May 2019
Trauma Informed Law Enforcement: Challenges and Successes with Implementation – Part One
Join the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center for a presentation will focus on designing and implementing trauma-informed trainings with law enforcement partners. Presented by Dr. Amelia Siders, based on her work with staff from the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center.
June 2019
Trauma Informed Law Enforcement: Challenges and Successes with Implementation – Part Two
Join the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center for the second part in the series on designing and implementing trauma-informed trainings with law enforcement partners, presented by Dr. Amelia Siders.
July 2019
Emerging Tech: What Are the Current Trends for Teens and Kids?
What are the current hot locations for teens to search on the Internet? This presentation, hosted by the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center, 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.
August 2019
Equity and Inclusion: What is it and How Do We Build It? Part One
This 2 part series, hosted by Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center, will 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.
Equity and Inclusion: What is it and How Do We Build It? Part 2
The second session in a two part series that looks 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. Hosted by Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center.
September 2019
Child Sexual/Physical Abuse Investigations in Today’s Law Enforcement Climate
This webinar, hosted by the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center, is designed to give a greater understanding of the intricacies of modern child sexual/physical abuse investigations.
October 2019
Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse: What Can’t We Be More Like CSI?
In this webinar hosted by Midwest Regional Children's Resource Center, a child abuse pediatrician will present an overview of the medical evaluation for suspected sexual abuse.
November 2019
Understanding the Darknet
In this webinar hosted by Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center, participants will learn how the Darknet works and how potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet is crucial to investigating and prosecuting child exploitation cases.
December 2019
Chaplains and CACs: Effective Collaborations to Address the Spiritual Impact of Abuse
This workshop, hosted by Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center, will address the research on how a CAC can incorporate a chaplaincy program, and lessons learned from the Julie Valentine Center's first year of implementation.
March 2020
NCATrak User Roundtable: Spring 2020
Join the Minnesota Children's Alliance for the Spring 2020 NCATrak User Roundtable, an online opportunity for CAC staff responsible for case tracking within their organization to ask questions and share knowledge among colleagues. Through facilitated discussion and peer-to-peer learning, participants develop their case tracking skillset and process to ensure that all children and families receive the support they need through the lifecycle of their case.
April 2020
Webinar: Issues, Rights and Concerns During COVID-19
COVID-19 has created an unprecedented time of crisis for all involved in the criminal justice system, and agencies are struggling to adapt to this new normal. Join the National Center for Victims of Crime and the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for a discussion on how to preserve the rights of crime victims during this pandemic.
Problematic Intrafamilial Sexual Behaviors
This two-day interactive training will follow one family's journey and increase the participant's understanding of what problematic sexual behaviors are, where they come from, and how to respond empathetically and in the best interest of all the children.
Elicit and Identify Protective Factors in Domestic Violence Cases Within the Forensic Interview
This session’s goal is to bridge work of the Duluth Model Coordinated Community Response (CCR) in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Center model.
Pathways to Arrest for Serious Offenses Among Children: Implications on Violence Against Children
This training session will explore a study that assessed predictive pathways linking child abuse and neglect victimization and out of home placement to arrest for serious offenses as a child.
May 2020
Getting To Know The Accreditation Standards: Case Tracking
Get to know NCA’s Case Tracking standard for Accreditation.
Training for Advocates Working with A Child Advocacy Center
At this First Witness training, participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy, problem-solving, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.
Child Interviewing 2020: Update on Research and Practice
Dr. Lyon will discuss the major research advances in 2019/2020 that help interviewers to do a better job when they question children, and whenever possible, provide videotaped examples of the novel procedures.
Spring Splash: Reimagined
Join First Witness Child Advocacy Center as they launch their annual Spring Splash event in a virtual platform.
Racial Equity During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of America’s foremost historians and leading antiracist voices, and Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the NLIHC, for a conversation on how our housing and homelessness response to COVID-19 must center racial equity and address systemic inequities and discrimination. #RacialEquityandCOVID
Releases of Information During the Pandemic
This May, the Victim Rights Law Center’s privacy team is offering a series of web-conversations on protecting privacy while working remotely.
Language Access: The Lessons that COVID-19 have Reinforced
The current COVID-19 crisis is not over yet; however, in a short time we have seen how gaps in the system for language access are exacerbated by a pandemic. Through this virtual training we will share lessons learned and answer these and other questions regarding language access preparedness, responsiveness and monitoring. Hosted by the National Resource Center for Reaching Victims.
Protecting Minors’ Privacy While Working Remotely
This May, the Victim Rights Law Center’s privacy team is offering a series of web-conversations on protecting privacy while working remotely.
