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SUMMARY:Chaplains and CACs: Effective Collaborations to Address the Spiritual Impact of Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nDozens of studies have found that abused and neglected children are often impacted spiritually and that addressing these spiritual injuries can have a profound impact on the medical and mental health of a child. In 2013\, GNCPTC proposed that CACs consider incorporating a chaplain into CAC or MDT responses to child abuse. The Julie Valentine Center in Greenville\, South Carolina is the first CAC to hire a chaplain as a victim assistance specialist. This workshop will address the research that supports this work\, how a CAC can incorporate a chaplaincy program\, and lessons learned from JVC’s first year of implementation. \nExpert Presenters\nShauna Galloway-Williams is the Executive Director of Julie Valentine Center and adjunct professor at USC Upstate’s CAST Program. With more than 19 years of experience in the field of mental health\, she conducts forensic interviews of children\, provides expert witness testimony\, conducts training in the field of child abuse and sexual assault\, and facilitates groups for non- offending caregivers. Shauna serves as a board member of the SCCADVASA\, a Cabinet Member on the Greenville County United Way Community Investment Cabinet\, and a member of the Silent Tears Task Force. Shauna previously served on the board of SCNCAC and SCPSAC. \nCarrie Walker Nettles earned a BA in Sociology from Clemson University and an M.Div. from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. Carrie has worked with the children’s ministries of five different churches and as a child advocate with the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center in Charleston\, SC. Carrie has traveled to General Theological Seminary to study with Jerome Berryman\, specifically working on a theology of the child and the spirituality of the child. Two years ago\, Carrie returned upstate to complete a residency with the Spiritual Care department at Greenville Memorial Hospital where she worked across all units encountering various stages of trauma and recovery\, specifically assigned to the pediatric psychiatric facility and children’s hospital. Carrie is a candidate for endorsement with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship\, and has entered the board certification process. She is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains and the Pediatric Chaplains Network. In January of 2017\, Carrie became the first staff chaplain serving a Child Advocacy Center. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/chaplains-and-cacs-effective-collaborations-to-address-the-spiritual-impact-of-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T140000
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SUMMARY:Advocate Roundtable: Winter 2019
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nThe Winter 2019 Roundtable will provide an opportunity for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team to share experiences and challenges through a case review format. Selected cases will be presented to the group for collective review and feedback with the aim of identifying tension points in advocacy casework with families and collectively developing approaches to supportive practices in the field. \nIntended Audience\nThe Advocate Roundtable is intended for advocates working in or with a children’s advocacy center or multidisciplinary team responding to child abuse cases. \nRegistration Fees\nRegistration fees are used to offset the cost of meals and refreshments. \nFacilitator\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance \nMarcia brings extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings\, including child advocacy centers and sexual assault agencies. Milliken blends the skillsets of various fields\, having served as a forensic interviewer\, advocate\, training director and adjunct instructor for Child Advocacy Studies. Marcia specializes in support the development of strong teams through protocol development\, case mapping and defining roles and responsibilities in high-functioning teams.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocate-roundtable-winter-2019/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T170000
DTSTAMP:20190415T204312Z
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SUMMARY:ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training at First Witness
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interviewing protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises and an interview practicum with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons: \n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates an actual forensic interview with a child sexual abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills in order to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nTraining cost: $850.00 \nRegister online \nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child centered interview. Narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle\, yet important changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’ updated protocol and training information will prepare each training attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. \nThis training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice – we can help obtain pre approved credits before you attend. \nDHS Scholarship Eligibility\nYes\, scholarships are available for county\, tribes and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our training options\, choose from options under “If you work in MN – Dept. of Human Services Scholarship Applicant“.  The applicant is responsible for all travel\, food and lodging. Scholarships provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nYou will be notified within a few days of registering if you have been awarded a scholarship. \nIf you are from a ChildFirst® State\n(AK\, AR\, CT\, GA\, IL\, KS\, MD\, MO\, NJ\, NC\, OH\, OK\, PA\, SC\, VA\, WV) \nChildFirst® states  reserve the right to train their own residents. If you wish to attend the ChildFirst® First Witness Forensic Interview training in Duluth\, Gundersen NCPTC will have to grant permission. This process can take up to a week but it’s easy and we will help. \nIf you are not from a ChildFirst® State\n(AZ\, CA\, CO\, DE\, FL\, HI\, ID\, IN\, IA\, KY\, LA\, ME\, MA\, MI\, MN\, MS\, MT\, NE\, NV\, NH\, NM\, NY\, ND\, OR\, RI\, SD\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VT\, WA\, WI\, WY) \nThe ChildFirst® protocol is still for you! Even if your team is trained in different protocols\, we give you one of the very best in interview protocols. We are one of a few National Children’s Alliance accredited protocols and offer ongoing technical assistance to participants after completing our training. With our protocol\, your or your staff will be able to screen for multiple forms of maltreatment. Our protocol is also excellent for professionals that do a limited amount of interviews as it is highly adaptable and easy to learn. We specialize in working with medium cities to rural and tribal communities in bringing the latest and best researched backed forensic interview skills to professionals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/childfirst-forensic-interview-training-at-first-witness-2/
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T143000
DTSTAMP:20190415T203733Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Darknet
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nAs the internet continues to evolve new layers populate where offenders commit criminal offenses. One such area is known as the Dark Net. Participants will learn how the Darknet works and how potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet is crucial to investigating and prosecuting child exploitation cases. Additionally\, participants will learn how to access other locations on the Darknet. \nExpert Presenter\nJustin Fitzsimmons is the Program Manager of the High Tech Training Services division of SEARCH Group\, Inc. He trains at national\, state and local conferences on the subject of sexual and physical crimes against children. He is on the executive board of the National Children’s Alliance. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has significant experience as a prosecuting attorney. Prior to joining SEARCH Group he was a Senior Attorney with the National District Attorneys Association. He managed NDAA’s technology-facilitated child exploitation unit. Before joining NDAA he was the supervisor of the Special Prosecutions Unit of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was also assigned to the Child Advocacy Center where he prosecuted sexual assault and severe physical abuse of children. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-the-darknet/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T150000
