z
UID:10000522-1698237000-1698247800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Bullying through Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Relationship Driven Practices
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a training opportunity with Deborah Cavitt\, MS\, Project Director at MACMH. This training is a great opportunity for educators\, parents/caregivers\, and other professionals working directly with children and youth (early childhood to young adulthood). \nBeing bullied significantly harms a child’s ability to flourish both in school and in the community. This presentation examines the devastating harm impacting young people who are bullied\, and offers prevention and intervention strategies to minimize bullying in schools and the community.  Feeling safe and supported in school is essential to a child’s social\, emotional\, behavioral and academic development. Bullying threatens a student’s civil rights and is often a form of discrimination based on multiple factors such as race\, national origin\, disabilities\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, family income\, and more. Schools should use an upstream approach to prevent and reduce the incidences of bullying and have a plan in place to address bullying. Prevention practices should include weaving social emotional learning into the curriculum.  Bullying interventions must include positive behavioral expectations and restorative justice based on inclusion and respect. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo understand the nature of bullying\, its effects on children’s mental health\, and how to prevent bullying.\nTo incorporate social emotional learning to create safe and caring school environments.\nTo actively teach kindness\, emotion regulation\, and collaborative problem solving.\nTo create a school wide plan to eliminate exclusion and build positive social networks within schools.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDeborah Cavitt is an advocate\, trainer\, and project director for Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH). Cavitt gives presentations and works on projects with schools\, children\, youth\, parents and professionals to increase understanding and reduce the stigma related to mental health disorders. As a parent coach and advocate\, she helps families navigate systems on their journey of raising a child with mental health challenges. Deborah has a master’s degree in human services with specializations in mental health and substance use counseling and a bachelor’s degree in education. Before joining MACMH\, she worked as a prevention specialist and grant coordinator for a substance abuse treatment agency in Iowa City. Preceding her mental health and substance use prevention work\, she was a teacher for over twenty years\, working on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota. \nRegister through MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/addressing-bullying-through-social-emotional-learning-and-restorative-relationship-driven-practices/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230830T182402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T182402Z
UID:10000477-1697634000-1697637600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Positive Discipline in Everyday parenting
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is presenting a training event on Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting with Dr. Joan Durrant. \nIn order to prevent physical punishment\, we need to: 1) increase parents’ knowledge of child development; 2) help them manage their emotions; and 3) shift their lens from control to mentorship.  Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP)\, a 9-week not-for-profit program\, addresses each of these key factors.  Parents learn how children’s emotions and brains develop from infancy through adolescence; recognize their stress response and learn techniques to manage it; and acquire skills in scaffolding children’s learning while keeping them physically and emotionally safe.  Through interactive activities\, parents come to understand behavior from the child’s perspective so that they can effectively support children’s learning\, rather than punishing their mistakes. \nAbout Trainer\nA Developmental Psychologist\, Dr. Joan Durrant has recently retired from a 33-year academic career at the University of Manitoba.  She now focuses her time on the non-profit she founded to coordinate implementation of Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP) across Canada and in many other countries\, including Korea\, Mongolia\, and the United Arab Emirates.  Joan has dedicated her professional life to understanding why parents strike their children as punishment and how we can prevent it.  She created PDEP to address the psychological factors and cultural beliefs that underlie this ‘everyday violence’ against children. In addition to publishing several books\, Joan has published many academic articles on corporal punishment and has delivered addresses\, workshops and trainings to governments and organizations around the world. \nRegister through APSAC\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/positive-discipline-in-everyday-parenting/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230927T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170152Z
