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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260430T153916Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Supervision of Child Forensic Interviewers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nForensic interviewing with children and adolescents demands more than training—it requires strategy. This advanced training equips supervisors with the tools to coach and elevate interviewers across four essential areas: question typology\, protocol adherence\, social support\, and critical thinking. Practical guidance and adaptations will be provided for all experience levels—helping your team grow with confidence and consistency. \nThis training is open to those having previous and/or ongoing experience in conducting forensic interviews and are currently responsible for the skill development and support of other interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-supervision-of-child-forensic-interviewers-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260324T164327Z
CREATED:20260313T161421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T164327Z
UID:10001518-1786406400-1787097599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience focused on the basic skills and knowledge necessary to conduct child forensic interviews. Participants will have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Attendees must complete pre-clinic assignments and respond to communication from the Clinic Director prior to the event. There will be homework and self-study assignments following each day of the Clinic.  In order to receive a certificate of completion participants must complete mock child forensic interviews with actors and pass a test following the conclusion of the Clinic. Members of existing multidisciplinary child abuse investigation teams including Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)\, professionals who are responsible for conducting child forensic interviews for police agencies and government-sponsored child protection agencies\, and child abuse pediatric fellows are the target audience for APSAC’s Child Forensic Interview Clinics. The APSAC Clinic is an initial training for these professionals who conduct in-depth forensic investigative interviews of children who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment\, exploitation\, neglect or other crimes. The Clinic is not appropriate for and will not accept professionals who conduct child interviews for other purposes. \nTo meet the criteria for attendance\, you must be one of the following: \n\nEndorsed by a CAC as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a police agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nEndorsed by a government-sponsored child protection agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis.\nA child abuse pediatric fellow.\n\nUpon completion of the Clinic participants will need to be able to implement the training as a member of (or endorsed by) an existing CAC and/or multidisciplinary child abuse investigation team.(Exceptions are extremely limited and must be approved in advance by the Clinic Director and will only be considered on a space-available basis.) The APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic will be conducted in English and participants must be fluent in English. APSAC is unable to provide interpretation services. \nRegister Through APSAC\nThis is a virtual event & participants are required to attend all 5 days.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-child-forensic-interview-clinics-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T131500
DTSTAMP:20260728T185314Z
CREATED:20260728T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T185314Z
UID:10001648-1786449600-1786454100@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | What Healing Looks Like: Youth with Trauma Histories
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhat does true healing look like for youth who’ve experienced trauma? This webinar explores one of the most well-established models in trauma recovery—Dr. Judith Herman’s four-stage framework—and brings it to life with practical\, real-world examples. \nWe’ll walk through each stage of healing with clear illustrations\, from how “Mourning and Remembrance” might show up in a young child who has experienced sexual abuse\, to how models like Seeking Safety can support teens navigating both trauma and substance use. Along the way\, we’ll highlight actionable system recommendations for frontline providers. \nThe heart of this session centers on two powerful truths: \n\n\nTrauma disconnects—healing reconnects. \n\n\nBeing seen and heard is the opposite of being traumatized. \n\n\nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-what-healing-looks-like-youth-with-trauma-histories/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T162812Z
CREATED:20260625T162529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T162812Z
UID:10001621-1786528800-1786536000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCA | Breaking Barriers: Supporting Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Rural Areas
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between developmentally typical sexual behaviors and problematic sexual behaviors in children and adolescents.\nIdentify protective factors\, supportive language\, and strategies that promote positive outcomes for youth exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors.\nDescribe practical approaches for supporting treatment for youth and families impacted by PSB in rural communities.\n\nRegister through National Children’s Alliance\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-breaking-barriers-supporting-youth-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-in-rural-areas/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260304T203613Z
