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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T103000
DTSTAMP:20230421T184853Z
CREATED:20230421T184853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T184853Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Part II
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is hosting this training opportunity presented by Dermot Whelan\, Senior Consultant for the Disability Services Division of Modell Consulting Group\, LLC. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about disabilities in detail\, including physical disability\, cerebral palsy\, communication disorders\, and deaf and hard-of-hearing children. In addition\, participants will learn strategies for communicating with children with disabilities. \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-considerations-for-interviewing-children-with-disabilities-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20230421T184343Z
CREATED:20230421T184343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T184343Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals in Victim Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is presenting the June 2023 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is an in-person 2.5 day training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. \nBy the end of this training\, advocates will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the role of ongoing and historical trauma in victimization and develop skills for providing trauma-responsive advocacy to all victims of crime.\nExpand their understanding of vicarious trauma and strategies to build resilience for a sustainable career in victim services.\nUnderstand and examine their own Occupational Identity (OI) and identify strategies for cultivating healthy boundaries; and\nDescribe key victims’ rights and know how to find more information to ensure that criminal legal systems professionals are meeting statutory obligations regarding crime victims;\nRecognize and interrogate the roles of bias\, privilege\, and oppression in victimization and advocacy;\nIdentify and honor the unique and complementary roles of community-based and systems-based advocates;\nFurthermore\, training participants will have opportunities to connect with one another and with experienced professionals with a range of knowledge and skills.\n\nAgenda\n\nTuesday\, June 6th: 9am-4:30pm\nWednesday\, June 7th: 9am-4:30pm\nThursday\, June 8th: 9am-12:30pm\n\nFundamentals in Victim Services will feature interactive modules to appeal to different styles of learning\, with a combination of lecture\, small group work\, and opportunities for individual reflection. The number of attendees will be limited to 25 to maximize the quality of interaction. \nMAC will award a certificate of completion to attendees who complete all sessions. Participants are expected to complete all sessions live. If you cannot attend a live session\, you must email us at training@mnallianceoncrime.org in advance to request an excused absence. Sessions may not be recorded. \nWe will apply for Continuing Legal Education (for attorneys) and Peace Officers Standings and Training (for law enforcement) credits by request. If you would like CLE or POST credits\, please indicate this on your registration\, or contact us at training@mnallianceoncrime.org by May 19\, 2023. \nRegister via MAC\nRegistration will close Tuesday\, May 30th\, 2023 at 5 pm CT. \nRegistration is free for MAC Member programs and $50 for non-members. Not sure your program is a member? Check here: https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/our-member-programs/ \nMAC will be celebrating it’s 30th anniversary in 2023 with a special $30 rate for new member programs! Join MAC before May 31st\, 2023 and get membership through June 30th\, 2023 for just $30. Click here to join today! \nCancelation Policy\nIf you have registered and can no longer attend\, please notify MAC as soon as you know that. Any cancelations received more than 72 hours prior to the start of the training will receive a full refund. Cancelations within 72 hours of the start will not receive a refund. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/fundamentals-in-victim-services/
LOCATION:Anna Marie’s Alliance\, 505 N. 10th Ave\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56303\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20230414T172704Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is presenting a training opportunity on Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness with Kim Madden\, MEd LCMHC. \nForensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. A forensic interview is challenging for many children as the environment and forensic interviewer are unfamiliar\, and the topic of discussion can be cognitively and emotionally demanding for the child. There is no single manifestation of reluctance in children and no single antidote. The degree of reluctance occurs along a continuum ranging from mild anxiety to more pronounced resistance and high-stress levels for the child. Additionally\, reluctance appears at different places in the interview process\, and child witnesses communicate their reluctance in their own unique and personal way. \nThis training will explore the internal and external contributors to children’s reluctance and offer a “toolbox” of supportive responses and adaptations that may be helpful.  Case examples and demonstrations through recorded interviews will be used during the training. Participants are invited to bring case examples for discussion. \nThis training is only offered onsite in Huntsville\, AL. \nWho should attend:\nThis training is appropriate for forensic interviewers at all levels who want to increase their ability to provide support and gain information from reluctant children in a sensitive and planned way. Completion of nationally-recognized forensic interviewing training is required\, and completion of the Beyond Basic Forensic Interviewing: Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children course is recommended. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by May 5\, 2023. \nA 25% discount is available for registrants from developing countries or from Tribal CACs. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information. Please note: To pay via international wire transfer\, payment must be made in U.S. dollars at your expense. Banking and account information is provided on request. \nImportant Note\nTraining classes are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient registrations. Therefore\, DO NOT make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive both a “Preliminary Registration” e-mail AND a “Final Confirmation” e-mail from NCAC that the training will take place (approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the training). \nCancellation Policy\nThe full registration fee is due by the fee deadline stated above in order to hold your spot. Registrants that have not paid in full by the deadline will be released from the training\, and we will contact those on the waitlist. \nIf you are unable to attend the training\, you must submit your cancellation notice at least 30 days prior to the training in order to be refunded the full amount\, less a $100 administrative fee. Your agency may choose to replace your spot in the training with another member of the agency at no penalty. Late cancellations may be considered for a training credit that may be used by your agency for up to one year. Failure to show up for the training forfeits the registration fee completely. \nImportant note for in-person training\nIt is recommended to make refundable travel arrangements if booking before your registration has been confirmed. \nIn the event the NCAC cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded. \nSeats in this training are intended for professionals currently working as part of a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The NCAC reserves the right to refund the registration of anyone who is not currently working as part of a CAC to ensure that currently practicing professionals receive the training they need.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/strategies-for-interviewing-a-reluctant-child-witness-2/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
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SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-25/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000442-1684845000-1686846600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20230327T185403Z
CREATED:20230327T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T185403Z
UID:10000424-1684713600-1685145599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC 30th Colloquium: Soaring to New Heights
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s 30th Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Extraordinary plenary speakers will join us 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. \nRegister via APSAC\n​Location/Lodging ​\nThe 2023 APSAC Colloquium will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202.   The discounted rate for conference attendees is $219 per night. These rates are available until April 1\, 2023\, or until the block is exhausted\, whichever comes first. Reservations can be made here or by calling Sheraton Reservations at 1-303-893-3333. Please be sure to ask for the APSAC special rate! We urge you to make your hotel reservations early. \nGroup Registration Discounts\nAPSAC is pleased to offer 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\nAPSAC will honor all written cancellations and change requests received by April 1\, 2023. A $50 processing fee will apply. Refunds will be processed after June 15\, 2023. Registrations can be transferred to another party at any time without penalty\, as long as APSAC is notified by May 12\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-30th-colloquium-soaring-to-new-heights/
LOCATION:Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000441-1684413000-1686414600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000440-1684240200-1686241800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20230327T184711Z
CREATED:20230222T230820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T184711Z
UID:10000412-1684195200-1684454399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCompassion Fatigue. Burnout. Vicarious Trauma. Secondary Trauma. Terms that overlap and yet are somewhat different. However\, all these concepts have one thing in common – they describe the emotional toll exacted upon workers in the human services who deal intensively and empathically with children and adults who are in engaged in an emotional personal struggle. It is a privilege to work in a profession in which caring about those who suffer is the main tool of our work. But caring also takes a toll. Being close to ground zero when people struggle affects the emotional life of those of us who care. \nComponents for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma\, or CE-CERT\, is a suite of skills designed to support well-being in professionals who are exposed to secondary trauma. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to help professionals survive this work. Rather\, the goal is to support professionals to have a vocation that is uniquely and deeply satisfying. CE-CERT goes beyond the usual discussion of secondary traumatic stress and burnout to provide specific\, practical skills that can be applied to the very real stress that is produced by this work. \nCE-CERT training is designed for professionals and supervisors who work in child abuse and neglect\, such as those at Children’s Advocacy Centers\, members of multidisciplinary teams\, and their partners. CE-CERT training is provided in two parts: \n\nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT is a two-day foundational training in the principles and skills of CE-CERT and is intended for all professionals working in child abuse and neglect. This will be held on May 16-17.\nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors is a one-day training specifically for supervisors of child maltreatment professionals. Supervisors will learn how to incorporate CE-CERT into their supervision model with staff. In addition to the one-day training\, supervisors are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in 10 one-hour consultation calls scheduled once or twice a month with the CE-CERT trainer. Supervisors who want to participate in Part 2 must have attended the Part 1 training. This will be held on May 18.\nLocation: Westminster\, CO.\n\nCE-CERT training is funded by a federal grant awarded to the NCAC. The training is offered at no cost to participants in the United States\, U.S. territories\, and local Tribal Nations. \nRegister via NCAC\nApplications are open until May 1\, 2023. \nThere is no cost to attend this training. These trainings are being offered nationally and in-person.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-components-for-enhancing-career-experience-and-reducing-trauma-3/
LOCATION:Westminster\, CO
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
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SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20230306T193023Z
CREATED:20230306T193023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T193023Z
UID:10000418-1683676800-1683849599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Spring Conference: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nRed River Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting a spring conference with a multi-disciplinary approach to child maltreatment. There will be speakers from various multidisciplinary professions that will discuss topics on Making a Difference in Cases of Children and Teens who Initiate Problematic Sexual Behaviors\, Safety Planning for Children and Adolescents with Problematic or Illegal Sexual Behavior\, Understanding and Responding to Cultural Needs of Indigenous Families\, Strangulation\, Drug trends\, Building Rapport and Maintaining Safe Relationships with At-Risk and Vulnerable Youth\, and Science of Happiness at Work. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nAdvocates\nCPS/Social Workers\nSchool Personnel\nCase Management\nForensic Interviewers\nMental Health Providers\nHealth CaseL Advanced Practice Providers\, Physicians\, and Nurses\nLaw Enforcement\nParole and Probabtion\nProsecution/Attorneys\nJudges\n\nRegister via Red River CAC\nEarly Bird Pricing – $125\nMarch 1st – April 14th\, 2023\n\nGeneral Conference Pricing – $150\nApril 14th – May 5th\, 2023\nHotel Accommodations\nHomewood Suites by Hilton\n\nKing Suite $102/night\nDouble Queen Suite #119/night\n\nReserve here online or call 701-235-3150. Group Code is RRC. \n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/16th-annual-spring-conference-a-multi-disciplinary-approach-to-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:FargoDome\, 1800 North University Drive\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000438-1683635400-1685637000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000437-1683203400-1685205000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20230413T152737Z
CREATED:20230413T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T152737Z
UID:10000427-1683198000-1683205200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocating in Rural Minnesota: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) hosts Susie Hanson from Stevens County Attorney’s Office\, Kim Anderson-Moen from Someplace Safe\, Vicki Walechka from Le Sueur County Victim/Witness Program\, and Teresa Lhotka from Missing Children Minnesota to discuss providing advocacy in less populated areas of Minnesota. \nPossible topics include\, but not limited to:\n\nAccessing housing\, mental health resources\, and other social services\nWorking with a small law enforcement agency\nBeing the only advocate in the county\nMaintaining confidentiality and navigating relationships when everyone knows everyone\nAdvocate safety in rural Minnesota\nAdvocacy with Indigenous communities\n\nRegister via MAC\nRegister today and submit your questions to the panel!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocating-in-rural-minnesota-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20230327T185528Z
CREATED:20230327T185528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T185528Z
UID:10000421-1683072000-1683331199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem solving and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nThis training will take place in Duluth\, MN. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-6/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTSTAMP:20230228T200810Z
CREATED:20230228T200810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T200810Z
UID:10000419-1683072000-1683331199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Red Lake Human Trafficking Conference
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nRed Lake Victim Services and Minnesota Department of Public Safety are presenting a conference on human trafficking. There will be many topics to discuss\, which are human trafficking 101\, trafficking trend/data\, best practices\, evidence collection and prosecution of “HT” cases\, resources\, and much more. See the flyer here. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nTribal Law Enforcement\nVictim Services\nCourt Personnel\nTribal Services Providers\nAnyone else who woks closely with victims of crime\n\nRegister via Red Lake Victim Services\nMore detailed agenda will be available soon.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/red-lake-human-trafficking-conference/