UID:10000510-1697540400-1697545800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWestern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center WRCAC is pleased to begin hosting virtual Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums. Each forum starts in a large-group format with an introduction to the topic. Participants are placed in Zoom breakout rooms of five to six to allow for small group discussions and resource sharing and support. Participants are encouraged to share work experiences and challenges in small groups and solicit feedback from peers. At the end\, participants are brought back together in one large group for a Q&A with the experts. \nTargeted Audience\nSupport and partnerships between victim advocates and mental health staff can be critical elements in serving children and families seen at children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Victim advocates and mental health clinicians are encouraged to attend as a team to provide the best opportunity for joint learning and rich discussion in sharing best practices in the partnership role. \nThis forum is intended to support and inform those relationships with presentations and discussions on topics that impact both disciplines and help us to understand: \n\nHow is the work similar?\nHow is it different?\nWhere do things intersect to provide the highest quality and most efficient client care?\n\nParticipation is open to eligible clinicians throughout the US. \nFacilitators\n\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, State Chapter Liaison\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\nSalli Kerr\, Training Specialist\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\n\nLearning Objectives\nAs a result of this forum\, participants will: \n\nReceive informal peer consultation around issues of importance\nHave the opportunity to share best practices with other advocates and clinicians and develop ways to be supportive of one another in their work\nGain resources and ideas from presenters\, clinicians\, and advocates to support their work with children and families\n\nSchedule\nThe Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forms are scheduled as follows: \n\nOctober 17\, 2023 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Confidentiality Best Practices\nJanuary 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Screening and Assessment\nApril 23\, 2024 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Topic TBD\nJuly 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Topic TBD\n\n*Please note times vary to accommodate participants from across multiple time zones. \nRegister through WRCAC\nIf you have questions regarding this event\, contact Kelsey Roberts at kroberts2@rchsd.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/victim-advocate-and-mental-health-partnerships-peer-consultation-forums/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230726T204741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T204741Z
UID:10000478-1695301200-1695304800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Anger Control in Parents: Implications for Reducing the Use of Verbal and Physical Violence with their Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Over\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is presenting this training opportunity with Dr. Don Meichenbaum\, a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo\, Ontario Cananda. \nParents were asked to keep track of when they became angry with their children and to note when their anger escalated to their use of verbal and physical  forms of punishment. Cluster analysis indicated that there were eight categories of perceived provocations that can be summarized with the mnemonic II CE HOPE. This presentation will provide examples of each of these triggers and consider the implications for parent training. Repetitive non-compliance and the attribution of intentionality (“did it on purpose”) were key features contributing to the use of hitting behaviors. \nAbout Trainer\nDr. Don Meichenbaum is a distinguished professor emeritus from the University of Waterloo in  Ontario Canada  from which he took early retirement 25 years ago. Since that time he has been Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami (www.melissainstitute.org). He is one of the founders of Cognitive behavior therapy  and in a survey of clinician she was voted “One of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century.” He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association and  was Honorary President  of the Canadian Psychological Association. He has presented in all 50 U.S. states and internationally and he has published extensively. His latest book is entitled “Treating individuals with addictive disorders.” He has placed his book Roadmap to resilience on the Internet for FREE. His book has been downloaded by 43\, 000 + visitors from 167 countries worldwide\, visit roadmaptoresilience.wordpress.com for a FREE copy. Dr. Meichenbaum has just celebrated his 82nd birthday. He has four children and seven grandchildren. \nRegister through APSAC\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/anger-control-in-parents-implications-for-reducing-the-use-of-verbal-and-physical-violence-with-their-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230803T195156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T195156Z
UID:10000495-1692871200-1692900000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Responding to Sextortion Related Offenses Against Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nSextortion using technology is an increasing trend seen by law enforcement. Sextortion refers to the crime where someone employs an abuse of power\, usually a threat to expose explicit images\, in order to coerce a person to do something. This 1-day training will identify the methods and tactics used by offenders\, and describe why youth are vulnerable to these tactics. The training will explain the long-term impact of these crimes on victims\, offer a victim-centered response\, and provide information on reporting these crimes to law enforcement\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the electronic service provider(s). This course will conclude with identifying effective Sextortion prevention messages for youth\, parents and educators. This course is for professionals in law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, and tribes/tribal partners. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nDefine Sextortion\nIdentify Sextortion offender tactics\nDescribe why youth are vulnerable to Sextortion offenders\nExplain the impact of Sextortion on victims\nDescribe multiple reporting venues for the crime of Sextortion\nIdentify effective Sextortion prevention messaging\n\nRegister through NCJTC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/responding-to-sextortion-related-offenses-against-children-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230803T193842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T193842Z
