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SUMMARY:Understanding Social Emotional Developmental and a Way to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) will present a live webinar with Tiffany Grant\, Business Development Manager\, Trainer\, and Coach at First Children’s Finance. During this presentation\, participants will learn to define stages of social-emotional development and how to support children through each stage. The presenter will explore ways to foster healing by focusing on each child’s needs and examining how to support families by exploring resources that help families support children at home. This training is intended for early childhood professionals\, family members\, and social services professionals. \nThree Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will be able to recognize and identify Social Emotional Development and how to foster healing.\nParticipants will learn Social Emotional Strategies that help children with self-regulation.\nParticipants will gain access to a field of resources on fostering healing with children and families.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nTiffany Grant is currently working to fortify the ECE business model as a Business Development Manager at First Children’s Finance. As a continuing advocate for equity and inclusion\, she helped establish a peer networking resource group for entrepreneurs of color called Community Conversations for Early Childhood Entrepreneurs. Tiffany’s expertise lies in bridging the gaps between childcare business\, advocacy\, and equity where she has sought to help BOPIC business owners navigate the structural and systemic barriers they encounter every day. Tiffany has a talent for identifying areas of the Early Childhood Field where discrepancies exist and has worked to specifically target those areas of need. Her work in coaching and training\, as well as in compliance and curriculum development has helped to highlight these needs. Knowing the importance of continuing education\, Tiffany also works as a trainer in the subjects of early childhood trauma\, African American Language. Additional examples of meaningful contributions to the field include co-founding an ECE branch within the Excell Academy for Higher Learning charter school. Tiffany attended Metropolitan State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies with a focus on psychology and leadership. \nRegister via MACMH\n2 CEHs
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-social-emotional-developmental-and-a-way-to-healing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
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SUMMARY:Advanced Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session participants will learn about disabilities in detail including: intellectual disability\, autism spectrum disorder\, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In addition\, participants will learn strategies for communicating with children with disabilities. Please note: You must register for each event in this series separately.\nPresenter: Staci Whitney \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n*This webinar has the same content that was presented in 2022
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advanced-considerations-for-interviewing-children-with-disabilities-part-1/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230113T201612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T201612Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Alliance on Crime - Fundamentals in Victim Services 201
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe March 2023 Fundamentals in Victim Services 201 Training is a virtual training for experienced victim advocates to expand and deepen their core knowledge and skills in providing victim-centered services. This training is designed for victim advocates who have been in the field for 5+ years. By the end of this training\, advocates will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the neurobiology of trauma in victimization and develop skills for providing trauma-responsive advocacy to all victims of crime.\nExpand their understanding of vicarious trauma and strategies to build resilience to sustain their career in victim services.\nUnderstand and examine their own Occupational Identity (OI) and identify strategies for cultivating healthy boundaries; and\nDescribe the reparations process and have a detailed understanding of the current statutes regarding reparations\nRecognize and interrogate the roles of bias\, privilege\, and oppression in their daily work\nUnderstand the ways in which evaluation and grant reporting can be effective and culturally responsive\nFurthermore\, training participants will have opportunities to connect with one another and with experienced professionals with a range of knowledge and skills.\n\nExpectations for the Virtual Format\nFundamentals in Victim Services 201 will feature interactive modules to appeal to different styles of learning\, with a combination of lecture\, small group work in breakout sessions\, and opportunities for individual reflection. The number of attendees will be limited to 30 to maximize the quality of interaction. \nModules will take place live via Zoom. Attendees will be expected to actively participate\, using the chat to engage with presenters and other participants\, and turning on cameras and unmuting during large group discussions and breakout sessions. \nMAC will award a certificate of completion to attendees who complete all the modules. Participants are expected to complete all sessions live. If you cannot attend a live session\, you must email us at training@mnallianceoncrime.org in advance to request an excused absence. Sessions may not be recorded. \nWe will apply for Continuing Legal Education (for attorneys) and Peace Officers Standings and Training (for law enforcement) credits by request. If you would like CLE or POST credits\, please indicate this on your registration\, or contact us at training@mnallianceoncrime.org by March 10\, 2023. \nRegister via Minnesota Alliance on Crime\nRegistration will close Friday March 17\, 2023 at 5 pm CT \nRegistration is free for MAC Member programs and $50 for non-members. Not sure your program is a member? Check here. \nMAC will be celebrating it’s 30th anniversary in 2023 with a special $30 rate for new member programs! Join MAC starting in 2023 and get the first 6 months of membership for $30. Sign up for the MAC email list to be the first to get the discount code. \nCancelation Policy\nIf you have registered and can no longer attend\, please notify MAC as soon as you know that. Any cancelations received more than 48 hours prior to the start of the training will receive a full refund. Cancelations within 48 hours of the start will not receive a refund.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-alliance-on-crime-fundamentals-in-victim-services-201/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230202T220725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T220725Z
