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SUMMARY:NCAC Getting the Best Information from a Narrative Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nForensic interviewers often focus much attention on strategies for interviewing reluctant children. Alternatively\, there are also skills to be developed and generously applied when interviewing a highly narrative child. The use of invitations\, breadth and depth questions\, open and specific ‘wh-’ questions and limited use of option posing questions provides a framework for understanding and moving through a child’s narration of remembered event(s). \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 February 5\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-getting-the-best-information-from-a-narrative-child-witness-3/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
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SUMMARY:APSAC Forensic Interviewing Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Forensic Interviewing Clinics  offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training experience focused on the basic skills and knowledge necessary to conduct child forensic interviews. Participants will have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Attendees must complete pre-clinic assignments and respond to communication from the Clinic Director prior to the event.  There will be homework and self-study assignments following each day of the clinic.  In order to receive a certificate of completion participants must complete mock child forensic interviews with actors and pass a test following the conclusion of the Clinic. \nThe APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic is intended as an initial training for professionals whose job responsibilities include conducting in-depth forensic investigative interviews of children who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment\, exploitation\, neglect or other crimes. These interviews are conducted as part of a multidisciplinary team investigative process in affiliation with a Child Advocacy Center (CAC)\, police agency\, or government-sponsored child protection agency. \nTo meet the criteria for attendance you must be one of the following: \n\nEndorsed by a CAC\nEndorsed by a police agency\nEndorsed by a government-sponsored child protection agency as someone who is or will be responsible for conducting in-depth forensic interviews of children on a regular basis\nA child abuse pediatric fellow\n\nUpon completion of the clinic you will need to be able to implement the training as a member of (or endorsed by) an existing CAC and/or multidisciplinary child abuse investigation team.(Any exceptions must be approved in advance by the Clinic Director and will only be considered on a space-available basis.) The APSAC Child Forensic Interview Clinic will be conducted in English and participants must be fluent in English. APSAC is unable to provide interpretation services. Please use this link for verification that you qualify for the Forensic Interview Clinic. \nRegister through APSAC\nAPSAC Members: $1\,199 \nAPSAC Non-members: $1\,485 \n33.5 Continuing Education Credits (Psychology and Social Work): $40 \nCE’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 available for law enforcement officers interested in attending the clinics. Click here for full eligibility information and the application form.​ \nCancellation Policy\nDue to the nature of this event APSAC Forensic Interviewing Clinics have a no refund policy. Agencies may send another individual in the place of the individual who is unable to attend without incurring an additional fee. All substitutions must be finalized one month prior to the start date. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org . The cancellation policy may vary for Forensic Interview Clinics and advanced trainings. If you have questions about the cancellation policy for a given event\, please contact onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-forensic-interviewing-clinics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240111T205643Z
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SUMMARY:MACMH A Personal & Professional Perspective on Transitions: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a training opportunity with Iggy Gehlen\, Marketing\, Communications & Development Manager at Annex Teen Clinic. \nMinnesota is portrayed as a friendly place and a refuge as legislation passed in neighboring states becomes increasingly hostile to queer and trans people. But while legal protections remain strong in Minnesota\, workplace practices\, soft skills\, and social norms still leave a lot to be desired. These gaps in care are even harder to bridge for those with less resources and autonomy\, such as young people. This session will provide concrete steps\, clear language\, and general advice you can use to make your practices\, physical space\, and policies accessible and welcoming to queer and trans community members. \nThis training will address working with clients of all ages\, primarily with a focus on teens and young adults. This training is for professionals working in education\, healthcare\, mental health services\, social services\, and family members. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo increase understanding of the cultural and societal experiences of queer and trans people in the United States.\nTo allow opportunities to examine current perceptions\, standards\, and practices for interfacing with and caring for queer and trans youth.\nTo provide tangible actions and skills people can use to increase accessibility and cultural competency of care in organizations and systems.