CREATED:20260304T203613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T203613Z
UID:10001511-1786924800-1787270399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Monday\, August 3\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-training-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T131500
DTSTAMP:20260728T185630Z
CREATED:20260728T185630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T185630Z
UID:10001649-1786968000-1786972500@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | Building Your Leadership Bench: Future Proofing for Workforce Shifts and Leadership Gaps
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe workplace is changing fast. Hybrid return-to-office decisions\, accelerating automation\, Gen Z’s entry into the workforce\, and the looming wave of retirements are reshaping how work gets done. These shifts expose weak points that can lead to leadership gaps\, knowledge loss\, and management breakdowns\, slowing execution and eroding culture. \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Sarah Skidmore\, CEO of The Leadership Hospital\, introduces a practical\, repeatable approach to building a resilient leadership bench by investing in leader development at every level. Drawing on real-world experience\, she shares the Leader Maturity Model\, a framework designed to help organizations take an honest look at how leaders are developed\, where gaps exist\, and where targeted investments will make the greatest difference. \nRather than relying on ad hoc training or waiting until leadership vacancies appear\, participants will learn how to proactively assess their current development efforts\, identify succession risks early\, and make informed decisions that strengthen leadership capacity over time. \nThis session is designed for leaders who want a clear\, usable way to think about leadership development as a system\, not a series of disconnected programs. \nLearning Objectives\n\nA clear understanding of how workforce shifts can quietly weaken leadership pipelines if left unaddressed.\nA practical framework for assessing leadership development efforts across roles and levels.\nInsight into how to identify gaps\, surface risks\, and prioritize development moves that build a stronger\, more resilient leadership bench\n\nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-building-your-leadership-bench-future-proofing-for-workforce-shifts-and-leadership-gaps/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152649Z
CREATED:20260324T200218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T152649Z
UID:10001547-1787050800-1787056200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Munchausen by Proxy and Medical Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nMunchausen by Proxy Abuse continues to be under-recognized by those empowered to protect children. \n\n\n\n\nMunchausen by Proxy and Medical Child Abuse: Updates for Interdisciplinary Practice \nMunchausen by Proxy Abuse\, also known as Medical Child Abuse\, continues to be under-recognized by those empowered to protect children. Recent high-profile cases have brought Munchausen by Proxy Abuse and Medical Child Abuse (MBPA/MCA) under greater public awareness and scrutiny. This training provides updates for child protection\, legal\, medical\, and mental health professionals. A pediatrician\, forensic psychologist\, and attorney will share best practices that facilitate determining whether this type of abuse is occurring in the context of custody disputes\, healthcare\, education\, or therapy. Munchausen Support is a non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting survivors\, educating professionals\, and providing resources to anyone who seeks help confirming whether their concerns should be taken seriously\, and steps to confirm or dispel whether abuse should be reported. We discuss our model of providing free online support groups as a trauma-informed and evidence-based modality. The impact of recent media legal cases and media coverage regarding MBPA/MCA will be explored. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nOutline protocols for an interdisciplinary approach to investigating MCA\nIdentify barriers to protecting victims of MBPA/MCA\nDiscuss trauma-informed responses to MBPA/MCA survivors and non-offending family members\nDiscuss the implication of recent court cases and media coverage on mandated reporters of MBPA/MCA\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-munchausen-by-proxy-and-medical-child-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Medical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260625T162734Z
CREATED:20260625T162734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T162734Z
UID:10001622-1787058000-1787063400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP | The Sextortion Crisis: What Child Protection Professionals Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nLearn how AI-driven sextortion weaponizes shame to target teens\, why it moves so fast\, and practical\, trauma-informed ways to respond. \n\n\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-the-sextortion-crisis-what-child-protection-professionals-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260625T195523Z
CREATED:20260625T195523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T195523Z