DTSTAMP:20191014T153830Z
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SUMMARY:Director's Summit 2019: The Path Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Stillwater\, MN on October 28 – 30\, 2019 to forge our shared path in 2020\, ensuring we keep our movement strong\, increasing our capacity to serve children and families\, and improving our long-term sustainability. An agenda is forthcoming. \nAccommodations at Lora\nSet on the banks of the St. Croix\, Lora is ideally situated for exploring Minnesota’s rich landscapes or whiling away an afternoon by the river. Signature amenities\, a spate of culinary options\, and attentive staff and intimate 40-room setting make Lora the ideal location for your special occasion\, or a memorable weekend escape. Explore the hotel » \nMeeting at IdeaPad\nAcross the street you’ll find IdeaPad\, an inviting space for group gatherings. We’ll meet here to build our shared work and envision the path ahead for ensuring the sustainability of our movement. IdeaPad offers complimentary beverages\, wifi service and a variety of flexible meeting spaces. Explore IdeaPad » \nAudience\nPlease note that the Director’s Summit is an invite-only gathering for Directors of Children’s Advocacy Centers in Minnesota. \nFacilitator\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance \nMarcia brings extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings\, including child advocacy centers and sexual assault agencies. In addition to her history of collaborating across professional disciplines\, Milliken blends the skillsets of various fields\, having served as a forensic interviewer\, advocate\, training director and adjunct instructor for Child Advocacy Studies.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/directors-summit-2019-the-path-ahead/
LOCATION:IdeaPad\, 321 Main St S\, 2nd Floor\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191025T170000
DTSTAMP:20190930T172826Z
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SUMMARY:Training for Advocates: Co-Occurrence of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Background\nFor decades\, the system responding to domestic violence has believed that once the battered woman leaves\, the violence\, power and control ends. But the batterer’s desire and ability to punish and control remains strong. There is a high co-occurrence between child abuse and domestic violence\, complicating family reactions\, needs and intervening effectively to protect both the children and the mother. We will talk about the 7 Realities for mothers and children after they leave and explore how advocates can change thinking and responses to better assist families facing both DV and child abuse. \nTraining cost: $250.00 \nRegister online \nPurpose\nFirst Witness Advocacy creates an advocacy perspective rooted in the experiences of those hurt by violence and abuse. This perspective informs the advocacy practice as well as the policies and job descriptions that define advocates’ roles. It also guides program and organizational development\, system interventions and community understanding of the social problems at the root of violence and abuse. With the First Witness Advocacy perspective\, advocates and organizations can better respond on both the individual and the societal levels\, creating long-term safety for abuse victims and entire communities. \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. Through 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. Participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem solving and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. They will leave with answers to the following questions: \n\n“What are my options for advocacy within the system?”\n“How do I make sure the victim’s voice is present in the change I’m seeking?”\n“How does my organization support advocacy-based work?”\n“What gives me credibility as an advocate\, and how can I enhance this?”\n\nFirst Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community of advocates who share knowledge\, insights\, skills and support as they continue their work. \nParticipants will\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nUnderstand the system response to child sexual abuse and the role of an advocate within that response\, including criminal and civil court activities\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nUnderstand child sexual development and key messages for preventing child sexual abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\n\nWho should attend\n\nAdvocates working within domestic violence agencies\nAdvocates working within sexual assault agencies\nDirectors or managers within domestic violence or sexual assault programs\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse\n\nOffice of Violence Against Women Grantee Instructions\nThe following OVW programs have conditionally approved their grantees to attend this conference.  Grantees are required to contact their OVW program specialist to get approval specific to their award and to ensure that a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) is issued. A GAN must be completed before grantees commit or expend any funds related to attending this conference. \n\nConsolidated Youth\nLAV\nRural\nState Coalition\nTransitional Housing\nTribal Jurisdiction\n\nGrantees from STOP and Justice for Families may be invited to attend this conference and do not have to contact their program manager for prior approval. Grantees who are not required to get prior approval to attend this conference should be advised to place a “memo to the file” in their grant records indicating the conference approval reference number. \nThe reference number for this conference is OVW-2018-MU-003.This number must be used by grantees when requesting approval via a GAN or in their “memo to the file”. This approval and assigned reference number is for this conference only.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advoctes-co-occurrence-of-domestic-violence-and-child-abuse/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20190919T193549Z
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SUMMARY:Domestic Violence\, Child Witnesses and the Forensic Interview: Identifying and Eliciting Protective Factors in DV Cases
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nChildren are often innocent bystanders who typically are not given the opportunity for an in-depth interview by investigators during domestic violence (DV) cases. Ellen Pence\, the founder of the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs (DAIP)\, worked toward the end of her career to engage social services in domestic violence cases. \nChildren witnessing domestic violence are vulnerable to the same suggestibility present in other child abuse cases and forensic interviews through intentional or unintentional contamination of memories. Additionally\, workers may overlook subtle protective factors by the non-offending caregiver. We know most DV cases do not present at a CAC for forensic interviews for a variety of reasons. \nThis training will look at children’s accounts of their non-offending caregiver’s protective measures and incorporate focus group feedback on the experience of domestic violence survivors with the system. We will review additional sample questions for the forensic interview intended to elicit protective factors of non-offending caregivers and screen for polyvictimization. This training will also examine protocols developed by the Southern St. Louis County MDT for advocacy and forensic interviewers in these cases. \nAudience\nThis training is intended for trained forensic interviewers working on child abuse and maltreatment cases. You will be asked to provide information on your foundational training when registering. \nTrainer\nLaura Gapske\nProgram Director\, Interviewer\, and Trainer\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center \nIn her 15 + years of experience\, Laura has dedicated her life professionally and personally to ending the violence against women and children. She serves as the co-chair of the St. Louis County Mortality Review Committee for child protection services. At First Witness Child Advocacy Center\, she provides oversight to all programs staff by providing leadership\, mentoring\, facilitation of innovation\, goal attainment\, and forensic interviewing skills. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/domestic-violence-child-witnesses-and-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Villa del Sol\, 88 Cesar Chavez Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T143000
DTSTAMP:20190415T201744Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse: What Can't We Be More Like CSI?