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SUMMARY:Safety Planning with Victims of Child Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for more information to come.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/safety-planning-with-victims-of-child-sex-trafficking/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230130T184456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184456Z
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SUMMARY:General Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session\, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for choosing an appropriate interview setting that is trauma-informed and victim-sensitive. In addition\, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for adjusting the forensic interview to the individual’s needs and methods of gathering this information pre-interview. Consideration will be given to the physical setting\, timing of the interview\, informed consent\, language\, and comfort items in the interview process.\nPresenter: Dermot Whelan \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n*This webinar has the same content that was presented in 2022
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/general-considerations-for-interviewing-children-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230207T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T202013Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma and Sensory Processing: Definitions\, Examples and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a live webinar with Alyssa Madon\, Occupational Therapist at the M Health Fairview. This presentation is an introduction to sensory processing and its relationship with children that have experienced trauma. It will cover pertinent definitions and evidence-based connections to the outward responses (i.e. behaviors\, emotional difficulties\, etc) that are often seen in children that are having difficulty with sensory processing. The training will provide examples to increase comprehension and demonstrate appropriate strategies for immediate use in working with children. \nFour Learning Objectives:\n\nAttendees will be able to define basic sensory processing-related terminology\nAttendees will be able to identify the relationship between sensory processing and children who have experienced trauma.\nAttendees will be able to recognize the signs of sensory dysregulation in children who have experienced trauma.\nAttendees will be able to implement at least 5 sensory-based strategies to increase sensory regulation.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nAlyssa Mason is a pediatric occupational therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on child development and a master’s degree in occupational therapy with certificates in equity and diversity\, and disability and policy. Alyssa has experience working as an early childhood educator\, and a Children’s Mental Health Targeted Case Manager before starting work as a pediatric occupational therapist across multiple settings including schools\, inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics. She completed 2 years as a fellow with MNLEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) which consisted of interdisciplinary leadership\, policy and advocacy training. \nRegister via MACMH\n2 CEHs and includes 2 hours of clinical content
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-and-sensory-processing-definitions-examples-and-strategies/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230130T184234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184234Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nStudies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting\, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skills needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. \nThe training will be presented between 2 half-days (note the different ending times each day): \n\nWednesday\, March 8\, 2023: 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (Central)\nThursday\, March 9\, 2023: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central)\n\nPart of an organization?\nZero Abuse Project understands that changing the environment and implementing policies on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) can be a difficult task. By sending a team to this training\, your organization will have the benefit of multiple professionals receiving expert knowledge to bring back to your agency. Zero Abuse Project believes this is instrumental to agency change. Therefore\, ZAP offers one FREE registration for every four registrations purchased. \nWhat participants told us they learned:\n\nTIC is a philosophical shift and not a diagnosis for PTSD\nACEs are prevalent across all economic levels\nTrauma manifests into different behaviors than expected\nTeachers should teach as if all students have ACE scores\n\nIntended Audience\nThis training is designed for professionals who work with children and families\, including educators and administrators\, childcare providers\, law enforcement\, youth-serving organizations\, health and human service providers\, faith-based organizations\, healthcare\, and victim advocates. \nObjectives:\n\nIncrease awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and impact on well-being.