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SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, 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 with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons:\n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates a practicum forensic interview with a trained actor portraying a child abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child-centered interview. The narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle yet essential changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’s updated protocol and training information will prepare each attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. This training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers\, and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E. credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice\, we will do our best to help you obtain pre-approved credits before you attend.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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:20210913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210811T212732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T212732Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-12/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
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SUMMARY:Interviewing Juvenile Sex Trafficking Victims
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis module will address the fundamental and most critical component of investigations involving child/adolescent victims of commercial sexual exploitation – the interview of the victim. Participants will learn about the FBI’s forensic interviewing protocol and how it is utilized when interviewing these victims. Victim dynamics and barriers that impact the victims’ reluctance to disclose will be addressed. This module will provide participants with the tools and skills necessary to identify and overcome the challenges of these difficult interviews. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will understand how interviewing juvenile sex trafficking (JST) victims is different but still requires a protocol-based interview.\nParticipants will understand the dynamics of JST victims and how this impacts their disclosures.\nParticipants will understand how to overcome disclosure barriers.\n\nTrainer\nPresenter Bonnie I. Fries\, MSW\, LCSW\, Child & Adolescent Forensic Interviewer\, with the Federal Bureau of Investigations\, is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois with specialized training in child and adolescent welfare and abuse-related trauma. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree in 1998 from Illinois State University’s Jane Addams College of Social Work and Master of Social Work degree in 2001 from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to joining the FBI Bonnie worked as an Assistant Director and Director within Children’s Advocacy Centers\, and has conducted more than 2\,000 forensic interviews. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you at a minimal fee. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/interviewing-juvenile-sex-trafficking-victims/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
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SUMMARY:Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:Summit Overview\nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts. The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment\, including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect.\n\nRegister online.\nView Sessions On Demand\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to view any missed sessions online. All registrations will have access to our new virtual platform! \nAudience\n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists and Counselors\nAttorneys\nMedicolegal Death Investigators\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210526T154207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T155322Z
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SUMMARY:Extended Forensic Interviews: practical skills for multiple sessions
DESCRIPTION:Due to the strong response to this training\, we’ve partnered to hold a second session for those who’re unable to register for the first session held in July 2021. \nTraining Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Extended Forensic Interviews: Practical skills for multiple session care\, with Rita Farrell\, Forensic Interview and Director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project\, and Julie Stauffer\, LICSW\, Forensic Interviewing Manager with CornerHouse\, Wednesday\, July 14\, 2021\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nBased on the nationally recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview and CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ models\, this one-day training will give an overview of conducting multiple-session forensic interviews when a child may not succeed in a standard\, single-session interview due to trauma\, development\, special needs\, or other complicating factors\, including poly-victimization. This advanced training will discuss the multi-session and expanded interview processes; provide practical information for conducting follow-up interviews; and offer real-world examples as well as research supporting multiple-session\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. Note that this training will include information and practical skills to prepare participants to appropriately conduct a follow-up forensic interview; however\, this workshop is not intended to replace the more comprehensive training recommended before conducting other types of multiple-session forensic interviews. \nLearning Objectives\nThrough lecture\, discussion\, and practice activities\, participants will: \n\nLearn what a multiple-session forensic interview is\, identify and differentiate various types of multiple-session interviews\, and be introduced to the MultiSession Forensic Interview and Expanded Forensic Interview – two possible models of conducting a defensible\, multiple-session forensic interview\nDiscuss the research that supports conducting a non-duplicative\, multiple-session forensic interview.