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nA child abuse pediatrician will present an overview of the medical evaluation for suspected sexual abuse. Examples of the different roles between physician and nurse providers will be outlined stressing the necessity of specialized training regardless of degree and the importance of participating in ongoing education and case review for quality assurance. Salient features of how the exam is performed\, findings interpreted\, and when/how collection of DNA/laboratory specimens are collected. Specific attention will be paid to why most children who have been sexually abused will have “normal” exams and why that typically does not discount or rule out a child’s disclosure of sexual assault/abuse. Content will be appropriate for both medical and non-medical child abuse professionals. \nExpert Presenter\nKaren Farst\, MD\, MPH\, has worked as a child abuse pediatrician with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences\, Center for Children at Risk and Arkansas Children’s Hospital since 2004. After an internal medicine/pediatrics residency\, she was in primary care private practice for 3 years before completing a fellowship in child abuse pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Her work duties at Arkansas Children’s Hospital include medical evaluations and court testimony for cases of abuse and neglect\, education of medical and non-medical professionals on the medical aspects of child maltreatment\, and administrative leadership of the Center for Children at Risk located in the Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children on the campus of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/medical-evaluation-of-child-sexual-abuse-what-cant-we-be-more-like-csi/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Medical,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T170000
DTSTAMP:20190903T154108Z
CREATED:20190822T155928Z
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SUMMARY:Directors' Meeting With OJP
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions regarding your Office of Justice Programs grant or the upcoming competitive grant process? Day One and the statewide victim service coalitions are sponsoring an afternoon Q & A with Cecilia Miller\, Director of the OJP Grants Unit. \nPlease join MCBW\, MAC\, MNCASA\, MIWSAC\, Mending the Sacred Hoop\, Minnesota Children’s Alliance and Day One of Cornerstone for the Director’s Meeting with OJP. Directors and managers of both community and system-based victim service programs are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have a specific question you would like Cecilia to address\, please send it directly to Bobbi Holtberg and she will compile them so Cecilia can prepare comprehensive answers. There will be opportunity to ask spontaneous questions the day of the meeting. \nRegister online\nAdditional Information\nFood: Refreshments served throughout the meeting & snacks mid-afternoon. No meals provided. Grand View has options for meals on the property and beyond. \nLodging: If you will be arriving the evening of October 8th\, Day One of Cornerstone has reserved a block of hotel rooms. Lodging details are at the end of the registration link.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/directors-meeting-with-ojp/
LOCATION:Grand View Lodge\, 23521 Nokomis Ave\, Nisswa\, MN\, 56468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T130000
DTSTAMP:20190822T153922Z
CREATED:20190822T153848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T153922Z
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SUMMARY:2019 AVA Global Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Academy on Violence and Abuse Global Health Summit will take place on October 3 – 4\, 2019 in St. Paul\, Minnesota at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. \nFeatured Speakers\n\nVincent J. Felitti\, MD – “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Their Relationship to Adult Well-being\, Addiction\, Disease\, and Premature Death”\nBrigid McCaw\, MD – “Transforming the Healthcare Response to IPV: Learnings from a 25 Year Journey”\nPete Singer\, Founding Director of Care in Action Minnesota – “What Brought You Here: How Life Shows Us the Path to Hope”\nJane Stevens\, Founder/Editor ACEs Connection Network – “Origins of ACEs Connection and the Future”\nAVA President\, Victor Vieth\, JD\, – “Working with Molly: A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Parents Using Corporal Punishment Because of their Religious Beliefs”\nHennepin Healthcare Trauma-Informed Care (Sam Simmons\, Syl Jones\, Olivia Mastry\, Kriti Prasad) – “Historical trauma/TIC healthcare system integration”\nMegan Gerber\, LeAnn Bruce\, Jessica Keith – “Veterans Health Administration Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program: Development\, Spread and Evaluation”\nDave Corwin\, MD – “Challenges and development in the violence and abuse field: historical perspective”\nAVA Board Chair\, Randy Alexander\, MD; Ellen Chiocca\, PhD\, Deana Lashley\, DO – “No Hit Zones”\nMartina Jelley\, MD/Ellen Goldstein\, PhD – “Development and Future Plans of the Trauma Informed Healthcare Education and Research Collaborative”\n\nAccreditation Statement\nThe Texas Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. TAFP designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.67 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2019-ava-global-health-summit/
LOCATION:Mitchell Hamline School of Law\, 875 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Medical,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T170000
DTSTAMP:20190415T201358Z
CREATED:20190415T201358Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Training for Advocates Working With or Within a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFirst Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community of advocates who share knowledge\, insights\, skills and support as they continue their work. \nTraining cost: $350.00 \nRegister online \nBackground\nMore than 30 years ago\, the movements to end violence against women and children began with largely volunteer groups working out of church basements\, houses and small community offices. Initially\, many advocates were themselves survivors of physical and sexual violence. Early advocates connected women and children to resources and safety. They also identified solutions to the larger problem of societal/family or gender violence. \nToday\, advocates exist in a variety of capacities and specialties within non-profit and government organizations. We work in an age of increased public awareness\, organized criminal justice response and ongoing funding within the child abuse\, sexual assault and domestic violence movements. Although these factors allow for a higher level of services\, often the notion of broader social change is lost. Advocates are relegated to bullet-point job descriptions\, the ultimate goal of which is providing service rather than creating change. \nPurpose\nFirst Witness Advocacy creates an advocacy perspective rooted in the experiences of those hurt by violence and abuse. This perspective informs the advocacy practice as well as the policies and job descriptions that define advocates’ roles. It also guides program and organizational development\, system interventions and community understanding of the social problems at the root of violence and abuse. With the First Witness Advocacy perspective\, advocates and organizations can better respond on both the individual and the societal levels\, creating long-term safety for abuse victims and entire communities. \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. Through 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. Participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem solving and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. They will leave with answers to the following questions: \n\n“What are my options for advocacy within the system?”