Minnesota Children's Alliance

CornerHouse | Collecting Minimal Facts
2024-06-18 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | CornerHouse Training Site, 1711 West County Road B, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Training Overview
Do you work in Minnesota as a first responder to potential child abuse, domestic violence or any other type of child maltreatment? Are you required to collect facts and pass those on to investigation? If yes, this is the class for you. This class is geared toward law enforcement, child protective services, emergency responders who may come into contact with a child.
Collecting Minimal Facts is a specialized training tailored for mandated reporters and first responders, offering insights into legal requirements while emphasizing respectful and trauma-informed approaches for gathering crucial information from vulnerable individuals. Ideal for those who may encounter cases of abuse or neglect, this invaluable resource equips participants with essential skills to navigate sensitive situations responsibly and effectively.
This training is uniquely designed to meet the needs of mandated reporters and first responders in two ways. While it informs mandated reporters of requirements and expectations, it additionally offers a process for receiving information from a child, adolescent of vulnerable adult without creating unnecessary trauma, or interfering with a possible investigation. This training is invaluable for anyone who may receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult and includes suspected child sex trafficking in Minnesota. Mandated reporters include but are not limited to professionals or volunteers within healthcare, education, childcare, law enforcement, social service, youth serving agencies, faith-based organizations and licensed professionals or those working in licensed facilities.
First responders are mandated reporters however they may have additional functions and concerns including but are not limited to law enforcement/patrol officers, child protection workers, paramedics, firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, medical professionals and other first responder roles. First responders are mandated reporters however they may have additional functions and concerns which will be covered in this training.
By blending a variety of adult learning approaches, this training is practical, informational, and interactive. Includes one-hour of pre-course online preparation and 4.5 hours of class time.
Learning Objectives

Know the historical foundation for current MR requirements.
Understand the legal framework for Mandated Reporters.
Understand how to make a report of possible child maltreatment.
Be able to speak respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent about concerns of maltreatment.
Be able to listen respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent who makes a spontaneous disclosure.
Be able to gather sufficient information for an effective report without contaminating an investigation.

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If you meet the requirements of a first responder or are part of an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) in the state of Minnesota, you can qualify for FREE Registration. Due to the special funding from the Children’s Justice Act, there is limited registration for this course to MN professionals only.

CornerHouse Vulnerable Adult Forensic Interview Training
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-07
Training Overview
This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol. This custom training is specifically focused on interviewing vulnerable adults. Training methods include lecture and discussion, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews, and skill-building exercises. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers, child protection workers, tribal social service investigators, law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion.
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Cancellation Policy
Please see their cancellation policy here!

CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-19
Training Overview
This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation. Training methods include lecture and discussion, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews, skill-building exercises, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers, child protection workers, tribal social service investigators, law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion.
This training is taking place in-person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00am-12:30pm. A continental breakfast is offered each day as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday.
Register through CornerHouse
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and our community, we highly encourage all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding.
Please view our cancellation policy and other policies here! https://www.cornerhousemn.org/training-policies

CornerHouse Recognize, Respond, and Report Abuse and Neglect
2024-03-26 13:30 - 16:30
Training Overview
We are very excited to offer this in-person class through funds from the Children’s Justice Act. If you meet the requirements of a first responder or are part of an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team), you can qualify for FREE registration.
Populations such as Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly are often at increased risk of being victims of abuse or neglect. As professionals, it is important to gain an understanding of the vulnerabilities and what we can do when responding. In this training, learners will gain an understanding of the dramatic statistics across the United States and become aware of this growing concern. Discussion will include this population’s unique characteristics which can impact disclosures. Then, learners will be given a framework to respond to observations or disclosures of abuse or neglect. Information will be provided on requirements for mandated reporting and how to make a report.
Learning Objectives

Increase knowledge of data on vulnerable populations abuse and neglect
Gain introductory skills on recognizing the abuse/neglect of vulnerable populations through observation and disclosure
Provide a framework for professionals and the community to respond to and report abuse or neglect of vulnerable populations