\nExplain the physiological effect of trauma on the brain.\nImprove knowledge on ACEs\, Trauma\, and Trauma-Informed Care.\nDescribe Trauma-Informed Care and its impact on your work.\nGenerate actionable ideas for applying knowledge to your work with youth and adults.\nEnhance the community’s ability to prevent and respond to trauma.\n\n\n\n\n\nView Course Agenda\n\n\n\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nTO PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD\nFor registrations paying with a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order\,” you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you to the credit card processing page. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay with Invoice”) \nTO PAY BY INVOICE\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within two weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than three working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within six months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230113T173651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T173651Z
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Champions for Children Conference
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) is committed to promoting excellence in Illinois Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) through leadership\, education and collaboration; providing training opportunities to strengthen CACs and multi-disciplinary partners\, in accordance with the best practices and National Children’s Alliance standards for accreditation\, which result in better service to Illinois children and their families. \nCACI is excited to bring you the 2023 Champions of Children Conference! This 3-day\, five separate track\, hybrid experience\, brings you nationally renowned experts in the field of child abuse\, and is purposefully planned for multidisciplinary members and their specific discipline. View the brochure here. \nBoth in-person and virtual experiences are offered. Limited sessions will be available for participants to access after the conference for 30 days. Links will be provided via email\, at the close of CofC23. \nRegister via CACI\nRegistration closes February 13\, 2023. \nContinuing Education Credit Information\n\nCEUs are ONLY available for live sessions and only given for paid MCLE credits prior to the conference\nIf you are seeking CEUs for social workers/therapists you will receive a form after the conference to mail into Northern Illinois University requesting those CEUs. Along with that form you will have to mail in a $9 check.\nThe Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is pending approval\, session will be approved closer to the conference Mandated Training Requirements for the 2023 Champions of Children Conference!\nAttorneys who paid the attorney pricing\, their MCLE credits will be sent within two weeks from the close of the conference.\n\nRemember:  Credits will only be given for the live sessions.\nHotel Information\nLoews Chicago O’Hare:  Rate: $139/night  Self Parking:  $18/night. Registration is the responsibility of the individual. Room block name “Champions of Children Conference.”   The cut-off date for our room block is February 13\, 2023.   Reservations can be made:  via phone at (877) 868-9134 or via the online link. \nPayment Information\nCACI prefers that all registration fees are cared for at the time of registration via credit/debit card.   We do understand that this option does not work for everyone.  If you need to pay with a check\, please be sure that it is received at the CACI office (400 South Ninth Street\, Suite 101\, Springfield IL  62701).  Payment must be received no later than 10 days (3/1/23/) prior to the Conference. \nRegistration fee includes breakfast\, lunch\, live streaming\, if preferred\, and access to all recorded trainings for 30 days following the conference. \nOnline payment is preferred. If you need to send a check\, it must be received in the CACI office\, by March 1\, 2023.    Entry to CofC23 will be denied without payment\, or prior authorization. \nCancellation Policy\nWritten cancellations received at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the conference (2/3/2023) are refunded less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given if cancellation is not received within 30 days of CofC23. or if the registrant is a ‘no show’ and fails to show up for the conference. Registration is transferable to another qualified applicant.  In the event that CACI cancels the training for any reason\, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/14th-annual-champions-for-children-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230306T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230207T172339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T172339Z
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SUMMARY:Ethical Awareness in Reflective Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training presented by Carol F. Siegel\, PhD\, LP\, clinical psychologist and instructor at the University of Minnesota. Reflective consultation is an enormous responsibility. In order to serve our consultees well\, it requires awareness on multiple levels\, including content\, meaning\, cultural factors and ethics.  This presentation will focus on ethics and ethical awareness issues in reflective consultation. It will include an opportunity to use a format by which to process ethical issues. The intended audience is for anyone doing reflective consultation. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will understand the significance of the role of ethics in culturally-informed reflective consultation.\nParticipants will identify three areas of concern regarding ethics in reflective consultation.\nParticipants will become familiar with a process to address ethical concerns.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nCarol F. Siegel\, PhD\, LP is a licensed clinical psychologist in Minneapolis who sees parents and children in her private practice. Her primary clinical focus is parenting and issues encountered by parents with complex histories. This may include depression\, stress\, adoption\, foster care\, trauma\, abuse or neglect. Dr. Siegel is a consultant to clinical and home-visiting programs around Minnesota and has been teaching in the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Master’s and Certificate Program at the University of Minnesota since 2007. She is endorsed by the Minnesota Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association as an Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor (Level IV). \n  \n  \nRegister via MACMH\n2 CEHs \nIncludes: 2 hours of ethics\, 1 hour of cultural competency and .5 hours of clinical content