\n“How do I make sure the victim’s voice is present in the change I’m seeking?”\n“How does my organization support advocacy-based work?”\n“What gives me credibility as an advocate\, and how can I enhance this?”\n\nFirst Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community \nParticipants will\n\nUnderstand the principles of social change advocacy and how to use them in their work\nUnderstand how societal beliefs and values impact advocacy\nLearn and practice crisis intervention and counseling\nExplore controversial issues in advocacy such as confidentiality\, boundaries and neutrality\nLearn how to create system change and facilitate focus groups with families\nLearn about how to build child and family resiliency in the face of abuse\nLearn how to create an advocacy-based organization and a community of advocates\nUnderstand the advocate role and how to work within a multi-disciplinary team structure\nLearn about the victim advocacy standard for National Children’s Alliance Accreditation\n\nWho should attend\n\nAdvocates working within a child advocacy center\nAdvocates working within sexual assault or domestic violence agencies who work with a child advocacy center\nDirectors or managers within child advocacy centers\nVictim witness specialists\nAny advocate working on behalf of survivors of physical and/or sexual violence and/or child abuse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-training-for-advocates-working-with-or-within-a-cac/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T143000
DTSTAMP:20190913T183213Z
CREATED:20190415T195419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T183213Z
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SUMMARY:Child Sexual/Physical Abuse Investigations in Today's Law Enforcement Climate
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThe course is designed to give a greater understanding of the intricacies of modern child sexual/physical abuse investigations. The course will explain some of the challenges law enforcement faces today given various social movements and some negative publicity in the media. The goal is to give the consumer a greater understanding of how these investigations unfold and an understanding of both positives and negatives when presenting cases for charging. \nExpert Presenter\nSgt. Skog has been with the Saint Paul Police Department for over twenty years. His experience includes various assignments in the patrol officer capacity such as district operations\, Mounted Patrol\, and the Motors Unit. He has also served as a negotiator with the Crisis Negotiation Team for over seven years. After being promoted to Sergeant in 2012\, Sgt. Skog has served as an investigator with the Sex Crimes Unit and the Robbery/Homicide Unit. Most recently\, he has moved to the position of Patrol Supervisor in the Downtown Patrol Unit. Sgt. Skog holds a B.S. in Organizational Administration and a M.A. in Theological Studies. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/child-sexual-physical-abuse-investigations-in-todays-law-enforcement-climate/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T163000
DTSTAMP:20190918T133027Z
CREATED:20190905T194330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T133027Z
UID:10000192-1569402000-1569515400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCATrak Specialized Training for CACs
DESCRIPTION:The NCATrak Specialized Training is an intensive workshop designed to provide focused training for NCAtrak users who desire more knowledge and confidence in their use of NCAtrak. It is most useful for people who have been asked to take on the role of Security Officer for NCAtrak and/or other administrative/management responsibilities for the data in the system. \nTopics include:\n\nTracking cases using the software\nSupporting your MDT process with case tracking\nPreparing statistics and reports\n\nWhat is NCATrak?\nNCATrak is an online\, cloud-based case tracking system developed by the National Children’s Alliance to assist Children’s Advocacy Centers throughout the country. NCATrak also helps CACs to meet Standard Eight of the NCA Standards for Accreditation. \nAudience\nThis training is available for Children’s Advocacy Center staff in Minnesota. \nAccommodations\nThe Country Inn & Suites\, Roseville offers nearby accommodations with several restaurants in walking distance.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncatrak-specialized-training-for-cacs/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T170000
DTSTAMP:20190910T143942Z
CREATED:20190415T195124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T143942Z
UID:10000177-1569227400-1569603600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training at First Witness
DESCRIPTION:General Information\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interviewing protocol brings the field into the classroom\, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse professionals. This course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys and forensic interviewers. Students receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises and an interview practicum with professional actors. \nChildFirst® is a unique approach to forensic interviewing for several reasons: \n\nChildFirst® was designed by and for the front-line child abuse professional.\nCourses teach students to apply the latest research to real-world situations.\nStudents watch numerous videotaped child sexual abuse interviews as a means of bringing the course material to life.\nThe program requires students to demonstrate their interviewing skills.\nChildFirst® models the multidisciplinary approach.\nThe education incorporates an actual forensic interview with a child sexual abuse victim.\nThe program encourages ongoing critiques of students’ interviewing skills in order to improve their technique.\nThe ChildFirst® forensic interview course has been approved by the National Children’s Alliance to meet accreditation standards.\n\nTraining cost: $850.00 \nRegister online \nWhat’s new?\nWe know that narrative practice and invitations are the best way to reduce suggestibility and create a child centered interview. Narrative invitation is utilized throughout the interview process and taught in the forensic interview training. We have made subtle\, yet important changes in how interview instructions are incorporated in the interview. \nFirst Witness’ updated protocol and training information will prepare each training attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview. \nThis training is designed for child protection workers\, tribal social service workers\, law enforcement officers and county attorneys whose primary responsibility is investigating and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E credits available for Minnesota participants. For other states\, with some notice – we can help obtain pre approved credits before you attend. \nDHS Scholarship Eligibility\nYes\, scholarships are available for county\, tribes and other local professionals responsible for child maltreatment investigations and prosecutions in the State of Minnesota. When selecting from our training options\, choose from options under “If you work in MN – Dept. of Human Services Scholarship Applicant“.  