\n\nAbout Presenter\nIggy Gehlen (he/him) is a queer and trans man with years of experience in the fields of public health\, public policy\, and nonprofit management. His expertise lies in strategic planning\, equity and access\, marketing and communications\, and data and evaluation. He hopes to support local organizations and communities by promoting equity and access in all that we do and ensuring everyone who engages with us feels safe\, informed\, and empowered. \nRegister through MACMH\nThis webinar is expected to be approved for 1.5 hours of cultural competency content\, one hour of ethics content\, and 0.2 hours of clinical content. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-a-personal-professional-perspective-on-transitions-supporting-queer-and-trans-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Equity,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240215T162552Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Part 3: Contributions of African American Pioneers in the Field of Child Maltreatment\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe purpose of this APSAC chat webinar is to celebrate the accomplishments of African American professionals from the past and present. These individuals have made a significant contribution to our knowledge\, understanding and practice in serving abused and neglected children. Our goal is to recognize outstanding African American practitioners\, administrators\, educators\, and researchers that were leaders in the field during the period of the 1970’s to the late 1990’s. This historical lens of child maltreatment will focus on pioneers/leaders across the spectrum of researchers\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and educators who reflect the diversity of this field. \nRegister through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-part-3-contributions-of-african-american-pioneers-in-the-field-of-child-maltreatment-past-and-present/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240222T155850Z
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SUMMARY:Office of Justice Programs Financial Assistance for Crime Victims Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin the Office of Justice Programs for a 90-minute virtual training opportunity to talk about financial assistance available to crime victims from the Crime Victims Reimbursement Board. It will outline the eligibility requirements for the program as defined in Minnesota Statutes and Rules\, as well as the appeal rights available to applicants who are dissatisfied with the Board’s actions on their claim. Further\, Danielle Kitto\, the subject matter expert and presenter\, will discuss the benefits available to crime victims\, the rate limits and caps on the benefits\, and the application process\, both with the paper form and now with the online Victim Services Portal. Also discussed will be the Board’s commitment to hold criminal offenders accountable for the cost of crime through improved collection of restitution\, the responsibility of law enforcement to the Board\, and how advocates can assist victims with the application process. \nRegister through Office of Justice Programs\nThere is no cost for this training\, but registration is required to attend. \nFor any questions about this training\, please reach out to Joann Jones at joann.jones@state.mn.us.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/office-of-justice-programs-financial-assistance-for-crime-victims-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T121500
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240214T162208Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges Facing Black Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nPart Two: Changing the narrative for Black Youth: Positioning for promise. \nChronic observations about disparities in health\, educational underachievement and employment opportunities for Black youth combined with the impact of the school to prison pipeline and the overrepresentation of Black males in juvenile and adult detention centers have created a too oft dim perspective about the potential of Black youth. This narrative obfuscates the positive potential Black youth represent\, most importantly to these youth and how they often view their circumstances and options. \nThe societal narrative and resulting action plan impinging on the lived experiences of Black youth and Black males in particular has limited their opportunities to express their tremendous potential. In this webinar we offer a different and actionable narrative premised on the assumption positive potential and possibility\, not deficit. Transcending a siloed approach\, we examine the role of intersectionality across silos that allows for the re-emergence of positive positioning for Black male youth. \nAbout Presenter\nLeRoy E. Reese\, Ph.D. – Dr. Reese is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine where he trains and provides clinical supervision to child and adolescent psychiatry fellows. He is Director of Behavioral Health at Akoma Counseling & Consulting\, Inc. an outpatient behavioral health practice in Atlanta serving children\, adults and families. Previously\, Dr. Reese was a senior scientist and section chief at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \nRegister through APSAC\nAPSAC Members: Free \nNon-Member: $25 \nCancellation Policy\nNo cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231114T211019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T211019Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project  ChildFirst® EX: Expanded Forensic Interview Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including polyvictimization. This 2.5-day course will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses.\nThis training will discuss the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. ChildFirst® EX can be utilized with any forensic interview protocol model and includes not only lecture but practice for participants in conducting an expanded forensic interview. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-childfirst-ex-expanded-forensic-interview-process-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231114T210914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T210914Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-8/2024-02-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231207T224829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T180643Z