LOCATION:Oshkiimaajitahdah Event Center\, Redby\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events,Trafficking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T163000
DTSTAMP:20230428T190449Z
CREATED:20230428T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190449Z
UID:10000436-1683030600-1685032200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is hosting their Native-Focused 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy training\, created by Native women experts in the field. It is designed for Tribal communities and non-Native service providers working with and for Native people who have been impacted by sexual violence. This Native-focused curriculum aims to provide new and seasoned advocates with the knowledge and skills they need to provide culturally responsive\, survivor-centered advocacy for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Minnesota\, Statute 595.02 to ensure communication between advocates and victims of sexual assault is considered privileged information. This curriculum may also be used for Tribal advocates in states other than Minnesota. \nTopics include:\n\nFundamentals of Sexual Assault Advocacy\nSexual Violence in Indian Country\nSex Offenders-What Advocates Need to Know\nCore Skills of Advocacy\nSocial Change Advocacy\nSARTS-Sexual Assault Response Teams\nAdvocacy Self Care and Burnout\nMedical Response\nLaw Enforcement Response\nProsecution of Sexual Assault\nMental Health- Basic Info for Advocates\nSexual Assault Victimization\nImpact of Sexual Assault\nAdvocacy for LGBTQ/Two-Spirit\nElder Abuse\nAdolescent and Child Sexual Abuse\nProstitution and Trafficking\nSexual Assault by Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders\nSexual Harassment\nPolicies and Practices\n\nRegister via MIWSAC\nThis training occurs every Tuesdays and Thursdays\, May 2 – 25\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/native-focused-40-hour-sexual-assault-advocacy-training/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T140000
DTSTAMP:20230222T230252Z
CREATED:20230222T230252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230252Z
UID:10000415-1682514000-1682517600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is presenting a training event with Ross W. Greene\, Ph. D. \nThis is the innovative\, evidence-based\, trauma-informed model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. The model represents a significant departure from discipline-as-usual:  it focuses on solving problems rather than modifying behavior\, emphasizes collaborative rather than unilateral solutions\, encourages proactive rather than reactive intervention\, de-emphasizes diagnostic categories\, and provides practical\, research-based tools for assessment and intervention. \nAbout the Presenter\nRoss W. Greene\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical psychologist and the originator of the innovative\, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)\, as described in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. He also developed\, and executive produced the award-winning documentary film The Kids We Lose\, released in 2018. Dr. Greene was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years\, and is now founding director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance. He is also currently adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology in Sydney\, Australia. Dr. Greene has worked with several thousand kids with concerning behaviors and their caregivers\, and he and his colleagues have overseen implementation and evaluation of the CPS model in countless schools\, inpatient psychiatric units\, and residential and juvenile detention facilities\, with dramatic effect: significant reductions in recidivism\, discipline referrals\, detentions\, suspensions\, and use of restraint and seclusion. Dr. Greene lectures throughout the world and lives in Freeport\, Maine. \nRegister via APSAC\nGeneral Admission: $25.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff General Admission: Free\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology): $25.00\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) for APSAC Members and New York Foundling Staff: $15.00 \n*If you are in New York and would like social work\, mental health or psychology CE credits please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org \nAPSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering.\nThe New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T123000
DTSTAMP:20230413T152124Z
CREATED:20230413T152124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T152124Z
UID:10000426-1682506800-1682512200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Victim Privacy and Statutory Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is hosting a training opportunity\, presented by Adam Petras who is the Assistant Hennepin County Attorney. \nThis training is an overview and discussion about the rights that crime victims have in protecting their private\, confidential\, and privileged information. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDiscover what personal information and data about or from a victim is protected\, and the differences between private\, confidential\, and privileged information.\nHear about the recent evolution of victims’ right to privacy in Minnesota’s appellate court decisions over the past 3-4 years.\nUnderstand how victims’ advocates can assist and help victims keep their personal information personal and away from the court system.\n\nRegisteriva via MAC\nThis training is free for all to attend live on Zoom\, the recording of the event will be available exclusively for MAC members.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/victim-privacy-and-statutory-privilege/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Statute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
