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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200522T120000
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SUMMARY:Releases of Information During the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nThis May\, the Victim Rights Law Center’s privacy team is offering a series of web-conversations on protecting privacy while working remotely. We invite OVW-funded victim service providers to join these webinars + Q & A on general privacy issues\, VAWA-compliant releases of information\, and protecting minors’ privacy. We will share some key information and have chat-based conversations about issues you are facing. \nRegister Online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/releases-of-information-during-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Confidentiality,COVID-19,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200519T163315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T164922Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nA live conversation with NLIHC’s Diane Yentel and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi \nMay 21\, 2020 / 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET\, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT. Register online. \nJoin Dr. Ibram X. Kendi\, one of America’s foremost historians and leading antiracist voices\, and Diane Yentel\, president and CEO of the NLIHC\, for a conversation on how our housing and homelessness response to COVID-19 must center racial equity and address systemic inequities and discrimination. #RacialEquityandCOVID \nPresenters\nDr. Ibram X. Kendi\nDr. IBRAM X. KENDI is one of America’s foremost historians and leading antiracist voices. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and the Founding Director of The Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University in Washington\, DC. A professor of history and international relations\, Kendi is a contributor at The Atlantic and CBS News. He is the author of THE BLACK CAMPUS MOVEMENT\, which won the W.E.B. Du Bois Book Prize\, and STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF RACIST IDEAS IN AMERICA\, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2016. At 34 years old\, Kendi was the youngest ever winner of the NBA for Nonfiction. He grew up dreaming about playing in the NBA (National Basketball Association)\, and ironically he ended up joining the other NBA. \nHis third book\, HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST\, debuted at #2 on the New York Times Bestseller List in August 2019 and made several Best Books of 2019 lists. His much anticipated fourth book with Jason Reynolds\, STAMPED: RACISM\, ANTIRACISM\, AND YOU\, debuted at # 1 on the New York Times Bestseller List in March 2020. \nDiane Yentel\nDIANE YENTEL is the President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition\, a membership organization dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes. Diane is a veteran affordable housing policy expert with nearly two decades of work on affordable housing and community development. Before rejoining NLIHC (where she previously worked as a policy analyst)\, Diane was Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Enterprise Community Partners\, where she led federal\, state and local policy\, research and advocacy programs. Prior to Enterprise\, Diane was the director of the Public Housing Management and Occupancy Division at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)\, where she managed a team overseeing the development and implementation of nationwide public housing policies\, procedures\, and guidelines. She also worked to advance affordable housing policies with Oxfam America and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and served for 3 years as a community development Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia. Diane is frequently quoted in major media outlets\, and has testified multiple time before Congress. Diane has a Masters in Social work from the University of Texas at Austin.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/racial-equity-during-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,COVID-19,Equity,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200507T194331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T194331Z
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SUMMARY:Child Interviewing 2020: Update on Research and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nDr. Lyon will discuss the major research advances in 2019/2020 that help interviewers to do a better job when they question children\, and whenever possible\, provide videotaped examples of the novel procedures. \nThis training is presented by the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center and you can register online. \nExpert Presenter\nThomas D. Lyon\, JD\, PhD\, is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology at the University of Southern California. His research interests include child abuse and neglect\, child witnesses\, and domestic violence. He is the Past-President of the American Psychological Association’s Section on Child Maltreatment (Division 37) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, the United States Department of Justice\, the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect\, the California Endowment\, and the Haynes Foundation.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-interviewing-2020-update-on-research-and-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200512
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200428T213008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T155546Z