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ethical-awareness-in-reflective-consultation/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230130T190141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T190141Z
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SUMMARY:Communication Considerations for Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session from APSAC\, participants will learn about general communication considerations for interviewing children with disabilities. These will include many of the same strategies that are utilized in all interviews and investigations and how they can be appropriately applied to interviewing children with disabilities\, including any necessary accommodations.\nPresenter: Kate Homan \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n*This webinar has the same content that was presented in 2022
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/communication-considerations-for-children-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T184653Z
UID:10000378-1677574800-1677580200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Communication Considerations for Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session from APSAC\, participants will learn about general communication considerations for interviewing children with disabilities. These will include many of the same strategies that are utilized in all interviews and investigations and how they can be appropriately applied to interviewing children with disabilities\, including any necessary accommodations.\nPresenter: Kate Homan \nRegister via APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25 \n*This webinar has the same content that was presented in 2022
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/communication-considerations-for-children-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T210713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T204537Z
UID:10000385-1677146400-1677151800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Technology Related Crimes: A 4-Part Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series presented by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime aims to increase advocates’ understanding of technology-related crimes from multiple perspectives. \nSessions will cover the unique impacts of technology-facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health\, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography)\, the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and evidence is collected\, and the legal rights of victims when their privacy is violated through the use of technology. \nPart 1: Tuesday\, January 31st\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nTech-Facilitated Abuse: Understanding the Trauma Impact \nPresented by Francesca Rossi\, LCSW of Thriving Through and World Without Exploitation \nPart 2: Tuesday\, February 7th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nChild Sexual Abuse Materials: An Introduction \nPresented by Lauren Coffren\, Executive Director\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children \nPart 3: Tuesday\, February 14th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nElectronic Crimes Overview: Law Enforcement Investigations \nPresented by Detective Ryan Olson\, Dakota County Electronic Crimes Taskforce \nPart 4: Thursday\, February 23rd\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nProtecting Victim’s Privacy: Legal rights and protections \nPresented by Thi Synavone\, Director of Organizational and Staff Development at Standpoint \nRegister via Minnesota Alliance on Crime\nRegistration for non-MAC members is $50 for all 4 sessions\, or $25 per individual session. \nThe training is free for MAC member programs. Not sure if your organization is a member of MAC? Check here: https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/our-member-programs/ \nMAC will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023 with a special $30 rate for new member programs! Join MAC starting in 2023 and get the first 6 months of membership for $30. Sign up for the MAC email list to be the first to get the discount code. \nThe sessions will be recorded\, and the recordings will be made available to all registrants. There are no refunds if you cannot attend live\, as the recordings will be made available to all who register.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/technology-related-crimes-a-4-part-training-series/2023-02-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T173822Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-5/2023-02-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T211157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T212853Z
UID:10000377-1676455200-1676460600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Trauma\, ACEs\, and How They Impact Child Abuse Investigation and Prosecution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTo effectively investigate and prosecute child abuse cases\, practitioners must understand the impact of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) on children. This workshop offers suggestions for working with traumatized children in the context of a criminal case\, and for developing a holistic approach to addressing victim needs. \nLearning Objectives\n\nArticulate key findings from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) studies.\nDescribe the relevance of trauma dynamics to child abuse investigation and prosecution.\nDevelop a comprehensive approach to working with child victims in the context of criminal proceedings.\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project \nTo Pay By Credit/Debit Card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Pay via Credit Card”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you the credit card processing page. \nTo Pay By Invoice\nIf you select this payment option\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency\, you must send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org)\, the same day as you register with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds are allowed. You may transfer your registration to another person for a $25.00 administrative fee. \nPlease note: This training is being conducted live and will not be recorded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-trauma-aces-and-how-they-impact-child-abuse-investigation-and-prosecution/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T173822Z