\nConsider criteria for determining appropriate situations to use a multiple-session interview process with an individual child and examine how to incorporate a multiple-session process into current practice.\n\n\nTrainers\n \nRita Farrell\nDirector of ChildFirst®\nZero Abuse Project\nRita serves as the Director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project. Rita manages the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training Program\, ChildFirst® Arkansas state program\, and development of advanced training courses and programs for forensic interviewers. Rita is a certified law enforcement instructor and provides training and technical assistance for child protection professionals. Rita currently conducts forensic interviews and has interviewed more than 2\,500 children. She serves as an expert witness on child sexual abuse\, authored many peer-reviewed articles specific to forensic interviewing\, and continues to champion the cause of child advocacy and the field of forensic interviewing. Rita graduated from Ball State University with a degree in secondary education and was the founding executive director of Chaucie’s Place\, a Child Advocacy Center in Hamilton County\, Indiana. \nJulie Stauffer\nForensic Interviewing Manager\nCornerHouse\nJulie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s and Bachelors’s Degree in Social Work. Julie is the Forensic Interviewing Manager at CornerHouse\, where she supervises CornerHouse’s team of forensic interviewers and manages the forensic interview program. Additionally in her roles as a Forensic Interviewer and Trainer\, Julie conducts forensic interviews with children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults regarding allegations of abuse or witnessing of violence; provides training for professionals in basic and advanced forensic interviewing skills and regarding other related topics\, conducting training on a local\, national\, and international level; testifies as an expert witness; has authored and co-authored published articles regarding forensic interviewing; serves as a moderator for a national\, online peer review process; participates in local and national task forces and committees; and engages in ongoing updating and development of the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ and other practices. Julie joined the CornerHouse staff in 2006. \nContinuing Education Credits and Registration\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nRegistration: $30.00 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you at a low cost. The Alliance believes trauma-informed care throughout the interview process is essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/extended-forensic-interviews-practical-skills-for-multiple-sessions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T155426Z
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SUMMARY:Extended Forensic Interviews: Practical Skills for Multiple Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Note: This training has sold out\, and a second session has been added. Register for the August 12 training. \nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Extended Forensic Interviews: Practical skills for multiple session care\, with Rita Farrell\, Forensic Interview and Director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project\, and Julie Stauffer\, LICSW\, Forensic Interviewing Manager with CornerHouse\, Wednesday\, July 14\, 2021\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nBased on the nationally recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview and CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ models\, this one-day training will give an overview of conducting multiple-session forensic interviews when a child may not succeed in a standard\, single-session interview due to trauma\, development\, special needs\, or other complicating factors\, including poly-victimization. This advanced training will discuss the multi-session and expanded interview processes; provide practical information for conducting follow-up interviews; and offer real-world examples as well as research supporting multiple-session\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. Note that this training will include information and practical skills to prepare participants to appropriately conduct a follow-up forensic interview; however\, this workshop is not intended to replace the more comprehensive training recommended before conducting other types of multiple-session forensic interviews.  \nLearning Objectives\nThrough lecture\, discussion\, and practice activities\, participants will: \n\nLearn what a multiple-session forensic interview is\, identify and differentiate various types of multiple-session interviews\, and be introduced to the MultiSession Forensic Interview and Expanded Forensic Interview – two possible models of conducting a defensible\, multiple-session forensic interview.\nDiscuss the research that supports conducting a non-duplicative\, multiple-session forensic interview.\nConsider criteria for determining appropriate situations to use a multiple-session interview process with an individual child and examine how to incorporate a multiple-session process into current practice.