June 2020
SafeChild Education Webinar
Join special guest speaker, Dr. Jordan Greenbaum, a child abuse physician at Stephanie V. Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to discuss child and adolescent trafficking.
Corroborating the Forensic Interview
This session will provide practical tips and suggestions for working as a Multi-Disciplinary Team to corroborate a forensic interview so the professionals can do the heavy lifting.
When Faith Hurts: Recognizing and Responding to the Spiritual Impact of Child Abuse with Victor Vieth, JD, MA
In this webinar presented by the APSAC and Foundling Webinar Series, participants will get an overview of the large body of research documenting that many abused children are spiritually impacted by trauma.
Training for Advocates Working with A Child Advocacy Center
At this First Witness training, participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy, problem-solving, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.
CARE4YOU Conference
CARE4YOU, presented by TEND, is for anyone continuously giving of themselves, caring for and helping others like: Nurses, police, first responders, teachers, doctors, child protection workers, physiotherapists, lawyers, social workers, firefighters, union leaders and so many more.
Working Together to Combat Child Abuse
In this webinar presented by the National Training and Technical Assistance Center, presenters will discuss how teams work together to combat child abuse.
Getting To Know The Accreditation Standards: Child-Focused Setting
Get to know NCA’s Child-Focused Setting standard for Accreditation.
Indian Child Welfare: Practice Impacts and Responses to COVID-19 in State Agencies
Join NICWA for a webinar with state Indian child welfare professionals to hear discussions about impacts to state agency services and implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act during the pandemic.
July 2020
Porn: Let’s Talk About It!
As a generation raised on technology, kids today are turning to the internet to fill in the gaps their sex education has left open.
Problematic Intrafamilial Sexual Behaviors
This interactive training series will follow one family's journey and increase the participant's understanding of what problematic sexual behaviors are, where they come from, and how to respond empathetically and in the best interest of all the children.
August 2020
Protecting Victims’ Rights and Victim Voice During COVID-19
An overview of victims’ rights laws, identifying key moments of risk to these rights in light of COVID-19. Special attention will be paid to how to effectively work with crime victims in the face of the ever-increasing use of technology by courts, and how to protect victim privacy during this time.
Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the MDT Process
This training discusses affirmative practices for child abuse MDT professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children and families.
2020 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts. The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge, tools, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.
Is Corporal Punishment on the Decline? With Dr. Robert Sege
Join APSAC and Dr. Robert Sege, author of the AAP statement on corporal punishment, for a discussion on the generational shift…
September 2020
Cultural Norms, and Cultural Shifts, Regarding Physical Punishment with Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff
Parents often defend their use of physical punishment by pointing to the norms of their cultural group. Dr. Gershoff will…
Addressing The Emotional Needs Of Children And Families Impacted By COVID-19 And Other Disasters Using Skills For Psychological Recovery
Training Overview This workshop, hosted by the National Children's Alliance, will provide an overview of Skills for Psychological Recovery –…
27th APSAC Colloquium
APSAC is excited to announce the 27th Colloquium will be held in New Orleans on September 21-24, 2020.
October 2020
Understanding And Coping With Reactions In A Pandemic
Training Overview We are living through a time of fear and disruption of daily life that most of us have…
NCATrak User Roundtable: Fall 2020
The NCATrak User Roundtable is an online opportunity for CAC staff responsible for case tracking within their organization to ask questions and share knowledge among colleagues.
The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families
The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with children and families in the MDT process, with Suganya Sockalingam, Ph.D., Wednesday, October 14, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom HealthCare.
Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Minnesota Victim Assistance…
Meet the Researchers and CAC Implementers: Feasibility and Effectiveness of Telehealth Delivery of TF-CBT
Training Overview This webinar, hosted by the National Children's Alliance, brings together the researchers who have explored the effectiveness of…
From Outcry to Sentencing: Children in Court
Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host From Outcry to Sentencing: Children in Court, with Amy Russell, MSEd, JD, NCC, Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom HealthCare.
November 2020
Interviewing the Child who is Recanting Sexual Abuse with Dr. Thomas Lyon, J.D., Ph.D.
Training Overview This webinar will discuss best practices for interviewing children who recant their previous disclosure of sexual abuse. The…
Trauma-Informed Care in the COVID-19 Era: ACES, Telehealth and Beyond
Trainer Presenter Megan Gerber, MD, MPH is a general internist with a career-long focus on the medical care of trauma-exposed…
Homelands, History, and Healing
Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Homelands, History, Healing: An opportunity to expand, educate, and empower in order to better serve tribal and non tribal children and their families, with Ms. Shannon Crossbear, Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., via Zoom HealthCare.
