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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20241121T223717Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Stewards of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStewards of Children® is an evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent\, recognize\, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Participants will exit the training being able to engage in conversations about child sexual abuse prevention with other adults and enact prevention policies where children live\, learn\, and play. They will also be able to recognize and react to boundary violations as well as suspected child abuse and disclosures. Participants will transfer the skills they learn into their communities\, helping to embed prevention practices within their spheres of influence to help proactively prevent child sexual abuse. \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-stewards-of-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240717T181250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T181250Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Child Interview - Where Research Meets Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTrauma-informed practice (TIP) is a critical component of child forensic interviewing. TIPs can reduce the negative impact that forensic interviews could have on survivors. They can also help interviewers adapt their memory-based interviews to meet the needs of traumatized individuals. This two-part webinar series will examine the impact of trauma on the brain and help interviewers translate the research on trauma into actionable\, client-centered\, trauma-informed practices. \nPart 1: Trauma\, the Brain\, and the Investigation \nPart one will focus on the impact of trauma on the brain\, with special attention given to how trauma affects survivors during investigations and forensic interviews. This knowledge is key to minimizing interviewer biases and errors. \nPart 11: Trauma-Informed Practice \nPart two will focus on the four pillars of a trauma-informed approach to forensic interviewing: Safety\, Predictability\, Empowerment\, and Compassion (SPEC). By learning TIPs for child forensic interviews\, participants will be empowered to conduct more effective client-centered interviews. \nAbout the Trainer\nDr. Hugues Herve is the President and Practice Director at The Forensic Practice\, the lead author of the StepWise 360 approach to conducting forensic interviews\, and a registered clinical psychologist who specializes in forensic psychology. By utilizing expertise in psychology\, human behavior\, memory\, and evaluating truthfulness\, Hugues advocates for the advancement of investigative\, assessment\, and decision-making practices to promote the safety and wellness of our communities. \nRegister at APSAC\nMember Registration: $100 \nNon-Member Registration: $120
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-interview-where-research-meets-practice/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240717T181250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T181250Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Child Interview - Where Research Meets Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTrauma-informed practice (TIP) is a critical component of child forensic interviewing. TIPs can reduce the negative impact that forensic interviews could have on survivors. They can also help interviewers adapt their memory-based interviews to meet the needs of traumatized individuals. This two-part webinar series will examine the impact of trauma on the brain and help interviewers translate the research on trauma into actionable\, client-centered\, trauma-informed practices. \nPart 1: Trauma\, the Brain\, and the Investigation \nPart one will focus on the impact of trauma on the brain\, with special attention given to how trauma affects survivors during investigations and forensic interviews. This knowledge is key to minimizing interviewer biases and errors. \nPart 11: Trauma-Informed Practice \nPart two will focus on the four pillars of a trauma-informed approach to forensic interviewing: Safety\, Predictability\, Empowerment\, and Compassion (SPEC). By learning TIPs for child forensic interviews\, participants will be empowered to conduct more effective client-centered interviews. \nAbout the Trainer\nDr. Hugues Herve is the President and Practice Director at The Forensic Practice\, the lead author of the StepWise 360 approach to conducting forensic interviews\, and a registered clinical psychologist who specializes in forensic psychology. By utilizing expertise in psychology\, human behavior\, memory\, and evaluating truthfulness\, Hugues advocates for the advancement of investigative\, assessment\, and decision-making practices to promote the safety and wellness of our communities. \nRegister at APSAC\nMember Registration: $100 \nNon-Member Registration: $120
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-interview-where-research-meets-practice/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240304T232251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T232251Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Abusive Head Trauma & Child Death: A Symposium for Prosecutors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs prosecutors grapple with the repercussions of an increase in physical abuse and abusive head trauma\, it is critical to provide training to improve the overall quality of the criminal investigation and prosecution of these complicated cases. \nIn response to these trends\, Zero Abuse Project and the New York Prosecutors Training Institute will jointly host an in-person training for prosecutors dedicated solely to the topics of abusive head trauma and child death. The training will use multidisciplinary subject matter experts from the field to address topics such as medical findings and literature\, investigation techniques\, improved multidisciplinary approach\, preparation and direct examination of the state’s experts\, preparation and cross-examination of defense experts\, pre-trial litigation\, and topics around professional well-being. \nTopics will include the latest in abusive head trauma science and medical evidence\, investigating deaths involving medically complex children\, corroborating crime scenes in child death cases\, and more! \nRegister through ZAP\nThere is no registration fee for the symposium\, however attendees are required to cover their own travel and meal costs. \n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits\n\n\n\n\nNYPTI will provide CLE credits ONLY to New York prosecutors. \nZero Abuse Project will apply for CLEs in additional states on a case-by-case basis. During registration\, attendees can indicate their state and license number. Any CLE requests must be made at least 45 days in advance of the conference and are subject to the discretion of Zero Abuse Project.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-abusive-head-trauma-child-death-a-symposium-for-prosecutors/
