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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T170000
DTSTAMP:20190910T143942Z
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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/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T163000
DTSTAMP:20190415T194114Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T090000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190913
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T143000
DTSTAMP:20190415T193255Z
CREATED:20190415T193255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T193255Z
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SUMMARY:Equity and Inclusion: What is it and How Do We Build It? Part One
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview\nThis 2 part series will take a look at the relationship between diversity\, inclusion\, equity and culture by defining each element and providing actionable steps that individuals can take to enhance their skills and advocate within their organization. \nRegister online \nExpert Presenters\nRico Rice\, MPH\nEducator. Visionary. Social Advocate. Rico Rice\, President of Rice Education Consulting\, LLC a strategic consulting firm with the vision of “creating a positive generational effect” through the delivery of transformational learning resources to organizations and communities that facilitate the positive development of their most important assets: THEIR PEOPLE & THEIR CULTURE!! Rico is a respected trainer\, facilitator and consultant in the areas of Social Justice (Diversity & Inclusion; Healthy Masculinity)\, Career Planning and Leadership Development. His experience includes training police departments\, educational institutions and corporations as well as facilitating state and national conversations regarding education\, masculinity and race. He has also created signature programs such as the Knowledge to Inspire the Next Generation (K.I.N.G. Program); a summer leadership program for Black high school males and “A Day in the Life” program which exposes black high school males to careers in Engineering\, Accounting and Finance through partnerships with major companies in the Cincinnati Area. Rico gives back to the community through his annual Multicultural Scholarship & College Fair and as a servant leader through participation on the following boards and advisory councils: Richard T. Farmer School of Business Professional Advisory Council (Miami University)\, Deans Development Council (Northern Kentucky University College of Education)\, Breakthrough Cincinnati\, New Orphan Asylum Scholarship Foundation\, Keyz2Life. Rico is a 2003 graduate of Miami University (B.A.) and a 2006 graduate of the University Cincinnati (M.Ed.). Rico resides in Cincinnati\, OH with his wife\, Lesli\, and their four children: Adrianna\, Rashaad\, Kelli and Ryann. \nLesli Rice\, MBA\nLesli Rice is a graduate of the US Bank/Haile College of Business at NKU (M.B.A. ’08) and Xavier University (B.S. ’01). She has worked as a Marketing Specialist for Ethnic Capabilities at Procter & Gamble and currently serves as Lead Strategist for Rice Education Consulting\, LLC and Marketing Professor at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. With over 10 years of marketing experience on brands including Bounty\, Charmin and Pampers as well as non-profit and community organizations\, Lesli is a knowledgeable and passionate brand builder. Lesli is also an active volunteer and gives back to the community through her work as DECA Marketing Advisory Board member\, Winners Walk Tall Character Building Coach and member of The Links\, Incorporated and Zeta Phi Beta\, Sorority\, Inc. She is a Cincinnati native and still resides there with her husband\, Rico (owner of Rice Education Consulting) and their 4 children; ages 15 to 2. She enjoys traveling\, reading\, cycling and playing/watching sports. Lesli has turned her personal passion for travel into a successful business as a Travel Consultant and publisher of the 4 Pack Adventures Travel Blog.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/equity-and-inclusion-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-build-it-part-one/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Equity,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T143000
DTSTAMP:20190814T201730Z
CREATED:20190415T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T201730Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Tech: What Are the Current Trends for Teens and Kids?
DESCRIPTION:What are the current hot locations for teens to search on the Internet? This presentation will discuss the most current studies and provide demonstrations of where children are going on mobile devices and what kinds of actions they are taking. This presentation will demonstrate several of the newer applications for mobile devices that are popular for teenagers. Participants will learn about vault applications and the ability to secretly store information. Finally\, participants will also be shown the different emerging technological devices and the roles they are playing in potentially manipulating children. \nExpert Presenter\nJustin Fitzsimmons is the Program Manager of the High Tech Training Services division of SEARCH Group\, Inc. He trains at national\, state and local conferences on the subject of sexual and physical crimes against children. He is on the executive board of the National Children’s Alliance. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and has significant experience as a prosecuting attorney. Prior to joining SEARCH Group he was a Senior Attorney with the National District Attorneys Association. He managed NDAA’s technology-facilitated child exploitation unit. Before joining NDAA he was the supervisor of the Special Prosecutions Unit of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. He was also assigned to the Child Advocacy Center where he prosecuted sexual assault and severe physical abuse of children. \nRegister online
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/emerging-tech-what-are-the-current-trends-for-teens-and-kids/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T163000
DTSTAMP:20190521T205500Z
CREATED:20190405T134407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T205500Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T143000
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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
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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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