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SUMMARY:Training for Advocates Working with A Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:This training meets all essential components in the NCA Standard of Advocacy. \nNote: This training will take place online over three days: May 11\, 18 and 26\, 2020. \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.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200429T214839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T215257Z
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SUMMARY:Getting To Know The Accreditation Standards: Case Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview\nGet to know NCA’s Case Tracking standard for Accreditation. The overall intent and importance of the standard will be reviewed\, followed by an explanation of each Essential Component related to the standard. After reviewing each Essential Component\, practical approaches to meet the standard will be discussed. There will also be time for question and answer. \nThis training is intended for staff of children’s advocacy centers and requires registration with the NCA Engage platform. If you require assistance\, please contact the Alliance. \nTrainer\nAlyson McKenzie\nAccreditation Coordinator\nAlyson MacKenzie is the Accreditation Coordinator at National Children’s Alliance\, and manages the accreditation process for Child Advocacy Centers throughout the country. Previously Alyson was the Senior Program Associate of Accreditation at NCA as well as Program Associate at NCA\, managing grants and membership for the Southern Region of the United States. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Certificate in Human Service Management from Boston University. Ms. MacKenzie has years of experience providing training and technical assistance to Children’s Advocacy Centers across the country. \nAlyssa Todd\nAccreditation Program Associate\nAlyssa Todd worked as an Investigative Social Worker for Vermont CPS for almost five years\, then moved to Philadelphia for grad school\, where she continued to work with youth in foster care. She moved back to Vermont and became the Director and Forensic Interviewer of a small Associate Member center in Brattleboro\, VT in 2012. In 2016 the Center became fully Accredited with NCA under Ms. Todd’s leadership. During her time working at a CAC\, her interests were mostly focused on Forensic Interviewing and Vicarious Trauma. \nTroy Price\nNCAtrak Training & Application Specialist
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/getting-to-know-the-accreditation-standards-case-tracking/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200429T213718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T213718Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Arrest for Serious Offenses Among Children: Implications on Violence Against Children
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview\nExisting studies point to increasing relationships between child abuse and criminal offending in adulthood. However\, little is known about how child abuse and neglect victimization and out of home placement predict arrests for serious offenses such as murder and homicide\, at childhood. This study assessed predictive pathways linking child abuse and neglect victimization and out of home placement to arrest for serious offenses as a child. \nPrevalence of child abuse and neglect\, out of home placement\, and arrest for serious offenses in 87 counties in Minnesota were assessed using bivariate and multivariate approaches. Analyses of race differences addressed the consistency of path coefficients across race. Results for 87 counties showed that child abuse and neglect victimization and out of home placement predicted involvement in serious crimes as a child. Implications for policy\, advocacy\, law enforcement\, and research will be discussed. \nPresenter\nKingsley Chigbu\, Ph.D. Assistant Professor\, University of St Thomas\, College of Health\, School of Social Work \nDr. Chigbu is assistant professor at University of St Thomas\, College of Health\, School of Social Work\, where he teaches primarily in the doctoral program and serves as the doctoral program assessment coordinator. He supervises doctoral students completing their doctoral dissertations in a range of topics and conducts research in areas such as: violence\, trauma and vulnerability prevention and intervention.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/pathways-to-arrest-for-serious-offenses-among-children-implications-on-violence-against-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200428T213746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T213746Z
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SUMMARY:Elicit and Identify Protective Factors in Domestic Violence Cases Within the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis session’s goal is to bridge work of the Duluth Model Coordinated Community Response (CCR) in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Center model. Domestic violence and child abuse maltreatment co-occurrence is exceptionally high in child abuse investigations. These cases are further challenging due to intentional or unintentional contamination of memories ensuring secrecy by a batterer. Multi-disciplinary team members and systems partners may not recognize the protective factors utilized by survivors and/or the non-offending caregiver. This session will incorporate research on protective measures and the experiences of domestic violence survivors from focus groups conducted in Duluth\, MN. The session will cover additional sample questions for forensic interviews to elicit protective factors of the non-offending caregiver. Foundational domestic violence knowledge preferred. \nExpert Presenter\nLaura Gapske\, In her 15 + years of experience\, Laura has dedicated her life professionally and personally to ending the violence against women and