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SUMMARY:NCAC Interviewing Children on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren with neurodivergent disorders such as ASD are at an increased risk of child maltreatment. This population presents challenges for forensic interviewers as there is great variability in functioning including unique memory and cognitive processes\, linguistic style\, understanding and expression of emotions\, and forming connections with others. Many of these children can provide information about their experiences if the interviewer is able to adapt questioning approaches and interview strategies to meet the needs of this child. Preparation and flexibility are key. While providing a review of possible domains of impact on functioning\, this training will focus on tips for information gathering\, preparation with the investigative partners to set reasonable expectations\, and adaptations to questioning strategies and interview phases. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies and the phases of a forensic interview. \nRegister through NCAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-interviewing-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260507T195031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T195031Z
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SUMMARY:Esperanza Executive Director Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis space is designed for Chief Executive Officers\, Executive Directors\, and emerging leaders within community-based organizations. Participants will engage with data-driven insights to strengthen leadership capacity and organizational effectiveness. Topic areas include financial management\, engaging new stakeholders\, and fundraising strategies. \nExecutive Director Series\n\nEngaging New Stakeholders | Friday\, May 15\, 2025\nOwn Your Value | Friday\, May 29\, 2026\nFundraising and Diversifying Funds | Friday\, June 6\, 2026\n\nRegister through Esperanza United
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/esperanza-executive-director-series/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza United":MAILTO:info@esperanzaunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20251008T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T195853Z
UID:10001358-1778752800-1778758200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | Demystifying Victim Manipulation and Grooming
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThroughout this presentation\, we will explore the relationship between the victim and the offender\, the stages of the victim manipulation process\, as well as the intentionality behind the subtlety and secrecy of victim manipulation. Participants will learn how an offender chooses a victim and how to intervene during this abusive relationship. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-demystifying-victim-manipulation-and-grooming/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260430T161408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T161408Z
UID:10001575-1778680800-1778684400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Traumatic Stress Institute: Building a Culture of Safety and Transforming Behavioral Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMany provider organizations struggle to effectively serve individuals with high rates of traumatic life experiences. Traditional\, compliance-driven cultures sometimes misinterpret trauma-related behaviors\, leading to an overreliance on restrictive interventions – such as physical restraints – and increased risk for both consumers and staff. \nTrauma-informed care (TIC) offers a different approach. By recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and aligning care delivery to meet consumers where they are\, organizations can reduce re-traumatization\, improve safety\, strengthen outcomes\, and support workforce well-being. \nJoin for a panel discussion to reimagine what’s possible through trauma-informed systems change. The presenters will outline how this model leveraged leadership engagement\, staff training\, and a train-the-trainer approach to build a culture of trust and safety\, increase workforce engagement\, and reduce workplace violence. \nKey Takeaways\n\nReal Stories\, Real Impact: Hear how RWJBH staff are transforming care for individuals with traumatic experiences – improving both patient outcomes and staff well-being.\n \nOvercome Challenges: Learn how trauma is sometimes misinterpreted in healthcare\, and how to shift to a more effective\, compassionate approach.\n \nBuilding Safety and Trust: Explore strategies that foster safety\, increase workforce engagement\, and mitigate workplace violence.\n \nStrategic Investment: Understand how trauma-informed care is not just a trend; it’s a vital investment in long-term organizational performance\, workforce stability\, and care quality.\n \nReplicable Roadmap: The RCCM model provides a proven framework for embedding trauma-informed care. Learn how TSI works in partnership with clients to reduce harm and promote healing across complex behavioral healthcare systems.\n\nRegister through Traumatic Stress Institute\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/traumatic-stress-institute-building-a-culture-of-safety-and-transforming-behavioral-health-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260413T165207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T165207Z
UID:10001559-1778594400-1778599800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT Working with Trauma in High-Conflict or Forensic Contexts
