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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210208T224126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224126Z
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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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210409T185633Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210218T094905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T204153Z
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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:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210208T224716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224716Z
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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/
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:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210409T185453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T185453Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210208T224023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T224023Z
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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-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210208T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T225415Z
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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:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210303T170328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T170328Z
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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:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210303T170821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T170821Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Managua:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Managua:20210324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200828T211011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T193355Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210208T223921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T223921Z
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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-8/
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:20210224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
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:20260413T144204
CREATED:20210208T223628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T223723Z
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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:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200903T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T193524Z
UID:10000242-1611147600-1611153000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20201023T195201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195201Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse: Collecting Minimal Facts Training
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CornerHouse\, this training course is designed for anyone who might receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, or neglect. It is appropriate for individuals from law enforcement\, social work\, health care\, education\, daycare\, the foster care system\, and others who might be expected to make a mandated report. \nThis is a half-day training in which participants learn to respond sensitively and effectively to an individual’s initial disclosure of abuse\, neglect or maltreatment. \nDetails\n\nBlended learning training\nClass size limited to 15 participants
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-collecting-minimal-facts-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200917T150511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T200312Z
UID:10000245-1605002400-1605007800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Homelands\, History\, and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Homelands\, History\, Healing: An opportunity to expand\, educate\, and empower in order to better serve tribal and non-tribal children and their families\, with Ms. Shannon Crossbear\, Tuesday\, November 10\, 2020\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about the historical as well as the current political and social status of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the United States. Participants will be introduced to the world relational framework and explore how using such a framework has the potential to support healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the historical context of Tribal nations and their citizens.\nDiscuss how relationship building is foundational in working with this population.\nDiscover ways to embed culturally congruent practices into the therapeutic.\n\nTrainer\nMs. Crossbear’s work includes facilitating and consulting with the National Indian Child Welfare Association\, the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health\, Georgetown University\, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, and the Surgeon General’s Conference on Children’s Mental Health. She has worked with tribal and non-tribal communities in providing technical assistance to Systems of Care and Circles of Care utilizing traditional interventions and the promotion of culturally congruent and trauma-informed practices. \nContinuing Education Credits and Cost Offset\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 off-set 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/homelands-history-and-healing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture,Equity,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20201023T195732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195732Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care in the COVID-19 Era: ACES\, Telehealth and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Trainer\nPresenter Megan Gerber\, MD\, MPH is a general internist with a career-long focus on the medical care of trauma-exposed women. She is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University and Medical Director of Women’s Health at VA Boston. She holds an adjunct appointment as Lecturer on Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on optimizing medical outcomes for women who have experienced trauma as well as adapting systems of care to be trauma-informed and sensitive to the needs of survivors. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on intimate partner violence and is the editor of the recently released Springer book\, “Trauma-informed Healthcare Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care.” \nTraining Overview\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Gerber will review the long-term health impact adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other traumas have on patients in adult primary care. She will discuss the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic\, and other recent collective adversities\, may be worsening outcomes for trauma-exposed persons. Trauma-informed care will be discussed and a practical approach to applying its principles in Telehealth encounters will be shared. \nTo Register: Go to www.avahealth.org and click on CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY in the yellow banner at the top of homepage. Free CME/CE credit available. This training is supported by the ACEs Aware initiative from the California Surgeon General’s office through a collaboration with:
