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SUMMARY:39th Annual: Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1\,400 attendees—and growing every year—this four-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems. \nConference Overview\nNICWA provides meaningful programming to conference attendees\, creating a space where participants can learn about the latest developments and best practices from experts in the field and from one another. Participants represent a cross-section of fields and interests including child welfare\, mental health\, and juvenile justice service providers; legal professionals; students; advocates for children; and tribal\, state\, and federal leaders. \nOur conference goals are to:\n\nHighlight successful strategies for developing effective services\nReveal the latest and most innovative child welfare and children’s mental health service delivery practices\nHighlight tactics and strategies for financing and sustaining services that impact children\nShowcase strategies for involving youth and families in developing services and policies that lead to systems change\nCreate peer-to-peer networks that will assist each other in the work toward permanency for all AI/AN families\nShare the latest research on the well-being of AI/AN children and effective child welfare and children’s mental health services\, practices\, and policies
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/39th-annual-protecting-our-children-national-american-indian-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
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SUMMARY:APSAC Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:APSAC pioneered the Forensic Interview Training Institute model to focus on the needs of professionals responsible for conducting forensic/investigative interviews with children in suspected abuse cases. Our comprehensive Institute offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience and have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. \nAbout the Forensic Interviewing Clinics & Institutes\nDeveloped by top experts\, APSAC’s curriculum teaches a structured narrative interview approach that emphasizes best practices based on research and is guided by the best interests of the child. Attendees will receive a balanced review of several protocols and will develop their own customized narrative interview approach based on the principles taught during the Clinic and contained in the 2012 APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse. \nSession Dates: April 5\, 9\, 12 and 16\, 2021. \nContinuing Education\nCEU’s are available\, however CME’s are not available at this time. APSAC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. APSAC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.​ \nScholarship funds are available for law enforcement officers interested in attending the clinics. Click here for full eligibility information and the application form.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-forensic-interview-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20210208T223921Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nTraining methods include lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers\, child protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-8/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20210208T223628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T223723Z
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nTraining methods include lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers\, child protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nVirtual Session\nThis training is taking place via an online platform. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and take place between 4-6 hours. \nRegister Online via CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-basic-forensic-interview-training-7/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20201006T211605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T161228Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host Working with Latino Children and Families within the MDT Process: A trauma-informed approach\, with Liz Franklin\, Tuesday\, November 17\, 2020\, 10:00 a.m. – noon\, via Zoom. \nIn this session\, participants will examine the role of cultural responsiveness among the larger Latino experiences within the North American systems context. Through the trauma-informed care approach participants will be introduced to common misconceptions when working with members of Latino communities\, in order to promote further healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand ways in which culture and privilege impact provider\, organization\, and system functioning.\nDiscuss individual and systems practices to improve access to care.\nExplore options for delivering evidence-based models such as TF-CBT in more culturally resonant ways.\n\nTrainer\nElizabeth (Liz)\, Franklin MSW\, LICSW\, received her BAs from the University of Kansas in Spanish and in American Studies\, and her MSW from the University of Minnesota.  Liz has worked as an elementary school Latino Family Liaison\, a Children’s Mental Health Case Manager\, a School-based Therapist\, and an outpatient therapist in private practice. She is currently the Senior Manager of Community Based Mental Health Services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). \nLiz also teaches the Advanced Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents course in the School of Social Work’s graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Liz serves on the Board of MACMH\, and she is Chair of the Board of El Consorcio (formerly the Twin Cities Spanish-speaking Provider Consortium)\, an interdisciplinary group of over 250 Spanish-speaking mental health providers\, social service providers\, medical social workers\, and school social workers. \nContinuing Education Credits and Training Fee\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes 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. To help offset costs associated with this virtual training\, through funds generously granted to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus through Minnesota Council on Foundations.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-latino-children-and-families-within-the-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse: Collecting Minimal Facts Training