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis advanced training examines the complexities of working with trauma in high-conflict and forensic contexts\, with the purpose of enhancing clinicians’ ability to conduct accurate\, objective\, and defensible evaluations. Key topics include the impact of ongoing litigation on symptom presentation\, differentiating trauma-related responses from response bias or secondary gain\, and navigating competing narratives while maintaining a trauma-informed framework. The presentation integrates current research and best practices in forensic assessment\, emphasizing ethical considerations\, limits of clinical inference\, and strategies for managing ambiguity in high-stakes cases. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen clinical decision-making and produce clear\, well-supported opinions that withstand legal scrutiny. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-working-with-trauma-in-high-conflict-or-forensic-contexts/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260304T182933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T164034Z
UID:10001499-1778457600-1778889599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:RADAR Forensic Interview Model Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nRADAR (Recognizing Abuse Disclosures And Responding) is a structured\, child-friendly model for interviewing children and adolescents in cases of suspected child maltreatment. To ensure interview quality and ease of learning\, the model provides suggested scripting for novice interviewers and scaffolding for more experienced interviewers\, while offering sufficient flexibility to accommodate varying types of maltreatment experiences\, developmental levels\, and disclosure histories. \nBy design\, RADAR places a special emphasis on forensic balance\, with the dual objective of minimizing false positive as well as false negative errors in case decisions. It is adapted from the NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol\, the Cognitive Interview\, and 80 years of combined experience in child forensic interviewing by the RADAR Model developers. \nRegister Through RADAR FI Models\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/radar-forensic-interview-model-training-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260413T170917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T170917Z
UID:10001563-1778151600-1778167800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC | Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series – For professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How \nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter? \n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nModule 1: The Why and the When?\n\nDescribe the historical context of child maltreatment and common myths\, biases\, statistics\, scope of problem factors that increase risk of child maltreatment.\nDistinguish the roles of CPS\, LE\, FI\, and other involved.\nLearn the indicators\, effects\, and dynamics of abuse.\nDemonstrate how to respond and when to refer and when to gather additional information.\nReview Disclosure and Recantation research\nSummarize disclosure types\, methods and reasons for delay.\nDescribe the research on memory and suggestibility.\nTranslate the research that clearly reveals that a supportive non-offending caregiver is critical to the resiliency of the child and learn how your role can help the non-offending caregiver to believe and support the child.\nLearn how to effectively engage families and non-offending caregivers.\nSummarize the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the opportunities to incorporate resilience in investigative response.\nDemonstrate the ability to react and respond to a child or adolescent disclosing abuse.\nIdentify individualized triggers\, strengths\, resources\, resilience\, and preventative strategies.\nDistinguish essential facts.\nPrepare for testimony.\n\nModule 2: The Practice of How?\n\nDefine Roles. Participants will describe why\, when\, and how to talk with children when abuse and violence are a concern.\nDescribe Skills for Gathering Information from Children. Rapport building\, narrative event practice\, transition to concern\, open-ended questions\, recording information\, and supporting trauma-informed closure.\nDemonstrate Ways of Talking with Children that are Supportive\, Warm\, and Sustain Rapport. Role play and practice.\nApply Open-Ended Questioning Techniques: Participants will learn how to utilize open-ended questions and narrative event practice to gather accurate\, reliable information from children about their experiences.\nDemonstrate Non-Invasive Interviewing Skills: Participants will learn techniques to establish rapport and conduct child-friendly\, non-invasive conversations that encourage children to share concerns and basic information.\nExplain Supportive Conversations for Child Well-being: Professionals will be able to more effectively respond to children’s statements in a manner that supports ongoing investigations\, maintains trust\, and prioritizes the child’s emotional safety.\n*Note: Module 2 will be offered in-person at the APSAC Colloquium Pre-Conference on June 14\, 2026.\n\nModule 3: the How and Beyond – Research-Informed Interviewing\nPrerequisite: Module 1 must be completed prior to attending Module 3. Module 2 must be completed or registered for prior to attending Module 3. \n\nDemonstrate the ability to differentiate the purpose of the non-forensic interviewer interview from a formal child forensic interview.\nExplain the key stages of research-informed interviewing and how these stages may differ from a formal child forensic interview.\nEvaluate the quality of interview questions by understanding the type of questions used.\nGive examples of how to prioritize and maximize open-ended questions to elicit accurate narratives and reliable information from children.\nExplain the best ways to structure their interviews to support the child and future investigation.\nDemonstrate knowledge of language and memory development to generating interview questions.\nIdentify how child development and linguistic considerations affect abilities of children to understand and respond to adult questioning.\nIdentify and give examples of age-appropriate questions and ways of assessing child’s developmental level and abilities.\nDemonstrate knowledge of challenges to talking with children and ways of reducing drift. Make a plan for avoiding draft.