UID:10000375-1676451600-1676478600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-5/2023-02-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T210713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T204537Z
UID:10000384-1676368800-1676374200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Technology Related Crimes: A 4-Part Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series presented by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime aims to increase advocates’ understanding of technology-related crimes from multiple perspectives. \nSessions will cover the unique impacts of technology-facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health\, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography)\, the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and evidence is collected\, and the legal rights of victims when their privacy is violated through the use of technology. \nPart 1: Tuesday\, January 31st\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nTech-Facilitated Abuse: Understanding the Trauma Impact \nPresented by Francesca Rossi\, LCSW of Thriving Through and World Without Exploitation \nPart 2: Tuesday\, February 7th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nChild Sexual Abuse Materials: An Introduction \nPresented by Lauren Coffren\, Executive Director\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children \nPart 3: Tuesday\, February 14th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nElectronic Crimes Overview: Law Enforcement Investigations \nPresented by Detective Ryan Olson\, Dakota County Electronic Crimes Taskforce \nPart 4: Thursday\, February 23rd\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nProtecting Victim’s Privacy: Legal rights and protections \nPresented by Thi Synavone\, Director of Organizational and Staff Development at Standpoint \nRegister via Minnesota Alliance on Crime\nRegistration for non-MAC members is $50 for all 4 sessions\, or $25 per individual session. \nThe training is free for MAC member programs. Not sure if your organization is a member of MAC? Check here: https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/our-member-programs/ \nMAC will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023 with a special $30 rate for new member programs! Join MAC starting in 2023 and get the first 6 months of membership for $30. Sign up for the MAC email list to be the first to get the discount code. \nThe sessions will be recorded\, and the recordings will be made available to all registrants. There are no refunds if you cannot attend live\, as the recordings will be made available to all who register.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/technology-related-crimes-a-4-part-training-series/2023-02-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T213022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T173822Z
UID:10000374-1676278800-1676305800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness: Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-5/2023-02-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20230113T173955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T173955Z
UID:10000387-1675861200-1675868400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Data Basics for Victim Advocates: An Overview of Victim-Related Data Issues
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nVictim advocates encounter “data practices” issues on a routine basis—from protecting the confidences of their clients to instructing victims on how to get a copy of their police report to taking steps to minimize the victim information being displayed in court records. \nThis webinar\, presented by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs\, will provide an overview of the basic statutory provisions that apply to crime victims and advocates\, and it will answer some of the common questions related to accessing\, withholding\, and protecting crime victim data. In addition\, the presenter will discuss court rules that dictate public access to case record information and the accessibility of victim information through the court’s online access systems. \nRegister via MN Office of Justice Programs\n*Registration is required.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/data-basics-for-victim-advocates-an-overview-of-victim-related-data-issues/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T210713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T204537Z
