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SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits 12 Golden Rules of Nonprofit Finance
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNonprofit financial health can seem like an elusive\, nuanced\, and subjective judgment call. In this webinar\, we will break it all down to 12 Golden Rules of nonprofit finance to keep your organization healthy. From budgeting to operating reserves\, if you follow these rules\, you’ll be on your way to a better understanding of nonprofit financial health. This session is a great introduction for those who are new to nonprofit finance. \nThis webinar will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai. Propel webinars are recorded. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-12-golden-rules-of-nonprofit-finance-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T224014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T224014Z
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SUMMARY:NCJTC Verbal De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAvoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process\, conflict prevention\, and help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate\, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLeverage verbal and nonverbal approaches to improve service outcomes\nConsider and apply techniques when facing those who are emotionally charged or suffering from some form of crisis\nDemonstrate active listening skills to be best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nRegister Through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T221038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T221038Z
UID:10001440-1770901200-1770908400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN Navigating Difficult Conversations at Work
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAre you looking to improve your ability to navigate challenging conversations with coworkers? If so\, join us for a participatory workshop where we’ll explore practical strategies for handling tough discussions in the workplace. \nWhether it’s managing interpersonal and interdepartmental conflict\, addressing sensitive topics\, or re-engaging conversation after a rough start\, this session will give you tools and practice to approach difficult conversations with less anxiety and more confidence. \nTogether\, we’ll create a supportive space to share experiences\, learn from each other\, and leave feeling empowered to foster positive\, respectful dialogue in our professional relationships. \nTo make the most of this experience\, please come prepared with a specific conflict you are currently facing or anticipate facing in the near future. This will allow you to directly apply the insights and techniques we discuss during the session. \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearn and practice effective approaches to engaging in workplace conflict\, and build confidence to navigate the inevitable\, tensions in a generative way.\nDevelop greater self awareness about how we each enter difficult conversations using the Courageous Conversations Compass Tool.\nPractice utilizing deep self reflection to better understand how to effectively express your needs and understand other’s needs.\nUtilize thoughtful conversation starter prompts to tee up and prep for difficult conversations.\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-navigating-difficult-conversations-at-work/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T220840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T220840Z
UID:10001439-1770802200-1770807600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN Protecting Nonprofits in Times of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn times of uncertainty and stress\, leadership isn’t just about managing — it’s about creating stability\, trust\, and a culture where people can do their best work. Trauma-informed leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for navigating today’s workplace\, where systemic challenges and emotional strain impact performance\, morale\, and retention. \nThis interactive workshop will give you practical tools to understand\, address and mitigate trauma’s impact – helping you to create a culture where both you and your team can thrive. \nLearning Objectives\n\nRecognize the Impact of Trauma in the Workplace: Understand how trauma\, stress\, and systemic challenges affect team dynamics\, performance\, and organizational culture\, and learn to identify signs of trauma responses in yourself and your team.\nApply Trauma-Informed Leadership Principles: Implement key trauma-informed leadership strategies to foster psychological safety\, strengthen trust\, and create a workplace environment that promotes well-being\, resilience\, and engagement.\nEnhance Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills: Develop practical tools for navigating difficult conversations\, setting compassionate boundaries\, and responding effectively to emotional reactivity in a way that supports both individual and organizational growth.\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-protecting-nonprofits-in-times-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Wilder Foundation Center\, 451 Lexington Parkway N\, St Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T220449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T220449Z
UID:10001438-1770714000-1770721200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Leading with Care: Trauma-Informed Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn times of uncertainty and stress\, leadership isn’t just about managing — it’s about creating stability\, trust\, and a culture where people can do their best work. Trauma-informed leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for navigating today’s workplace\, where systemic challenges and emotional strain impact performance\, morale\, and retention. \nThis interactive workshop will give you practical tools to understand\, address and mitigate trauma’s impact – helping you to create a culture where both you and your team can thrive. \nLearning Objectives\n\nRecognize the Impact of Trauma in the Workplace: Understand how trauma\, stress\, and systemic challenges affect team dynamics\, performance\, and organizational culture\, and learn to identify signs of trauma responses in yourself and your team.