children. She serves as the co-chair of the St. Louis County Mortality Review Committee for child protection services. At First Witness Child Advocacy Center\, she provides oversight of all program staff by providing leadership\, mentoring\, facilitation of innovation\, goal attainment\, and forensic interviewing skills. \nLaura previously worked at Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP) as the Coordinated Community Response Coordinator and co-facilitator in Creating a Process of Change Men’s Non-Violence Groups. Her role maximized the safety of victims who experience domestic violence by working to enhance and maintain an effective coordinated community response to domestic violence. She effectively works with all women\, the men who batter them\, and their families through systems change methodology. She participates in the development\, expansion\, and executes training for Zero Abuse Project Child First® Forensic Interview Training and DAIP’s National Training Project. \nShe conducts forensic interviews and court testimony when allegations of maltreatment or abuse arise to support investigations by social services and/or law enforcement while working with the multi-disciplinary team. Laura provides additional national training on Co-Occurrence: Domestic Violence and Child Sex Abuse Training for Advocates\, Advocacy Training for Advocates within a CAC\, forensic interviewing\, policies and procedures\, narrative practice\, multidisciplinary team development\, and dynamics of maltreatment and abuse. \nIn her personal life\, she serves as an elected official on her local school board and is the proud mother of two boys that are avid soccer players.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/elicit-and-identify-protective-factors-in-domestic-violence-cases-within-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200429
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200407T183707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T191000Z
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SUMMARY:Problematic Intrafamilial Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThis two-day online\, interactive training will follow one family’s journey and increase the participant’s understanding of what problematic sexual behaviors are\, where they come from\, and how to respond empathetically and in the best interest of all the children. \nPlease note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, this training has been moved to an online format and fees have been waived. Registrants will receive log-in information prior to the event. \nThe training utilizes an interactive module from the intervention PSB-CBT-A where participants explore common reactions of caregivers and practice the best ways to engage these families and how to offer concrete solutions to address safety concerns within the home. The second day focuses on supporting families as they navigate the system response after a mandated report is made\, including planning for reunification if members of the family are separated. \nTraining Dates\nThis training will take place during two online sessions: April 28\, 2020 and May 5\, 2020. \nIntended Audience\nProfessionals that interface with families and respond to problematic sexual behaviors including advocates\, forensic interviewers\, CAC staff\, and child abuse multidisciplinary team members. \nTrainer\nSimaya van Dooren\, LMSW\nClinical Program Coordinator\nDee Norton Child Advocacy Center \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/problematic-intrafamilial-sexual-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200416T154052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T154128Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Issues\, Rights and Concerns During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has created an unprecedented time of crisis for all involved in the criminal justice system\, and agencies are struggling to adapt to this new normal. Join the National Center for Victims of Crime and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for a discussion on how to preserve the rights of crime victims during this pandemic. \nSpeakers will discuss the needs of victims during this crisis\, including notification of release\, as well as considerations for those who are reentering their communities. The webinar will feature speakers from Milwaukee County to discuss their victims’ services and virtual capabilities for domestic violence and child abuse cases\, and the Bronx to discuss how they are using their reentry team to ensure individuals are able to protect the rights and safety of victims. \nRegister Online\nRegistration is available online through the APA website.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/webinar-issues-rights-and-concerns-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,COVID-19,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200211T221203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T221342Z
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SUMMARY:NCATrak User Roundtable: Spring 2020
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nJoin the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for the Spring 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-spring-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:20200226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20200203T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T185734Z
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SUMMARY:Child Abuse Medicine for the Non-Medical Professional