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CornerHouse Collecting Minimal Facts
2024-03-26 08:00 - 12:00
Training Overview
Do you work in Minnesota as a first responder to potential child abuse, domestic violence or any other type of child maltreatment? Are you required to collect facts and pass those on to investigation? If yes, this is the class for you. This class is geared toward law enforcement, child protective services, emergency responders who may come into contact with a child at a crime scene.
We are very excited to offer this in-person class through funds from the Children’s Justice Act. If you meet the requirements of a first responder or are part of an MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team), you can qualify for FREE registration.
Collecting Minimal Facts is a specialized training tailored for mandated reporters and first responders, offering insights into legal requirements while emphasizing respectful and trauma-informed approaches for gathering crucial information from vulnerable individuals. Ideal for those who may encounter cases of abuse or neglect, this invaluable resource equips participants with essential skills to navigate sensitive situations responsibly and effectively.
This training is uniquely designed to meet the needs of mandated reporters and first responders in two ways. While it informs mandated reporters of requirements and expectations, it additionally offers a process for receiving information from a child, adolescent of vulnerable adult without creating unnecessary trauma, or interfering with a possible investigation. This training is invaluable for anyone who may receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult and includes suspected child sex trafficking in Minnesota and additional states.
Mandated reporters include but are not limited to professionals or volunteers within healthcare, education, childcare, law enforcement, social service, youth serving agencies, faith-based organizations and licensed professionals or those working in licensed facilities.
First responders are mandated reporters however they may have additional functions and concerns including but are not limited to law enforcement/patrol officers, child protection workers, paramedics, firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, medical professionals and other first responder roles.
First responders are mandated reporters however they may have additional functions and concerns which will be covered in this training.
By blending a variety of adult learning approaches, this training is practical, informational, and interactive. Includes one-hour of pre-course online preparation and 4.5 hours of class time.
Learning Objectives

Know the historical foundation for current MR requirement
Understand the legal framework for Mandated Reporters
Understand how to make a report of possible child maltreatment
Be able to speak respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent about concerns of maltreatment
Be able to listen respectfully and responsibly with a child/adolescent who makes a spontaneous disclosure
Be able to gather sufficient information for an effective report without contaminating an investigation

Register through CornerHouse

CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-08, 2024-01-08 - 2024-01-12
Training Overview
This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation. Training methods include lecture and discussion, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews, skill-building exercises, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers, child protection workers, tribal social service investigators, law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion.
This training is taking place in-person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00am-12:30pm. A continental breakfast is offered each day as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday.
Register through CornerHouse

CornerHouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-08
Training Overview
This training is for expereienced forensic interviewers where they will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. You will learn the best practices in forensic interviewing, delivery of effective court testimony, how to identify and manage bias, strategies for working with diversity and special circumstances, and how to manage secondary and vicarious trauma. Along with 8 hours of online learning, the in-person training utilizes lecture, discussion, demonstartion videos, role-playing, and guided reflection.
This training is taking place in-person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time.
Register through CornerHouse
Please view our cancellation policy and other policies here! https://www.cornerhousemn.org/training-policies

CornerHouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-07
Training Overview
This training is for expereienced forensic interviewers where they will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. You will learn the best practices in forensic interviewing, delivery of effective court testimony, how to identify and manage bias, strategies for working with diversity and special circumstances, and how to manage secondary and vicarious trauma. Along with 8 hours of online learning, the in-person training utilizes lecture, discussion, demonstartion videos, role-playing, and guided reflection.
This training is taking place in-person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time.
Please view our cancellation policy and other policies here! https://www.cornerhousemn.org/training-policies
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and our community, we highly encourage all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding.
Register through CornerHouse
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and our community, we highly encourage all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding.

CornerHouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training
2023-08-29 - 2023-08-31
Training Overview
This training is for expereienced forensic interviewers where they will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. You will learn the best practices in forensic interviewing, delivery of effective court testimony, how to identify and manage bias, strategies for working with diversity and special circumstances, and how to manage secondary and vicarious trauma. Along with 8 hours of online learning, the in-person training utilizes lecture, discussion, demonstartion videos, role-playing, and guided reflection.
This training is taking place in-person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time.
Please view our cancellation policy and other policies here! https://www.cornerhousemn.org/training-policies
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and our community, we highly encourage all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding.
Register through CornerHouse

Vulnerable Adult Forensic Interview Training
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-15
Training Overview
This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol. This custom training is specifically focused on interviewing vulnerable adults. Training methods include lecture and discussions, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews, and skill-building exercises. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers, child protection workers, tribal social service investigators, law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion.
Course Topics:

The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ focusing on utilizing the protocol with Vulnerable Adults
Foundations for Forensic Interviewing
CornerHouse Guiding Principles
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Peer Review and Skill Development
Vulnerable Adult Development and Abilities for the Forensic Interview
The Experience and Disclosure of Abuse

Vulnerable Adult Forensic Interview Training is best suited for:

Forensic interviewers; investigators from child/adult protection, tribal social services, and law enforcement; and prosecuting attorneys
Multidisciplinary Investigative Team
Professionals who want to stay up-to-date on the most current forensic interview best practices.
Communities that want all of their multidisciplinary team members to attend training together to improve their coordinated response to Vulnerable Adult abuse and neglect.