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CornerHouse\, this training course is designed for anyone who might receive a disclosure of or have reason to suspect physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, or neglect. It is appropriate for individuals from law enforcement\, social work\, health care\, education\, daycare\, the foster care system\, and others who might be expected to make a mandated report. \nThis is a half-day training in which participants learn to respond sensitively and effectively to an individual’s initial disclosure of abuse\, neglect or maltreatment. \nDetails\n\nBlended learning training\nClass size limited to 15 participants
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-collecting-minimal-facts-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200917T150511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T200312Z
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SUMMARY:Homelands\, History\, and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota 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. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about the historical as well as the current political and social status of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the United States. Participants will be introduced to the world relational framework and explore how using such a framework has the potential to support healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the historical context of Tribal nations and their citizens.\nDiscuss how relationship building is foundational in working with this population.\nDiscover ways to embed culturally congruent practices into the therapeutic.\n\nTrainer\nMs. Crossbear’s work includes facilitating and consulting with the National Indian Child Welfare Association\, the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health\, Georgetown University\, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, and the Surgeon General’s Conference on Children’s Mental Health. She has worked with tribal and non-tribal communities in providing technical assistance to Systems of Care and Circles of Care utilizing traditional interventions and the promotion of culturally congruent and trauma-informed practices. \nContinuing Education Credits and Cost Offset\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes 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. To help off-set costs associated with this virtual training\, through funds generously granted to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus through Minnesota Council on Foundations.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/homelands-history-and-healing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture,Equity,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care in the COVID-19 Era: ACES\, Telehealth and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Trainer\nPresenter Megan Gerber\, MD\, MPH is a general internist with a career-long focus on the medical care of trauma-exposed women. She is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University and Medical Director of Women’s Health at VA Boston. She holds an adjunct appointment as Lecturer on Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on optimizing medical outcomes for women who have experienced trauma as well as adapting systems of care to be trauma-informed and sensitive to the needs of survivors. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on intimate partner violence and is the editor of the recently released Springer book\, “Trauma-informed Healthcare Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care.” \nTraining Overview\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Gerber will review the long-term health impact adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other traumas have on patients in adult primary care. She will discuss the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic\, and other recent collective adversities\, may be worsening outcomes for trauma-exposed persons. Trauma-informed care will be discussed and a practical approach to applying its principles in Telehealth encounters will be shared. \nTo Register: Go to www.avahealth.org and click on CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY in the yellow banner at the top of homepage. Free CME/CE credit available. This training is supported by the ACEs Aware initiative from the California Surgeon General’s office through a collaboration with:
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-care-in-the-covid-19-era-aces-telehealth-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20201023T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T195437Z
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SUMMARY:Interviewing the Child who is Recanting Sexual Abuse with Dr. Thomas Lyon\, J.D.\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar will discuss best practices for interviewing children who recant their previous disclosure of sexual abuse. The webinar will review the research on what factors influence children to recant and listen to clips of interviews in which children recant. Focus will not be on the child’s previous disclosures\, what others have said to the child about their allegations and how the child feels about the changes in their life since the original disclosure. \nTrainer\nDr. Thomas Lyon is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair of Law and Psychology at the University of Southern Gould School of Law. His research examines the best means by which child witnesses can be questioned in order to maximize their productivity and minimize error. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/interviewing-the-child-who-is-recanting-sexual-abuse-with-dr-thomas-lyon-j-d-ph-d/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200828T211010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T212432Z
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SUMMARY:From Outcry to Sentencing: Children in Court