LOCATION:Renaissance Albany Hotel\, 144 State Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240108T215147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T215220Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Pre-Conference & 31st APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nAPSAC’s 31st Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Extraordinary plenary speakers will join the colloquium and more than 130 sessions will be available! Sessions will be offered at beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced levels for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine\, nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective services\, and allied fields. \nFour days and multiple tracks featuring APSAC’s distinguished mix of research and practice. These sessions will be filled on a 1st come 1st serve basis. \nSchedule\n\nPre-Conference Institutes: June 9 – 10\, 2024\nAPSAC’s 31st Colloquium: June 10 – 13\, 2024\n\nRegister through APSAC\nEarly Bird Rates ends on April 1\, 2024\nGroup Registration Discounts\nAPSAC offers a discount for groups of five or more at a savings of 10% off the regular registration rate for each attendee in the group. Use the discount code GROUPREG to activate this discount. ​ \nCancellations/Refund Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at nola2024@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/31st-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Sheran Hotel\, 500 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20250527T165104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T165104Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project | Abusive Head Trauma & Child Death: A Symposium for Prosecutors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis is a three-day trial advocacy course in which prosecutors learn skills to present an engaging and effective case to a modern jury.  Experiential exercises include simulated jury selection\, cross examination of a defendant\, proper evidence foundation for admissibility\, and preparing for medical\, scientific\, and digital evidence experts.  The focus of this course is to build prosecutor skills in topics and areas of the trial that are often overlooked and misunderstood. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-abusive-head-trauma-child-death-a-symposium-for-prosecutors-2/
LOCATION:MCIT/MCAA Office Building\, 100 Empire Drive\, 3rd Floor\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240129T200046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200046Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Leadership Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is hosting their annual leadership conference (both hybrid and in-person) with a the theme of All in for Kids and with 58 workshops for in-person and virtual attendees. \nTravel Information\nNearby Airport \n\nRonald Reagan Washington National (DCA) – 4.5 miles from the conference hotel\nBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) – 30 miles from the conference hotel\nDullies International Airport (AD) – 30 miles from the conference hotel\n\nLodging \n\nWestin DC Downtown Hotel\nCourtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center\nResidence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center\n\n  \nRegister through NCA\nBoth in-person and virtual registration includes entry to the virtual conference sessions\, awards ceremony\, exhibit hall\, annual meeting\, and conference participant materials. Registration is the same cost for both conference experiences. \n*Early registration ends on Friday\, March 29\, 2024*
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-leadership-conference-2024/
LOCATION:The Westin Washington\, DC Downtown\, 999 9th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20231127T223050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T223050Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Child Abuse Summit
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nBivona Child Advocacy Center founded the Child Abuse Summit in 2009 in response to the growing need for opportunities to bring together the many disciplines who work with children to both learn alongside and to network with hundreds of professionals who work with survivors. \nThe Child Abuse Summit is a leading national multidisciplinary training conference for professionals who work with children.  The Summit attracts national experts and leaders in providing support and healing services to kids. \nWith a primary focus on providing the most up-to-date resources and trends in child abuse intervention and prevention\, the Summit offers a wide-range of workshops and speakers appropriate for a variety of disciplines. Professionals encouraged to attend the Summit include social workers\, law enforcement\, legal professionals\, judges\, mental health and medical professionals\, school personnel\, daycare providers\, child advocacy center staff\, and the faith-based community. \nWorkshops are presented by national and international experts and include a wide-variety of topics. Summit attendees leave with a great deal of knowledge\, as well as an understanding of the community resources available for children and families. The goal of The Child Abuse Summit is to educate members of our community — and beyond — about collaborative ways to prevent\, treat\, and investigate child abuse. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nProsecutors\nMental Health\nMedical Professionals\nSchool Personnel\nDay Care Providers\nFaith-based Community\nand more.\n\nRegister through Bivona Child Advocacy Center\nRegister by April 17\, 2024 at 11:45 p.m. \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact info@bivonacac.org for a benefits package or you may download the benefits package here. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be given beginning Midnight on March 16\, 2024. Your registration may be canceled before midnight on March 16\, 2024. Canceling your registration before midnight on March 16\, 2024\, will guarantee a refund\, less a $100 administrative fee. The cancellation fee must be paid whether the registration fee has\, or has not\, been paid.  