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStrengthen your approach to child abuse investigations through this training presented by Carlton County Family Social Services\, the Midwest Children’s Resource Center at Children’s Minnesota\, and the Minnesota Children’s Alliance. \nThe medical signs of child abuse aren’t always apparent – grow your skill set with Dr. Mark Hudson\, a Board-Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician\, on the signs and indicators of abuse to look for when investigating child abuse. Refreshments and lunch provided. \nAudience\nThis training is for law enforcement\, child protection\, prosecutors and medical providers. \nJoining via video conference?\nIf you cannot attend this training in person\, you can indicate that you will join via video conference on the registration form. Prior to the training you will receive a link to join the group remotely. \nThis training is presented by:\n \nTrainer\n \nDr. Mark Hudson\nExecutive Director\nMidwest Children’s Resource at Center Children’s Minnesota\nBoard-certified child abuse pediatrician
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-abuse-medicine-for-the-non-medical-professional/
LOCATION:Carlton County Public Health & Human Services\, 14 11th Street North\, Tamarack Room #289\, Cloquet\, MN\, 55720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Medical,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:20191205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T204056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T204056Z
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SUMMARY:Chaplains and CACs: Effective Collaborations to Address the Spiritual Impact of Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nDozens of studies have found that abused and neglected children are often impacted spiritually and that addressing these spiritual injuries can have a profound impact on the medical and mental health of a child. In 2013\, GNCPTC proposed that CACs consider incorporating a chaplain into CAC or MDT responses to child abuse. The Julie Valentine Center in Greenville\, South Carolina is the first CAC to hire a chaplain as a victim assistance specialist. This workshop will address the research that supports this work\, how a CAC can incorporate a chaplaincy program\, and lessons learned from JVC’s first year of implementation. \nExpert Presenters\nShauna Galloway-Williams is the Executive Director of Julie Valentine Center and adjunct professor at USC Upstate’s CAST Program. With more than 19 years of experience in the field of mental health\, she conducts forensic interviews of children\, provides expert witness testimony\, conducts training in the field of child abuse and sexual assault\, and facilitates groups for non- offending caregivers. Shauna serves as a board member of the SCCADVASA\, a Cabinet Member on the Greenville County United Way Community Investment Cabinet\, and a member of the Silent Tears Task Force. Shauna previously served on the board of SCNCAC and SCPSAC. \nCarrie Walker Nettles earned a BA in Sociology from Clemson University and an M.Div. from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. Carrie has worked with the children’s ministries of five different churches and as a child advocate with the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center in Charleston\, SC. Carrie has traveled to General Theological Seminary to study with Jerome Berryman\, specifically working on a theology of the child and the spirituality of the child. Two years ago\, Carrie returned upstate to complete a residency with the Spiritual Care department at Greenville Memorial Hospital where she worked across all units encountering various stages of trauma and recovery\, specifically assigned to the pediatric psychiatric facility and children’s hospital. Carrie is a candidate for endorsement with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship\, and has entered the board certification process. She is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains and the Pediatric Chaplains Network. In January of 2017\, Carrie became the first staff chaplain serving a Child Advocacy Center. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/chaplains-and-cacs-effective-collaborations-to-address-the-spiritual-impact-of-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T203733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T203733Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Darknet
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nAs the internet continues to evolve new layers populate where offenders commit criminal offenses. One such area is known as the Dark Net. Participants will learn how the Darknet works and how potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet is crucial to investigating and prosecuting child exploitation cases. Additionally\, participants will learn how to access other locations on the Darknet. \nExpert Presenter\nJustin Fitzsimmons is the Program Manager of the High Tech Training Services division of SEARCH Group\, Inc. He trains at national\, state and local conferences on the subject of sexual and physical crimes against children. He is on the executive board of the National Children’s Alliance. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has significant experience as a prosecuting attorney. Prior to joining SEARCH Group he was a Senior Attorney with the National District Attorneys Association. He managed NDAA’s technology-facilitated child exploitation unit. Before joining NDAA he was the supervisor of the Special Prosecutions Unit of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was also assigned to the Child Advocacy Center where he prosecuted sexual assault and severe physical abuse of children. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-the-darknet/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T201744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T201744Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse: What Can't We Be More Like CSI?