Benefits of On-site Training include:

Training conducted for your learners at your location.
When host agencies have seven or more individuals they want to attend, the on-site option is less expensive than attending Vulnerable Adult Forensic Interview Training in Minneapolis.
This training is tailored to meet the needs of your Multidisciplinary Teams, including community needs, team building, and enhanced coordination.

Details of On-Site Vulnerable Adult Forensic Interview Training

3.5 day training conducted at your location.
4 hours of online learning that must be completed prior to the on-site training.
An agency representative must enter into a contractual agreement for the training and associated expenses including the trainer’s travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses.

Register via CornerHouse
Please view their cancellation policy here!

CornerHouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training
2023-04-04 08:00 - 2023-04-06 16:30
Training Overview
This training is for experienced forensic interviewers where they will gain knowledge and experience in the art of advanced forensic interviewing while connecting with other advanced practitioners. You will learn the best practices in forensic interviewing, delivery of effective court testimony, how to identify and manage bias, strategies for working with diversity and special circumstances, and how to manage secondary and vicarious trauma. Along with 8 hours of online learning, the in-person training utilizes lectures, discussions, demonstration videos, role-playing, and guided reflection.
Register via CornerHouse.
This training is taking place in-person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00am-4:30pm Central Time.
Please view our cancellation policy and other policies here! https://www.cornerhousemn.org/training-policies
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and our community, we highly encourage all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding.

CornerHouse: Basic Forensic Interview Training
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-10
Training Overview
This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™, a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation. Training methods include lecture and discussion, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews, skill-building exercises, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers, child protection workers, tribal social service investigators, law enforcement officers, and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion.
This training is taking place in person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A continental breakfast is offered each day as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday.
Cost: $1,275.00
Register online via CornerHouse
This training is taking place in person in Roseville, MN.
Each day training will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A continental breakfast is offered each day, as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday.
Please view the cancellation policy here!
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and the community, CornerHouse highly encourages all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. Thank you for your understanding.

CornerHouse: Basic Forensic Interview Training
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-10
Training Overview
This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
Training methods include lecture and discussion, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews, skill-building exercises, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers, child protection workers, tribal social service investigators, law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion.
Cost: $1,275.00
Register online via CornerHouse
This training is taking place in person in Roseville, MN.
Each day training will take place from 8:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Central Time. Friday will be a half day from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A continental breakfast is offered each day as well as lunch on Monday and Thursday.
Please view our cancellation policy here!
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and our community, we highly encourage all in-person attendees be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding.

CornerHouse In Person Basic Forensic Interview Training
2022-11-07 - 2022-11-11, 2022-10-03 - 2022-10-07, 2022-09-12 - 2022-09-16, 2022-08-15 - 2022-08-19, 2022-06-13 - 2022-06-17, 2022-05-23 - 2022-05-27, 2022-04-25 - 2022-04-29, 2022-03-21 - 2022-03-25
Training Overview
This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
Cost: $1,275.00
Register online via CornerHouse
Training methods include lecture and discussion, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews, skill-building exercises, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers, child protection workers, tribal social service investigators, law enforcement officers, and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion.
This training is taking place in person in Roseville, MN. Each day training will take place from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Please view our cancellation policy here!
Please note that in consideration for the safety of CornerHouse staff, other participants, and our community, we highly encourage all in-person attendees to be vaccinated and test for Covid-19 before attending training. All attendees should bring a face mask and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the training. We thank you for your understanding.

CornerHouse Advanced Forensic Interview Training
2022-09-27 08:00 - 2022-09-29 16:30
Training Overview
In this training from CornerHouse, experienced 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.
Register via the CornerHouse website
What will you learn?

Best practices in forensic interviewing—non-protocol specific
Delivery of effective court testimony
How to identify and manage bias
Strategies for working with diversity and special circumstances
How to manage secondary and vicarious trauma

How is the training provided?

The 8 hours of online learning is moderated, interactive, and available 4 weeks before the in-person training
In-person learning takes place over three days in Minneapolis
Class size limited to 18 participants, assuring a small, personal learning environment
Active and experiential in-person training utilizes lecture, discussion, demonstration videos, role-playing, and guided reflection

This training is appropriate for forensic interviewers; investigators from child/adult protection, tribal social services, and law enforcement; prosecuting attorneys; and other multi-disciplinary team members who:

Are independent, self-motivated learners who are comfortable using technology
Have access to a computer with high-speed internet where they can complete the online learning before coming to CornerHouse
Have completed a basic interviewing course
Have conducted a minimum of 10 interviews (waived for prosecutors)

Registration and Additional Information
Cost: $1,050
CornerHouse’s Training Policies
For more information, please contact the External Relations Coordinator at 612-444-1164 or training@cornerhousemn.org.