The applicant is responsible for all travel\, food and lodging. Scholarships provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services using state and federal funds provided through a Children’s Justice Act grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nYou will be notified within a few days of registering if you have been awarded a scholarship. \nIf you are from a ChildFirst® State\n(AK\, AR\, CT\, GA\, IL\, KS\, MD\, MO\, NJ\, NC\, OH\, OK\, PA\, SC\, VA\, WV) \nChildFirst® states  reserve the right to train their own residents. If you wish to attend the ChildFirst® First Witness Forensic Interview training in Duluth\, Gundersen NCPTC will have to grant permission. This process can take up to a week but it’s easy and we will help. \nIf you are not from a ChildFirst® State\n(AZ\, CA\, CO\, DE\, FL\, HI\, ID\, IN\, IA\, KY\, LA\, ME\, MA\, MI\, MN\, MS\, MT\, NE\, NV\, NH\, NM\, NY\, ND\, OR\, RI\, SD\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VT\, WA\, WI\, WY) \nThe ChildFirst® protocol is still for you! Even if your team is trained in different protocols\, we give you one of the very best in interview protocols. We are one of a few National Children’s Alliance accredited protocols and offer ongoing technical assistance to participants after completing our training. With our protocol\, your or your staff will be able to screen for multiple forms of maltreatment. Our protocol is also excellent for professionals that do a limited amount of interviews as it is highly adaptable and easy to learn. We specialize in working with medium cities to rural and tribal communities in bringing the latest and best researched backed forensic interview skills to professionals.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/childfirst-forensic-interview-training-at-first-witness/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T163000
DTSTAMP:20190415T194114Z
CREATED:20190415T194114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T194114Z
UID:10000176-1568707200-1568910600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Forensic Interview Training at CornerHouse
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nExperienced forensic interviewers will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. This features updated advanced curriculum and a new modality for learning: a combination of online and face-to-face learning. \nTraining Cost: $1\,050.00\nRegister online \nWhat will you learn?\n\nBest practices in forensic interviewing—non-protocol specific\nDelivery of effective court testimony\nHow to identify and manage bias\nStrategies for working with diversity and special circumstances\nHow to manage secondary and vicarious trauma\n\nHow is the training provided?\n\nThe 8 hours of online learning is moderated\, interactive\, and available 4 weeks before the in-person training\nIn-person learning takes place over three days in Minneapolis\nClass size limited to 18 participants\, assuring a small\, personal learning environment\nActive and experiential in-person training utilizes lecture\, discussion\, demonstration videos\, role-playing\, and guided reflection\n\nWho should attend?\nThis training is appropriate for forensic interviewers\, child and adult protection workers\, law enforcement staff\, children’s advocacy center personnel\, and other multi-disciplinary team members who: \n\nAre independent\, self-motivated learners who are comfortable using technology\nHave access to a computer with high-speed internet where they can complete the  online learning before coming to CornerHouse\nHave completed a basic interviewing course\nHave conducted a minimum of 10 interviews (waived for prosecutors)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-forensic-interview-training-at-cornerhouse/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s University\, 2304 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T150000
DTSTAMP:20190914T043517Z
CREATED:20190730T192945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T043517Z
UID:10000188-1568365200-1568386800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Redwood County Area MDT Training
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nWith limited resources and short timelines\, how do teams successfully build the collaboration\, infrastructure and trust necessary to best serve children and families involved in child maltreatment reports?\nExplore these concepts at an upcoming training for multidisciplinary team members in the Redwood County area. The training will provide an overview of considerations for teams and professionals responding to allegations of child abuse.\nEligibility\nThis training is reserved for professionals working on a multidisciplinary team responding to allegations of child maltreatment in the Redwood County area. If you have questions\, contact Rachel Johnson\, Program Director at the Alliance.\nTraining Topics\n\nDynamics of child abuse\nGathering minimal facts in the field\nGuidance for first responders/frontline professionals responding to child abuse disclosures in the field\nAn overview of the forensic interview process and considerations for preparing the child and family\nThe role of the forensic interview monitor team
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/redwood-falls-area-mdt-training/
LOCATION:Redwood Area Community Center\, 901 East Cook Street\, Redwood Falls\, MN\, 56283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190913
DTSTAMP:20190612T191545Z
CREATED:20190612T191545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T191545Z
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SUMMARY:NICWA September Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Child Welfare Association is offering a training institute in Minneapolis/St. Paul this September. Choose a NICWA training that works for you. Positive Indian Parenting prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. In-Home Services trains about tribal in-home services from a system of care strengths-based perspective with a set of family-centered services designed to keep families together. \nPositive Indian Parenting:\nPositive Indian Parenting (PIP) prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. The materials presented during this three-day training draw on the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing practices and blend traditional values with contemporary skills. Storytelling\, cradleboards\, harmony\, lessons of nature\, behavior management\, and the use of praise are discussed. \nCost: $495 ($595 after 8/13/19) \nIn-Home Services:\nThis three-day training about tribal in-home services from a system of care strengths-based perspective is a set of family-centered services designed to keep families together. These services help families to improve their functionality and strengthen family values for vulnerable populations. Some topics include family preservation\, family services\, family support\, prevention\, and helping families access services. Family preservation services are based on the principle that the greatest priority for the protection of Native children is to strengthen Native families. \nCost: $495 ($595 after 8/13/19)
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nicwa-september-training-institute/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Bloomington Hotel\, 1901 Killebrew Drive\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T143000
DTSTAMP:20190521T210355Z
CREATED:20190415T193458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T210355Z