UID:10001623-1787097600-1787270399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nAdverse childhood experiences (ACES) and trauma can have lasting impacts on health and well-being. This training equips you with practical skills to support individuals who have experienced trauma. \nWho Should Attend\nProfessionals working with children and families: educators\, administrators\, childcare providers\, law enforcement\, youth-serving organizations\, health and human service providers\, faith-based organizations\, healthcare workers\, and victim advocates. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand ACEs and their impact on well-being.\nLearn how trauma affects brain physiology.\nDefine Trauma-Informed Care and its workplace applications.\nDevelop actionalbe strategies for working with youth and adults.\nStrengthen community capacity to prevent and respond to trauma.\n\n\n\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T201420Z
CREATED:20260728T201420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T201420Z
UID:10001666-1787130000-1787140800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits Building an Effective Executive Director and Board Chair Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIt has often been said that a healthy relationship between the board chair and executive director goes a long way toward building an effective organization.  Does this partnership take work?  You bet it does\, but it’s well worth the effort to help the nonprofit accomplish its mission\, as well as to minimize the stress of the board and staff. \nWe recommend the nonprofit’s executive director and board chair attend this session together to explore their critical relationship and to discuss how they will support each other in leading their organization to success. \nThis workshop will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-building-an-effective-executive-director-and-board-chair-partnership/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T151500
DTSTAMP:20260507T215528Z
CREATED:20260507T215116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T215528Z
UID:10001594-1787227200-1787238900@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS | Building Neuro-Inclusive & Trauma-Responsive Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 3-hour intermediate-level course is for an array of human services professionals\, including social workers\, psychologists\, counselors\, and others who are working in child welfare and related careers. \nPeople’s brains are unique\, including yours\, your colleagues\, and your clients. Neurodiversity describes the ways that unique brains process and respond to the world. Trauma can be a contributing factor to some forms of neurodivergence\, and being neurodivergent can result in increased levels of trauma. Human services work is complex. Using strategies that routinely support all kinds of brains increases the well-being and safety of everyone involved. Trauma Responsive and Neuro-Inclusive strategies go well together. We will discuss ways to incorporate these strategies at the individual\, team\, and organizational levels. This intermediate-level virtual course is for an array of human services professionals\, including social workers\, psychologists\, counselors\, and others who are working in child welfare and related careers. \nLearning Objectives \n\n\nDescribe the concepts of Neurodiversity and Neuro-inclusion as they relate to human services work.  \n\n\nDiscuss the way Neurodiversity and Trauma interact with each other\, impacting people’s needs and behaviors. \n\n\nExplain how trauma-responsive practices and neuro-inclusive practices support and build on one another to benefit human services work. \n\n\nRegister Through IHS\nRegister by Thursday\, August\, 13\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-building-neuro-inclusive-trauma-responsive-workplaces/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T131500
DTSTAMP:20260728T190103Z
CREATED:20260728T190103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T190103Z
UID:10001650-1787572800-1787577300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse: Understanding PTSD and Officers
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPTSD looks different inside policing\, and this webinar takes a clear and practical look at why. \nAttendees will learn how trauma builds over time\, how it shows up in behavior\, decision making\, performance\, and personal life\, and why many officers hesitate to seek help even when symptoms are obvious to others. \nThe webinar will explore causes\, risk factors unique to law enforcement\, and common co-occurring challenges such as depression or substance use. Participants will also learn strategies for peer and supervisory support\, evidence-based treatment options\, and steps agencies can take to build trauma-informed systems of care. \nThis webinar is designed for sworn personnel\, peer support teams\, supervisors\, and wellness coordinators who want a grounded understanding of PTSD and how to reduce stigma while strengthening resilience. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-understanding-ptsd-and-officers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T131500
DTSTAMP:20260728T190226Z
CREATED:20260728T190226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T190226Z