DTSTAMP:20230201T224950Z
CREATED:20230201T203911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T224950Z
UID:10000401-1682503200-1682510400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Considerations for Transgender & Non-Binary (TGNB) Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nThis is a deeper look into advocacy for Transgender & Non-Binary (TGNB)youth. This training covers the various ways TGNB youth transition – socially\, and/or physically\, how structural cisheterosexism impacts minority stress\, national and state trends in legislation surrounding TGNB healthcare access\, gender dysphoria\, WPATH standards of care\, and more. This training is intended for youth-serving social workers with an emphasis on clinical providers. \nAbout the Presenters\n \n\n\nEthan Hibbard is a Senior Family Advocate\, Forensic Interviewer\, and Marketing Coordinator from Voices for Children Advocacy Center in Flint\, MI. Ethan started as a volunteer and\, as a result of his service\, was hired to build the Victim Advocacy program for the center serving Genesee and Shiawassee Counties in Michigan. Alongside Sarah\, Ethan provides community training on Queer Youth Advocacy and Clinical Considerations for Transgender and Non-binary Youth. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n Sarah Zyburtis the VP of Advocacy and Advancement at Voices for Children Advocacy Center. She is honored to support Ethan in providing community training on Queer Youth Advocacy\, and Clinical Considerations for Transgender and Non-binary Youth. When not having honest and open conversations about supporting Queeryouth\, Sarah also oversees prevention education\, advocacy\, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)Program\, the Family Resource Center\, and events at Voices for Children. Sarah wants those receiving the training to understand the critical role they can play in saving the lives of the queer youth and teens they serve. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Voices for Children Advocacy Center\nVoices for Children Advocacy Center works to intervene in the alarming number of children who are survivors of abuse by educating\, empowering\, and enlightening the community\, school-aged children\, and parents about prevention factors. Voices for Children leads the community in responding to victims of child abuse violence and works to break the cycle of abuse via the prevention\, and intervention programming\, as well as community education. Voices for Children is dedicated to building healthy relationships and provides a continuum of services for persons of all ages who have been or are at risk of being\, victims of child abuse or neglect. Our agency’s model is grounded in a strengths-based\, empowerment philosophy and incorporates best practices and evidence-based strategies. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is Free\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/clinical-considerations-for-transgender-non-binary-tgnb-youth/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20230223T184545Z
CREATED:20230223T184545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T184545Z
UID:10000417-1682380800-1682639999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is presenting a training event on strategies to interview reluctant children. \nForensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. A forensic interview is challenging for many children as the environment and forensic interviewer are unfamiliar\, and the topic of discussion can be cognitively and emotionally demanding for the child. There is no single manifestation of reluctance in children and no single antidote. The degree of reluctance occurs along a continuum ranging from mild anxiety to more pronounced resistance and high-stress levels for the child. Additionally\, reluctance appears at different places in the interview process\, and child witnesses communicate their reluctance in their own unique and personal way. \nThis training will explore the internal and external contributors to children’s reluctance and offer a “toolbox” of supportive responses and adaptations that may be helpful.  Case examples and demonstrations through recorded interviews will be used during the training. Participants are invited to bring case examples for discussion. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by March 24\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/strategies-for-interviewing-a-reluctant-child-witness/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center\, 210 Pratt Ave NE\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T150000
DTSTAMP:20230222T230235Z
CREATED:20230222T230235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230235Z