\n\nTrainers\n \nRita Farrell\nDirector of ChildFirst®\nZero Abuse Project\nRita serves as the Director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project. Rita manages the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training Program\, ChildFirst® Arkansas state program\, and the development of advanced training courses and programs for forensic interviewers. Rita is a certified law enforcement instructor and provides training and technical assistance for child protection professionals. Rita currently conducts forensic interviews and has interviewed more than 2\,500 children. She serves as an expert witness on child sexual abuse\, authored many peer-reviewed articles specific to forensic interviewing\, and continues to champion the cause of child advocacy and the field of forensic interviewing. Rita graduated from Ball State University with a degree in secondary education and was the founding executive director of Chaucie’s Place\, a Child Advocacy Center in Hamilton County\, Indiana. \n \nJulie Stauffer\nForensic Interviewing Manager\nCornerHouse\nJulie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s and Bachelors’s Degree in Social Work. Julie is the Forensic Interviewing Manager at CornerHouse\, where she supervises CornerHouse’s team of forensic interviewers and manages the forensic interview program. Additionally in her roles as a Forensic Interviewer and Trainer\, Julie conducts forensic interviews with children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults regarding allegations of abuse or witnessing of violence; provides training for professionals in basic and advanced forensic interviewing skills and regarding other related topics\, conducting training on a local\, national\, and international level; testifies as an expert witness; has authored and co-authored published articles regarding forensic interviewing; serves as a moderator for a national\, online peer review process; participates in local and national task forces and committees; and engages in ongoing updating and development of the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ and other practices. Julie joined the CornerHouse staff in 2006. \nContinuing Education Credits and Registration\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nRegistration: $30.00 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you at a low cost. The Alliance believes trauma-informed care throughout the interview process is essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/extended-forensic-interviews-practical-skills-for-multiple-session-care/
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210716
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210409T185234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T185234Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC's 28th Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Racial Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Across Disciplines and Organizations Addressing Child Maltreatment\nOpening events\, members meeting and awards presentation: July 12 \nThree days and multiple tracks featuring APSAC’s distinguished mix of research and practice: July 13\, 14\, 15 \nAPSAC’s Virtual Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Extraordinary plenary speakers will join us virtually and more than 50 workshops will be available! Sessions will be offered at beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced level for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine\, nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective services\, and allied fields. \nTracks Planned for the APSAC Virtual Colloquium 2021:\n\nCommunity Initiatives to Promote Change in Child Welfare Practice\nForensic Interviewing: Trends\, Practices\, and New Developments\nPromoting Racial Justice in Child Welfare Practice\nInvestigation and Prosecution of Child Maltreatment\nChild Sex Trafficking\nIssues in Parent-Child Visitation \nNew Solutions to Support Prevention \nAddressing Problematic Sexual Behavior in Youth \nCultural Sensitivity in Child Abuse Pediatrics \nResearch You Can Use!\nResilience in Children and Families Experiencing Trauma \nSupporting Those Who Support the Families You Serve\nWhat We Learned About Child Welfare During COVID-19\n\nRegister by May 1 for Early Bird Discount!\n\nAPSAC Members: $275\nAPSAC Non-Members: $450\nMembership PLUS registration package: $350*\nPresenter members: On the house! \nPresenter non-members: $150\n\nRegister by May 1 to receive 10% off member and non-member registration! \n *Membership PLUS registration package is not eligible for the Early Bird discount. \n​
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsacs-28th-colloquium/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210510T154640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T154640Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-11/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210626
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210208T225535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T225535Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Advocacy Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the NCA Standard of Advocacy \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\nUnderstand the advocate role and how to work within a multi-disciplinary team structure\nLearn about the victim advocacy standard for National Children’s Alliance Accreditation\n\nWho should attend:\n\nAdvocates working within a child advocacy center\nAdvocates working within sexual assault or domestic violence agencies who work with a child advocacy center\nDirectors or managers within child advocacy centers\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-advocacy-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210218T094906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T204749Z
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SUMMARY:A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Presenting Evidence in the F.I.