UID:10001651-1787659200-1787663700@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | Taking Your Agency's Temperature: Assessing Organizational Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIf members of your agency were asked what it’s like to work there\, what do you think they would say? Would they describe a positive environment where they feel supported\, can grow professionally\, and see a long-term future? Or would their experience sound very different? \nFor leaders and team members alike\, understanding how people feel about their workplace is essential. Surveys of public safety and criminal justice professionals consistently show that the quality of relationships\, supervision\, and communication within an agency often matters more than salary. \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Ed Sherman will share how to assess the overall well-being of your organization\, including specific groups\, teams\, or units\, and what to do with the results. Participants will learn about established approaches developed by experts in organizational effectiveness and explore practical ways to create and maintain healthy\, productive workplaces. \nWhile identifying where to begin may feel daunting\, the methods discussed are both scalable and adaptable\, offering realistic paths for improvement that can be applied across agencies of any size. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-taking-your-agencys-temperature-assessing-organizational-well-being/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194204Z
CREATED:20260507T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T194204Z
UID:10001577-1787832000-1787835600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC | Pedophilia-Themed Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (P-OCD): Assessment\, Differential Diagnosis\, and Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPedophilia-themed obsessive-compulsive disorder (P-OCD) is a distressing and often misunderstood presentation of OCD characterized by intrusive\, unwanted thoughts\, images\, or urges related to fears of being sexually attracted to children. These obsessions are ego-dystonic and are typically accompanied by significant anxiety\, shame\, and avoidance\, as well as compulsive behaviors such as reassurance seeking\, mental review\, and checking. \nDue to the taboo nature of the content\, individuals with P-OCD are frequently misdiagnosed or reluctant to seek treatment\, increasing their risk for chronic impairment. Clinicians may also experience uncertainty when differentiating P-OCD from pedophilic disorder\, which can impact case conceptualization and treatment planning. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of P-OCD\, including assessment strategies\, differential diagnosis\, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Additionally\, ethical considerations\, risk assessment\, and culturally responsive care will also be addressed. \nLearning objectives\n\nDescribe the core features of OCD and specifically pedophilia-themed OCD and its presentation across diverse populations.\nDifferentiate P-OCD from pedophilic disorder and other related conditions.\nIdentify common obsessive thoughts and compulsions associated with P-OCD.\nIdentify evidence-based treatment strategies for P-OCD.\nAddress clinician discomfort and stigma when working with taboo-themed OCD presentations.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-pedophilia-themed-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-p-ocd-assessment-differential-diagnosis-and-treatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260324T163604Z
CREATED:20260304T204818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163604Z
UID:10001513-1788220800-1788393599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Friday\, August 28\, 2026!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T131500
DTSTAMP:20260728T190500Z
CREATED:20260728T190500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T190500Z
UID:10001652-1788264000-1788268500@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse: Closing the 'PAWS Gap' in Victim Advocacy through Pet-Inclusive Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA significant “PAWS Gap” (People and Animals Welfare and Safety) exists in victim advocacy\, social work\, and social services. Too often\, trainings and practices overlook how deeply clients’ bonds with their pets impact risk factors\, decision-making\, and overall well-being. This gap can be especially critical in cases of intimate partner violence\, child abuse\, and elder abuse\, which are frequently preceded by warning signs of animal cruelty. \nThis webinar explores how applying the “3 Rs” — Recognition\, Response\, and Referral — can help close the PAWS Gap. Attendees will learn about the documented Link between animal abuse and human violence\, as well as the potential of animal-assisted interventions to support healing and resilience. The session outlines nine opportunities for pet-inclusive advocacy\, six reasons to consider the human-animal bond in service delivery\, and actionable strategies for integrating these concepts into work with specific populations. \nPet-inclusive victim advocacy offers a powerful opportunity to strengthen services and uphold the profession’s commitment to protecting all vulnerable members of society. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-closing-the-paws-gap-in-victim-advocacy-through-pet-inclusive-services/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T151500
DTSTAMP:20260728T190839Z
CREATED:20260728T190839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T190839Z
UID:10001653-1788271200-1788275700@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | When Home Becomes a Housing Unit: How to Minimize the Impact Your Profession Has on Your Personal Life