DESCRIPTION:Court preparation assists child witnesses in their ability to testify well in a courtroom\, learn the process from as early as pre-screen.\nTraining Overview\nMinnesota 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. \nThis session will discuss the importance of each stage of the investigative process in preparing children for court\, and will provide concrete examples of courtroom modifications and child preparation techniques. \nLearning Objectives\n1. Participants will understand the importance of preparing children for court \n2. Participants will identify specific techniques to prepare children and caregivers for testifying in court \n3. Participants will receive concrete examples of courtroom modifications for children \nTrainer\nMs. Russell is the Principal Consultant and Trainer with Russell Consulting Specialists\, LLC\, and an executive director of a Children’s Advocacy Center in the Pacific Northwest. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of child maltreatment. Please join us in deepening our understanding of the work in maltreatment cases. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/from-outcry-to-sentencing-children-in-court/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200925T221527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T221729Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Researchers and CAC Implementers: Feasibility and Effectiveness of Telehealth Delivery of TF-CBT
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar\, hosted by the National Children’s Alliance\, brings together the researchers who have explored the effectiveness of TF-CBT delivered via telehealth and CAC partners who have implemented TF-CBT via telehealth within a CAC model. The MUSC research team will discuss their recent study on the effectiveness of TF-CBT delivered via telehealth and present how their Telehealth Outreach Program Clinic model operates. The CAC team of North Dakota will discuss their model and the promising outcomes they have from 1 year of implementation. \nTrainers\nRegan Steward\, Ph.D. \nRosaura Orengo-Aguayo\, Ph.D. \nMegan Wallace\, LISW-CP \nPaula Condol\, MS\, LPPC \nNicola Herting\, Ph.D.\, LP \nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost for this webinar\, but participants must be eligible to register through the National Children’s Alliance Engage platform. Register now.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/meet-the-researchers-and-cac-implementers-feasibility-and-effectiveness-of-telehealth-delivery-of-tf-cbt/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200911T195438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T195616Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy. The academy will be 100% virtual. Learn more about the program. \nProgram Overview\nThe Minnesota Victim Assistance Academy (MNVAA) is a foundational-level educational opportunity for victim service providers and criminal justice professionals offered by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP). MNVAA is an intensive course of study designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Minnesota. It uses a multi-disciplinary educational approach to convey the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes practitioners will need as they seek to restore victims and help them regain control of their lives. The comprehensive curriculum has been created specifically for Minnesota by a multidisciplinary committee assembled by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and its partners. \nAcademy information and selection criteria are described in the application\, along with directions on how to apply. Applicants who are accepted will be notified via email. Academy students who attend and successfully complete the 40-hour training will receive a certificate of completion. Academic credit is available for an additional fee\, and CEUs/POST credits may be available. \nThe application process is competitive due to limited space. There are no “guaranteed” applications selected for the academy. \n2020 Training Dates\nThe 2020 Academy will kick off with a welcome reception/registration on Tuesday\, October 19\, 2020.\nPlease find the tentative dates and times below: \nVirtual Evening Welcome Reception\nOctober 19\, 2020 6:30-8:00 p.m. \nTraining days\nTuesdays and Thursdays\, two sessions per day- one in the morning and one in the afternoon. \nTarget times are 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.\, but some sessions may require an earlier or later start. \n\nWeek 1: October 20 and 22\nWeek 2: October 27 and 29\nWeek 3: November 4 and 5\nWeek 4: November 10 and 12\nWeek 5: November 17 and 19\n\nGraduation Ceremony\nNovember 20\, 11 a.m. (tentative) \nApplications\nApplications for the 2020 Academy will be accepted until October 1\, 2020. The fee is $100. Students must attend all sessions to graduate. More information can be found on the OJP website under Training & Communication. Please complete the application form and submit it electronically to Joann Jones joann.jones@state.mn.us.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-victim-assistance-academy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200917T150511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T200426Z
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to host 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. \nTraining Overview\nIn this interactive 2-hour workshop\, we will explore the meaning and the value of the terms culture and trauma and how they intersect. We will explore how this intersection informs how we work within multidisciplinary teams to strengthen our systems that keep our children safe. Further\, we will examine our personal values and how they inform our biases that may impact how we deliver services. Finally\, we will identify strategies that will allow us to mitigate the unconscious biases that might influence our training\, research\, and advocacy efforts. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify a common language around culture and trauma.\nDiscuss the meaning of culture beyond race and ethnicity.\nUnderstand that a holistic approach to care requires the integration of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.