UID:10000493-1692871200-1692900000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Responding to Sextortion Related Offenses Against Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nSextortion using technology is an increasing trend seen by law enforcement. Sextortion refers to the crime where someone employs an abuse of power\, usually a threat to expose explicit images\, in order to coerce a person to do something. This 1-day training will identify the methods and tactics used by offenders\, and describe why youth are vulnerable to these tactics. The training will explain the long-term impact of these crimes on victims\, offer a victim-centered response\, and provide information on reporting these crimes to law enforcement\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the electronic service provider(s). This course will conclude with identifying effective Sextortion prevention messages for youth\, parents and educators. This course is for professionals in law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, and tribes/tribal partners. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nDefine Sextortion\nIdentify Sextortion offender tactics\nDescribe why youth are vulnerable to Sextortion offenders\nExplain the impact of Sextortion on victims\nDescribe multiple reporting venues for the crime of Sextortion\nIdentify effective Sextortion prevention messaging\n\nRegister through NCJTC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/responding-to-sextortion-related-offenses-against-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230627T150849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T150849Z
UID:10000468-1692003600-1692014400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Your FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment (MN Residents Only)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project is presenting a training opportunity where participants will get to learn the tools and gain practical skills to better communicate with a child during the initial outcry of maltreatment. \nProtecting children from child abuse and maltreatment requires that everyone understand how to recognize\, respond and report any form of maltreatment a child may experience. FIRST response is often the single most important step in effectively responding and reporting maltreatment. \nFIRST will give you and your community the tools necessary to better protect kids. This half-day training goes beyond recognizing types of maltreatment. The training combines both lecture and practicum giving participants the tools and practical skills to better communicate with a child during the initial outcry of maltreatment. \nThe FIRST process teaches three critical components\n\nHow to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse and maltreatment\nHow to listen and respond to a child’s needs\nHow to effectively and accurately report any form of maltreatment to authorities\nYour FIRST Response to an Allegation of Child Maltreatment training teaches participants how to listen to children who have experienced maltreatment and gather the correct information needed in a way that puts the child’s needs FIRST.\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand reality of child abuse\nUnderstand how to gather information utilizing the FIRST process\nUnderstand responsibility of mandated reporting and information needed for report\n\nYour FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment is a train-the-trainer model. If you are interested in learning how you can train this material to those in your region\, reach out to Suzanne Severson (Suzanne@ZeroAbuseProject.org) for more information on cost and additional training requirements. \nThis training is being offered to professionals in and residents of Minnesota free of charge under a grant funded by MN OJP. We are only able to approve attendance for those working within the state of Minnesota. \nRegister through Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/your-first-response-to-alleged-child-maltreatment-mn-residents-only/
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:20230727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230522T205101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T205101Z
UID:10000447-1690459200-1690468200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a presentation presented by Clara Tunwin\, program director for Karen Organization of Minnesota’s community health and social services\, and by Hsa Hser Khum\, a community health educator. This presentation will explore the history\, background and culture of the Karen community in Minnesota\, including the refugee experience and issues and barriers related to services. General information about mental health problems and substance use among youth and adults in Minnesota will also be discussed. \nThis presentation is for mental health professionals and healthcare professionals. This training is anticipated to be approved for 1.5 hours of Cultural Competence Content. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo become familiar with Karen people\nAwareness of barriers\nTo become familiar with resources for Karen clients\n\nRegister via MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/karen-culture-presentation/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230512T204421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T204421Z
UID:10000451-1690156800-1690415999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2023 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nOtto Bremer Trust and the University of Minnesota Center for Safe and Health Children are presenting this summit where participants get to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts.  The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment\, including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect.  The summit will be hosted in-person and on demand. \nThe Audience this summit is for: \n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists\nCounselors\nAttorneys\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2023-child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Huntington Bank Stadium\, 420 23rd Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230522T205252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T205252Z