\nApply Trauma-Informed Leadership Principles: Implement key trauma-informed leadership strategies to foster psychological safety\, strengthen trust\, and create a workplace environment that promotes well-being\, resilience\, and engagement.\nEnhance Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills: Develop practical tools for navigating difficult conversations\, setting compassionate boundaries\, and responding effectively to emotional reactivity in a way that supports both individual and organizational growth.\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-leading-with-care-trauma-informed-leadership-for-nonprofit-professionals/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20251008T191030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191030Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience focused on the basic skills and knowledge necessary to conduct child forensic interviews. Participants will have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Attendees must complete pre-clinic assignments and respond to communication from the Clinic Director prior to the event. There will be homework and self-study assignments following each day of the Clinic.  In order to receive a certificate of completion participants must complete mock child forensic interviews with actors and pass a test following the conclusion of the Clinic. Members of existing multidisciplinary child abuse investigation teams including Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)\, professionals who are responsible for conducting child forensic interviews for police agencies and government-sponsored child protection agencies\, and child abuse pediatric fellows are the target audience for APSAC’s Child Forensic Interview Clinics. The APSAC Clinic is an initial training for these professionals who conduct in-depth forensic investigative interviews of children who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment\, exploitation\, neglect or other crimes. The Clinic is not appropriate for and will not accept professionals who conduct child interviews for other purposes. \nTo meet the criteria for attendance\, you must be one of the following: \n\nEndorsed by a CAC as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a police agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a government-sponsored child protection agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nA child abuse pediatric fellow.\n\nUpon completion of the Clinic participants will need to be able to implement the training as a member of (or endorsed by) an existing CAC and/or multidisciplinary child abuse investigation team.(Exceptions are extremely limited and must be approved in advance by the Clinic Director and will only be considered on a space-available basis.) The APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic will be conducted in English and participants must be fluent in English. APSAC is unable to provide interpretation services. \nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event & participants are required to attend all 5 days.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-forensic-interview-clinics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20251008T185918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T185918Z
UID:10001348-1770595200-1771027199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol is an NCA-approved forensic interview protocol for accreditation. \nThis training will be held in-person at the First Witness Capstan Training Center in Duluth\, MN. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-21/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T220229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T220229Z
UID:10001437-1770296400-1770307200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN Beginning Grantseeking
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhere does the grantseeking process start? How do you find funders interested in your organization and your programs? There are proven tactics for finding funders that are a good fit for your organization–and plentiful resources online–many of them free! \nIn this three-hour live online training\, we’ll discuss the best ways to begin grantseeking (which is closer than you think!)\, explore four good places to start looking\, work through a proven process for finding funder information\, discover how to “dig deeper” into a foundation’s interests\, and determine the best way for you to start capturing what you are learning about your organization and its potential funders. This training is specifically designed to help you gain important grantseeking competencies and skills related to researching\, identifying\, and matching funding resources to meet specific needs. \nWorkshop participants will receive a digital copy of the Handbook for Successful Grant Writing that covers topics ranging from research and planning to a glossary of commonly used terms. The Handbook is only available to participants and is not otherwise for sale. \nThis session focuses on the nonprofit funding landscape and the process of seeking grants. The second session in this series is Beginning Grantwriting\, which centers around writing grants. There is also an Intermediate Grantwriting session that serves as a writing workshop. We also offer a State Grantwriting 101\, which offers an overview of the Minnesota state grantmaking process. Visit MCN’s Event Calendar to register for one or all. \nLearning Objectives\n\nKnow more about major trends in grant funding\nApply methods of locating funding sources\nExplore techniques to learn about specific funders\nDetermine the right method for maintaining\, tracking\, and updating information on potential funders\nIdentify fundable programs and projects for your organization\nLocate best matches between funders and specific programs\nInterpret grant application request for proposal (RFP) guidelines and requirements to accurately assess funder intent\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-beginning-grantseeking/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20251222T214011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T214011Z