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe use of technology has impacted how children/adolescents are victimized. Research supports that the use of technology during victimization can increase the likelihood that a victim will not disclose. Most interview models are designed for children who have previously disclosed and who transition easily from the beginning of the interview to a substantive interview. Reluctant children may need more cues which may mean utilizing evidence in the forensic interview. This module will discuss the use of evidence\, with emphasis on abusive images\, in the interview. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will understand how evidence may be used in a forensic interview.\nParticipants will learn how to present evidence in the forensic interview.\nParticipants will be able to understand the dynamics of victims of abusive images.\n\nTrainer\nPresenter Bonnie I. Fries\, MSW\, LCSW\, Child & Adolescent Forensic Interviewer with the Federal Bureau of Investigations\, is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois with specialized training in child and adolescent welfare and abuse-related trauma. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree in 1998 from Illinois State University’s Jane Addams College of Social Work and Master of Social Work degree in 2001 from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to joining the FBI Bonnie worked as an Assistant Director and Director within Children’s Advocacy Centers\, and has conducted more than 2\,000 forensic interviews. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you at a minimal fee. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-presenting-evidence-in-the-f-i/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210208T224841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224841Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, 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 with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons:\n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates a practicum forensic interview with a trained actor portraying a child abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child-centered interview. The narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle yet essential changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’s updated protocol and training information will prepare each attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. This training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers\, and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E. credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice\, we will do our best to help you obtain pre-approved credits before you attend.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210510T155101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T155148Z
UID:10000276-1622505600-1630108799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Building Forensic Interviewing Skills Online Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) has collaborated with renowned researchers Sonja Brubacher and Martine Powell with Griffith University in Australia to offer Building Forensic Interviewing Skills Online Training. The purpose of NCAC’s Building Forensic Interviewing Skills Online Training is to provide professionals\, who have completed a nationally or state-recognized forensic interview training\, the opportunity to strengthen and expand their practical skills. \nResearch proves that forensic interviewers do not use as many open-ended questions as they believe they do\, and many interviewers find it challenging to follow best practices.  This training will provide opportunities to review and practice key elements of forensic interviewing\, to improve practice and enhance interviewing skills.  In addition\, interviewers will receive preparation and practice tools to use to evaluate their own interviews and to participate in effective peer review with other interviewers. \nQualifications\nTo participate in this course\, participants need to meet the following criteria. \n\nHas completed a nationally- or state-recognized forensic interview training.\nConducts forensic interviews of children on a regular basis as a primary job duty.\nCan complete the necessary coursework in the given time frames.\nHas access to a computer with a webcam\, microphone\, and access to the internet (for mock interviews and consultations).\nCan obtain written permission from a supervisor to participate in this training.\n\nCohort Schedule\n\nCourse begins: June 1\, 2021\nCourse closes: August 27\, 2021\n\n*Participants must complete the course including evaluation\, post mock interview and post test before the closing date.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-building-forensic-interviewing-skills-online-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210329T200505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T211845Z
UID:10000270-1621414800-1621425600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:A Trauma-Informed Approach for Moving Beyond Competence to Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host A Trauma-Informed Approach for Moving Beyond Competence to Intelligence with Brandon Jones\, MFT\, Wednesday\, May 19\, 2021\, 9:00 a.m. – noon\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nThis training will provide participants a learning opportunity to move forward with the understandings of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion work. Many have had learning opportunities in “Cultural Competence.” However\, there continue to be concerns and issues about finding better ways to connect with and support the children and adolescents we work with. This training will inform participants on how Trauma-Informed practices\, toxic stress\, cultural dynamics\, and maintaining our wellbeing can be a practical approach to cultural competence. The participant will learn what Cultural Intelligence is and how we can apply it to the work we do. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will develop an understanding of trauma-informed strategies and approaches that can improve their ability to connect and serve students with different backgrounds.\nParticipants will develop an understanding of their experience and how to make personal adjustments and adaptability.\nParticipants will discuss what institutional strategies should be promoted for lower burnout rates\, compassion fatigue\, and secondary traumatic stress.\nParticipants will understand the importance of incorporating sustainability techniques to maintain a high level of engagement and maintain productivity.\n\nTrainer\nBrandon is a Director of Learning at Alia Innovations. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Youth Justice. Born and raised in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, Brandon has survived living in a home of domestic violence and various other forms of trauma. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”. \nRegistration and Minnesota Continuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nRegistration: $10.00 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you at a low cost. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/a-trauma-informed-approached-moving-beyond-competence-to-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210519T174825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T174825Z