\nExplain key memory concepts critical in effective child interviewing: How children’s memories differ from adults\, Recall v. Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\nGive examples of key memory concept questions critical in effective child interviewing: Recall memory\, Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\, Episodic memory\nSummarize key principles of best practice interview techniques and components gleaned from the research\, with reference to key provisions of the APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse.\nExplain next steps to a child and supportive family members (as needed) that match practitioners role in the interview process.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-6/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260324T200839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T200839Z
UID:10001548-1777982400-1777986000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits Calculating True Program Costs
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nUnderstanding the true\, full cost of delivering programs and services is essential for management decisions\, program design\, and effective fund development. This workshop includes hands-on learning labs with practical exercises that will help you identify your program costs and develop realistic budgets. You will leave this workshop with tools to help you calculate program costs and move your organization to greater financial sustainability. \nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-calculating-true-program-costs-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260413T170917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T170917Z
UID:10001562-1777978800-1777995000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC | Do No Harm Interviewing Skills Needed When There Are Concerns About Abuse: The Why\, The When\, The How
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA First-of-Its-Kind\, Multi-Module Training Series – For professionals who may talk with children about abuse — outside official CAC forensic interview roles. Whether in mental health\, healthcare\, education\, child welfare\, law enforcement\, or frontline work\, gain the skills to respond safely without causing harm. \nProfessionals in many settings have contact with children who may have witnessed or been a victim of violence. Children sometimes make statements that are as alarming as they are unclear\, resulting in a professional feeling anxious about child safety and confusion about how to manage a mandated report. In some situations\, professionals need clarity regarding a child’s statement and in other situations professionals need to get some information from a child before or after an investigation and child forensic interview. \nThis training will teach child serving professionals across disciplines how to talk with the child in a non-invasive manner that allows the child to provide basic information about the concerns and feel supported in the process. Specific emphasis will be on how to enhance rapport building throughout an interview\, address the importance of including narrative event practice prior to talking about the issue of concern\, and will teach specific interview techniques focusing on the use of open-ended questions from narrative event practice through basic questioning about the concerns. \nPresenters will cover memory and cognitive development research and the values of these skills. Presenters will also provide an overview of the components of child maltreatment investigations and child forensic interviewing. Attendees will learn and practice new skills that may help them respond effectively to children who make statements that raise child maltreatment or family violence concerns. The goal of using these skills is to support the child\, get helpful basic information\, and enhance\, not hinder an investigation. \nLearn the Why\, When & How \nSafe\, developmentally appropriate\, evidence-informed interviewing skills — stay in your role and reduce risk. \nWhy does this training matter? \n\nFills a national gap for non-CAC interviewers\nPromotes trauma-informed\, child-centered\, legally sound practice\nLed by national experts in forensic interviewing & child protection\n\nModule 1: The Why and the When?\n\nDescribe the historical context of child maltreatment and common myths\, biases\, statistics\, scope of problem factors that increase risk of child maltreatment.\nDistinguish the roles of CPS\, LE\, FI\, and other involved.\nLearn the indicators\, effects\, and dynamics of abuse.\nDemonstrate how to respond and when to refer and when to gather additional information.\nReview Disclosure and Recantation research\nSummarize disclosure types\, methods and reasons for delay.\nDescribe the research on memory and suggestibility.\nTranslate the research that clearly reveals that a supportive non-offending caregiver is critical to the resiliency of the child and learn how your role can help the non-offending caregiver to believe and support the child.\nLearn how to effectively engage families and non-offending caregivers.\nSummarize the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the opportunities to incorporate resilience in investigative response.\nDemonstrate the ability to react and respond to a child or adolescent disclosing abuse.\nIdentify individualized triggers\, strengths\, resources\, resilience\, and preventative strategies.\nDistinguish essential facts.\nPrepare for testimony.\n\nModule 2: The Practice of How?\n\nDefine Roles. Participants will describe why\, when\, and how to talk with children when abuse and violence are a concern.\nDescribe Skills for Gathering Information from Children. Rapport building\, narrative event practice\, transition to concern\, open-ended questions\, recording information\, and supporting trauma-informed closure.\nDemonstrate Ways of Talking with Children that are Supportive\, Warm\, and Sustain Rapport. Role play and practice.