UID:10001412-1770292800-1770300000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH | Treating OCD in Children & Adolescents: An Overview for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can derail a child’s world.  This training offers a clear\, comprehensive overview of OCD\, equipping participants with effective strategies for diagnosis\, assessment\, and treatment planning. Participants will learn how to adapt Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for children using practical\, kid-friendly techniques and real case examples that bring each concept to life. The training also emphasizes how clinicians can partner with and guide parents and caregivers to strengthen progress throughout the OCD treatment process. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify common signs and symptoms of OCD in children and differentiate from anxiety disorders\nApply treatment strategies from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) with children and adolescents\nDescribe ways to collaborate with and guide parents/caregivers in supporting their child’s treatment\n\nRegister Through MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-treating-ocd-in-children-adolescents-an-overview-for-clinicians/
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:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T215210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215210Z
UID:10001436-1770206400-1770211800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT | Moral Injury Explained: How it Differs from PTSD & Why It's Often Missed
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMoral injury occurs when individuals perpetrate\, witness\, or fail to prevent actions that violate their deeply held moral beliefs. It causes profound psychological\, emotional\, and spiritual distress. Moral injury differs from PTSD as its focus is on shame and loss of trust\, rather than fear-based trauma. \nIt’s essential for people to learn about moral injury because it helps them recognize a form of distress that is often misdiagnosed or overlooked as depression or PTSD. Understanding moral injury enables clinicians to more accurately identify the underlying guilt\, shame\, betrayal\, and loss of meaning that may contribute to clients’ presentations yet remain undetected through standard assessments. This awareness enhances diagnostic precision\, supports the development of a strong therapeutic alliance by validating clients’ moral and existential distress\, and informs interventions that address not only psychological symptoms but also the ethical conflicts\, identity disruption\, and spiritual concerns inherent in moral injury. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-moral-injury-explained-how-it-differs-from-ptsd-why-its-often-missed/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trafficking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260115T190816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T201249Z
UID:10001469-1770116400-1770120000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Evidentia Learning | New Resources for Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar is hosted by Dr. Amelia Siders\, psychologist and clinician with more than 15 years of experience working in the Child Advocacy Center community\, and Jerri Sites\, a nationally recognized expert in child abuse response and developer of the MDT Series eLearning Collection. This free webinar will provide an overview of two new resources designed to support clinicians and MDTs who work with children with problematic sexual behaviors. New open-sourced assessment tools and resources will be reviewed including the Assessment of Sexual Behavior-Child Version (ASB-C) and the Sexual Harm: Assessing Resilience and Concern (SHARC). \nThis webinar builds on the foundational content of the Problematic Sexual Behaviors modules from the MDT Series eLearning Collection. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReceive an overview of the ASB-C and SHARC assessment tools\nLearn how to access and utilize the measures to support children with problematic sexual behaviors\nBe provided an overview of resources and supports for clinicians and MDTs\n\nRegister At Evidentia Learning\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/evidentia-learning-new-resources-for-children-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
ORGANIZER;CN="Evidentia Learning":MAILTO:support@evidentialearning.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20251118T174739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174746Z
UID:10001390-1769990400-1770335999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nMODULE 3: The How and Beyond – Research-Informed Interviewing\nPrerequisite: Module 1 must be completed prior to attending Module 3. Module 2 must be completed or registered for prior to attending Module 3. \n\nDemonstrate the ability to differentiate the purpose of the non-forensic interviewer interview from a formal child forensic interview.\nExplain the key stages of research-informed interviewing and how these stages may differ from a formal child forensic interview.\nEvaluate the quality of interview questions by understanding the type of questions used.\nGive examples of how to prioritize and maximize open-ended questions to elicit accurate narratives and reliable information from children.\nExplain the best ways to structure their interviews to support the child and future investigation.\nDemonstrate knowledge of language and memory development to generating interview questions.\nIdentify how child development and linguistic considerations affect abilities of children to understand and respond to adult questioning.\nIdentify and give examples of age-appropriate questions and ways of assessing child’s developmental level and abilities.\nDemonstrate knowledge of challenges to talking with children and ways of reducing drift. Make a plan for avoiding draft.\nExplain key memory concepts critical in effective child interviewing: How children’s memories differ from adults\, Recall v. Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\nGive examples of key memory concept questions critical in effective child interviewing: Recall memory\, Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\, Episodic memory\nSummarize key principles of best practice interview techniques and components gleaned from the research\, with reference to key provisions of the APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse.\nExplain next steps to a child and supportive family members (as needed) that match practitioners role in the interview process.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event and participants are required to attend all four dates.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260121T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193821Z