UID:10000613-1707987600-1707993000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Virtual Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChild and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota (CFACSCMN) is hosting a three-part series for a viewing and discussion of the National Children’s Alliance training on youth with problematic sexual behaviors. \nSchedule\n\nThursday\,  January 18\, 2024  9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Overview of Problematic Sexual Behavior\nThursday\, February 1\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Special Considerations for CAC’s\nThursday\, February 15\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Treatment Response and Community Engagement\n\nRegister through CFACSCMN\nRegister by January 16\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/youth-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-virtual-learning-series/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
ORGANIZER;CN="Child and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota":MAILTO:info@cfacsouthcentralmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231114T210914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T210914Z
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SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-8/2024-02-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240129T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T210304Z
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SUMMARY:NCA Healing Interpersonal and Racial Trauma: Utilizing Racial Socialization in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Black youth and Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is presenting a two-part training opportunity with Dr. Isha Metzger. \nPart 1: Covers background in interpersonal and racial trauma\, research on service utilization\, and an intro to rapport and assessing racial socialization and racial trauma\, Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nPart 2: Part 1 is required in order to attend part 2- Discusses PRACTICE components and allows clinicians to view and participate in demonstrations related to integrating racial socialization and racial trauma into TF-CBT\, Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024 1-2:30 EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nAbout Presenter\nIsha W. Metzger\, PhD\, LCP – Assistant Professor at University of Georgia \nDr. Isha Metzger is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia\, and Visiting Research Faculty at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS’ at Yale University. Dr. Metzger earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina\, she completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Medical University of South Carolina\, and she received postdoctoral training both at the National Crime Victims Center and at Yale University. As Director of The EMPOWER Lab at UGA\, Dr. Metzger focuses on reducing mental health disparities through “Engaging Minorities in Prevention\, Outreach\, Wellness\, Education\, & Research.” Dr. Metzger’s systematic research program is aimed at elucidating the role of culturally specific risk (e.g.\, racial discrimination) and protective (e.g.\, racial socialization) factors to better inform cognitive-behavioral outcomes for Black youth receiving evidence-based services for interpersonal and racial stress and trauma in “real world” settings. Dr. Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers award-winning instruction\, supervision\, training\, and consultation to students\, professionals\, and organizations across the nation on the delivery of evidence-based treatments for underserved individuals seeking mental health treatment for a range of problems. Additionally\, Dr. Metzger is an advocate for Black youth and families in the local community\, and she is both personally and professionally committed to illuminating and utilizing the individual and communal ability of Black Americans to heal from and thrive in spite of anti-Black racism. \nRegister through NCA\nApplicant must be a NCA member to access the training. \nYou must attend or view part one prior to attending or viewing part two. If you have viewed or attended part one\, and are having trouble accessing part two\, please email membership@nca-online.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-healing-interpersonal-and-racial-trauma-utilizing-racial-socialization-in-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-with-black-youth-and-families/2024-02-13/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231110T194222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T194759Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\nForensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. Forensic interviewers are challenged to adopt a single strategy as reluctance is often the result of a complex interaction of factors including external and internal influences. This training offers an opportunity to do a deep dive into possible sources of reluctance and provides a “toolbox” of strategies for providing support and tailored questioning approaches which may be helpful to a reluctant child witness. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies as well as the phases of a forensic interview. \n\nRegister through NCAC\nRegister by January 12\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-strategies-for-interviewing-a-reluctant-child-witness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231114T210914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T210914Z
UID:10000572-1707696000-1707782399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Training for Advocates Working with a CAC