\nApply Open-Ended Questioning Techniques: Participants will learn how to utilize open-ended questions and narrative event practice to gather accurate\, reliable information from children about their experiences.\nDemonstrate Non-Invasive Interviewing Skills: Participants will learn techniques to establish rapport and conduct child-friendly\, non-invasive conversations that encourage children to share concerns and basic information.\nExplain Supportive Conversations for Child Well-being: Professionals will be able to more effectively respond to children’s statements in a manner that supports ongoing investigations\, maintains trust\, and prioritizes the child’s emotional safety.\n*Note: Module 2 will be offered in-person at the APSAC Colloquium Pre-Conference on June 14\, 2026.\n\nModule 3: the How and Beyond – Research-Informed Interviewing\nPrerequisite: Module 1 must be completed prior to attending Module 3. Module 2 must be completed or registered for prior to attending Module 3. \n\nDemonstrate the ability to differentiate the purpose of the non-forensic interviewer interview from a formal child forensic interview.\nExplain the key stages of research-informed interviewing and how these stages may differ from a formal child forensic interview.\nEvaluate the quality of interview questions by understanding the type of questions used.\nGive examples of how to prioritize and maximize open-ended questions to elicit accurate narratives and reliable information from children.\nExplain the best ways to structure their interviews to support the child and future investigation.\nDemonstrate knowledge of language and memory development to generating interview questions.\nIdentify how child development and linguistic considerations affect abilities of children to understand and respond to adult questioning.\nIdentify and give examples of age-appropriate questions and ways of assessing child’s developmental level and abilities.\nDemonstrate knowledge of challenges to talking with children and ways of reducing drift. Make a plan for avoiding draft.\nExplain key memory concepts critical in effective child interviewing: How children’s memories differ from adults\, Recall v. Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\nGive examples of key memory concept questions critical in effective child interviewing: Recall memory\, Recognition memory\, Memory source monitoring\, Script memory\, Episodic memory\nSummarize key principles of best practice interview techniques and components gleaned from the research\, with reference to key provisions of the APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse.\nExplain next steps to a child and supportive family members (as needed) that match practitioners role in the interview process.\n\nRegister Through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-do-no-harm-interviewing-skills-needed-when-there-are-concerns-about-abuse-the-why-the-when-the-how-6/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260430T155854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T155854Z
UID:10001573-1777939200-1778111999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Esperanza United Adelante 2026
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis is a free virtual gathering for Latin@ advocates\, organizations\, and leaders committed to supporting survivors and strengthening our communities. Connect\, learn\, and be part of a space rooted in community\, knowledge\, and collective action. \nRegister through Esperanza United
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/esperanza-united-adelante-2026/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza United":MAILTO:info@esperanzaunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260128T195252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T231833Z
UID:10001481-1777852800-1778198399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Forensic Interviewing of Children Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized\, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. This 4-day\, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. The training includes lectures\, skill-building activities\, guided discussions\, reflections\, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Friday\, March 13\, 2026!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-training-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T151500
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260102T225456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T200726Z
UID:10001433-1777636800-1777648500@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategies for Building Self-Esteem in Vulnerable Children and Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis three-hour\, intermediate-level training is designed for social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, educators\, and other human service professionals working with children and families. The seminar explores the foundations of self-esteem in children and youth—especially those most vulnerable—and equips participants with tools to foster confidence\, resilience\, and healthy identity. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify Influences on Self-Esteem: Recognize personal\, relational\, and societal factors shaping children and youth’s self-esteem.\nApply Strategies to Build and Protect Self-Esteem: Use techniques such as affirming feedback\, agency-building\, and supportive environments.\nAddress and Heal Wounds to Self-Esteem: Respond to injuries such as criticism\, exclusion\, or systemic barriers in ways that foster resilience and positive identity.\n\nRegister Through IHS\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-strategies-to-empower-and-support-children-youth-with-adhd-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T151500
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260324T205523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T205523Z