UID:10001475-1769778000-1769788800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MDH Evaluation Workshop 1: Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is offering three free virtual evaluation skill-building workshops\, hosted and facilitated by The Improve Group. Each workshop will focus on different topics\, including surveys\, qualitative data\, and using evaluation to demonstrate change. Workshops will be primarily presentation\, with time for individual practice and questions and answers. Workshop 3 will introduce the different ways that evaluation can serve you\, including in being able to describe how your prevention work contributes to broader community impact. The session will focus on selecting an appropriate focus for your evaluation and tools to help you plan an effective evaluation. Topics such as formative vs. process vs. outcome evaluation will be discussed. \nRegister Through MDH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mdh-evaluation-workshop-1-surveys-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260121T193640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193640Z
UID:10001474-1769677200-1769688000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MDH Evaluation Workshop 2: Qualitative Data
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is offering three free virtual evaluation skill-building workshops\, hosted and facilitated by The Improve Group. Each workshop will focus on different topics\, including surveys\, qualitative data\, and using evaluation to demonstrate change. Workshops will be primarily presentation\, with time for individual practice and questions and answers. Workshop 2 will focus on working with qualitative data (e.g.\, listening sessions/focus groups/interviews)\, from design to data collection and analysis. The workshop will assume some previous experience with these methods\, but does not assume advanced knowledge. \nRegister Through MDH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mdh-evaluation-workshop-2-qualitative-data/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260102T220837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215856Z
UID:10001427-1769605200-1769612400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Multigenerational Competency in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThere are currently 4-5 distinct generations in the workforce. This fact can bring value to teams based on diverse ways of thinking and processing – and it can create challenges. This session is designed to ‘normalize’ some of these challenges\, explore some of the differences\, and provide guidance to leaders as to how to focus on the advantages of the differences between generations. The ability to reframe the negative into more positive will support leaders in helping their teams be more effective. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will be able to clearly understand the various generations that are currently in the workforce\, highlighting some of the key factors that have influenced each generation.\nAttendees will explore some typical stereotypes and review how to notice them and work to dispel them when they are not helpful.\nAttendees will review information about differences in workforce dynamics and how to focus on the leadership qualities that are beneficial to all staff members\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-multigenerational-competency-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260121T192824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T192824Z
UID:10001472-1769605200-1769610600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:PreventConnect | Prevention People Can Understand: Communicating Prevention with Clarity and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe ways we talk about prevention matter. Strong relationships\, trust\, and shared understanding are at the center of preventing sexual and intimate partner violence\, yet the language we use as professionals doesn’t always match what resonates in communities. \nThis session explores how to talk about prevention in ways that feel clear\, relatable\, and grounded in real life. Join PreventConnect to explore how language shapes understanding\, learn how to simplify complex ideas without losing meaning\, and how to communicate in ways that reflect the values of safety\, belonging\, and collaboration. \nTogether\, we’ll practice creating messages that help community partners\, program participants\, and local leaders see themselves in the work and feel invited to be part of it. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify language choices that make prevention work easier to understand and more welcoming.\nBuild confidence in translating technical or academic terms into language that connects with community partners..\nPractice crafting messages that reflect community strengths\, culture\, and lived experience.\n\nRegister Through PreventConnect
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/preventconnect-prevention-people-can-understand-communicating-prevention-with-clarity-and-impact/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260121T193543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193543Z
UID:10001473-1769590800-1769601600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MDH Evaluation Workshop 1: Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is offering three free virtual evaluation skill-building workshops\, hosted and facilitated by The Improve Group. Each workshop will focus on different topics\, including surveys\, qualitative data\, and using evaluation to demonstrate change. Workshops will be primarily presentation\, with time for individual practice and questions and answers. Workshop 1 will focus on surveys\, including survey design and development\, data analysis\, interpretation\, and sharing findings. The workshop will assume some previous experience with using surveys\, but not advanced knowledge. \nRegister Through MDH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mdh-evaluation-workshop-1-surveys/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T213214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T213214Z
UID:10001435-1769522400-1769526000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT How Does Trafficking Happen and How to Respond?