UID:10000277-1621382400-1622159999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:OJP Unconference on Crime and Victimization
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is pleased to announce the upcoming 33rd Annual “Unconference” on Crime and Victimization.  This multi-disciplinary “unconference” is for victim advocates\, law enforcement officers\, prosecutors\, and other criminal justice professionals; researchers; medical responders; educators; and anyone whose work puts them in contact with victims. Topics will span the wide range of crime victimization and issues related to responding to crime victims in unusual and uncertain times. \nSession Information\nWe’re calling this an “Unconference” because we want you to feel free to choose as many (or as few) sessions as your interest and schedule allow without any pressure to “show up” every day of the six-day training event. You can choose and register for the sessions you wish to attend found in our 2021 Unconference e-Booklet.​ Simply click on the heading of the presentation in the e-Booklet\, or​ utilize the registration links above or below. \nOur conference will be 100% virtual.  We are committed to providing an inclusive\, accessible space for crime victim professionals to share information and encouragement while navigating these changing times.  Sessions are free for everyone to attend. \nAttend the OJP Unconference Networking Hour on May 25!\n \nCo-hosted by: the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, MNCASA\, Standpoint and Violence Free Minnesota. Register online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ojp-unconference-on-crime-and-victimization/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210208T224126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224126Z
UID:10000257-1620633600-1621436400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-10/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210409T185633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T185633Z
UID:10000273-1619186400-1619190000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Corroborating the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for a webinar on corroborating the forensic interview. \nNo child should have to carry a case on his/her own. This session will provide practical tips and suggestions for working as a Multi-Disciplinary Team to corroborate a forensic interview so the professionals can do the heavy lifting. Participants will learn how photographs can enhance the values of evidence\, the effectiveness of evidence of prior bad acts\, and goals for interviewing perpetrators. \nPlease note this is a pre-recorded rebroadcast. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/corroborating-the-forensic-interview-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210218T094905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T204153Z
UID:10000264-1618912800-1618920000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Suggestibility and Memory: Considerations for the Criminal Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis module will provide criminal investigators with the principles of suggestibility to inform their understanding when interacting with victims and witnesses of crime. A brief history of forensic interviewing and current research on memory will allow participants to see how victim/witness statements have been viewed and evaluated in the past and today. Participants will learn to better evaluate statements throughout the course of a criminal investigation from outcry\, to forensic interview\, to trial. \nLearning Objectives\n\nProvide criminal investigators with the principles of suggestibility to inform their understanding of and interactions with victims and witnesses.\nDevelop skills necessary to evaluate statements made throughout the course of a criminal investigation from outcry to forensic interview to trial testimony.\nAssist investigators to become good consumers of the forensic interview process\n\nTrainer\nPresenter Bonnie I. Fries\, MSW\, LCSW\, Child & Adolescent Forensic Interviewer with the Federal Bureau of Investigations\, is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois with specialized training in child and adolescent welfare and abuse-related trauma. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree in 1998 from Illinois State University’s Jane Addams College of Social Work and Master of Social Work degree in 2001 from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to joining the FBI Bonnie worked as an Assistant Director and Director within Children’s Advocacy Centers\, and has conducted more than 2\,000 forensic interviews. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you at a minimal fee. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/suggestibility-and-memory-considerations-for-the-criminal-investigation/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210208T224716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224716Z
UID:10000258-1618790400-1619222399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, 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 with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons:\n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates a practicum forensic interview with a trained actor portraying a child abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child-centered interview. The narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle yet essential changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’s updated protocol and training information will prepare each attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. This training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers\, and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E. credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice\, we will do our best to help you obtain pre-approved credits before you attend.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210409T185453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T185453Z