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nA child abuse pediatrician will present an overview of the medical evaluation for suspected sexual abuse. Examples of the different roles between physician and nurse providers will be outlined stressing the necessity of specialized training regardless of degree and the importance of participating in ongoing education and case review for quality assurance. Salient features of how the exam is performed\, findings interpreted\, and when/how collection of DNA/laboratory specimens are collected. Specific attention will be paid to why most children who have been sexually abused will have “normal” exams and why that typically does not discount or rule out a child’s disclosure of sexual assault/abuse. Content will be appropriate for both medical and non-medical child abuse professionals. \nExpert Presenter\nKaren Farst\, MD\, MPH\, has worked as a child abuse pediatrician with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences\, Center for Children at Risk and Arkansas Children’s Hospital since 2004. After an internal medicine/pediatrics residency\, she was in primary care private practice for 3 years before completing a fellowship in child abuse pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Her work duties at Arkansas Children’s Hospital include medical evaluations and court testimony for cases of abuse and neglect\, education of medical and non-medical professionals on the medical aspects of child maltreatment\, and administrative leadership of the Center for Children at Risk located in the Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children on the campus of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/medical-evaluation-of-child-sexual-abuse-what-cant-we-be-more-like-csi/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Medical,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T195419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T183213Z
UID:10000178-1569502800-1569508200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Child Sexual/Physical Abuse Investigations in Today's Law Enforcement Climate
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThe course is designed to give a greater understanding of the intricacies of modern child sexual/physical abuse investigations. The course will explain some of the challenges law enforcement faces today given various social movements and some negative publicity in the media. The goal is to give the consumer a greater understanding of how these investigations unfold and an understanding of both positives and negatives when presenting cases for charging. \nExpert Presenter\nSgt. Skog has been with the Saint Paul Police Department for over twenty years. His experience includes various assignments in the patrol officer capacity such as district operations\, Mounted Patrol\, and the Motors Unit. He has also served as a negotiator with the Crisis Negotiation Team for over seven years. After being promoted to Sergeant in 2012\, Sgt. Skog has served as an investigator with the Sex Crimes Unit and the Robbery/Homicide Unit. Most recently\, he has moved to the position of Patrol Supervisor in the Downtown Patrol Unit. Sgt. Skog holds a B.S. in Organizational Administration and a M.A. in Theological Studies. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-sexual-physical-abuse-investigations-in-todays-law-enforcement-climate/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T193458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T210355Z
UID:10000175-1566478800-1566484200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Equity and Inclusion: What is it and How Do We Build It? Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis 2 part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity\, inclusion\, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization. \nRegister online \nExpert Presenters\nRico Rice\, MPH\nEducator. Visionary. Social Advocate. Rico Rice\, President of Rice Education Consulting\, LLC a strategic consulting firm with the vision of “creating a positive generational effect” through the delivery of transformational learning resources to organizations and communities that facilitate the positive development of their most important assets: THEIR PEOPLE & THEIR CULTURE!! Rico is a respected trainer\, facilitator and consultant in the areas of Social Justice (Diversity & Inclusion; Healthy Masculinity)\, Career Planning and Leadership Development. His experience includes training police departments\, educational institutions and corporations as well as facilitating state and national conversations regarding education\, masculinity and race. He has also created signature programs such as the Knowledge to Inspire the Next Generation (K.I.N.G. Program); a summer leadership program for Black high school males and “A Day in the Life” program which exposes black high school males to careers in Engineering\, Accounting and Finance through partnerships with major companies in the Cincinnati Area. Rico gives back to the community through his annual Multicultural Scholarship & College Fair and as a servant leader through participation on the following boards and advisory councils: Richard T. Farmer School of Business Professional Advisory Council (Miami University)\, Deans Development Council (Northern Kentucky University College of Education)\, Breakthrough Cincinnati\, New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation\, Keyz2Life. Rico is a 2003 