\n\nTrainer\n \nDr. Sockalingam is a Founding Partner and Change Specialist at Change Matrix\, LLC\, a minority and women-owned firm. Dr. Sockalingam supports individuals\, organizations\, and systems addressing Equity including diversity\, inclusion\, implicit bias\, and structural racism\, cultural competence\, and cross-cultural communication. Additionally\, Dr. Sockalingam focuses on Leadership Development including leadership shifts (in times of change and in chaos/turbulence)\, change management\, collaboration\, and conflict engagement. \nContinuing Education Credits and Training Fee\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available. \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes 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. To help offset costs associated with this virtual training\, through funds generously granted to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance through the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) for Coronavirus through Minnesota Council on Foundations.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-intersection-of-culture-and-trauma-working-with-children-and-families-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture,Equity,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
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SUMMARY:NCATrak User Roundtable: Fall 2020
DESCRIPTION:About This Training\nJoin the Minnesota Children’s Alliance for the Fall 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. \nIntended Audience\nThe NCATrak User Roundtable is intended for children’s advocacy center (CAC) staff that are responsible for administering case management software. \nFacilitator\n Katie Rojas-Jahn\nDirector of Communications and Strategy\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncatrak-user-roundtable-fall-2020/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200924T212024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T212432Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding And Coping With Reactions In A Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWe are living through a time of fear and disruption of daily life that most of us have never experienced. Join the National Children’s Alliance as they host Carrie Epstein\, LCSW-R\, from Yale for a look at the impact of ongoing external dangers and demands. Learn how to recognize common stress reactions and how to use coping strategies to “turn down the volume.” This is a 90-minute webinar. \nThis webinar will provide valuable information on: \n\nWhat is known about the impact of high levels of distress generated by ongoing external dangers/demands\nRecognize common stress reactions\nUnderstand how we experience these reactions in our bodies\, thoughts\, feelings and behaviors\nIdentify coping strategies for “turning down the volume” of these reactions.\nUnderstand why these coping strategies work to lower these reactions\nConnect to useful resources\nQ/A\n\nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost for this webinar\, but participants must be eligible to register through the National Children’s Alliance Engage platform. Register now.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-and-coping-with-reactions-in-a-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200513T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T211354Z
UID:10000219-1600732800-1601078399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:27th APSAC Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:APSAC is excited to announce the Virtual Colloquium will be held online September 22-24\, 2020. Registration is $75 for APSAC members and $150 for non-members (includes one year of membership). \nEvent Overview\nAPSAC’s Virtual Colloquium will bring high-quality learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Sessions will be designated as beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced level content. \nWe hope you will join us for a virtual Colloquium\, featuring nine tracks offered over three days\, September 22\, 23 and 24. Tracks include: \n\nCultural Diversity Institute/Workshops\nEthics and Intervention\nFamily Violence\, Media\, and Trauma\nInterviewing\nInvestigation/Prosecution\nMedical\nMental Health and Mindfulness\nOvercoming Parental Alienation Allegations\nPrevention/Self Care\n\nExtraordinary plenary speakers will be joining us virtually and more than 50 workshops will be available for you! We are also working on virtual after-hours activities to offer that special APSAC touch.   ​ \nSessions will be designed for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine and nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective service\, and allied fields.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/27th-apsac-colloquium/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200924T212422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T212422Z
UID:10000247-1600257600-1600263000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Addressing The Emotional Needs Of Children And Families Impacted By COVID-19 And Other Disasters Using Skills For Psychological Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis workshop\, hosted by the National Children’s Alliance\, will provide an overview of Skills for Psychological Recovery – a skills-based modular intervention that aims to help children\, adults\, and families gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversities. \nIndividuals affected by a disaster or traumatic incident\, whether survivors\, witnesses\, or responders to such events\, may struggle with or face new challenges following the event. Learn how SPR can help your clients gain skills to reduce ongoing distress and effectively cope in the weeks and months following disaster and trauma. \nTrainers\nMelissa Brymer\, Ph.D.\, Psy.D.\, from National Child Traumatic Stress Network and Jerry Dunn\, Ph.D.\, from Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis. \nRegistration and Cost\nThere is no cost for this webinar\, but participants must be eligible to register through the National Children’s Alliance Engage platform. Register now.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/addressing-the-emotional-needs-of-children-and-families-impacted-by-covid-19-and-other-disasters-using-skills-for-psychological-recovery/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200818T203319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T203319Z