UID:10000414-1681905600-1681916400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Your FIRST Response to an Allegation of Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nZero Abuse Project is hosting this training event where participants will learn tools and practical skills to better communicate with a child during the initial outcry of maltreatment. \nProtecting children from child abuse and maltreatment requires that everyone understand how to recognize\, respond and report any form of maltreatment a child may experience. FIRST response is often the single most important step in effectively responding and reporting maltreatment. \nFIRST will give you and your community the tools necessary to better protect kids. This half-day training goes beyond recognizing types of maltreatment. The training combines both lecture and practicum\, giving participants the tools and practical skills to better communicate with a child during the initial outcry of maltreatment. \nThe FIRST process teaches three critical components:\n\nHow to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse and maltreatment\nHow to listen and respond to a child’s needs\nHow to effectively and accurately report any form of maltreatment to authorities\nYour FIRST Response to an Allegation of Child Maltreatment training teaches participants how to listen to children who have experienced maltreatment and gather the correct information needed in a way that puts the child’s needs FIRST.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand reality of child abuse\nUnderstand how to gather information utilizing the FIRST process\nUnderstand responsibility of mandated reporting and information needed for report\n\nYour FIRST Response to an Allegation of Child Maltreatment is a train-the-trainer model. If you are interested in learning how you can train this material to those in your region\, reach out to Suzanne Severson (Suzanne@ZeroAbuseProject.org) for more information. \nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\n* To pay for your registration by credit card\, you must select pay using “PayPal” and it will take you to the option to select the credit card processing page.** \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/your-first-response-to-an-allegation-of-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTSTAMP:20230222T230019Z
CREATED:20230222T230019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230019Z
UID:10000408-1681862400-1682121599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview (ChildFirst®  EX)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. This training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training. \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTSTAMP:20230223T184347Z
CREATED:20230223T184347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T184347Z
UID:10000416-1681776000-1682035199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is presenting a virtual training center on conducting effective forensic interview of children. \nConducting an effective forensic interview (FI) of a child is a complex task that requires an understanding of children’s memory\, linguistic\, communicative\, and metacognitive capacities. It also includes the use of appropriate questioning strategies which maximize a child’s recall memory. These concepts are introduced and practiced during initial forensic interview training. \nFaced with diverse children and complicated cases\, interviewers often need help implementing the lessons learned in basic forensic interview training in a nuanced and thoughtful manner. Mastering the use of appropriate questioning strategies and legally defensible social support requires additional training beyond an initial one-week class. \nThis course deepens interviewers’ understanding of effective questioning strategies\, the provision of sensitive and targeted social support and provides extended opportunities to practice the implementation of skills and receive timely feedback. Participants will also receive specific preparation in interview evaluation. \nThis in-person\, non-protocol-specific\, foundational skill-building training consists of experiential components\, readings\, web-based modules\, and interview exercises. \nRegister via NCAC\nRegister by March 17\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTSTAMP:20230215T221813Z
CREATED:20230215T221813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T221813Z
UID:10000410-1681689600-1681948799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCompassion Fatigue. Burnout. Vicarious Trauma. Secondary Trauma. Terms that overlap and yet are somewhat different. However\, all these concepts have one thing in common – they describe the emotional toll exacted upon workers in the human services who deal intensively and empathically with children and adults who are in engaged in an emotional personal struggle. It is a privilege to work in a profession in which caring about those who suffer is the main tool of our work. But caring also takes a toll. Being close to ground zero when people struggle affects the emotional life of those of us who care. \nComponents for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma\, or CE-CERT\, is a suite of skills designed to support well-being in professionals who are exposed to secondary trauma. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to help professionals survive this work. Rather\, the goal is to support professionals to have a vocation that is uniquely and deeply satisfying. CE-CERT goes beyond the usual discussion of secondary traumatic stress and burnout to provide specific\, practical skills that can be applied to the very real stress that is produced by this work. \nCE-CERT training is designed for professionals and supervisors who work in child abuse and neglect\, such as those at Children’s Advocacy Centers\, members of multidisciplinary teams\, and their partners. CE-CERT training is provided in two parts: \n\nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT is a two-day foundational training in the principles and skills of CE-CERT and is intended for all professionals working in child abuse and neglect.\nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors is a one-day training specifically for supervisors of child maltreatment professionals. Supervisors will learn how to incorporate CE-CERT into their supervision model with staff. In addition to the one-day training\, supervisors are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in 10 one-hour consultation calls scheduled once or twice a month with the CE-CERT trainer. Supervisors who want to participate in Part 2 must have attended the Part 1 training.\n\nRegister via NCAC\nThere is no cost to attend this training. These trainings are being offered nationally and in-person. Application is open until February 28\, 2023!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-components-for-enhancing-career-experience-and-reducing-trauma/