UID:10000272-1618581600-1618585200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Working Together to Combat Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the APA for this webinar on combatting child abuse. \nWorking as a team to achieve a common goal can be challenging\, especially when each member of the team has their own role and agenda they are trying to accomplish. Throw in child abuse\, complex trauma and the daily combat of morally challenging work and tensions are bound to arise. In this workshop\, participants will learn the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to child abuse investigations. Additionally\, content will cover challenges\, barriers and strategies in overcoming them by working effectively together as a team to combat the child abuse epidemic. \nPlease note this is a pre-recorded rebroadcast. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-together-to-combat-child-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210208T224023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224023Z
UID:10000256-1618214400-1619017200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-9/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210208T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T225415Z
UID:10000262-1618185600-1618617599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the NCA Standard of Advocacy \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems\, and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\nUnderstand the advocate role and how to work within a multi-disciplinary team structure\nLearn about the victim advocacy standard for National Children’s Alliance Accreditation\n\nWho should attend:\n\nAdvocates working within a child advocacy center\nAdvocates working within sexual assault or domestic violence agencies who work with a child advocacy center\nDirectors or managers within child advocacy centers\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210303T170328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T170328Z
UID:10000267-1618099200-1618444799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:39th Annual: Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1\,400 attendees—and growing every year—this four-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems. \nConference Overview\nNICWA provides meaningful programming to conference attendees\, creating a space where participants can learn about the latest developments and best practices from experts in the field and from one another. Participants represent a cross-section of fields and interests including child welfare\, mental health\, and juvenile justice service providers; legal professionals; students; advocates for children; and tribal\, state\, and federal leaders. \nOur conference goals are to:\n\nHighlight successful strategies for developing effective services\nReveal the latest and most innovative child welfare and children’s mental health service delivery practices\nHighlight tactics and strategies for financing and sustaining services that impact children\nShowcase strategies for involving youth and families in developing services and policies that lead to systems change\nCreate peer-to-peer networks that will assist each other in the work toward permanency for all AI/AN families\nShare the latest research on the well-being of AI/AN children and effective child welfare and children’s mental health services\, practices\, and policies
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/39th-annual-protecting-our-children-national-american-indian-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210303T170821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T170821Z
UID:10000268-1617580800-1617667199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:APSAC pioneered the Forensic Interview Training Institute model to focus on the needs of professionals responsible for conducting forensic/investigative interviews with children in suspected abuse cases. Our comprehensive Institute offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience and have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. \nAbout the Forensic Interviewing Clinics & Institutes\nDeveloped by top experts\, APSAC’s curriculum teaches a structured narrative interview approach that emphasizes best practices based on research and is guided by the best interests of the child. Attendees will receive a balanced review of several protocols and will develop their own customized narrative interview approach based on the principles taught during the Clinic and contained in the 2012 APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse. \nSession Dates: April 5\, 9\, 12 and 16\, 2021. \nContinuing Education\nCEU’s are available\, however CME’s are not available at this time. APSAC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. APSAC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.​ \nScholarship funds are available for law enforcement officers interested in attending the clinics. Click here for full eligibility information and the application form.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-forensic-interview-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Managua:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Managua:20210324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20200828T211011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T193355Z
UID:10000241-1616590800-1616598000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sticks and Stones:  Emotional/Psychological Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Psychological maltreatment is the least identified\, reported and adjudicated form of abuse; however\, the damage caused can be severe.\nTraining Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host in Sticks and Stones: Emotional/Psychological Maltreatment\, with Amy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, on Wednesday\, March 24\, 2021\, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nThe training will address the signs and symptoms of child emotional/psychological maltreatment and will provide recommendations for interviewers\, investigators and attorneys on dealing with these cases. \nLearning Objectives\n1. Explain the different forms and prevalence of psychological maltreatment \n2. Discuss techniques to evaluate and respond to suspected psychological maltreatment \n3. Offer suggestions for interviewers and attorneys \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nTrainer\nAmy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, is the Principal Consultant and Trainer with Russell Consulting Specialists\, LLC\, and an executive director of a Children’s Advocacy Center in the Pacific Northwest. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of child maltreatment. Please join us in deepening our understanding of the work in maltreatment cases. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/sticks-and-stones-emotional-psychological-maltreatment/