To cancel your registration please contact ce@srahec.org As of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, if you are registered for the conference\, Bivona Child Advocacy Center incurs expenses on your behalf\, and therefore full payment is required. You are required to pay the registration fee IN FULL if you are registered as of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, whether you attend or not.   You will be billed for the full conference payment If you are registered as of midnight on March 16\, 2024\, and have not paid. \nNO REFUND will be given if you have paid your registration as of  March 16\, 2024\, and do not attend. (See substitution information below.) \nYou may substitute another qualified attendee in your registration until midnight on April 19\, 2024\, if you are unable to attend. Substitutions can only be made by contacting  ce@srahec.org . Substitutions should be made before arriving at the conference\, if at all possible\, to avoid delays during busy registration times and potential issues with logging into the conference app and final certificates.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2024-child-abuse-summit/
LOCATION:Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center\, 123 E Main St\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Bivona Child Advocacy Center":MAILTO:info@bivonacac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240307T205920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T210339Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Up in a Sexually Explicit Culture
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCentral Minnesota Child Advocacy Center and Stearns-Benton Child Protection Team are hosting a training opportunity with Dr. Mandy Sanchez on navigating the complexities of raising children in today’s digitally sexualized culture. \nGrowing Up in a Sexually Explicit Culture: The Social\, Emotional\, cognitive Effects and a Public Health Solution Flyer. \nRegister through Central Minnesota CAC\nThis training is free\, but registration is required (space is limited to200)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/growing-up-in-a-sexually-explicit-culture-the-social-emotional-cognitive-effects-and-a-public-health-solution/
LOCATION:The Park Event Center\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, MN\, 53687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
UID:10000632-1711544400-1711548000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240304T230536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T230536Z
UID:10000738-1711468800-1711476000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin When Trauma Reactions & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Overlap
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will review characteristics of trauma-related disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g.\, autism spectrum disorder\, ADHD) in children ages birth through 5 years. We will review complex presentations and highlight the overlap and distinctions. We will also explain how broadening your perspective can help you to understand a child’s needs and link families to appropriate services to promote positive outcomes. \nParticipants will\n\nExamine the overlap between neurodevelopmental disorders and trauma\nExplain why trauma-informed and developmentally informed approaches to working with children with developmental\, social-emotional\, and behavioral concerns are important for positive outcomes\nExamine the importance of flexible perspectives and the value of treatment over time in understanding a child’s needs\nLook at appropriate evidence-informed options for therapy\n\nWho should attend \nAll staff of family resource center (FRCs)\, child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs)\, community-based organizations\, and other child- and family-serving systems. \nImportant Training Information\n\nThis is an interactive training. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussion\, break out rooms\, and/or demonstration. Your training experience will be best with the use of a web cam\, audio\, and a training environment conducive to active participation.\nThis training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.\nBy registering for a CalTrin training\, you consent to be added to the CalTrin mailing list.\n\nTraining Pre-Work\n\nVisit ACEs Aware and review the information found in the “ACE Fundamentals” and “Learn About Screening” sections\nRead Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnoses in Foster and Adopted Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (6 pp)\n\nRegister through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-when-trauma-reactions-neurodevelopmental-disorders-overlap/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240214T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T165742Z
UID:10000721-1710932400-1710936900@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth Part Four
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Four: Kids & Drugs: An Exploration of Adolescent Substance Use and Related Issues \nIn the United States\, drugs generally are a major public health burden as a source of morbidity\, mortality\, family disruption\, and criminalization. Substance use in particular\, typically beginning during adolescence\, has historically been viewed as a “character flaw” rather than a mental health issue. In large part due to stigma along with poor education\, and general lack of society’s prioritization of youth\, we are facing the unprecedented circumstance of increasing adolescent overdose deaths over the past several years\, despite an overall decrease in prevalence. There exists a complex array of circumstances that may lead to substance use and related disorders\, but childhood trauma appears to be the often overlooked underlying thread. This workshop will focus on exploring various associated components of adolescent substance use including some prominent risk factors\, the role of trauma\, underlying biology\, societal implications\, and pathophysiology. Upon completion\, participants will understand the inextricable link between traumatic stress and substance use\, and be able to tailor their assessments and treatments more appropriately for patients with substance use disorders. \nAbout Presenters\nAkeem Marsh\, M.D.