LOCATION:Minnetonka\, MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T163000
DTSTAMP:20230213T224722Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T224722Z
UID:10000406-1681389000-1681403400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Behaviorism: Shifting the Lens When Assessing and Supporting Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) will present a live webinar with Connie Persike\, MS\, CCC/SLP\, Speech Pathologist and Educational Consultant at Supportable Solutions. Many professionals are working tirelessly to shift the behavioral paradigm away from the traditional behavioral approach and toward what current relational and neuroscience research has taught us. When we know better\, we do better! Let’s use that information to redesign tools we frequently use in schools and community settings today – functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral intervention plans. If you are struggling with these processes and if they do not align with your current philosophy and belief system\, then this workshop is for you! Participants will get a deep dive into how to make these common processes more trauma-sensitive\, neurodiversity-affirming\, and aligned with current research. The intended audience is for administrators\, occupational therapists\, speech pathologists\, educators\, clinicians\, community support members\, parents\, schools\, psychologists\, and social workers. \nThree Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will describe what a functional behavioral assessment is and when it is needed.\nParticipants will describe the brief history of the functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral intervention plan.\nParticipants will describe at least 5 shifts to align functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans with current knowledge and research.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nConnie Persike is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant. As founder of Supportable Solutions\, she brings 20+ years of experience in educational settings to provide insight\, guidance\, coaching\, and support to school districts\, agencies\, and families across Wisconsin — and throughout the country. Connie holds a certificate in instructional coaching\, positive education\, and applied educational neuroscience. She created an innovative process to assess behavior\, which deviates from the traditional behaviorism approach and aligns with neuroscience while maintaining a trauma-sensitive and neurodiversity-affirming approach. Connie works from the guiding mission that Connection + Collaboration = Endless Possibilities. \nRegister via MACMH\n4 CEHs and includes 3 hours of clinical content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/beyond-behavorism-shifting-the-lens-when-assessing-and-supporting-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTSTAMP:20230222T225949Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T225949Z
UID:10000407-1681257600-1681516799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nFirst Witness is pleased to offer Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter to CACs and other organizations interested in implementing a child abuse prevention education program in their communities. \nThis training will prepare presenters to share Safe and Strong Child© sessions with students\, caregivers\, and teachers and bring the curriculum to their local community; each person planning on presenting the information needs to take this Train the Presenter course. This course is not a train-the-trainer course\, and does not prepare you to train other presenters at your organization. \nSafe and Strong Child© (SSC©) body safety curriculum is aligned with evidence-informed best practices for child sexual abuse prevention. SSC© consists of developmentally appropriate classroom lessons that are taught interactively through stories\, role play\, and song in a non-threatening environment. Portions of the curriculum also provide support and education to teachers and caregivers who can help to keep kids safe. \nAll participants will receive electronic copies of SSC© curriculum materials\, classroom presentation aids\, and coordination paperwork. For organizations who want to jumpstart their SSC program\, there is a physical Safe and Strong Child© Kit available in the course registration as an add-on to the training. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-and-strong-child-train-the-presenter/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTSTAMP:20230222T230220Z
CREATED:20230222T230220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230220Z