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210208T223921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T223921Z
UID:10000255-1616400000-1617202800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-8/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20210107T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T230011Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences\, with Brandon Jones\, M.A.\, of Alia Innovations. In this interactive two-hour workshop\, we will explore the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on youth and children and their impact on development. We will explore the experiences\, perceptions\, beliefs\, and behaviors that may present challenges to development in children and youth. We will discuss practical\, trauma-informed\, outcome-driven strategies that improve the outcomes of youth work. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe attendee will learn how to describe ACEs; how trauma and toxic stress affect biological\, physiological\, social\, emotional\, and brain development and the findings of the ACE study.\nThe attendee will learn how to describe adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress that youth may encounter.\nThe attendee will learn how to make modifications to their work with youth to incorporate an understanding of ACEs and the youth’s adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress.\nThe attendee will develop an understanding of the importance of being aware of personal perceptions and beliefs impacting the youth/provider dynamic so it does not add to the traumatic experience.\n\nRegistration\nWe are excited to bring this training to you free of charge. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nTrainer\nBrandon Jones\, M.A.\, is a Director of Learning at Alia Innovations. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational Trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Youth Justice. Born and raised in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, Brandon has survived living in a home of domestic violence and various other forms of trauma. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (M.F.T.) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”. \nAbout Alia Innovations\nAlia is a Minnesota based national nonprofit “do-tank.” Their work is founded in research and family voice. They support innovative leaders and symptoms related to child welfare. By equipping leaders in agencies with the support they need for systems change\, Alia helps communities ask the right questions and solve the right problems.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraining 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. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-7/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20200903T041806Z
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SUMMARY:"No Penis\, No Problem": Female Sex Offenders
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nInvestigating and prosecuting sex offenses committed by females is challenging.  Biases about women as offenders impact the disclosure of abuse\, the acceptance of initial reports\, whether the cases are referred and accepted for criminal charges\, and how juries perceive these offenders and whether they are held accountable.  This session will review pertinent research on female sex offenders and discuss ways to overcome the biases in the investigation and prosecution of sex offenses they commit. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will learn to understand the incidence of sex offenders committed by females\nParticipants will learn to explain how child sexual abuse victims of female offenders experience their abuse\nParticipants will learn to Identify biases in investigations and prosecutions of these crimes and discuss methods to overcome them\n\nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nTrainer\nAmy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, is the Principle Consultant and Trainer with Russell Consulting Specialists\, LLC\, and an executive director of a Children’s Advocacy Center in the Pacific Northwest. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of child maltreatment. Please join us in deepening our understanding of the work in maltreatment cases. \n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/no-penis-no-problem-female-sex-offenders/
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104120
CREATED:20201006T211605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T161228Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process: A trauma-informed approach\, with Liz Franklin\, Tuesday\, November 17\, 2020\, 10:00 a.m. – noon\, via Zoom. \nIn this session\, participants will examine the role of cultural responsiveness among the larger Latino experiences within the North American systems context. Through the trauma-informed care approach participants will be introduced to common misconceptions when working with members of Latino communities\, in order to promote further healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand ways in which culture and privilege impact provider\, organization\, and system functioning.\nDiscuss individual and systems practices to improve access to care.\nExplore options for delivering evidence-based models such as TF-CBT in more culturally resonant ways.\n\nTrainer\nElizabeth (Liz)\, Franklin MSW\, LICSW\, received her BAs from the University of Kansas in Spanish and in American Studies\, and her MSW from the University of Minnesota.  Liz has worked as an elementary school Latino Family Liaison\, a Children’s Mental Health Case Manager\, a School-based Therapist\, and an outpatient therapist in private practice. She is currently the Senior Manager of Community Based Mental Health Services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). \nLiz also teaches the Advanced Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents course in the School of Social Work’s graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Liz serves on the Board of MACMH\, and she is Chair of the Board of El Consorcio (formerly the Twin Cities Spanish-speaking Provider Consortium)\, an interdisciplinary group of over 250 Spanish-speaking mental health providers\, social service providers\, medical social workers\, and school social workers. \nContinuing Education Credits and Training Fee\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. To help offset costs associated with this virtual training\, through funds generously granted to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus through Minnesota Council on Foundations.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-latino-children-and-families-within-the-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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