graduate of Miami University (B.A.) and a 2006 graduate of the University Cincinnati (M.Ed.). Rico resides in Cincinnati\, OH with his wife\, Lesli\, and their four children: Adrianna\, Rashaad\, Kelli and Ryann. \nLesli Rice\, MBA\nLesli Rice is a graduate of the US Bank/Haile College of Business at NKU (M.B.A. ’08) and Xavier University (B.S. ’01). She has worked as a Marketing Specialist for Ethnic Capabilities at Procter & Gamble and currently serves as Lead Strategist for Rice Education Consulting\, LLC and Marketing Professor at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. With over 10 years of marketing experience on brands including Bounty\, Charmin and Pampers as well as non-profit and community organizations\, Lesli is a knowledgeable and passionate brand builder. Lesli is also an active volunteer and gives back to the community through her work as DECA Marketing Advisory Board member\, Winners Walk Tall Character Building Coach and member of The Links\, Incorporated and Zeta Phi Beta\, Sorority\, Inc. She is a Cincinnati native and still resides there with her husband\, Rico (owner of Rice Education Consulting) and their 4 children; ages 15 to 2. She enjoys traveling\, reading\, cycling and playing/watching sports. Lesli has turned her personal passion for travel into a successful business as a Travel Consultant and publisher of the 4 Pack Adventures Travel Blog.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/equity-and-inclusion-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-build-it/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Equity,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T193255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T193255Z
UID:10000174-1565269200-1565274600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Equity and Inclusion: What is it and How Do We Build It? Part One
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis 2 part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity\, inclusion\, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization. \nRegister online \nExpert Presenters\nRico Rice\, MPH\nEducator. Visionary. Social Advocate. Rico Rice\, President of Rice Education Consulting\, LLC a strategic consulting firm with the vision of “creating a positive generational effect” through the delivery of transformational learning resources to organizations and communities that facilitate the positive development of their most important assets: THEIR PEOPLE & THEIR CULTURE!! Rico is a respected trainer\, facilitator and consultant in the areas of Social Justice (Diversity & Inclusion; Healthy Masculinity)\, Career Planning and Leadership Development. His experience includes training police departments\, educational institutions and corporations as well as facilitating state and national conversations regarding education\, masculinity and race. He has also created signature programs such as the Knowledge to Inspire the Next Generation (K.I.N.G. Program); a summer leadership program for Black high school males and “A Day in the Life” program which exposes black high school males to careers in Engineering\, Accounting and Finance through partnerships with major companies in the Cincinnati Area. Rico gives back to the community through his annual Multicultural Scholarship & College Fair and as a servant leader through participation on the following boards and advisory councils: Richard T. Farmer School of Business Professional Advisory Council (Miami University)\, Deans Development Council (Northern Kentucky University College of Education)\, Breakthrough Cincinnati\, New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation\, Keyz2Life. Rico is a 2003 graduate of Miami University (B.A.) and a 2006 graduate of the University Cincinnati (M.Ed.). Rico resides in Cincinnati\, OH with his wife\, Lesli\, and their four children: Adrianna\, Rashaad\, Kelli and Ryann. \nLesli Rice\, MBA\nLesli Rice is a graduate of the US Bank/Haile College of Business at NKU (M.B.A. ’08) and Xavier University (B.S. ’01). She has worked as a Marketing Specialist for Ethnic Capabilities at Procter & Gamble and currently serves as Lead Strategist for Rice Education Consulting\, LLC and Marketing Professor at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. With over 10 years of marketing experience on brands including Bounty\, Charmin and Pampers as well as non-profit and community organizations\, Lesli is a knowledgeable and passionate brand builder. Lesli is also an active volunteer and gives back to the community through her work as DECA Marketing Advisory Board member\, Winners Walk Tall Character Building Coach and member of The Links\, Incorporated and Zeta Phi Beta\, Sorority\, Inc. She is a Cincinnati native and still resides there with her husband\, Rico (owner of Rice Education Consulting) and their 4 children; ages 15 to 2. She enjoys traveling\, reading\, cycling and playing/watching sports. Lesli has turned her personal passion for travel into a successful business as a Travel Consultant and publisher of the 4 Pack Adventures Travel Blog.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/equity-and-inclusion-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-build-it-part-one/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Equity,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T201730Z
UID:10000173-1564059600-1564065000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Tech: What Are the Current Trends for Teens and Kids?