UID:10000413-1681257600-1681430399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Keeping Faith 2-Day Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course empowers faith communities to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, emotional abuse\, and neglect. Included are discussions detailing the impact of child abuse on a victim’s sense of spirituality and offering concrete suggestions for working with medical and mental health professionals to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The course also discusses ideal child protection policies for a faith-based institution\, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation. A review of various child abuse case scenarios and a discussion on appropriate and inappropriate responses allows for real-life problem-solving and feedback. This training will be conducted virutally. \nVIEW THE COURSE AGENDA HERE\nWhy is this training important for every faith community? \n\n93% of sex offenders describe themselves as being ‘religious’\n20% of 2864 church leaders knew of at least one convicted sex offender who was attending or was a member of their church (Christianity Today 2010)\nChild abuse Survivor Quote: “I went online to every faith community in my area trying to find a place in which I felt safe to worship. None of them gave me any information about safety policies in their community so I just gave up trying.”\n\nIntended Audience\nClergy\, chaplains\, youth ministers\, faith leaders\, counselors and other members of a faith community who may work with children or families impacted by child abuse. \nPresented by\n\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research\, Zero Abuse Project\nAlison Feigh\, Director\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nPete Singer\, Executive Director\, G.R.A.C.E.; Founding Director\, Care in Action\, Minnesota\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project.\n*Group Discount: Buy 4 registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time). \n*To pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Credit Card payment”)\, 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. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay with Invoice”). ** \nTo pay by Credit/Debit Card\nFor registrations paying with a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo pay by Invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within two weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org)\, with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days before a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than three working days before a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTSTAMP:20230322T183048Z
CREATED:20230322T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T183048Z
UID:10000420-1680771600-1680782400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the Child Abuse MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course will provide an overview of affirmative practices for all multidisciplinary team (MDT) professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children\, youth and families when responding to child abuse and maltreatment. In addition to providing an overview of gender and sexuality terminology\, some of the topics covered will include cultural considerations when working with LGBQTIA+ children\, youth and families\, working with caregivers that are not supportive of LGBTQIA+ youth\, preparing the team\, family and child for the process\, allyship\, pronouns\, engaging community partners\, vetting resources for LGBQTIA+ families\, considerations for the forensic protocol and the use of interview aids. While considerations for the forensic interview will be discussed in this course\, the primary focus of this training is on the MDT\, as a whole. \nThis training is appropriate for law enforcement\, prosecuting attorneys\, child protection workers\, forensic interviewers\, mental health professionals\, medical providers\, advocates\, community liaisons\, and youth serving professionals that may interact with LGBTQIA+ children and youth. \nThis event will be held virtually via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants prior to the training. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscuss considerations for engaging meaningfully with LGBQTIA+ victim/survivors and their families in the MDT process\, including work with non-supportive parents and caregivers.\nIncrease understanding of LGBTQIA+ culture\, including the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community.\nRecognize how LGBTQIA+ victim/survivor’s experiences with systems providers and polyvictimzations can affect interactions child abuse professionals may have with LGBTQIA+ victims and their families.\nOffer tools for professionals to examine current practices and suggestions for practice to create more affirmative interactions and environments for LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\nTrainers\nRachel Johnson is the Lead Forensic Interview Specialist with Zero Abuse Project. Rachel most recently served as the Program Director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance and has fourteen years of experience in work related to forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, advocacy\, child abuse\, prevention education\, sexual assault and family violence\, both domestically and abroad. Bettering the systemic response to LGBTQIA+ victim/survivors of sexual abuse and abuse has been an on-going focus of their academic\, professional\, and community-based work. \nCaitie Dahl is a Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer with Zero Abuse Project. Prior to joining Zero Abuse\, Caitie served as a Forensic Interviewer\, Forensic Program Coordinator\, Trainer\, and Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator with First Witness Child Advocacy Center in Duluth\, Minnesota. Caitie also served as the Program Manager at the campus Gender Equity Resource Center\, and is passionate about recognizing and addressing the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ youth who have experienced maltreatment. \nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nThis training is being offered to professionals in and residents of Minnesota free of charge under a grant funded by MN OJP.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/serving-lgbtqia-children-and-families-in-the-child-abuse-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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