\, DFAACAP – Dr. Marsh is a nationally recognized expert on the link between trauma and disruptive behavior disorders\, as well as the impact of racism and other biases in mental health treatment. He has dedicated his career to working with children and families of medically neglected communities. Dr. Marsh currently serves as the Medical Director of the Home for Integrated Behavioral Health – The New York Foundling and as a consultant member of the Verywell Mind Review Board. In part through his leadership efforts\, The New York Foundling was a recipient of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) 2022 Award for Advancing Minority Mental Health. He maintains a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Marsh is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association\, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)\, serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NYCCAP)\, as well as on the Board of Directors for American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). In January 2022\, Dr. Marsh published a book that he co-edited\, Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link. \nBrian Hodge\, MD – Dr. Hodge is a graduate of the prestigious Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and CUNY School of Medicine\, B.S./M.D. program. He is currently in his second year completing his residency in general psychiatry at the Zucker Hillside Hospital. Dr. Hodge co-founded his medical school’s psychiatry student interest group\, and was also a former president of the student-led national organization\, PsychSIGN\, which works to pave the pathway for medical students interested in psychiatry\, as well as foster interest in psychiatry to the general medical student body. His interests in terms of research and clinical care include first episode psychosis\, digital psychiatry\, education\, and social justice. Dr. Hodge has presented at professional conferences\, and been published including a chapter that he co-authored in Dr. Marsh’s book Not Just Bad Kids: The Adversity and Disruptive Behavior Link\, focusing the discussion on the relationship between adolescent substance use and trauma. \nRegister through APSAC\nASPAC Members: Free \nNon-Members: $25 \nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-part-four/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240214T170937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T170937Z
UID:10000722-1710849600-1710853200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Are Child Welfare Case Outcomes Black and White? Responding to Race Disparities Perceived by Permanency Professionals and Caregivers of Black Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhen children are removed from their homes because of neglect or abuse\, the goal of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is to return them to a loving\, safe\, stable\, and permanent home as soon as possible. Ideally\, children are reunified with their parents\, but when this cannot be done safely\, the alternatives are often adoption or guardianship. Unfortunately\, the most recent statistics show that 48.1% of children and youth who entered substitute care in Illinois in 2019 were not placed in a permanent home within three years. The difficulty of placing children in permanent homes is worse for Black children in substitute care. More White children entering substitute care in Illinois in 2019 reached a permanent home within three years (56.6%) than Black children (45.7%). \nThis webinar shares findings from a recent study that used both interviews and surveys to capture the perceptions of caregivers of Black children and permanency professionals on the role of race in permanency practices. Participants shared how factors like inequitable treatment\, implicit bias\, deficiencies in cultural competency\, and structural racism impact permanency for Black youth in Illinois. Furthermore\, Black caseworkers and supervisors were significantly more likely than White caseworkers and supervisors to report that they perceived racial disparities\, reinforcing the importance of engaging Black child welfare workers’ perspectives in identifying and addressing racial inequities for Black children in child welfare. \nIt will take concerted efforts and cultural changes to reduce racial disparities for Black children in Illinois. We will discuss steps the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are taking to change both practice and culture to better serve Black children in care and their families. This includes a new initiative to increase guardianship across the state and important legislation changes promoting guardianship as a permanent family arrangement. The Department is also working to mitigate implicit biases and build cultural competency and humility into the agency’s culture. Participants will be invited to share their observations of the role of race in permanency in their jurisdiction and any efforts they are part of that are aimed at reducing racial inequities in permanency. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will be able to identify what caseworkers and supervisors perceive as the most common differences between Black and White children and families in permanency planning\, use of guardianship and adoption\, and child well system supports.\nAttendees will understand why it is important to explore the differences in perception between Black and White permanency professionals and caregivers\, especially regarding issues of race.\nAttendees will be able to describe the efforts one state is making to reduce racial disparities throughout their child welfare system.\n\nAbout Presenters\nDagene Z. Brown\, AM\, LSW – Ms. Brown serves as the DCFS’ Director of Racial Equity Practice\, overseeing the Department’s initiatives to address systematic and institutional racism that perpetuates disproportionality for BIPOC children in Illinois. Dagené has been instrumental in leading the statewide implementation of the Department’s program initiatives. She specializes in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effective programmatic and operational solutions in a fastpaced execution environment to achieve organizational objectives; particularly in achieving systems integration and program alignment. Ms. Brown\, a licensed social worker\, and has more than 20 years’ experience in family advocacy. Her background also includes delivering social work services in the education\, nonprofit\, and healthcare arenas. Ms. Brown is a 2023 recipient of the “Women Making History” award from the National Council of Negro Women. She is a graduate of Bradley University and the University of Chicago\, Crown Family School of Social Work\, Policy\, and Practice. \nHeather L. Fox\, PhD – Dr. Fox is a mixed-methods researcher who champions implementing and scaling evidence-based strategies to improve equity in education and child welfare settings. Dr. Fox is a pragmatic researcher