UID:10000383-1675764000-1675769400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Technology Related Crimes: A 4-Part Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series presented by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime aims to increase advocates’ understanding of technology-related crimes from multiple perspectives. \nSessions will cover the unique impacts of technology-facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health\, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography)\, the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and evidence is collected\, and the legal rights of victims when their privacy is violated through the use of technology. \nPart 1: Tuesday\, January 31st\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nTech-Facilitated Abuse: Understanding the Trauma Impact \nPresented by Francesca Rossi\, LCSW of Thriving Through and World Without Exploitation \nPart 2: Tuesday\, February 7th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nChild Sexual Abuse Materials: An Introduction \nPresented by Lauren Coffren\, Executive Director\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children \nPart 3: Tuesday\, February 14th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nElectronic Crimes Overview: Law Enforcement Investigations \nPresented by Detective Ryan Olson\, Dakota County Electronic Crimes Taskforce \nPart 4: Thursday\, February 23rd\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nProtecting Victim’s Privacy: Legal rights and protections \nPresented by Thi Synavone\, Director of Organizational and Staff Development at Standpoint \nRegister via Minnesota Alliance on Crime\nRegistration for non-MAC members is $50 for all 4 sessions\, or $25 per individual session. \nThe training is free for MAC member programs. Not sure if your organization is a member of MAC? Check here: https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/our-member-programs/ \nMAC will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023 with a special $30 rate for new member programs! Join MAC starting in 2023 and get the first 6 months of membership for $30. Sign up for the MAC email list to be the first to get the discount code. \nThe sessions will be recorded\, and the recordings will be made available to all registrants. There are no refunds if you cannot attend live\, as the recordings will be made available to all who register.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/technology-related-crimes-a-4-part-training-series/2023-02-07/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T210830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T210830Z
UID:10000373-1675159200-1675164600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Children with Disabilities and Abuse Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session from APSAC\, participants will learn the appropriate use of language when referring to children with disabilities\, historical treatment of individuals with disabilities\, statistics/incident rates related to individuals with disabilities\, and common biases and assumptions related to children with disabilities. \nPresenter: Staci Whitney \nRegister through APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/children-with-disabilities-and-abuse-dynamics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T210713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T204537Z
UID:10000369-1675159200-1675164600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Technology Related Crimes: A 4-Part Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series presented by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime aims to increase advocates’ understanding of technology-related crimes from multiple perspectives. \nSessions will cover the unique impacts of technology-facilitated stalking and harassment on mental health\, an overview of child sexual abuse materials (previously known as child pornography)\, the law enforcement perspective on how crimes are investigated and evidence is collected\, and the legal rights of victims when their privacy is violated through the use of technology. \nPart 1: Tuesday\, January 31st\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nTech-Facilitated Abuse: Understanding the Trauma Impact \nPresented by Francesca Rossi\, LCSW of Thriving Through and World Without Exploitation \nPart 2: Tuesday\, February 7th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nChild Sexual Abuse Materials: An Introduction \nPresented by Lauren Coffren\, Executive Director\, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children \nPart 3: Tuesday\, February 14th\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nElectronic Crimes Overview: Law Enforcement Investigations \nPresented by Detective Ryan Olson\, Dakota County Electronic Crimes Taskforce \nPart 4: Thursday\, February 23rd\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT\nProtecting Victim’s Privacy: Legal rights and protections \nPresented by Thi Synavone\, Director of Organizational and Staff Development at Standpoint \nRegister via Minnesota Alliance on Crime\nRegistration for non-MAC members is $50 for all 4 sessions\, or $25 per individual session. \nThe training is free for MAC member programs. Not sure if your organization is a member of MAC? Check here: https://www.mnallianceoncrime.org/our-member-programs/ \nMAC will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023 with a special $30 rate for new member programs! Join MAC starting in 2023 and get the first 6 months of membership for $30. Sign up for the MAC email list to be the first to get the discount code. \nThe sessions will be recorded\, and the recordings will be made available to all registrants. There are no refunds if you cannot attend live\, as the recordings will be made available to all who register.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/technology-related-crimes-a-4-part-training-series/2023-01-31/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221206T224008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T154836Z
UID:10000367-1674639000-1674648000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Growing Beyond ACEs - A Framework for all to Reach Optimum Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Training Summary\n\n\nThis training will explore the link between historical\, intergenerational\, and current trauma-related issues in our communities. Participants will understand the connection between trauma\, Mental Health\, and contemporary challenges in social justice. We will explore NEAR science (Neurobiology\, Epigenetics\, ACEs\, & Resilience) and cultural intelligence as essential growth factors. We will explore our experiences\, perceptions\, beliefs\, and behaviors that may challenge constructive relationship development. We will discuss practical\, culturally Intelligent\, trauma-responsive strategies to keep our work moving forward within our society. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe participants will learn how to modify their position to understand individuals and their adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress.\nThe participants will recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs of various mental health challenges common among individuals\, including depression\, anxiety\, disruptive behavioral disorders\, and substance use disorders.\nThe participants will interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need to reduce negative attitudes in their communities.\nThe participants will identify methods practitioners\, providers\, mediators\, parents\, and caregivers can use to build meaningful connections with community members.\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nBrandon is the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health Executive Director & consultant. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose.” \n\n\nAbout the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)\, provides education and resources to professionals\, families and youth throughout Minnesota and beyond. MACMH mission is to promote positive mental health for all infants\, children\, adolescents and their families. \n\n\nRegistration – $10\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact Brittney Forrest at brittney@minnestachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nThis session will be recorded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/growing-beyond-aces-a-framework-for-all-to-reach-optimum-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221216T213229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T213229Z
UID:10000368-1674036000-1674041400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Considering Grooming and Manipulation in the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nGrooming behaviors are estimated to be present in nearly half of all child sexual abuse cases. It is important for child abuse professionals to recognize manipulative patterns and behaviors that offenders employ to groom their victims for compliance with abuse and non-disclosure\, so interventions can be made as early as possible. This training will provide professionals with information on what grooming is\, how to recognize grooming behaviors\, stages of grooming\, a look at legislation regarding grooming across the US\, and considerations and techniques for exploring dynamics of grooming and manipulation in the forensic interview. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIncrease child abuse professionals’ understanding of stages of sexual grooming\, and common manipulative behaviors in each stage.\nDebunk common misconceptions about grooming.\nImprove participants’ ability to communicate about nuanced dynamics in cases of sexual abuse involving grooming.\nProvide techniques and sample language for exploring grooming behaviors in the forensic interview.\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nTo Pay By Credit/Debit Card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Pay via Credit Card”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you the credit card processing page. \nTo Pay By Invoice\nIf you select this payment option\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency\, you must send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org)\, the same day as you register with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds are allowed. You may transfer your registration to another person for a $25.00 administrative fee. \nPlease note: This training is being conducted live and will not be recorded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-considering-grooming-and-manipulation-in-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221222T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T173511Z
UID:10000366-1673510400-1673542800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Together Faith and Child Protection Communities to End Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin this all-day virtual conference of learning to bring faith and child protection communities together to end child abuse and neglect in the US. Participants will get to hear from various presenters in sessions that range from How Houses of Worship Can “Bless” Babies\, Strengthen  Families\, and Address the Social Determinants of Health to Implementing Chaplaincy Programs in CACs. \nFor more information about the conference\, see the agenda here. \nRegister here\nSponsored By\n\nAPSAC (American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)\nCAPSAC (The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)\nCenter of Theological Inquiry\nF.A.I.T.H (Faith-Leaders Against Abuse in the Home)\nHOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)\nLiberia Council of Churches\nNew Jersey Coalition of Religious Leaders\nNIECP (National Initiative to End Corporal Punishment)\nSacred Spaces\nSHILOH\nThe Faithful City\nThe New York Foundling\nZero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/bringing-together-faith-and-child-protection-communities-to-end-child-abuse-and-neglect-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221201T224218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T224247Z
UID:10000355-1673438400-1673443800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: The Department of Corrections
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights\, systems\, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, the Crime Victim Justice Unit\, and the Department of Corrections. \nRegistration is free for all\, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of the sessions. \nRecordings of the trainings will be posted on the MAC member page\, accessible to MAC members only. \nPart 4: Wednesday\, January 11th\, Noon – 1:30 p.m.\nThe Department of Corrections: Learning the systems\, process\, terminology\, and places where victims and advocates connect \nRegister through Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-the-department-of-corrections/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230114
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221201T223939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T223939Z