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn this line of work\, it’s easy to bring the job home—even when you don’t mean to. \nThe mindset. The hyper-vigilance. The silence. The need for control. The emotional distance. They sneak in—until home starts to feel more like a housing unit than a safe place to land. \nIn this candid and compelling webinar\, author and correctional wellness advocate William Young explores how the job can quietly reshape how we think\, feel\, and connect with the people we love. From parenting like a CO to struggling with emotional shutdown\, this session offers honest insight and practical strategies to help you draw a clearer line between work and home—and start reclaiming your life. \nLearning Objectives\n\nHow the correctional mindset spills into personal relationships\nWhy emotional detachment becomes second nature and how to reconnect\nWays to protect your marriage\, your family\, and your identity\nTools to create psychological and emotional separation between your role and your relationships\n\nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-when-home-becomes-a-housing-unit-how-to-minimize-the-impact-your-profession-has-on-your-personal-life/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260323T194247Z
CREATED:20260323T194247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194247Z
UID:10001535-1788393600-1788566399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nSafe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety curriculum within their communities. Safe and Strong Child© is recognized by the National Children’s Alliance as an approved prevention curriculum for CAC accreditation. \nSafe and Strong Child© body safety curriculum is grounded in evidence-based practices for preventing child abuse. It features age-appropriate classroom lessons delivered through engaging methods such as storytelling\, role play\, and song\, all within a supportive and non-threatening environment. The curriculum also includes presentations and valuable resources and guidance for teachers and caregivers to further bolster child safety. \nIn the Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nDeliver the Safe and Strong Child© program to students\, school staff\, and caregivers\nEffectively use Safe and Strong Child© materials\nCoordinate a comprehensive community prevention education program\nHandle various classroom scenarios\n\nPlease note\, this course is designed to prepare participants to present Safe and Strong Child® directly but does not prepare participants to train others on curriculum presentation. \nParticipants will receive electronic copies of the Safe and Strong Child© curriculum\, presentation aids\, and coordination documentation. For organizations eager to launch their Safe and Strong Child© program\, a physical Safe and Strong Child® Kit is available for purchase as an add-on during registration. \nRegister for Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-safe-and-strong-child-train-the-presenter-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Body Safety
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T201613Z
CREATED:20260625T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T201613Z
UID:10001630-1788948000-1789039800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Understanding AI-Generated CSAM
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nThis 90-minute session covers the history and evolution of machine learning\, AI\, and generative AI\, highlighting their use in creating realistic media. It explores the ethical and legal risks\, including AI’s connection to CSAM. The session also provides strategies for addressing legal challenges related to AI-generated content and reviews current legislation and future regulatory issues. \n\n\n\nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-understanding-ai-generated-csam/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260724T210203Z
CREATED:20260724T210203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T210203Z
UID:10001637-1788955200-1788960600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT | Burn Out vs. Burning Questions: Implications to Guide Intimate Partner Violence Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWorking in the field of domestic violence is an intense area of therapy or advocacy\, that requires often hearing disturbing information\, disseminating such information and the onus to demonstrate creating not just change\, but safety.  As well\, unlike other therapists in some areas\, those working with IPV\, may sometimes work with populations that do not wish to see them\, lack motivation or responsibility\, or be at risk of hurting others or being harmed.  What complicates that work is that best efforts may in fact not succeed or efforts at helping may be hampered by other systems and factors beyond one’s control or power of influence.  The ability to do this work\, refreshed and effectively with healthy attitudes and compassion\, requires professionals to be mindful of\, in fact prepared for the inevitable signs of burn out or fatigue.  To have healthy conversations that generate useful and practical remedies to that path is vital. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will be able to identify their won hot buttons or triggers\, and how that may result in their own burn out.\nParticipants will be able to name effective strategies for dealing with and potentially avoiding burn out.\nParticipant will have the opportunity to identify repeating themes and stresses arising from structural barriers\, and develop strategies for meeting these roadblocks.\n\nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-burn-out-vs-burning-questions-implications-to-guide-intimate-partner-violence-treatment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T202239Z
CREATED:20260728T202239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T202239Z