UID:10000175-1566478800-1566484200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Equity and Inclusion: What is it and How Do We Build It? Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis 2 part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity\, inclusion\, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization. \nRegister online \nExpert Presenters\nRico Rice\, MPH\nEducator. Visionary. Social Advocate. Rico Rice\, President of Rice Education Consulting\, LLC a strategic consulting firm with the vision of “creating a positive generational effect” through the delivery of transformational learning resources to organizations and communities that facilitate the positive development of their most important assets: THEIR PEOPLE & THEIR CULTURE!! Rico is a respected trainer\, facilitator and consultant in the areas of Social Justice (Diversity & Inclusion; Healthy Masculinity)\, Career Planning and Leadership Development. His experience includes training police departments\, educational institutions and corporations as well as facilitating state and national conversations regarding education\, masculinity and race. He has also created signature programs such as the Knowledge to Inspire the Next Generation (K.I.N.G. Program); a summer leadership program for Black high school males and “A Day in the Life” program which exposes black high school males to careers in Engineering\, Accounting and Finance through partnerships with major companies in the Cincinnati Area. Rico gives back to the community through his annual Multicultural Scholarship & College Fair and as a servant leader through participation on the following boards and advisory councils: Richard T. Farmer School of Business Professional Advisory Council (Miami University)\, Deans Development Council (Northern Kentucky University College of Education)\, Breakthrough Cincinnati\, New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation\, Keyz2Life. Rico is a 2003 graduate of Miami University (B.A.) and a 2006 graduate of the University Cincinnati (M.Ed.). Rico resides in Cincinnati\, OH with his wife\, Lesli\, and their four children: Adrianna\, Rashaad\, Kelli and Ryann. \nLesli Rice\, MBA\nLesli Rice is a graduate of the US Bank/Haile College of Business at NKU (M.B.A. ’08) and Xavier University (B.S. ’01). She has worked as a Marketing Specialist for Ethnic Capabilities at Procter & Gamble and currently serves as Lead Strategist for Rice Education Consulting\, LLC and Marketing Professor at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. With over 10 years of marketing experience on brands including Bounty\, Charmin and Pampers as well as non-profit and community organizations\, Lesli is a knowledgeable and passionate brand builder. Lesli is also an active volunteer and gives back to the community through her work as DECA Marketing Advisory Board member\, Winners Walk Tall Character Building Coach and member of The Links\, Incorporated and Zeta Phi Beta\, Sorority\, Inc. She is a Cincinnati native and still resides there with her husband\, Rico (owner of Rice Education Consulting) and their 4 children; ages 15 to 2. She enjoys traveling\, reading\, cycling and playing/watching sports. Lesli has turned her personal passion for travel into a successful business as a Travel Consultant and publisher of the 4 Pack Adventures Travel Blog.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/equity-and-inclusion-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-build-it/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Equity,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T140000
DTSTAMP:20190815T142756Z
CREATED:20190813T182013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T142756Z
UID:10000189-1566295200-1566309600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Climbing the Accreditation Mountain: Tips and Tricks to Ace Your Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nAccreditation: it comes up every five years\, and it generates a veritable mountain of paperwork! Join Marcia Milliken\, Executive Director of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance and National Children’s Alliance site reviewer for the inside track on acing your NCA accreditation site visit. \nPreparing for accreditation or re-accreditation can be overwhelming – this session will walk through the basics of how to organize your application for success\, identifying common stumbling blocks\, and provide tips and tricks that help your review go as smoothly as possible. \nTopics Include\n\nRequired elements of the NCA accreditation application\nHow to organize and upload your materials to make it easy for your reviewer\nKeeping track of continuing education certificates for your team\nAppropriately defining your service area and showing you meet the 75 percent case threshold\nDo’s and Dont’s for your site visit\n\nNote: This training is open only to Children’s Advocacy Center staff. \nDownload the printable flyer. \nTrainer\nMarcia Milliken\, MA\nExecutive Director\, Minnesota Children’s Alliance\nNCA Site Reviewer\n612.615.4605\nmarcia@minnesotachildrensalliance.org \nAdditional Details\n\nFree parking is available in the lot next to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance building\, as well as in the lot across Woodbridge Street.\nLunch will be provided at this training. Coffee\, tea and water will also be available. If you prefer to bring your own meal\, a small fridge and microwave are available for your use.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/climbing-the-accreditation-mountain-tips-and-tricks-to-ace-your-site-visit/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T143000
DTSTAMP:20190415T193255Z
CREATED:20190415T193255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T193255Z
UID:10000174-1565269200-1565274600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Equity and Inclusion: What is it and How Do We Build It? Part One
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis 2 part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity\, inclusion\, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization. \nRegister online \nExpert Presenters\nRico Rice\, MPH\nEducator. Visionary. Social Advocate. Rico Rice\, President of Rice Education Consulting\, LLC a strategic consulting firm with the vision of “creating a positive generational effect” through the delivery of transformational learning resources to organizations and communities that facilitate the positive development of their most important assets: THEIR PEOPLE & THEIR CULTURE!! Rico is a respected trainer\, facilitator and consultant in the areas of Social Justice (Diversity & Inclusion; Healthy Masculinity)\, Career Planning and Leadership Development. His experience includes training police departments\, educational institutions and corporations as well as facilitating state and national conversations regarding education\, masculinity and race. He has also created signature programs such as the Knowledge to Inspire the Next Generation (K.I.N.G. Program); a summer leadership program for Black high school males and “A Day in the Life” program which exposes black high school males to careers in Engineering\, Accounting and Finance through partnerships with major companies in the Cincinnati Area. Rico gives back to the community through his annual Multicultural Scholarship & College Fair and as a servant leader through participation on the following boards and advisory councils: Richard T. Farmer School of Business Professional Advisory Council (Miami University)\, Deans Development Council (Northern Kentucky University College of Education)\, Breakthrough Cincinnati\, New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation\, Keyz2Life. Rico is a 2003 graduate of Miami University (B.A.) and a 2006 