UID:10001554-1777557600-1777562100@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse Human Trafficking of Youth in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAn estimated 50 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking. In the United States alone\, approximately 400\,000 individuals are exploited through sex trafficking\, labor trafficking\, or domestic servitude. Traffickers earn an estimated $240 billion annually\, more than the combined revenue of major Fortune 500 companies such as Apple\, Amazon\, Disney\, General Motors\, and Ford. \nStatistics show that one in four trafficking victims is a child. Nearly 95% of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 have an online presence\, and half report being online constantly. Traffickers have adapted to this reality by using social media\, gaming platforms\, and messaging applications to groom and recruit youth. \nThis webinar examines how traffickers leverage modern technology to target children\, reviews commonly used online platforms\, and discusses the digital tools exploited to facilitate child trafficking. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-human-trafficking-of-youth-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trafficking
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T151500
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260128T200549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T200549Z
UID:10001483-1777550400-1777562100@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategies to Empower and Support Children and Youth with ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStrategies to Empower and Support Children and Youth with ADHD is an intermediate-level training designed for professionals such as social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, educators\, and others who support individuals with ADHD. This course provides a practical framework for understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—from its historical roots and clinical features to the real-world challenges faced by children\, youth\, and families. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify and apply strategies that build rapport and reduce stigma when working with clients who present ADHD-related challenges.\nImplement practical behavioral\, communication\, and environmental interventions in home\, school\, and community settings to support youth with ADHD.\nImplement skills to collaborate effectively with families\, educators\, and mental health professionals to create coordinated care plans and improve outcomes for clients with ADHD.\n\nRegister Through IHS\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-strategies-to-empower-and-support-children-and-youth-with-adhd/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20251008T195528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T195528Z
UID:10001357-1777543200-1777548600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness | How to Facilitate an Effective Case Review Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCase Review is an essential tool for well-functioning MDTs\, and helps to facilitate discussion about case status and services that help the specific families in the case being reviewed\, as well as helps improve services for families in the future. This training will discuss the importance of conducting regular case review meetings\, and different options that CACs and MDTs have when conducting those meetings. Practical considerations will also be discussed\, such as who should be facilitating case review\, what to do about follow-up steps\, and how to make the meetings the most productive through efficient faciliation skills. \nRegister Through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-how-to-facilitate-an-effective-case-review-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260107T224152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T224152Z
UID:10001444-1777539600-1777566600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC Verbal De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAvoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process\, conflict prevention\, and help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate\, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLeverage verbal and nonverbal approaches to improve service outcomes\nConsider and apply techniques when facing those who are emotionally charged or suffering from some form of crisis\nDemonstrate active listening skills to be best communicate and empathize with those in conflict\n\nRegister Through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-verbal-de-escalation-and-conflict-resolution-6/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260109T165510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T165510Z
UID:10001460-1777467600-1777471200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN Re(Human)ized Resources: Leading Change & Building Equity-Centered Culture
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn this culminating session\, participants will assess their organization’s systems through the lens of the Equity Audit Framework. The session focuses on equipping HR and nonprofit leaders to model accountability\, navigate resistance\, and sustain culture transformation. \nLearning Objectives\n\nConduct an equity audit of HR systems to identify structural barriers\nApply change-management principles for equitable transformation\nCommit to ongoing reflection and leadership behaviors that sustain inclusive culture\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-rehumanized-resources-leading-change-building-equity-centered-culture/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20251223T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T173337Z