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-care-in-the-covid-19-era-aces-telehealth-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20201023T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195437Z
UID:10000251-1604494800-1604498400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Interviewing the Child who is Recanting Sexual Abuse with Dr. Thomas Lyon\, J.D.\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar will discuss best practices for interviewing children who recant their previous disclosure of sexual abuse. The webinar will review the research on what factors influence children to recant and listen to clips of interviews in which children recant. Focus will not be on the child’s previous disclosures\, what others have said to the child about their allegations and how the child feels about the changes in their life since the original disclosure. \nTrainer\nDr. Thomas Lyon is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair of Law and Psychology at the University of Southern Gould School of Law. His research examines the best means by which child witnesses can be questioned in order to maximize their productivity and minimize error. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/interviewing-the-child-who-is-recanting-sexual-abuse-with-dr-thomas-lyon-j-d-ph-d/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200828T211010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T212432Z
UID:10000240-1603976400-1603983600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:From Outcry to Sentencing: Children in Court
DESCRIPTION:Court preparation assists child witnesses in their ability to testify well in a courtroom\, learn the process from as early as pre-screen.\nTraining Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host From Outcry to Sentencing: Children in Court\, with Amy Russell\, MSEd\, JD\, NCC\, Thursday\, October 29\, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nThis session will discuss the importance of each stage of the investigative process in preparing children for court\, and will provide concrete examples of courtroom modifications and child preparation techniques. \nLearning Objectives\n1. Participants will understand the importance of preparing children for court \n2. Participants will identify specific techniques to prepare children and caregivers for testifying in court \n3. Participants will receive concrete examples of courtroom modifications for children \nTrainer\nMs. Russell 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. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/from-outcry-to-sentencing-children-in-court/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,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:20201028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200925T221527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T221729Z
UID:10000248-1603886400-1603890000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Researchers and CAC Implementers: Feasibility and Effectiveness of Telehealth Delivery of TF-CBT
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar\, hosted by the National Children’s Alliance\, brings together the researchers who have explored the effectiveness of TF-CBT delivered via telehealth and CAC partners who have implemented TF-CBT via telehealth within a CAC model. The MUSC research team will discuss their recent study on the effectiveness of TF-CBT delivered via telehealth and present how their Telehealth Outreach Program Clinic model operates. The CAC team of North Dakota will discuss their model and the promising outcomes they have from 1 year of implementation. \nTrainers\nRegan Steward\, Ph.D. \nRosaura Orengo-Aguayo\, Ph.D. \nMegan Wallace\, LISW-CP \nPaula Condol\, MS\, LPPC \nNicola Herting\, Ph.D.\, LP \nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost for this webinar\, but participants must be eligible to register through the National Children’s Alliance Engage platform. Register now.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/meet-the-researchers-and-cac-implementers-feasibility-and-effectiveness-of-telehealth-delivery-of-tf-cbt/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200911T195438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T195616Z
UID:10000243-1603184400-1603207800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy. The academy will be 100% virtual. Learn more about the program. \nProgram Overview\nThe Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a foundational-level educational opportunity for victim service providers and criminal justice professionals offered by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP). MNVAA is an intensive course of study designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota. It uses a multi-disciplinary educational approach to convey the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes practitioners will need as they seek to restore victims and help them regain control of their lives. The comprehensive curriculum has been created specifically for Minnesota by a multidisciplinary committee assembled by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and its partners. \nAcademy information and selection criteria are described in the application\, along with directions on how to apply. Applicants who are accepted will be notified via email. Academy students who attend and successfully complete the 40-hour training will receive a certificate of completion. Academic credit is available for an additional fee\, and CEUs/POST credits may be available. \nThe application process is competitive due to limited space. There are no “guaranteed” applications selected for the academy. \n2020 Training Dates\nThe 2020 Academy will kick off with a welcome reception/registration on Tuesday\, October 19\, 2020.\nPlease find the tentative dates and times below: \nVirtual Evening Welcome Reception\nOctober 19\, 2020 6:30-8:00 p.m. \nTraining days\nTuesdays and Thursdays\, two sessions per day- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. \nTarget times are 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\, but some sessions may require an earlier or later start. \n\nWeek 1: October 20 and 22\nWeek 2: October 27 and 29\nWeek 3: November 4 and 5\nWeek 4: November 10 and 12\nWeek 5: November 17 and 19\n\nGraduation Ceremony\nNovember 20\, 11 a.m. (tentative) \nApplications\nApplications for the 2020 Academy will be accepted until October 1\, 2020. The fee is $100. Students must attend all sessions to graduate. More information can be found on the OJP website under Training & Communication. Please complete the application form and submit it electronically to Joann Jones joann.jones@state.mn.us.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-victim-assistance-academy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200917T150511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T200426Z