dedicated to translating research findings into actionable and anti-racist practices that support the wellbeing and resiliency of children\, youth\, and their families. Dr. Fox is contracted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to facilitate research translation that supports data-informed and equity-centered efforts to improve the experiences and outcomes for children\, youth and families engaged in the child welfare system. This work includes designing\, conducting\, and contributing to mixed-methods research and evaluation studies utilizing quantitative analysis (descriptive\, correlational\, geospatial\, and quasi-experimental); qualitative analysis (narrative\, grounded theory\, and phenomenological-thematic); and cross-sectional and successive independent sample mixed-method surveys. \nCady Landa\, PhD – Cady Landa has a Ph.D. in Social Policy from Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management and an M.P.P. from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Landa has a background in public policy- and program-related research\, public policy development\, teaching\, and non-profit management. Dr. Landa’s overarching interest is in developing public policies and programs that support the well-being of families\, children\, youth\, and parents. Her current interests include immigrant families\, children and youth with special needs\, the transition of youth to adult status\, equity and inclusion\, and how services can be delivered in ways that promote stakeholder coordination\, client participation\, and individualization. \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-are-child-welfare-case-outcomes-black-and-white-responding-to-race-disparities-perceived-by-permanency-professionals-and-caregivers-of-black-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240214T165051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T165051Z
UID:10000720-1709722800-1709727300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth Part Three
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Three: Resilience & Resistance: Black Youth and Families’ Navigation of Racism-Related Stress \nKeniston (1978) asserted that Black youth are “the most endangered children in our society.” Indeed\, Black children and teenagers are exposed to myriad adversities\, particularly those that emanate from the legacy of racism in this country. Yet\, despite deficit-oriented narratives concerning them\, Black youth—and their families—have continued to demonstrate remarkable psychosocial resilience. This resilience is cultivated drawing upon racial-ethnic protective factors (REPFs) within Black families\, including racial socialization and racial identity. In this presentation\, conceptual and empirical work on mechanisms undergirding the salutary benefit of REPFs for Black youth and caregivers will be discussed. This presentation will conclude with a discussion of ongoing and future research\, which seeks to imagine novel ways that resistance from racism-related stress can support the psychosocial health of Black youth. \nAbout Presenter\nShawn Jones\, PhD – Dr. Shawn Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Program in the Psychology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to relocating to Richmond\, Dr. Jones was a National Science Foundation SBE Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a Child Clinical Psychology Predoctoral intern at UCLA. He also holds a Master of Health Science in Mental Health from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (2010) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Duke University (2008). \nRegister through APSAC\n\nAPSAC Members: Free\nNon-Member: $25\n\nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-part-three/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
UID:10000631-1707915600-1707919200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20241003T185533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T185817Z
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SUMMARY:40th Annual San Diego international Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nChadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego\, California is presenting their 39th annual conference with a focus on “Honoring Our Past\, Embracing Our Future”.  In line of this theme\, this conference will have critical thought leaders and innovations that have characterized child and family maltreatment work over the past 40 years while also keeping a keen eye on the future. \nInternationally recognized faculty members will cover critical topics in the following tracks: \n\nMedical\nForensic Interviewing\nTrauma Treatment\nInvestigations\nLegal\nEarly Childhood Mental Health\nChild Welfare\nPreventions & family Strengthening\nOrganizational Health and Wellness\nLeadership in Children’s Advocacy Centers\nTrauma-informed Systems\nVictim Support and Advocacy\nPediatric Nurse SANE Training\nCross-Disciplinary Partnerships and Multi-Disciplinary Teams Track\n\nRegister through Chadwick Center\n\nEarly Bird Rate is $700 until November 30\, 2024\nThe standard rate is $775 from December 1\, 2024 – January 24\, 2025\nOnsite Rate is $850.\n\nLodging\nThe Town and Country Resort \n500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA 92108 \nRegistration includes:\n\nEntry to all conference sessions\, including keynotes and special sessions\nMobile applications\nWi-Fi\nEducation materials\nDaily wellness activities\nPre-recorded content\nLight continental breakfast and snacks\nWelcome reception\nCertificate of attendance\nFriedrich lecture\nNetworking opportunities\nAccess of exhibit hall
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/40th-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Town and Country San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20231003T192548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192548Z