UID:10000237-1600088400-1600092000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Norms\, and Cultural Shifts\, Regarding Physical Punishment with Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff
DESCRIPTION:Parents often defend their use of physical punishment by pointing to the norms of their cultural group. Dr. Gershoff will discuss some of the cultural norms regarding physical punishment and what research and science can tell us about each. She will also describe evidence of cultural shifts away from physical punishment in some communities and highlight what these shifts tell us about ways to affect larger community-level change. \nDr. Elizabeth Gershoff is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and Associate Director of the Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin. She is an internationally recognized expert on the effects of physical punishment on children and the 2019 recipient of the Nicholas Hobbs Award recognizing her work advocating on behalf of children.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cultural-norms-and-cultural-shifts-regarding-physical-punishment-with-dr-elizabeth-gershoff/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200818T203043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T203043Z
UID:10000236-1598450400-1598454000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Is Corporal Punishment on the Decline? With Dr. Robert Sege
DESCRIPTION:Join APSAC and Dr. Robert Sege\, author of the AAP statement on corporal punishment\, for a discussion on the generational shift that has resulted in declining in rates of corporal punishment and current concerns about children and parents during the pandemic. This Zoom Chat is free to attend\, no CE credit available. \nRegister online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/is-corporal-punishment-on-the-decline-with-dr-robert-sege/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Online Webinar,Research
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200827
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20191108T215747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T194442Z
UID:10000198-1598227200-1598486399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:2020 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\nDon’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. \nThe conference is presented by the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children in collaboration with the Shaken Baby Alliance. Information on continuing education credit is available on the Summit website. \nIntended Audience\n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists and Counselors\nAttorneys\nMedicolegal Death Investigators\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2020-child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200707T175606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T195645Z
UID:10000233-1597843800-1597851000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:This training discusses affirmative practices for child abuse MDT professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\n\nAbout this Training\nThis training will include a Gender and Sexuality 101 course to establish shared language and definitions and will outline considerations for MDT disciplines\, including forensic interviewers.\nTopics Include:\n\nIncreasing understanding of LGBTQIA+ culture\, including the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community and how these dynamics impact their experiences with system providers.\nTools for professionals to examine current practices and create more affirmative interactions and environments for LGBTQIA+ children and families.\nExamining the role of multiple identities and polyvictimization in work with LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\nIntended Audience:\nThis cultural impact training opportunity is beneficial for any member of a multidisciplinary team and Children’s Advocacy Centers. \nTrainers:\nKaelie Lund\nVictim Assistance Specialist\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nZero Abuse Project \nKaelie Lund (they/them) is a Victim Assistance Specialist with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\, a program of Zero Abuse Project\, where they assist families of missing persons and train students\, parents\, and non-profit professionals. Kaelie graduated from St. Olaf College with degrees in sociology and anthropology\, women’s and gender studies\, and family studies. Kaelie is also a state-certified sexual assault/domestic violence advocate with over 100 hours of trauma-informed training. \nKaelie most recently worked at Carleton College as an Assistant Dean of Admissions where they worked closely with Carleton’s Gender & Sexuality Center and coordinated Carleton’s Green Dot Bystander Intervention program to train hundreds of student leaders on how to be an active bystander. Kaelie is passionate about working with young people\, educating others on LGBTQIA+ best practices\, and is thrilled to be working at a non-profit so close to their heart. \nRachel Johnson\nForensic Interview Specialist\nZero Abuse Project \nRachel Johnson (she/her/they/them) has over a decade of experience in work related to child abuse\, forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, victimization\, advocacy\, prevention education\, and family violence\, both domestically and abroad. She currently works as a Forensic Interview Specialist with Zero Abuse Project where she provides training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals\, and designs and develops curriculum. \nRachel most recently served as the Program Director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance. Prior to her work at the Alliance\, Rachel served as a forensic interviewer and the Forensic Program Coordinator at First Witness Child Advocacy Center. She is trained in multiple forensic interview protocols. Rachel received Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Service\, sociology and Spanish at Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Rachel is passionate about working directly with children and families\, supporting front-line professionals and improving the institutional response to victimization by centering the experiences of victims at all levels of consideration and decision- making.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/serving-lgbtqia-children-and-families-in-the-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200804T143255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T143255Z