graduate of the University Cincinnati (M.Ed.). Rico resides in Cincinnati\, OH with his wife\, Lesli\, and their four children: Adrianna\, Rashaad\, Kelli and Ryann. \nLesli Rice\, MBA\nLesli Rice is a graduate of the US Bank/Haile College of Business at NKU (M.B.A. ’08) and Xavier University (B.S. ’01). She has worked as a Marketing Specialist for Ethnic Capabilities at Procter & Gamble and currently serves as Lead Strategist for Rice Education Consulting\, LLC and Marketing Professor at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. With over 10 years of marketing experience on brands including Bounty\, Charmin and Pampers as well as non-profit and community organizations\, Lesli is a knowledgeable and passionate brand builder. Lesli is also an active volunteer and gives back to the community through her work as DECA Marketing Advisory Board member\, Winners Walk Tall Character Building Coach and member of The Links\, Incorporated and Zeta Phi Beta\, Sorority\, Inc. She is a Cincinnati native and still resides there with her husband\, Rico (owner of Rice Education Consulting) and their 4 children; ages 15 to 2. She enjoys traveling\, reading\, cycling and playing/watching sports. Lesli has turned her personal passion for travel into a successful business as a Travel Consultant and publisher of the 4 Pack Adventures Travel Blog.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/equity-and-inclusion-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-build-it-part-one/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Equity,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T143000
DTSTAMP:20190814T201730Z
CREATED:20190415T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T201730Z
UID:10000173-1564059600-1564065000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Tech: What Are the Current Trends for Teens and Kids?
DESCRIPTION:What are the current hot locations for teens to search on the Internet? This presentation will discuss the most current studies and provide demonstrations of where children are going on mobile devices and what kinds of actions they are taking. This presentation will demonstrate several of the newer applications for mobile devices that are popular for teenagers. Participants will learn about vault applications and the ability to secretly store information. Finally\, participants will also be shown the different emerging technological devices and the roles they are playing in potentially manipulating children. \nExpert Presenter\nJustin Fitzsimmons is the Program Manager of the High Tech Training Services division of SEARCH Group\, Inc. He trains at national\, state and local conferences on the subject of sexual and physical crimes against children. He is on the executive board of the National Children’s Alliance. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has significant experience as a prosecuting attorney. Prior to joining SEARCH Group he was a Senior Attorney with the National District Attorneys Association. He managed NDAA’s technology-facilitated child exploitation unit. Before joining NDAA he was the supervisor of the Special Prosecutions Unit of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was also assigned to the Child Advocacy Center where he prosecuted sexual assault and severe physical abuse of children. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/emerging-tech-what-are-the-current-trends-for-teens-and-kids/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T163000
DTSTAMP:20190521T205500Z
CREATED:20190405T134407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205500Z
UID:10000169-1563786000-1563899400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Stand Against Child Abuse Conference: Building Teams for Hope and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Vanessa McNeal and Jenna Quinn will headline the fifth annual Stand Against Child Abuse Conference on July 22 – 23\, 2019. This year’s theme – Building Teams for Hope and Healing – focuses on how professionals across sectors can and must work together. When a team responds to child abuse and maltreatment\, centering the child or adolescents healing is critical. Register now for the 2019 conference.\nBuilding Strong Teams\n25+ sessions for multidisciplinary teams focused on improving coordinated responses to child abuse and maltreatment.\nUp to 12 hours of continuing education\nContinuing education credit is available for a variety of professional disciplines\, and included in your registration fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/stand-against-child-abuse-conference-building-teams-for-hope-and-healing/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190621T160000
DTSTAMP:20190521T210304Z
CREATED:20190521T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T210304Z
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SUMMARY:Safe and Strong Child© Prevention Education: Train-the-Trainer
DESCRIPTION:The Safe and Strong Child© program\, a body safety curriculum aligned with evidence-informed best practice standards outlined by the National Sexual Violence Research Center’s “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs for Children” programming guidelines. \nThe curriculum package was gifted to Minnesota Children’s Alliance by First Witness Child Advocacy Center in 2018 to be used as a statewide resource. \nProgram Overview\nThe Safe and Strong Program utilizes a three-pronged approach to prevention education that not only reaches out to children in communities\, but also informs the adults they spend the most time with – their parents\, teachers\, school staff and community members – about sexual abuse. \nThe three components are as follows:\n\nDevelopmentally appropriate curriculum: The classroom presentations are designed to teach children about safe\, confusing\, and unsafe touch in a non-threatening environment. It helps them identify safe people to talk to and removes shame and isolation surrounding abuse. The presentations are interactive and children are encouraged to participate and ask questions.\nProfessional teacher and staff training: The purpose of the teacher/staff training is to provide teachers and support staff with information on the content of classroom presentations and how the personal body safety concepts can be reinforced in the classroom and with children and families.\nParent/Caregiver Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the Safe and Strong Child© curriculum which will be presented in the classroom to parents or caregivers. Also discussed at this meeting are grooming/manipulation tactics used by perpetrators\, age appropriate sexual behavior and how to respond to disclosures of abuse. The focus of this meeting is to address parent/caregiver concerns and to have an open conversation about body safety and the curriculum.\n\nTraining Overview\nMessaging\, materials and activities from the core curriculum can also be utilized during individual or localized advocacy with children and families. \nThis training will cover the following: \n\nIntro and child abuse overview\nFoundation for the Safe and Strong Child Program\nCurriculum core messages\nOverview of programming\nUses and implementation\nDemonstrations\nOverview of materials and parent and professional group outlines\nPotential issues/sticky situations\nPractice\nResponding and reporting alleged abuse\nOn-going support/technical assistance\n\nFAQs\nLunch\nLunch will be on your own. \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?\nThere is street and lot parking in front of and behind the building. \nWho can attend this training?