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SUMMARY:39th Annual San Diego international Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nChadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego\, California is presenting their 39th annual conference with a focus on “Centering Our Work in Equity”.  They will be expanding their professional forums so that attendees can connect with others in the same field to share best practices and support on another. The goal for this conference experience is to be positive and that attendees will leave feeling energized with renewed commitment and passion for working with families to become healthy and free from physical abuse\, sexual violence\, and neglect. \nInternationally recognized faculty members will cover critical topics in the following tracks: \n\nMedical\nForensic Interviewing\nTrauma Treatment\nInvestigations\nLegal\nEarly Childhood Mental Health\nChild Welfare\nPreventions & family Strengthening\nOrganizational Health and Wellness\nLeadership in Children’s Advocacy Centers\nTrauma-informed Systems\nVictim Support and Advocacy\nPediatric Nurse SANE Training\nCross-Disciplinary Partnerships and Multi-Disciplinary Teams Track\n\nSome highlights for this coming year: \n\nAddressing racial justice through trauma treatment\nStrengthening your multidisciplinary tram\nAddressing secondary traumatic stress and burnout in the workforce\nAdvance training for medical professionals\nAnd many others.\n\nLodging\nThe Town and County San Diego \n500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA 92108 \nRegister through Chadwick Center\nEarly Bird Rate is $600 until November 30\, 2023 \nRegular Rate is $700 from December 1\, 2023 to January 19\, 2024 \nOnsite Rate is $750 \nFor Military Personnel/Student/Intern/Resident\nEarly Bird Rate is $500 until November 30\, 2023 \nRegular Rate is $600 from December 1\, 2023 to January 19\, 2024 \nOnsite Rate is $650
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/39th-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Town and Country San Diego\, 500 Hotel Circle N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20230927T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170345Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Forensic Interviewing Training - Dolls & Diagrams for Practice\, Investigation\, and Prosecution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project is hosting a virtual training that provides multidisciplinary team members an understanding of the research and proper use to assist with investigation and prosecution when forensic interviews include the use of interviewing aids of anatomical dolls and diagrams. \nWhile the practice of using anatomical dolls and diagrams is sometimes seen as contentious in the field of forensic interviewing\, research shows the appropriate use of dolls and diagrams within the guidance of a nationally recognized protocol can increase forensically relevant information and accuracy within the forensic interview. \nThis training will summarize relevant research on dolls and diagrams\, provide an overview of their purposeful and appropriate use in the forensic interview\, and address common defense challenges to the use of dolls and diagrams. This one-day advanced training includes practicum and scenario work for participants. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview appropriate and purposeful practice regarding the use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview.\nIncrease knowledge of the relevant and reflective research regarding the use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview. Students will gain a better understanding of the proper use through scenario practicum with dolls and diagrams.\nAddress misconceptions and defense challenges to the appropriate use of dolls and diagrams in the forensic interview.\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\nTraining Fee: $150 if paid by credit card\, $160 if paid by invoice \nYou will be notified of acceptance or waitlist status approximately 3 weeks before the training date.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-forensic-interviewing-training-dolls-diagrams-for-practice-investigation-and-prosecution/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20230803T210040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T210040Z
UID:10000474-1696982400-1697241599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:41st Annual St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference is celebrating 41 years! Their theme for 2023 is Courageous Connections: Leading with Curiosity & Compassion. This conference will feature Mónica Guzmán and Anne Bonney as keynote speakers and offer a variety of workshops: \n\nBrain Injury Basics\nA Father’s Place: The Importance of Male Involvement in Early Childhood Development\nFinding Humor in Social Work\nMedia and Pop Culture: How Our Culture Impacts Perceptions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment\nhealing our Wounds: A While Family Approach to Fostering Resilience\nDetox your Life – Escaping the Negativity Trap!\nUnmasking the Mass Incarceration System\nperson Centered Employee Management and Retention\nFrom Cell to Street: What Offenders Need When They Return to the Community\nAnd so much more!\n\nAbout Keynote Speakers\nMónica Guzmán is a bridge builder\, journalist\, and author who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. Her new book\, “I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times” was featured on the Glenn Beck Podcast and named a New York Times recommended read. She’s Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels\, the nation’s largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity\, an organization working to build a more curious world; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation\, where she studied social and political division\, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University\, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle\, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes\, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties’ Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant\, Latina\, and dual US/Mexico citizen\, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. \nAnne Bonney is a fun\, energetic international keynote speaker and courage ignitor. She is an authority on Change Management\, twotime author\, host and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast and an experienced virtual\, in-person and hybrid workshop facilitator. After 20 years in highly successful corporate and nonprofit leadership positions\, Anne\, now uses her experience\, education\, and expertise to ignite YOUR ability to embrace the discomfort of change\, courageous communication and emotional intelligence. \nRegister here!\nOnline registration ends Friday\, September 30\, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. \n\n\nNo registration refunds after Friday September 15\, 2022. \n\n\nMake your check payable\nSLC Human Service Conference Fund\nMail checks to:\n320 West 2nd Street\nGSC 4 West\, Attn: HHS Conference\nDuluth\, MN 55802-1495
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/41st-annual-st-louis-county-health-human-services-conference/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Technology,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20230512T204421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T204421Z