UID:10000235-1597327200-1597330800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Victims’ Rights and Victim Voice During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, Professor Meg Garvin will provide 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. \nRegister online. \nPresenter\nMeg Garvin\, M.A.\, JD\, is the Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) and a Clinical Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School. Professor Garvin is recognized as a leading expert on victims’ rights.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/protecting-victims-rights-and-victim-voice-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200625T210106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T180112Z
UID:10000232-1594717200-1594728000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Problematic Intrafamilial Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note\, this training will take place over three sessions\, the first of which will be held on July 14. When you complete the registration below\, you will have the opportunity to indicate your attendance at all sessions. \nTraining Overview\nThe training utilizes an interactive module from the intervention Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Adolescents (PSB-CBT-A) where participants explore common reactions of caregivers. Participants also practice the best ways to engage with families and how to offer concrete solutions that address safety concerns within the home. The curriculum also focuses on supporting families as they navigate the system response after a mandated report is made\, including planning for reunification if members of the family are separated. \nSessions\nIn order to meet best practice standards for online training\, the training will be offered as a three-part series. \n\nSession One: A Family’s Journey Through Problematic Sexual Behavior and their Community’s Response (July 14\, 2020)\nSession Two: Engaging with Caregivers of Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior (July 21\, 2020)\nSession Three: Navigating the System and Safety Planning for Intrafamilial Problematic Sexual Behavior (July 28\, 2020)\n\nIntended audience\nProfessionals that interface with families and respond to problematic sexual behaviors including advocates\, forensic interviewers\, CAC staff\, and child abuse multidisciplinary team members. If applicable\, participants can indicate the type of continuing education credit they seek on their registration form. \nTrainer\n \nSimaya van Dooren\, LMSW\nClinical Program Coordinator\nDee Norton Child Advocacy Center
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/problematic-intrafamilial-sexual-behaviors-5/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200623T204742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T204742Z
UID:10000231-1594292400-1594297800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Porn: Let's Talk About It!
DESCRIPTION:As a generation raised on technology\, kids today are turning to the internet to fill in the gaps their sex education has left open. \nWebinar Overview\nKids are exposed to pornography at high rates due to free and accessible porn websites. On these websites\, children can easily confuse violent\, misogynistic\, and degrading themes as normal sexual behavior\, and most of the content does not convey a culture that requires consent. \nRegister online.  \nIn this session\, we will discuss the prevalence at which children and adolescents access pornography. We will also provide tools to start age-appropriate conversations about pornography\, as well as internet and personal safety. \n\nParticipants will learn what kids are gaining from sex education\, and identify what is being left out and why kids are turning to pornography.\nParticipants will examine the access kids and teens have to online pornography and discuss how that access without education impacts healthy sexual development.\nParticipants will be able to effectively communicate with kids and teens about pornography and explain how it relates to internet and personal safety.\n\nTrainers\nCaitie Dahl\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer and Trainer \nKylee Pass\nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate and Trainer
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/porn-lets-talk-about-it/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Body Safety,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200622T182120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T182157Z
UID:10000230-1593522000-1593525600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Indian Child Welfare: Practice Impacts and Responses to COVID-19 in State Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nJoin 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. \nRegister online. \nPanelists:\n\nYvonne Barrett\, Manager of Indian Child Welfare Act Program\, Minnesota Department of Human Services\nAdam Becenti\, Director of Tribal Affairs\, Oregon Department of Human Services\nNatalie Norberg\, Director of the Office of Children’s Services\, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services\nTleena Ives\, Director of Tribal Relations\, Washington Department of Children\, Youth\, and Families\nModerator: David Simmons\, Government Affairs and Advocacy Director\, NICWA
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/indian-child-welfare-practice-impacts-and-responses-to-covid-19-in-state-agencies/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200429T215200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T215209Z
UID:10000216-1593090000-1593093600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Getting To Know The Accreditation Standards: Child-Focused Setting