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training meets all essential components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy. \nFirst Witness Child Advocacy Center’s advocacy program bridges the gap between individual advocacy with one victim and system-based advocacy that creates change for many victims. This contrasts with more restrictive advocacy models that are based on delivering services identified by practitioners and systems rather than victims. \nThrough hands-on practice\, participants will learn how to put advocacy principles into action\, including: conducting a focus group to improve programming\, changing organizations and systems and creating programs and interventions that meet victims’ needs. \nParticipants will practice skills for effective crisis intervention and advocacy\, problem-solving and decision-making around the toughest issues in advocacy work. \nRegister through First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-training-for-advocates-working-with-a-cac-8/2024-02-12/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240108T224732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T224732Z
UID:10000637-1707469200-1707476400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH Growing the Strengths of Youth: A Trauma-Sensitive Strength-Based Approach to Youth Development
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nToday’s youth report increasing levels of stress\, anxiety\, and depression\, leading to a crisis in well-being. Youth need opportunities to identify and develop their strengths and fill their toolboxes with skills to handle life stressors. Research has indicated that youth who can name their strengths and values and affirm their positive characteristics have reduced stress levels and an increased positive outlook on life. They can aspire to growth and well-being with positive experiences to develop these skills for resilience. In this session\, adults working with youth will learn how stress affects learning and the importance of connecting with students using positive characteristics. Participants will actively participate in activities they can take and use to teach youth the skills needed to lessen the stressors in their lives and identify their innate strengths. \nThis training will address working with clients between the ages of six-year-old to adulthood. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify the three levels of stress and recognize the effects of stress on the systems of the body\nDemonstrate one or more tools used for self-regulation\nIdentify strength-based strategies to assist youth in increased well-being\n\nAbout the Presenter\nKathy Magnusson\, M.Ed.\, is the visionary founding director of Wildewood Learning\, a speaking and training company. As a respected speaker\, trainer\, and educator\, Kathy has made a global impact by working with educators and youth service professionals worldwide. Kathy holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and is a licensed middle and high school teacher. Over the years\, she has pursued advanced training in trauma-sensitive practices\, non-violent communication\, and strengths-based education and leadership. \nAs a certified Sources of Strength trainer\, Kathy has been instrumental in promoting mental health and well-being in youth. Additionally\, she has been an approved expert trainer and course writer through Archive\, delivering training to early childhood educators and daycare professionals in northwestern Minnesota since 2020. With a career spanning over 25 years\, Kathy has dedicated herself to supporting young people and those who serve them. Her top five Strengths of Connectedness\, Input\, Learner\, Ideation\, and Arranger have driven her transformative work. One of Kathy’s primary missions is to create safe and effective learning environments that draw upon the strengths of both adults and youth. Her tailored\, trauma-informed\, strengths-based approach provides individuals with the knowledge and tools to uncover their unique brilliance. \nBeyond empowering others\, Kathy focuses on supporting education and youth service professionals in developing their own emotional intelligence and communication skills to foster positive relationships. She firmly believes that a ripple effect occurs when perceptions change\, transforming the learning experience for all involved. Kathy lives on a farm in northern Minnesota with her husband and has four young adult children. When she is not hanging out with her family or dogs\, you can find Kathy in her “calm place\,” serenely kayaking or relaxing with a good book at the family lake cabin. \nRegister through MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-growing-the-strengths-of-youth-a-trauma-sensitive-strength-based-approach-to-youth-development/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T141500
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240119T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T193306Z
UID:10000645-1707310800-1707315300@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC Contemporary Challenges facing Black Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAfrican-American youth – particularly males – face a multitude of historic and contemporary traumatic stressors that impede or obstruct holistic healthy development.  These types of traumas manifest in multiple settings and points on the developmental timeline to the mental\, emotional\, and physical detriment of these youth.  Culturally-grounded approaches to mental health services for intervention and prevention programs offer a creative framework for interrupting chronic patterns and connecting strengths-based resources in response to these youth crises.  This presentation will highlight a creative culturally-rooted approach called Hip-Hop H.E.A.L.S.! that strategically uses Rap music and Hip-Hop culture to engage\, illustrate\, and motivate trauma-informed evidence-based practices among diverse youth\, families\, and communities.  