UID:10001422-1777460400-1777725000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Technology and Challenges in Child Maltreatment 8-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is an 8-week live webinar series focused on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment. Held once a week for 1.5 hours via Zoom\, the program offers professionals opportunities to acquire or enhance competencies\, skills\, and insights necessary for effectively working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. \nAll sessions are led by national experts in child welfare and child maltreatment. Attendance is required for all eight sessions in the series. \nParticipants are encouraged to have their camera on to support engagement\, and a webcam is required for continuing education verification. \nTraining Topics\nTechnology’s Double Edge: Protecting Children in a Digital World\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026 \nTechnology and Online Safety: Latest Research\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \nPsychological Maltreatment on Social Media: The Dark Side of Sharenting\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \nGamifying Digital Resilience: Building Safer Online Worlds Across Generations\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 \nSexting\, Sextortion\, and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Updating Internet Safety Messages to Counter the Latest Threats\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 \nIntersection of Technology and Science\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \nWhen Technology Turns Both Ways: AI’s Role in Protecting and Harming Our Children\nWednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTechnology and Corporal Punishment\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nSkill Level: Introductory / Intermediate\nGeneral Admission (entire 8-week course): $160.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-technology-and-challenges-in-child-maltreatment-8-week-course/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260128T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T201708Z
UID:10001485-1777453200-1777460400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Propel Nonprofits | Assessing Financial Health of Your Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn a constantly shifting nonprofit landscape\, financial stability is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Join Propel Nonprofits for a workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders assess their organization’s financial health. \nThis session will guide you through 10 key indicators of financial health\, blending both financial metrics and leadership practices that contribute to long-term sustainability. \nLearning Objectives\n\nAnalyze financial trends and ratios to understand your organization’s fiscal trajectory\nUse cash flow projections and operating reserves to plan for uncertainty\nReview budget-to-actual reports to make informed decisions\nEngage your board and finance committee in meaningful financial oversight\nAlign your strategic plan and succession planning with financial realities\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned executive director\, a board member\, or new to a nonprofit finance role\, this workshop offers tools\, examples\, and templates to help you move from financial uncertainty to financial strategy. \nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutive Directors\nFinance Staff\nBoard Members (especially Treasurers)\n\nRegister Through Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/propel-nonprofits-assessing-financial-health-of-your-nonprofit-organization-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Propel Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@propelnonprofits.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260109T174124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T174124Z
UID:10001465-1777334400-1777420799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:ZAP Keeping Faith 2-Day Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course empowers faith communities to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, emotional abuse\, and neglect. Included are discussions detailing the impact of child abuse on a victim’s sense of spirituality and offering concrete suggestions for working with medical and mental health professionals to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The course also discusses ideal child protection policies for a faith-based institution\, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation. A review of various child abuse case scenarios and a discussion on appropriate and inappropriate responses allows for real-life problem-solving and feedback. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zap-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar,Special Events,Spirituality
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260109T164731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T164731Z
UID:10001457-1777161600-1777420799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH 30th Annual Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nOne of the largest conferences of its kind in the country – this conference welcomes teachers\, therapists\, psychiatrists\, counselors\, social workers\, infant and early childhood professionals\, health care workers\, parents and all others who support children prenatal to age 24. \nRegister Through MACMH\nEarly bird rate until Friday\, February 27\, 2026.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-30th-annual-child-adolescent-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260413T164510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164510Z
UID:10001557-1776902400-1776988799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:OJP Crime Victim Rights\, Reimbursement\, and Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTo celebrate 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week\, the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is offering a special training day for victim service and criminal justice professionals. Participants will enjoy sessions on crime victim rights\, crime victims reimbursement\, and a lunch-time presentation from staff from the offices of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives and Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls. \nRegister Through OJP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ojp-crime-victim-rights-reimbursement-and-reflections/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260225T211006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T211018Z