UID:10000448-1689856200-1689863400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Teens\, Depression & Self-Harm: What We Know and What We Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training presented by Sam Marzouk\, PhD\, LP\, Clinical Psychologist and Owner at Promethean Psychology. Given the compelling evidence that depression prevalence rates are rising among teenagers\, there is a stronger than ever-need for public awareness and support. This training will begin by providing a closer look at the precise nature of adolescent depression\, differentiating between normal mood fluctuations and clinically significant depression among teens. Common signs across multiple domains (e.g.\, home\, school\, etc.) will also be explored and discussed. An overview will be provided of the treatment approaches for adolescent depression with the most empirical support. In line with this\, this presentation will also describe “quick tips” providers can supply to families to help alleviate symptoms\, especially while waiting for more specialized treatment. Finally\, ample time will be spent demystifying non-suicidal self-injurious behavior (e.g.\, cutting) and discussing what the research tells us is the best way for parents to respond to this frightening behavior. This training is open to all professions and addresses adolescents ages 12 – 19. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDifferentiate between normal adolescent mood fluctuations and clinically significant depression\nContrast adolescent depression with adult depression for the purpose of illuminating the unique signs and symptoms of adolescent depression\nDescribe the evidence base for current depression treatment approaches for adolescents\nDefine non-suicidal self-injuries behavior and provide strategies for providers to share with families\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Sam Marzouk is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist and owner of Promethean Psychology\, a private psychology practice in the Edina\, Minnesota area. Dr. Sam sees children and adolescents of all ages for a variety of psychosocial concerns\, although he primarily specializes in working with adolescent males. In addition to his routine clinical work\, Dr. Sam regularly provides workshops\, trainings and talks to mental health professionals\, schools\, pediatricians and other pediatric medical providers on topics relevant to child and adolescent mental health. He is also a contributing author to the Minnesota Pediatrician\, a quarterly educational newsletter of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Sam has written on a variety of topics including pediatric depression\, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). \nRegister via MACMH\nThis training is anticipated to be approved for two hours of Cultural Competence Content and two hours of Clinical Content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/teens-depression-self-harm-what-we-know-and-what-we-can-do/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230522T164605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T171839Z
UID:10000458-1689255000-1689262200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230621T214900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T214900Z
UID:10000461-1689076800-1689082200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Working with Victims with Severe Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is presenting a training opportunity on working with victims with severe mental illness. \nViolence and crime are systemic problems that impact all members of a community\, either directly or indirectly. Crime victims may experience new or exacerbated mental health issues as the result of being the victim of a crime\, and research shows that people with mental health issues are also statistically more likely to be victimized themselves. Advocates working with victims of crimes should be educated and trained in basic information regarding mental health symptoms and causes\, as well as strategies to effectively advocate and work with a victim experiencing severe mental health issues. Advocates must also be aware of the impacts of vicarious trauma on their own mental health and have the tools and support needed to succeed sustainably in their roles. \nLearning objectives\n1) Understand correlations between crime victimization and mental health\, including differences and similarities between short-term trauma responses and long-term chronic mental health diagnoses. \n2) Differentiate between the role of an advocate versus other criminal justice system partners and how to effectively advocate for victims experiencing mental health symptoms\, including sample language and de-escalation techniques advocates can use to mediate a mental health crisis. \n3) Learn the impacts of vicarious trauma on advocates and review strategies to improve the health and well-being of frontline providers working with crime victims. \nRegister via MAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-victims-with-severe-mental-illness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230522T205536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T205536Z
UID:10000450-1689066000-1689071400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051106
CREATED:20230428T190557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190557Z
UID:10000444-1688115600-1688126400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260412T051107
CREATED:20230428T190535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190535Z
UID:10000435-1687437000-1687444200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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:20230525T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T051107
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000443-1685017800-1687019400@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/2023-05-25/
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:20260412T051107
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000442-1684845000-1686846600@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/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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