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training explains how individuals are recruited or groomed into trafficking situations\, and debunks common myths – including that trafficking involves kidnapping and forcible confinement. We will take a deep dive into the “Romeo” or “boyfriend” trafficking strategy. A framework involving 6 stages of grooming into trafficking is introduced\, which leads into a discussion of trauma-informed strategies for interacting with suspected or confirmed trafficking victims. The presentation introduces a number of myths related to human trafficking\, replacing them with facts\, with the final myth being that victims will self-disclose their exploitation. There are many reasons why victims do not self-disclose\, and we must be sensitive to these dynamics. At the end of the training\, participants will be able to identify stages of grooming\, differentiate strategies of trauma-informed care\, and explain trauma bonding. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-how-does-trafficking-happen-and-how-to-respond/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trafficking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260102T221915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215434Z
UID:10001428-1769520600-1769527800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Engaging Your Board in Fundraising Without the Struggle
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nEngaging boards in fundraising is one of the most frustrating challenges for nonprofit leaders. We want them to help\, but not too much\, and in just the right way. \nIn order to ease the tension with our boards when it comes to fundraising\, we must: \n\nUse a gift table to determine what we need from board members. The number of donor introductions is determined by the number of prospects we need. A gift table helps us figure that out.\nDetermine their role in fundraising by looking at the board’s governance structure. Working boards provide a different level of support than governance boards. We align our expectations with the governance structure.\nMap board engagement opportunities to the specific fundraising strategies you’re prioritizing—whether that’s major gifts\, events\, grants\, annual giving\, or corporate sponsorship.\n\nYou’ll leave with a concrete next step to deepen board engagement in fundraising—one that fits your board’s structure\, your current priorities\, and your organization’s fundraising plan. \nLearning Objectives\n\nClarify the role of their board in fundraising based on whether they operate as a working board or governance board.\nIdentify the most effective ways their board can contribute to different fundraising strategies (e.g.\, major gifts\, events\, corporate sponsors\, grants).\nUse a gift table to determine specific fundraising needs\, including the number of prospects and asks needed to reach a goal.\nFacilitate a board storytelling activity that equips your board members to engage others in a conversation about their “why” for supporting your organization.\nLeave with one actionable next step to engage their board more meaningfully in the fundraising process.\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-engaging-your-board-in-fundraising-without-the-struggle/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260121T192650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T192650Z
UID:10001471-1769518800-1769524200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:PreventConnect | Prevention Made Simple: Understanding How We Stop Violence Before It Starts
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPrimary prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence can often feel overwhelming and full of frameworks\, acronyms\, and technical terms. But at its core\, prevention is about creating conditions where violence is less likely to happen and where safety\, connection\, and wellbeing can thrive. \nIn this introductory session\, primary prevention will be explained in clear\, accessible language alongside an exploration of how community environments and conditions shape health\, safety\, and behavior. Practical examples from the field will illustrate what prevention looks like in action and make core concepts tangible and easy to understand. This session also lays the groundwork for the companion session\, which will focus on communicating prevention in ways that resonate with communities and partners. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain primary prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence in plain\, accessible language.\nDescribe how community environments influence health\, safety\, and behavior.\nIdentify real-world examples of strategies that reduce the likelihood of violence.\nIdentify tools and resources that support ongoing learning in prevention practice.\n\nRegister Through PreventConnect
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/preventconnect-prevention-made-simple-understanding-how-we-stop-violence-before-it-starts/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20251118T173808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T174830Z
UID:10001387-1769299200-1769385599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series\nFor professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How\nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter?\n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nMODULE 2: The Practice of How?\n\nDefine Roles: Participants will describe why\, when\, and how to talk with children when abuse and violence are a concern.\nDescribe Skills for Gathering Information from Children: Rapport building\, narrative event practice\, transition to concern\, open-ended questions\, recording information\, and supporting trauma-informed closure.\nDemonstrate Ways of Talking with Children that are Supportive\, Warm\, and Sustain Rapport: Role play and practice.\nApply Open-Ended Questioning Techniques: Participants will learn how to utilize open-ended questions and narrative event practice to gather accurate\, reliable information from children about their experiences.\nDemonstrate Non-Invasive Interviewing Skills: Participants will learn techniques to establish rapport and conduct child-friendly\, non-invasive conversations that encourage children to share concerns and basic information.\nExplain Supportive Conversations for Child Well-being: Professionals will be able to more effectively respond to children’s statements in a manner that supports ongoing investigations\, maintains trust\, and prioritizes the child’s emotional safety.\n\nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is an in-person event offered on two dates: \n\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026 – in-person at the APSAC Pre-Conference to the 41st Annual San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment in San Diego\, CA.\nSunday\, June 14\, 2026 – APSAC 33rd Annual Colloquium\, New Orleans\, LA