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with children and families in the MDT process\, with Suganya Sockalingam\, Ph.D.\, Wednesday\, October 14\, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nIn this interactive 2-hour workshop\, we will explore the meaning and the value of the terms culture and trauma and how they intersect. We will explore how this intersection informs how we work within multidisciplinary teams to strengthen our systems that keep our children safe. Further\, we will examine our personal values and how they inform our biases that may impact how we deliver services. Finally\, we will identify strategies that will allow us to mitigate the unconscious biases that might influence our training\, research\, and advocacy efforts. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify a common language around culture and trauma.\nDiscuss the meaning of culture beyond race and ethnicity.\nUnderstand that a holistic approach to care requires the integration of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.\n\nTrainer\n \nDr. Sockalingam is a Founding Partner and Change Specialist at Change Matrix\, LLC\, a minority and women-owned firm. Dr. Sockalingam supports individuals\, organizations\, and systems addressing Equity including diversity\, inclusion\, implicit bias\, and structural racism\, cultural competence\, and cross-cultural communication. Additionally\, Dr. Sockalingam focuses on Leadership Development including leadership shifts (in times of change and in chaos/turbulence)\, change management\, collaboration\, and conflict engagement. \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/the-intersection-of-culture-and-trauma-working-with-children-and-families-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture,Equity,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200819T184906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T200700Z
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SUMMARY:NCATrak User Roundtable: Fall 2020
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nJoin the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for the Fall 2020 NCATrak User Roundtable\, an online opportunity for CAC staff responsible for case tracking within their organization to ask questions and share knowledge among colleagues. Through facilitated discussion and peer-to-peer learning\, participants develop their case tracking skillset and process to ensure that all children and families receive the support they need through the lifecycle of their case. \nIntended Audience\nThe NCATrak User Roundtable is intended for children’s advocacy center (CAC) staff that are responsible for administering case management software. \nFacilitator\n Katie Rojas-Jahn\nDirector of Communications and Strategy\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncatrak-user-roundtable-fall-2020/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200924T212024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T212432Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding And Coping With Reactions In A Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWe are living through a time of fear and disruption of daily life that most of us have never experienced. Join the National Children’s Alliance as they host Carrie Epstein\, LCSW-R\, from Yale for a look at the impact of ongoing external dangers and demands. Learn how to recognize common stress reactions and how to use coping strategies to “turn down the volume.” This is a 90-minute webinar. \nThis webinar will provide valuable information on: \n\nWhat is known about the impact of high levels of distress generated by ongoing external dangers/demands\nRecognize common stress reactions\nUnderstand how we experience these reactions in our bodies\, thoughts\, feelings and behaviors\nIdentify coping strategies for “turning down the volume” of these reactions.\nUnderstand why these coping strategies work to lower these reactions\nConnect to useful resources\nQ/A\n\nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost for this webinar\, but participants must be eligible to register through the National Children’s Alliance Engage platform. Register now.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-and-coping-with-reactions-in-a-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200924T212422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T212422Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing The Emotional Needs Of Children And Families Impacted By COVID-19 And Other Disasters Using Skills For Psychological Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis workshop\, hosted by the National Children’s Alliance\, will provide an overview of Skills for Psychological Recovery – a skills-based modular intervention that aims to help children\, adults\, and families gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversities. \nIndividuals affected by a disaster or traumatic incident\, whether survivors\, witnesses\, or responders to such events\, may struggle with or face new challenges following the event. Learn how SPR can help your clients gain skills to reduce ongoing distress and effectively cope in the weeks and months following disaster and trauma. \nTrainers\nMelissa Brymer\, Ph.D.\, Psy.D.\, from National Child Traumatic Stress Network and Jerry Dunn\, Ph.D.\, from Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis. \nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost for this webinar\, but participants must be eligible to register through the National Children’s Alliance Engage platform. Register now.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/addressing-the-emotional-needs-of-children-and-families-impacted-by-covid-19-and-other-disasters-using-skills-for-psychological-recovery/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T144204
CREATED:20200818T203319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T203319Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Norms\, and Cultural Shifts\, Regarding Physical Punishment with Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff
DESCRIPTION:Parents often defend their use of physical punishment by pointing to the norms of their cultural group. Dr. Gershoff will discuss some of the cultural norms regarding physical punishment and what research and science can tell us about each. She will also describe evidence of cultural shifts away from physical punishment in some communities and highlight what these shifts tell us about ways to affect larger community-level change. \nDr. Elizabeth Gershoff is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and Associate Director of the Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin. She is an internationally recognized expert on the effects of physical punishment on children and the 2019 recipient of the Nicholas Hobbs Award recognizing her work advocating on behalf of children.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cultural-norms-and-cultural-shifts-regarding-physical-punishment-with-dr-elizabeth-gershoff/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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