UID:10001667-1789030800-1789041600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits | Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBudgets are the foundation of nonprofit finance and are vital to your organization’s strategic planning and management.  Budgeting can seem overwhelming\, but it doesn’t have to be.  Learn to use budgeting as another tool for you to tell the story of your organization’s plans\, priorities\, and aspirations.  Propel’s 10-step budgeting process will also highlight ways to engage your board as well as staff across the organization. \nThis workshop will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai.com. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-fundamentals-of-nonprofit-finance-11/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154411Z
CREATED:20260729T154411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154411Z
UID:10001677-1789030800-1789041600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits Fundamentals of Nonprofit Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBudgets are the foundation of nonprofit finance and are vital to your organization’s strategic planning and management.  Budgeting can seem overwhelming\, but it doesn’t have to be.  Learn to use budgeting as another tool for you to tell the story of your organization’s plans\, priorities\, and aspirations.  Propel’s 10-step budgeting process will also highlight ways to engage your board as well as staff across the organization. \nThis workshop will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai.com. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-fundamentals-of-nonprofit-budgeting/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T103000
DTSTAMP:20260728T195427Z
CREATED:20260728T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T195427Z
UID:10001663-1789030800-1789209000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Testifying in Court for Forensic Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nJoin Zero Abuse Project (ZAP) for courtroom skills & cross-examination strategies for forensic interviewers. \n\n\n\n\nPreparing to testify can be one of the most daunting parts of a forensic interviewer’s job. Join Maria Rosales-Lambert\, Lead Forensic Interview Specialist\, for a practical session on courtroom preparation\, testimony skills\, and strategies to confidently present your work under cross-examination. \n\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-testifying-in-court-for-forensic-interviews/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Court,Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T201157Z
CREATED:20260625T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T201157Z
UID:10001629-1789041600-1789052400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCA | Trauma Focused Treatment for Children and Adolescents via Telehealth: Advanced Topics and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 3-hour training will provide mental health professionals with an understanding of telehealth delivery of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents. Topics covered will include: (1) specific tailoring of trauma-focused treatment for a telehealth delivery format\, (2)\, demonstration of how to utilize electronic resources to deliver trauma-focused treatment via telehealth and (3) procedures and workflow considerations for telehealth delivery trauma-focused treatment. This training has been approved for 2.5 CEs through NBCC. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will be able to describe modifications needed to implement trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents via telehealth\nParticipants will be able to understand the ethics surrounding distance counseling\nParticipants will be able to describe techniques and resources to provide engaging trauma treatment for children via telehealth\n\nRegister through National Children’s Alliance\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-trauma-focused-treatment-for-children-and-adolescents-via-telehealth-advanced-topics-and-techniques/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260304T211019Z
CREATED:20260304T211019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211019Z
UID:10001514-1789344000-1789689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Thursday\, September 3\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-training-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260729T142239Z
CREATED:20260729T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T142239Z
UID:10001673-1789430400-1789603199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Verbal De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAvoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process\, conflict prevention\, and help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate\, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLeverage verbal and nonverbal approaches to improve service outcomes\nConsider and apply techniques when facing those who are emotionally charged or suffering from some form of crisis\nDemonstrate active listening skills to be best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nRegister Through NCJTC\nRegister by Monday\, August 10\, 2026
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-7/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T151500
DTSTAMP:20260728T192712Z
CREATED:20260728T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T192712Z
UID:10001654-1789480800-1789485300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | When a Child Murders: Juvenile Parricide and the Hidden History of Family Violence