CornerHouse: Collecting Minimal Facts Training
Presented by CornerHouse, this training course is designed for anyone who might receive a disclosure of or have reason to…
Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process
Examine the role of trauma-informed care within the larger Latino experiences from a North American systems context.
February 2021
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
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.
March 2021
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
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.
April 2021
APSAC Forensic Interview Training
APSAC pioneered the Forensic Interview Training Institute model to focus on the needs of professionals responsible for conducting forensic/investigative interviews…
39th Annual: Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference
Each year, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over…
First Witness Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
Participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy, problem-solving, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
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.
Working Together to Combat Child Abuse
Join the APA for this webinar on combatting child abuse. Working as a team to achieve a common goal can…
First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals.
Suggestibility and Memory: Considerations for the Criminal Investigation
The Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host "Suggestibility and Memory: Considerations for the Criminal Investigation" on April 20, 2021.
Corroborating the Forensic Interview
Join the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for a webinar on corroborating the forensic interview. No child should have to carry…
May 2021
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
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.
OJP Unconference on Crime and Victimization
Conference Overview The Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is pleased to announce the upcoming 33rd Annual "Unconference" on…
A Trauma-Informed Approach for Moving Beyond Competence to Intelligence
This training provides participants a trauma-informed lens to move beyond Cultural Competence toward Cultural Intelligence.
June 2021
NCAC Building Forensic Interviewing Skills Online Training
The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) has collaborated with renowned researchers Sonja Brubacher and Martine Powell with Griffith University in Australia to offer Building Forensic Interviewing Skills Online Training.
First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Presenting Evidence in the F.I.
The Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Presenting Evidence in the F.I." on June 17, 2021.
First Witness Advocacy Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
Participants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy, problem-solving, and decision making around the toughest issues in advocacy work.
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ is a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
July 2021
APSAC’s 28th Colloquium
Promoting Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Across Disciplines and Organizations Addressing Child Maltreatment Opening events, members meeting and awards presentation:…
August 2021
Extended Forensic Interviews: practical skills for multiple sessions
This training will support your work as a Forensic Interviewer, providing practical skills and examples supporting multi-session interviews.
First Witness Advocacy Training for Advocates Working With a Child Advocacy Center
First Witness advocacy training seeks to build a community of advocates who share knowledge, insights, skills and support as they continue their work.
Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
Summit Overview Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both…
Interviewing Juvenile Sex Trafficking Victims
The Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host "Interviewing Juvenile Sex Trafficking Victims" on August 26, 2021.
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ is a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
September 2021
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ is a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals.
October 2021
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ is a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
November 2021
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ is a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference
Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health their fourth annual Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Conference – designed for professionals who work with very young children and their families and caregivers – is happening November 8 & 9, 2021.
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ is a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
December 2021
First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol training brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the proficiency of front-line child abuse professionals.
January 2022
The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families
Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families.…
CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ is a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation.
Utilizing Language Interpretation in Child Abuse Interviews
Training Details Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Utilizing Language Interpretation in Child Abuse Interviews, with Rachel Johnson,…
February 2022
APSAC Forensic Interviewing Children with Disabilities
Training Overview Forensic Interviewing Children with Disabilities is an eight-part webinar series designed to assist interviewers in advancing their skills…
First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
Training Overview This training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. First Witness…
Homelands, History, Healing: Expand, Educate, and Empower
Training Details Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Homelands, History, Healing: An Opportunity to Expand, Educate, and Empower…
CornerHouse Online Basic Forensic Interview Training
Training Overview This training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible, reliable, developmentally flexible, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol…
March 2022
Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process
Training Details Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Working with Latino Children and Families Within the MDT Process,…
First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training
Training Overview The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse…
April 2022
CAC Advocacy with Vulnerable Adult Populations
Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host CAC Advocacy with Vulnerable Adult Populations, with Kylee Pass, advocacy and prevention…
APSAC Virtual Forensic Interviewing Clinic
Training Overview Clinic Dates: April 29, May 2, 6, and 9. Register Online. Our comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to…
May 2022
First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
Training Overview This training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. First Witness…
2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care
Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host 2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care, with C Michael…
Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Who Are They and How Can We Help?
Information on Problematic Sexual Behavior: Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Dr. Jane F. Silovsky Register: Webinar Series Hosted by APSAC Workshop…
June 2022
2022 Zero Abuse Project Summit
Join Zero Abuse Project in a virtual setting and learn from the best minds in child protection to help build a world free from child abuse.