UID:10001496-1776866400-1776870000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IVAT How Does Trafficking Happen and How to Respond? Grooming\, Trauma Bonding\, and Trauma-Informed Care
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training explains how individuals are recruited or groomed into trafficking situations\, and debunks common myths – including that trafficking involves kidnapping and forcible confinement. We will take a deep dive into the “Romeo” or “boyfriend” trafficking strategy. A framework involving 6 stages of grooming into trafficking is introduced\, which leads into a discussion of trauma-informed strategies for interacting with suspected or confirmed trafficking victims. The presentation introduces a number of myths related to human trafficking\, replacing them with facts\, with the final myth being that victims will self-disclose their exploitation. There are many reasons why victims do not self-disclose\, and we must be sensitive to these dynamics. At the end of the training\, participants will be able to identify stages of grooming\, differentiate strategies of trauma-informed care\, and explain trauma bonding. \nRegister through IVAT\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ivat-making-the-record-for-appeal-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20251223T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T173337Z
UID:10001421-1776855600-1777120200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Technology and Challenges in Child Maltreatment 8-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is an 8-week live webinar series focused on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment. Held once a week for 1.5 hours via Zoom\, the program offers professionals opportunities to acquire or enhance competencies\, skills\, and insights necessary for effectively working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. \nAll sessions are led by national experts in child welfare and child maltreatment. Attendance is required for all eight sessions in the series. \nParticipants are encouraged to have their camera on to support engagement\, and a webcam is required for continuing education verification. \nTraining Topics\nTechnology’s Double Edge: Protecting Children in a Digital World\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026 \nTechnology and Online Safety: Latest Research\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \nPsychological Maltreatment on Social Media: The Dark Side of Sharenting\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \nGamifying Digital Resilience: Building Safer Online Worlds Across Generations\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 \nSexting\, Sextortion\, and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Updating Internet Safety Messages to Counter the Latest Threats\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 \nIntersection of Technology and Science\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \nWhen Technology Turns Both Ways: AI’s Role in Protecting and Harming Our Children\nWednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTechnology and Corporal Punishment\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nSkill Level: Introductory / Intermediate\nGeneral Admission (entire 8-week course): $160.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-technology-and-challenges-in-child-maltreatment-8-week-course/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T131500
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260324T204441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T204441Z
UID:10001549-1776772800-1776777300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Justice Clearinghouse | When Trauma Meets the Courtroom: A Call for Compassionate Justice for Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn this webinar\, national consultants and trauma expert Becky Haas will explore what trauma is\, how to identify it\, and why the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study remains so significant today. \nShe’ll discuss the widespread impact of trauma on justice-involved individuals and their families—and how creating safe\, compassionate environments can help prevent re-traumatization\, which is essential for healing and recovery. \nJustice and child-welfare professionals who understand the connection between trauma and substance use disorders are better equipped to provide interventions that support long-term stability—not just for adults\, but also for the children whose lives are shaped by their caregivers’ justice involvement. \nBecause justice shouldn’t compound harm—it should work toward true rehabilitation and healing. \nRegister Through Justice Clearinghouse\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/justice-clearinghouse-when-trauma-meets-the-courtroom-a-call-for-compassionate-justice-for-children-and-families/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260109T170126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T162608Z
UID:10001463-1776729600-1776815999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Interviewing Children Who Witnessed Violence
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTrauma can affect children mentally and physically\, even when they haven’t been physically hurt themselves. The session focuses on conducting interviews that consider the child’s emotional state and working closely with investigators for a thorough and compassionate approach. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers at any level who wish to increase their ability to obtain the most complete and accurate information from a child witness. \nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by Sunday\, April 19\, 2026!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-interviewing-children-who-witnessed-violence-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20251008T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T195357Z