UID:10000451-1690156800-1690415999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2023 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nOtto Bremer Trust and the University of Minnesota Center for Safe and Health Children are presenting this summit where participants get to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts.  The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment\, including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect.  The summit will be hosted in-person and on demand. \nThe Audience this summit is for: \n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists\nCounselors\nAttorneys\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2023-child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Huntington Bank Stadium\, 420 23rd Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20230414T213658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T213658Z
UID:10000431-1686096000-1686355199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2023 Zero Abuse Project Summit
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nHelp put an end to child sexual abuse. The 2023 Zero Abuse Project Summit will run June 7-9\, 2023 in Orlando\, Florida\, and will focus on the current research and emerging trends in the field of forensic interviewing and child abuse investigations. This conference is for all multidisciplinary team members\, including law enforcement\, CPS\, prosecutors\, and forensic interviewers. \nPlease note: We will be hosting our National Peer Review on June 7th for currently practicing forensic interviewers for an additional cost. This session is limited to 75 participants. Attendees that have not purchased a ticket for June 7 will only have access to the June 8-9 sessions. \n\nJune 7\, 2023: Zero Abuse Project National Forensic Interview Peer Review\nJune 8-9\, 2023: Zero Abuse Project Summit\n\nZero Abuse Project is thrilled to be presenting the following topics for this year’s Summit:\n\nChild Forensic Interviewing: A 40-Year Retrospective\n2023 Emerging Issues in the field\n2023 Research Update\nInvestigating\, Interviewing\, and Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Male Victims\nI’m Done…I Quit!: Secondary Traumatic Stress and Vicarious Trauma\nThe Big Disconnect…Prosecutor and forensic interviewer Collaboration\nRace\, Religion\, and Corporal Punishment: Finding a Culturally Humble Path to Reducing both Physical Abuse and Racial Disparities\n\nThese topics will be presented by an amazing lineup of industry experts:\n\nDr. Mark Everson\, Director of Childhood Trauma and Maltreatment Program at UNC’s Department of Psychiatry\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Zero Abuse Project\nRita Farrell\, Director\, ChildFirst®\, Zero Abuse Project\nRachel Johnson\, Lead Forensic Interview Specialist\, Zero Abuse Project\nTomiko Mackey\, Senior Trainer\, Zero Abuse Project\nCaitie Dahl\, Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer\, Zero Abuse Project\n\nDownload the agenda here. \nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nLodging\nZero Abuse Project has secured a limited room block at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista at the special Summit rate of $169.00. Be sure to reserve your rooms early! \nThe hotel will be offering complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast\, nightly evening receptions\, and a waived resort fee\, should you choose to stay there. Extend your stay through the weekend and enjoy the Disney and Universal theme parks! \nBookings can be made at this link: www.my-event.hilton.com/mcowdes-zap-90161ba4-e789-463d-975f-8392f5701f23/ \nAlternatively\, you may call the reservations hotline at 1-800-377-8898 and reference the code “ZAP” for the group rate. \nPayment Information\nTo Pay by Credit/Debit Card \nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Pay via Credit Card”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you the credit card processing page. \nTo Pay by Invoice \nIf you need an invoice to issue payment\, you must select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”)\, and you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency for payment processing\, send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with the contact information. \nCancellation Policy \nWe offer a refund minus a $25 administrative fee for each cancelled registration. We do not offer refunds if you fail to notify us prior to the conference you can’t attend. Zero Abuse Project must be notified 7 full business day before the start of the Summit to qualify for a refund or transfer (by May 31\, 2023). \n*NO REFUNDS for discounted group registrations. \nTransfers: Registrations can be transferred to a different attendee for a $25 administrative fee. \nDisclaimer: Zero Abuse Project reserves the right to cancel or postpone this seminar if minimum registration requirements are not met or as a result of Force Majeure. Zero Abuse Project will make all attempts to notify registrants of cancellation or postponement at the earliest opportunity.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2023-zero-abuse-project-summit/
LOCATION:Embassay Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort\, 8100 Lake St\, Orlando\, FL\, 32836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20221216T211157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T212853Z
UID:10000377-1676455200-1676460600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Trauma\, ACEs\, and How They Impact Child Abuse Investigation and Prosecution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTo effectively investigate and prosecute child abuse cases\, practitioners must understand the impact of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) on children. This workshop offers suggestions for working with traumatized children in the context of a criminal case\, and for developing a holistic approach to addressing victim needs. \nLearning Objectives\n\nArticulate key findings from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) studies.\nDescribe the relevance of trauma dynamics to child abuse investigation and prosecution.\nDevelop a comprehensive approach to working with child victims in the context of criminal proceedings.\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project \nTo Pay By Credit/Debit Card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Pay via Credit Card”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you the credit card processing page. \nTo Pay By Invoice\nIf you select this payment option\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency\, you must send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org)\, the same day as you register with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds are allowed. You may transfer your registration to another person for a $25.00 administrative fee. \nPlease note: This training is being conducted live and will not be recorded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-trauma-aces-and-how-they-impact-child-abuse-investigation-and-prosecution/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20221010T151910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T151910Z