UID:10000363-1673395200-1673654399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview (ChildFirst®  EX)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. \nThis training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers who have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training. \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-childfirst-ex/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221201T224154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T224341Z
UID:10000354-1672833600-1672837200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: Post-Conviction Crime Victim Rights
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights\, systems\, and supervision post-sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, the Crime Victim Justice Unit\, and the Department of Corrections. \nRegistration is free for all\, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of the sessions. \nRecordings of the trainings will be posted on the MAC member page\, accessible to MAC members only. \nPart 3: Wednesday\, January 4th\, Noon – 1:00 p.m.\nPost-Conviction Crime Victim Rights: A close look at crime victim statutory rights from sentencing and beyond \nRegister through Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-post-conviction-crime-victim-rights/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221130T210838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T210929Z
UID:10000362-1671454800-1671460200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Tech-Facilitated Crimes and the Forensic Interivew
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis workshop will explore the effective use of the forensic interview process when responding to technology facilitated crimes against children. In addition to building awareness about the current state of the technological landscape\, this workshop will address misconceptions about the nature and prevalence of technology-facilitated child abuse. This workshop will equip forensic interviewers and investigative MDTs with tools\, skills and considerations to better their interview process preparation\, increase the efficacy of the forensic interview and improve judicial outcomes. \nLearning Objectives\n\nProvide an overview of the dynamics involved in technology-facilitated child abuse.\nEquip teams with a structure for pre-interview preparation.\nProvide interviewers with sample language\, tools\, techniques and suggestions for conducting forensic interviews in cases involving technology-facilitated child abuse.\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nTo Pay by Credit/Debit Card\nTo pay using a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you do not need a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo Pay by Invoice\nIf you select this payment option\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency\, you must send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org)\, the same day as you register with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds are allowed. You may transfer your registration to another person for a $25.00 administrative fee. \nPlease note: This training is being conducted live and will not be recorded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-tech-facilitated-crimes-and-the-forensic-interivew/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
CREATED:20221130T210425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T210425Z
UID:10000353-1671019200-1671024600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Beyond Sentencing: Advocacy During Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4-part training series aims to increase advocates knowledge of victims rights\, systems\, and supervision post sentencing. The series is hosted by the Minnesota Alliance on Crime\, the Crime Victim Justice Unit\, and the Department of Corrections. \nRegistration is free for all\, you can use this form to sign up for any or all of the sessions. \nRecordings of the trainings will be posted on the MAC member page\, accessible to MAC members only. \nPart 2: Wednesday\, December 14th\, Noon-1:30pm\nAdvocacy During Supervision: Understanding the landscape of victim advocacy when the offender is under supervision \nRegister through Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-beyond-sentencing-advocacy-during-supervision/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T030747
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Fundamental Skills for Prosecutors: Check-In and Check-Out
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn 2022\, courts opened back up\, trial dockets moved forward\, and case loads increased. If you could not log on to one of our Prosecutor Institutes\, skipped the STARK Symposiums\, or missed our team at a national conference\, here is one more chance to see what everyone has been learning without you. \nThis end-of-the-year webinar series tackles the topics most requested by child protection professionals across the country. These sessions focus on the skills those in the field need to perfect. \nOur December 14th training\, Fundamental Skills for Prosecutors: Check-In and Check-Up\, covers essential topics relevant to every child abuse case and provides insight and analysis into the constantly changing landscape experienced by victims\, families\, and MDTs. \nView the agenda here. \nCost: $65 \nPlease note: Sessions are conducted live and will not be recorded. \nTo Pay by Debit/Credit Card\nTo pay using a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you do not need a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo Pay by Invoice\nIf you select this payment option\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. If you wish the invoice to be sent to someone else in your agency\, you must send an email to our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org)\, the same day as you register with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds are allowed. You may transfer your registration to another person for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-fundamental-skills-for-prosecutors-check-in-and-check-out/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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