UID:10001356-1776643200-1777075199@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the NCA. \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: \n\nExamining advocacy principles through the lens of their organization\nChanging organizations and systems\, and\nCreating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs.\n\nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving\, and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister Through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-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:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260108T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165918Z
UID:10001476-1776340800-1776344400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Prevention Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe APSAC Prevention Series returns in 2026 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. This is a monthly opportunity to learn from leading experts in child maltreatment prevention and child well-being offered to expand your toolkit with the strategies and resources needed to implement effective prevention practices and improve outcomes for children and families. \nTraining Topics\nPillars of Support: Integrating Prevention Aftercare in Child Welfare\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nScrolling\, Streaming\, and Sexual Decision-Making: How Media Impacts Youth and Adolescents\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 \nEvaluation Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies in the United States: Lessons Learned\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \nHope in Action: Science-Driven Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nHandle with Care\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 \nPreventing Child Abuse Through Connection and Support: Lessons from WhatsOK\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nChild Abuse Prevention for Clergy & Faith Leaders\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 \nDon’t Throw Away the Candy Wrapper\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nLong-Term Health Care Savings of Preventing Child Maltreatment\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 \nPreventing Sibling Aggression and Abuse\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nMember Registration: Free\nNon-Member Registration: $149
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-prevention-series-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20260109T165231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T165231Z
UID:10001459-1776258000-1776261600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCN Re(Human)ized Resources: Compensation\, Recognition & Retention
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLinking pay equity\, recognition\, and development opportunities to organizational values is key to retention. You will examine transparent compensation philosophies\, total-rewards frameworks\, and equitable development strategies that acknowledge both performance and potential. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain the connection between equity principles and compensation structures\nEvaluate pay-equity practices using internal and market data\nIntegrate recognition and development programs that drive long-term retention\n\nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mcn-rehumanized-resources-compensation-recognition-retention/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072225
CREATED:20251223T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T173337Z
UID:10001420-1776250800-1776515400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Technology and Challenges in Child Maltreatment 8-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is an 8-week live webinar series focused on Technology Solutions and Challenges in Child Maltreatment. Held once a week for 1.5 hours via Zoom\, the program offers professionals opportunities to acquire or enhance competencies\, skills\, and insights necessary for effectively working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. \nAll sessions are led by national experts in child welfare and child maltreatment. Attendance is required for all eight sessions in the series. \nParticipants are encouraged to have their camera on to support engagement\, and a webcam is required for continuing education verification. \nTraining Topics\nTechnology’s Double Edge: Protecting Children in a Digital World\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026 \nTechnology and Online Safety: Latest Research\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \nPsychological Maltreatment on Social Media: The Dark Side of Sharenting\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \nGamifying Digital Resilience: Building Safer Online Worlds Across Generations\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 \nSexting\, Sextortion\, and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Updating Internet Safety Messages to Counter the Latest Threats\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026 \nIntersection of Technology and Science\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \nWhen Technology Turns Both Ways: AI’s Role in Protecting and Harming Our Children\nWednesday\, April 22\, 2026 \nTechnology and Corporal Punishment\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 \nRegister Through APSAC\nSkill Level: Introductory / Intermediate\nGeneral Admission (entire 8-week course): $160.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-technology-and-challenges-in-child-maltreatment-8-week-course/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events,Technology
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