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SUMMARY:38th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe objective of the San Diego Conference is to develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in the prevention\, recognition\, assessment\, and treatment of all forms of maltreatment including those related to family violence as well as to enhance investigative and legal skills. Issues concerning support for families\, prevention\, leadership\, policy making\, secondary\, and translating the latest research into action are also addressed. \nThe conference will address a range of important multidisciplinary topics in the fields of child maltreatment\, human trafficking\, and domestic violence. We are inviting proposals for workshop/interactive sessions addressing one of the following topics: \n\nChild Welfare & Diverse Issues\nForensic Interview\nGlobal Perspectives\nInfant & Early Childhood Mental Health\nInvestigations\nLegal\nMedical for Medical Professionals\nMedical for the MDT\nMental Health/Trauma Counseling\nPrevention & Family Strengthening\nScientific Sessions\nSecondary Traumatic Stress\nTrauma-Informed Systems\nVictim Support and Advocacy\n\nEarly Bird Rate available through October 21\, 2022. Register online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/38th-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Town and Country Hotel\, 500 Hotel Circle N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Research,Trafficking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20211223T152705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T222423Z
UID:10000294-1658394000-1658399400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Issues in the Field of Forensic Interviewing 2022
DESCRIPTION:Training Details\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Emerging Issues in the Field of Forensic Interviewing 2022\, with Rita Farrell with ChildFirst\, and Zero Abuse Project\, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\, Thursday\, July 21\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nThis presentation will discuss the emerging issues in the field of forensic interviewing\, discuss new research\, best practices and provide an opportunity for an open forum of questions from forensic interviewers and investigators. \n2022 Emerging Topics to be Discussed\n\nFollow-up\, Expanded\, and different types of forensic interviews\nThe importance of question formation in our forensic interviews\nPolyvictimization and exploring other forms of maltreatment\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will discuss best practices in the field of forensic interviewing\nParticipants will understand the new and emerging issues in the field of forensic interviewing\nParticipants will have a forum to discuss practices\, questions and discuss concrete solutions\n\nPresenter Bio\nRita Farrell serves as the director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project. Rita manages the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training Program\, ChildFirst® Arkansas state program\, and the development of advanced training courses and programs for forensic interviewers. Rita is a certified law enforcement instructor and provides training and technical assistance for child protection professionals. \nRita currently conducts forensic interviews and has interviewed more than 2\,500 children. She serves as an expert witness on child sexual abuse\, authored many peer-reviewed articles specific to forensic interviewing\, and continues to champion the cause of child advocacy and the field of forensic interviewing. Rita graduated from Ball State University with a degree in secondary education and was the founding executive director of Chaucie’s Place\, a child advocacy center in Hamilton County\, Indiana. \nRegistration – $30 \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. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Some sessions are recorded and can be viewed up to two weeks after the training date. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/emerging-issues-in-the-field-of-forensic-interviewing-2022/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Research
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20201023T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195437Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20200922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260417T082640
CREATED:20200513T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T211354Z
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SUMMARY:27th APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:APSAC is excited to announce the Virtual Colloquium will be held online September 22-24\, 2020. Registration is $75 for APSAC members and $150 for non-members (includes one year of membership). \nEvent Overview\nAPSAC’s Virtual Colloquium will bring high-quality learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Sessions will be designated as beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced level content. \nWe hope you will join us for a virtual Colloquium\, featuring nine tracks offered over three days\, September 22\, 23 and 24. Tracks include: \n\nCultural Diversity Institute/Workshops\nEthics and Intervention\nFamily Violence\, Media\, and Trauma\nInterviewing\nInvestigation/Prosecution\nMedical\nMental Health and Mindfulness\nOvercoming Parental Alienation Allegations\nPrevention/Self Care\n\nExtraordinary plenary speakers will be joining us virtually and more than 50 workshops will be available for you! We are also working on virtual after-hours activities to offer that special APSAC touch.   ​ \nSessions will be designed for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine and nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective service\, and allied fields.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/27th-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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