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-2/
LOCATION:Town and Country San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20251001T201946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201946Z
UID:10001320-1769083200-1769088600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of Gender-Based Violence on Health
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nGender-based violence (GBV) can have profound and lasting effects on a survivor’s physical\, mental\, and cognitive well-being. This webinar will explore the complex relationship between the immediate trauma of violence and the long-term health needs of individuals. Participants will gain valuable insights into how survivors of GBV with health challenges may present within the justice system. Additionally\, attendees will learn how to apply the social determinants of health framework to better support and address the needs of victims of crime\, enhancing their ability to provide holistic care and advocacy. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-understanding-the-long-term-impacts-of-gender-based-violence-on-health-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260102T222825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T222936Z
UID:10001430-1769083200-1769086800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Hidden Mental Health Risks of AI Chatbots and Companions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAI chatbots and AI companions are rapidly becoming part of the emotional and social world of children and adolescents. While these systems offer a nonjudgmental space\, they also introduce hidden psychological risks\, including emotional dependence\, unhealthy attachment dynamics\, impaired reality-testing\, reinforcement of cognitive distortions\, and crisis-management failures. This webinar examines the latest research findings and emerging clinical and ethical issues of AI chatbot use. Participants will learn to identify red flags\, understand the underlying mechanisms of risk\, and apply practical safeguards to help protect vulnerable youth. \nLearning objectives\n\nName and describe four domains of mental health risk associated with AI chatbot use.\nIdentify at least three mechanisms through which AI chatbots can influence attachment\, reality-testing\, and emotional well-being in youth.\nDefine AI sycophancy and hallucinations and explain how these phenomena contribute to mental health risks of AI chatbot use.\nDescribe key risk patterns associated with emotional overreliance on AI chatbots.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-hidden-mental-health-risks-of-ai-chatbots-and-companions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260102T220148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215712Z
UID:10001426-1769072400-1769083200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Facilitative Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFacilitation has become an essential skill for leaders seeking to change lives\, systems\, and societal practices. Facilitative leaders play a vital role in fostering collaboration\, nurturing the capabilities and commitment of employees\, colleagues\, and stakeholders. Facilitative leaders “lead” by clearly communicating their vision and organizational boundaries while supporting their team’s efforts. \nFacilitative leadership entails guiding individuals by presenting an inspiring vision of the positive transformations that their work can bring to the world. It also involves creating an environment that encourages every team member to engage enthusiastically and wholeheartedly in their work. Weaving together these two roles is not always easy. \nIn this workshop\, we will delve into the qualities\, values\, and benefits of facilitative leadership. We will explore its relevance in our ever-evolving workplaces\, considering whether and how this leadership style supports leaders during times of continuous change and complexity. Participants will discuss content in small and large groups and apply it in real time to their own situations. \nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-facilitative-leadership/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260102T215445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T215646Z
UID:10001425-1768987800-1768998600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN | Dismantling White Saviorism: Knowing Your Role in Anti-Racism\, Equity\, and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n“It feels awkward to say ‘The White Community’\, right? A reason for this is that whiteness is afforded the acknowledgement that white people are diverse in their cultures\, thoughts\, and realities. The actions of one white person\, or a small group of white people\, are not systemically positioned as representative of all white people. So why are we so comfortable saying ‘the Black\, the Indigenous\, the Asian\, or the Muslim community’?” – @ancestorsfuture \nAs White folks\, we often do not seek to understand what our role is in anti-racism\, equity and inclusion\, even in our own workplaces and community spaces. This training will help you understand the Eight White Identities and find your role in the ongoing work of racial and social justice in our communities. All learner types were thought of when planning this training\, with times for individual reflection\, small group work\, and full group sharing. Join us to say no to white saviorism and commit to working toward being an ally and accomplice. \nTopics include\n\nCultural\, religious\, and racial tensions\nMoving from indifference to action\nThe eight white identities\nWhite savior complex\nInterpersonal vs. systemic discrimination\nContradictions for white folks in racial justice work\nInterrupting dominant white culture\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nYou will understand the levels of whiteness and identify where you are on your journey.\nYou will hear stories of both marginalization and hope from MN communities.\nYou will learn about white saviorism and understand your role in racial and social justice as a white person working toward being an ally and accomplice.\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-dismantling-white-saviorism-knowing-your-role-in-anti-racism-equity-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260107T213041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T214950Z