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhen a child murders a parent\, society often recoils in disbelief—and rushes to rationalize. We search for trauma\, neglect\, or coercive control. The default assumption is that the parent must have done something. Abuse is presumed. Victimhood is reassigned. \nAnd yet\, in some chilling cases\, the truth is far more disturbing: these children were not driven by survival but by calculation\, control\, and revenge. \nThis powerful webinar disrupts the traditional narrative of juvenile parricide by exploring cases where no history of abuse was documented: only entitlement\, rage\, and a desire for power or freedom. From Sarah Grace Patrick\, who manipulated her narrative and community before killing her father\, to Colin Griffith\, whose calculated violence shocked an entire neighborhood\, and Nikita Casap\, whose parricide was rooted in control rather than fear—these cases shed light on a lesser-known but critical area of concern for justice professionals. \nThis session confronts some uncomfortable truths: not all juveniles who kill are victims. Some are orchestrators. Some are predators. And some are expert manipulators of the systems designed to protect them. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAnalyze case studies of non-abused juveniles parricide offenders\nUnderstand psychological profiles of control-driven adolescent perpetrators\nExplore legal complexities when victim/perpetrator roles are misassigned\nApply investigative strategies that avoid default assumptions of parental guilt\nRecognize risk indicators of violence unrelated to abuse or trauma\n\nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-when-a-child-murders-juvenile-parricide-and-the-hidden-history-of-family-violence/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260729T150607Z
CREATED:20260729T150548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T150607Z
UID:10001676-1789516800-1789689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nExamine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multidisciplinary Team\, such as law enforcement\, child protective services\, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images\, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members’ roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the importance of minimizing bias and employing multiple hypotheses\nlist types of evidence and methods of collection\nDefine evidentiary keys of collected evidence\nExplain the importance of case information sharing\nManager collected evidence\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nPlease note\, attendees are expected to be on camera and to actively participate in and attend the entire training to receive a certificate. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-following-the-evidence-in-child-abuse-and-child-exploitation-cases-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260728T202944Z
CREATED:20260728T202944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T202944Z
UID:10001668-1789549200-1789556400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits Project Budgeting for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBudgets are more than just numbers—they are powerful tools for planning\, decision-making\, and storytelling. In this training\, we’ll explore how to use project budgeting not only to manage resources effectively but also to communicate your organization’s values\, priorities\, and aspirations. \nThis workshop is designed for smaller nonprofit organizations and program staff within larger organizations who are responsible for developing project budgets. Whether you’re preparing a grant proposal\, launching a new initiative\, or managing an existing program\, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to budget with purpose and confidence. \nThis workshop will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai.com. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop a mindset that embraces budgeting as a leadership and planning tool.\nLearn about key nonprofit finance terminology and concepts\, including direct vs. indirect costs and donor restrictions.\nFollow a step-by-step process to build a project budget from scope to tracking.\nPractice using budgets to tell compelling stories to funders\, stakeholders\, and staff.\n\nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-project-budgeting-for-nonprofits-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154850Z
CREATED:20260729T154850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154850Z
UID:10001678-1789549200-1789556400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits Project for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBudgets are more than just numbers—they are powerful tools for planning\, decision-making\, and storytelling. In this training\, we’ll explore how to use project budgeting not only to manage resources effectively but also to communicate your organization’s values\, priorities\, and aspirations. \nThis workshop is designed for smaller nonprofit organizations and program staff within larger organizations who are responsible for developing project budgets. Whether you’re preparing a grant proposal\, launching a new initiative\, or managing an existing program\, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to budget with purpose and confidence. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop a mindset that embraces budgeting as a leadership and planning tool.\nLearn about key nonprofit finance terminology and concepts\, including direct vs. indirect costs and donor restrictions.\nFollow a step-by-step process to build a project budget from scope to tracking.\nPractice using budgets to tell compelling stories to funders\, stakeholders\, and staff.\n\nThis workshop will have closed captioning available through the online service Otter.ai.com. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-project-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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