DESCRIPTION:What are the current hot locations for teens to search on the Internet? This presentation will discuss the most current studies and provide demonstrations of where children are going on mobile devices and what kinds of actions they are taking. This presentation will demonstrate several of the newer applications for mobile devices that are popular for teenagers. Participants will learn about vault applications and the ability to secretly store information. Finally\, participants will also be shown the different emerging technological devices and the roles they are playing in potentially manipulating children. \nExpert Presenter\nJustin Fitzsimmons is the Program Manager of the High Tech Training Services division of SEARCH Group\, Inc. He trains at national\, state and local conferences on the subject of sexual and physical crimes against children. He is on the executive board of the National Children’s Alliance. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has significant experience as a prosecuting attorney. Prior to joining SEARCH Group he was a Senior Attorney with the National District Attorneys Association. He managed NDAA’s technology-facilitated child exploitation unit. Before joining NDAA he was the supervisor of the Special Prosecutions Unit of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was also assigned to the Child Advocacy Center where he prosecuted sexual assault and severe physical abuse of children. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/emerging-tech-what-are-the-current-trends-for-teens-and-kids/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T190113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T142900Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Law Enforcement: Challenges and Successes with Implementation – Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis presentation will focus on how Dr. Siders\, with staff from the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center\, worked to design and implement trauma-informed trainings with law enforcement partners. Additionally\, the work and challenges related to supporting law enforcement in being more open to a trauma-informed lens when discussing clients and families in teams meeting for forensic interviews and case review meetings will be discussed. An overview of essential components and stages of the training will be reviewed as well as the challenges encountered in implementing the program. An opportunity for discussion and reference materials will be provided to generate ideas on how to develop the programming in other communities. \nExpert Presenter\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, is the Clinical Director of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist who has been providing treatment for survivors of abuse\, neglect\, and witness to violence for over 20 years. She is trained in TF-CBT\, EMDR\, and several other trauma-informed treatment modalities. Dr. Siders has been certified as an expert witness for the Department of Justice and provides trainings and consultation in the areas of complex trauma\, substance abuse\, assessment\, and trauma-informed practice. She is also an adjunct faculty for Western Michigan University. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-law-enforcement-challenges-and-successes-with-implementation-part-two/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T195943
CREATED:20190415T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T204510Z
UID:10000171-1559221200-1559226600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Law Enforcement: Challenges and Successes with Implementation – Part One
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis presentation will focus on how Dr. Siders\, with staff from the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center\, worked to design and implement trauma-informed trainings with law enforcement partners. Additionally\, the work and challenges related to supporting law enforcement in being more open to a trauma-informed lens when discussing clients and families in teams meeting for forensic interviews and case review meetings will be discussed. An overview of essential components and stages of the training will be reviewed as well as the challenges encountered in implementing the program. An opportunity for discussion and reference materials will be provided to generate ideas on how to develop the programming in other communities. \nExpert Presenter\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, is the Clinical Director of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist who has been providing treatment for survivors of abuse\, neglect\, and witness to violence for over 20 years. She is trained in TF-CBT\, EMDR\, and several other trauma-informed treatment modalities. Dr. Siders has been certified as an expert witness for the Department of Justice and provides trainings and consultation in the areas of complex trauma\, substance abuse\, assessment\, and trauma-informed practice. She is also an adjunct faculty for Western Michigan University. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-law-enforcement-challenges-and-successes-with-implementation-part-one/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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