UID:10001434-1768914000-1768917600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT Criminal or Victim? Understanding the Evolution of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking & the Unjust Criminalization of Trafficked Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar examines why trafficked youth in the United States have historically been misidentified and criminalized rather than recognized as victims. Led by Mikayla Simeral\, MSW\, Director of Training Advancement at Shared Hope International\, the session traces the evolution of domestic minor sex trafficking and highlights how trauma responses\, systemic bias\, and gaps in services contribute to these harmful outcomes. Drawing from both direct advocacy experience and national-level training and policy work\, Mikayla will offer practical strategies for early identification\, trauma-informed engagement\, and survivor-centered intervention. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how misidentification occurs—and how to help shift responses that protect\, support\, and dignify exploited youth. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-criminal-or-victim-understanding-the-evolution-of-domestic-minor-sex-trafficking-the-unjust-criminalization-of-trafficked-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trafficking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260112T225403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T230250Z
UID:10001468-1768564800-1768568400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH | Supporting Children During Immigration Enforcement Operations
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMany children from immigrant and refugee families have loved ones at risk of deportation. For these children\, immigration enforcement operations in a community can pose a risk to mental health and development. Fortunately\, supportive adults in a child’s life can play a large role in protecting children’s mental health and promoting positive development. \nThis training offers concrete strategies that adults can use to support children during periods of uncertainty and fear. Drawn from the field of developmental resilience science and informed by clinical practice\, these strategies leverage ordinary resources around a child — most importantly\, the presence of caring adults — and can be applied by anyone in service to children\, including parents\, educators\, clinicians\, and community leaders. Attendees will learn skills for communicating with children about immigration enforcement\, restoring predictability and safety\, promoting agency\, and\, most importantly\, listening well. \nLearning Objectives\n\nArticulate children’s core developmental needs amid fears of a loved one’s detention or deportation\nImplement practical strategies to support children who are afraid of a caregiver’s detention or deportation\, as well as those whose caregiver has been arrested\nAdvocate for the needs of children and families affected by immigration enforcement operations\n\nRegister Through MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-supporting-children-during-immigration-enforcement-operations/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001448-1768478400-1768482000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20260102T222431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T222602Z
UID:10001429-1768395600-1768399200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Improving Advocacy for Children Placed in Congregate Care Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar examines the need to reform how child welfare advocates and attorneys support youth placed in congregate care facilities—and why the practice of sending children to out-of-state facilities must end. Drawing on recent investigations and federal reports exposing widespread abuse\, neglect\, and systemic failures in both for-profit and non-profit congregate care settings\, the session will explore the profound harms children experience\, including physical and sexual abuse\, overuse of restraints\, lack of treatment\, and social isolation. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies to advocate for clients\, including how to identify red flags at facilities\, conduct meaningful check-ins with youth\, document and report abuse\, and pursue available remedies such as civil litigation\, systemic reform\, and legislative advocacy. By the end of the webinar\, advocates and those working with children will have concrete tools to challenge harmful practices\, prevent unnecessary institutionalization\, and safeguard the rights and well-being of children in care. \nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090655
CREATED:20251222T214753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T214809Z
UID:10001413-1768388400-1768393800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Introduction to Childhood Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar offers an introduction to childhood trauma\, its impact on children\, youth\, and families\, and practical applications for applying trauma-informed principles when working with families exposed to child maltreatment. \nLearning Objectives\n\nName at least three prevalent characteristics of trauma and describe their impact on children and their families\nIdentify the function of trauma-related behaviors and responses \nExplain how to apply a trauma-informed lens to support children and families\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-the-ripple-effect-of-social-media-on-youth-well-being-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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