\nThis training is intended for child advocacy center workers\, school professionals and community partners interested in implementing child abuse prevention programs on an individual\, community or school level. If you have questions about whether or not this training would be appropriate please contact Rachel Johnson at rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org or 612-850-8727. \nWhat does the schedule look like?\nJune 20\, 2019 from 9a to 4:00 pm: Foundation and curriculum overview\nJune 21\, 2019 from 9a to 4:00 pm: Practice and Implementation (we will try and get done early) \nIs there a cost associated with this training?\nThere is no cost for the training\, but you may order a set of display boards from the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for approximately $250 (at cost). Please indicate if you’d like to purchase boards in your registration. \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nIf you have any questions about the Safe and Strong Prevention Education training please do not hesitate to contact \nRachel Johnson\, Program Director – Minnesota Children’s Alliance\n(612) 850-8727\nrachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/safe-and-strong-child-prevention-education-train-the-trainer/
LOCATION:Duluth Institute\, 104 W Superior Street\, Basement Training Room\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Safety
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T143000
DTSTAMP:20190516T142900Z
CREATED:20190415T190113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T142900Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Law Enforcement: Challenges and Successes with Implementation – Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis presentation will focus on how Dr. Siders\, with staff from the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center\, worked to design and implement trauma-informed trainings with law enforcement partners. Additionally\, the work and challenges related to supporting law enforcement in being more open to a trauma-informed lens when discussing clients and families in teams meeting for forensic interviews and case review meetings will be discussed. An overview of essential components and stages of the training will be reviewed as well as the challenges encountered in implementing the program. An opportunity for discussion and reference materials will be provided to generate ideas on how to develop the programming in other communities. \nExpert Presenter\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, is the Clinical Director of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist who has been providing treatment for survivors of abuse\, neglect\, and witness to violence for over 20 years. She is trained in TF-CBT\, EMDR\, and several other trauma-informed treatment modalities. Dr. Siders has been certified as an expert witness for the Department of Justice and provides trainings and consultation in the areas of complex trauma\, substance abuse\, assessment\, and trauma-informed practice. She is also an adjunct faculty for Western Michigan University. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-law-enforcement-challenges-and-successes-with-implementation-part-two/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T143000
DTSTAMP:20190415T204510Z
CREATED:20190415T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T204510Z
UID:10000171-1559221200-1559226600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Law Enforcement: Challenges and Successes with Implementation – Part One
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis presentation will focus on how Dr. Siders\, with staff from the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center\, worked to design and implement trauma-informed trainings with law enforcement partners. Additionally\, the work and challenges related to supporting law enforcement in being more open to a trauma-informed lens when discussing clients and families in teams meeting for forensic interviews and case review meetings will be discussed. An overview of essential components and stages of the training will be reviewed as well as the challenges encountered in implementing the program. An opportunity for discussion and reference materials will be provided to generate ideas on how to develop the programming in other communities. \nExpert Presenter\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, is the Clinical Director of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist who has been providing treatment for survivors of abuse\, neglect\, and witness to violence for over 20 years. She is trained in TF-CBT\, EMDR\, and several other trauma-informed treatment modalities. Dr. Siders has been certified as an expert witness for the Department of Justice and provides trainings and consultation in the areas of complex trauma\, substance abuse\, assessment\, and trauma-informed practice. She is also an adjunct faculty for Western Michigan University. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-law-enforcement-challenges-and-successes-with-implementation-part-one/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T140000
DTSTAMP:20190521T205458Z
CREATED:20190409T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205458Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate Roundtable: Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Advocate Roundtable will focus on fundamentals of advocacy when working with children\, adolescents and families in response to cases of child abuse and maltreatment.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocate-roundtable-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, 2301 Woodbridge Street #200\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T140000
DTSTAMP:20190521T205456Z
CREATED:20190405T134407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205456Z
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SUMMARY:Forensic Interviewer Roundtable: Spring 2019
DESCRIPTION:This forensic interviewer roundtable will focus on considerations for conducting forensic interview with children with autism. It is presented by CornerHouse.\nAbout the trainer\nJulie Stauffer conducts forensic interviews and provides forensic interview training to professionals. Prior to joining CornerHouse\, Julie was a therapist\, providing services to children and families in a residential treatment setting. Julie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work degree from the College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the College of St. Catherine.\nFAQs\nContinuing Education\nContinuing education credits will be available for law enforcement and social work. Please contact rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you are seeking another type of of CEU.\nCost\nThe $10 cost of the roundtable offsets expenses and includes coffee\, snacks and lunch.\nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?\nYou are welcome to park iat the unmetered parking around the building.\nAccreditation\nThis training meets NCA accreditation standards for four hours of forensic interviewer on-going education.\nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nIf you have any questions about the Advocacy Roundtable please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Johnson\, Program Director – Minnesota Children’s Alliance at (612) 850-8727 or rachel@minnesotachildrensalliance.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/forensic-interviewer-roundtable-spring-2019/
LOCATION:Villa del Sol Community Space\, 88 Cesar Chavez St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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