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview\nGet to know NCA’s Child-Focused Setting standard for Accreditation. The overall intent and importance of the standard will be reviewed\, followed by an explanation of each Essential Component related to the standard. After reviewing each Essential Component\, practical approaches to meet the standard will be discussed. There will also be time for question and answer. \nTrainers\nAlyson McKenzie\nAccreditation Coordinator\nAlyson MacKenzie is the Accreditation Coordinator at National Children’s Alliance\, and manages the accreditation process for Child Advocacy Centers throughout the country. Previously Alyson was the Senior Program Associate of Accreditation at NCA as well as Program Associate at NCA\, managing grants and membership for the Southern Region of the United States. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Certificate in Human Service Management from Boston University. Ms. MacKenzie has years of experience providing training and technical assistance to Children’s Advocacy Centers across the country. \nAlyssa Todd\nAccreditation Program Associate\nAlyssa Todd worked as an Investigative Social Worker for Vermont CPS for almost five years\, then moved to Philadelphia for grad school\, where she continued to work with youth in foster care. She moved back to Vermont and became the Director and Forensic Interviewer of a small Associate Member center in Brattleboro\, VT in 2012. In 2016 the Center became fully Accredited with NCA under Ms. Todd’s leadership. During her time working at a CAC\, her interests were mostly focused on Forensic Interviewing and Vicarious Trauma.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/getting-to-know-the-accreditation-standards-child-focused-setting/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200602T170008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T170008Z
UID:10000228-1593007200-1593010800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Working Together to Combat Child Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nIn this webinar presented by the National Training and Technical Assistance Center\, presenters will discuss how teams work together to combat child abuse. \nWorking as a team to achieve a common goal can be challenging\, especially when each member of the team has their own role and agenda they are trying to accomplish. Throw in child abuse\, complex trauma\, and the daily combat of morally challenging work and tensions are bound to arise. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to child abuse investigations. Additionally\, the content will cover challenges\, barriers\, and strategies in overcoming them by working effectively together as a team to combat the child abuse epidemic. \nRegister online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-together-to-combat-child-abuse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200604T194556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T194556Z
UID:10000229-1592467200-1592492400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CARE4YOU Conference
DESCRIPTION:A virtual conference to CARE4YOU\, the helping professionals who CARE for us. \nConference Overview\nAre you a “Helping Professional”? Is it your job to care for\, and help others? Does your work involve exposure to trauma? Is your work high-stress? \nIf this describes your work\, you may be experiencing the very natural\, but negative effects of constantly giving of yourself and caring for others.  Trauma-exposure and high levels of stress can compromise your health. At CARE4YOU\, we give helping professionals the tools and strategies to address and manage the normal consequences of the vital work you do. \nCARE4YOU\, 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. \nJoin us online on June 18th\, 2020 or watch to the recorded sessions on your own schedule. The cost for the training is $85 Canadian dollars. \nConference Format\nSessions will be delivered online\, and participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions to each of the presenters.  All you will need is a computer and internet connection.  All sessions will be recorded and participants will have access to them for 10 days after the conference is over.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/care4you-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200521T155558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T155558Z
UID:10000224-1591776000-1591808400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Training for Advocates Working with A Child Advocacy Center
DESCRIPTION:This training meets all essential components in the NCA Standard of Advocacy. \nNote: This training will take place online over three days: June 10\, 17 and 24\, 2020. \nFirst Witness Advocacy bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This is in contrast to more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners. \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.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/training-for-advocates-working-with-a-child-advocacy-center-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050400
CREATED:20200602T165524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T165524Z
UID:10000227-1591275600-1591279200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:When Faith Hurts: Recognizing and Responding to the Spiritual Impact of Child Abuse with Victor Vieth\, JD\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nIn 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. This webinar provides concrete suggestions for multidisciplinary teams who encounter this dynamic. \nRegister online. \nPresenter\nVictor Vieth is Director of Education and Research at the Zero Abuse Project. He gained national recognition for his work addressing child abuse as a prosecutor in rural Minnesota. He is the 2018 President of the Academy on Violence and Abuse. He has been instrumental in implementing 22 state and international forensic interview training programs\, undergraduate and graduate programs on child maltreatment. Books include: On This Rock: A call to Center the Christian Response to Child Abuse on the Life and Works of Jesus (Wiff & Stock 2018). \n\nOther Details\n**Psychology CE Credits now available. Purchase CE Credits in advance of the Webinar. CEUs purchased during or after the event cannot be awarded.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/when-faith-hurts-recognizing-and-responding-to-the-spiritual-impact-of-child-abuse-with-victor-vieth-jd-ma/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Spirituality
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