This presentation will focus on the use of the H3 model with African-American male adolescents as a program exemplar with implications for expanding traditional frameworks for service development and delivery. \nAbout Presenter\nJaleel K. Abdul-Adil\, PhD\nDr. Abdul-Adil’s career interest is culturally-sensitive\, ecologically-appropriate\, and evidence-based practices for low-income urban youth and families. His current research focuses on family-focused interventions for youth with trauma and co-occurring disruptive behavior and community violence exposure that are provided through university-community partnerships\, service system collaborations\, and national provider networks. Dr. AbdulAdil is also one of the originators and nationally-renowned experts on the use of modern Rap music and HipHop culture to enrich psychosocial interventions for urban youth. \nRegister through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-contemporary-challenges-facing-black-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240129T203313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T210304Z
UID:10000710-1707220800-1707220800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCA Healing Interpersonal and Racial Trauma: Utilizing Racial Socialization in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Black youth and Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is presenting a two-part training opportunity with Dr. Isha Metzger. \nPart 1: Covers background in interpersonal and racial trauma\, research on service utilization\, and an intro to rapport and assessing racial socialization and racial trauma\, Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nPart 2: Part 1 is required in order to attend part 2- Discusses PRACTICE components and allows clinicians to view and participate in demonstrations related to integrating racial socialization and racial trauma into TF-CBT\, Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024 1-2:30 EST | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nAbout Presenter\nIsha W. Metzger\, PhD\, LCP – Assistant Professor at University of Georgia \nDr. Isha Metzger is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia\, and Visiting Research Faculty at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS’ at Yale University. Dr. Metzger earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina\, she completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Medical University of South Carolina\, and she received postdoctoral training both at the National Crime Victims Center and at Yale University. As Director of The EMPOWER Lab at UGA\, Dr. Metzger focuses on reducing mental health disparities through “Engaging Minorities in Prevention\, Outreach\, Wellness\, Education\, & Research.” Dr. Metzger’s systematic research program is aimed at elucidating the role of culturally specific risk (e.g.\, racial discrimination) and protective (e.g.\, racial socialization) factors to better inform cognitive-behavioral outcomes for Black youth receiving evidence-based services for interpersonal and racial stress and trauma in “real world” settings. Dr. Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers award-winning instruction\, supervision\, training\, and consultation to students\, professionals\, and organizations across the nation on the delivery of evidence-based treatments for underserved individuals seeking mental health treatment for a range of problems. Additionally\, Dr. Metzger is an advocate for Black youth and families in the local community\, and she is both personally and professionally committed to illuminating and utilizing the individual and communal ability of Black Americans to heal from and thrive in spite of anti-Black racism. \nRegister through NCA\nApplicant must be a NCA member to access the training. \nYou must attend or view part one prior to attending or viewing part two. If you have viewed or attended part one\, and are having trouble accessing part two\, please email membership@nca-online.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/nca-healing-interpersonal-and-racial-trauma-utilizing-racial-socialization-in-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-with-black-youth-and-families/2024-02-06/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Children's Alliance":MAILTO:membership@nca-online.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240108T225359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T225359Z
UID:10000628-1706864400-1706871600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH Building Cultural Competency: Understanding & Treating Mental Health for Hmong in America
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training opportunity with Maria Moua\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Maria Moua Therapy LLC. \nThe Hmong are a growing population in the United States\, with approximately 90\,000 living in Minnesota. Most have immigrated since the mid-1970s from Southeast Asia to escape the effects of the Vietnam War. Historically\, the Hmong people struggle with intergenerational trauma\, poverty\, and persecution. This workshop is a comprehensive\, in-depth assessment of the Hmong American community\, their uniqueness as a culture\, their societal struggles\, and their mental health issues. Furthermore\, this course will also invite participants to become multilingual in their ability to treat patients\, as they also become more self-aware of their own cultural biases along with the biases of others. This workshop will advocate for cultural humility\, recognizing the value in each culture’s strengths\, utilizing them in the appropriate opportunities to endorse collaboration across all races\, ethnicities and nationalities. Finally\, effective and culturally competent applicational strategies will be introduced and discussed. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo gain an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and awareness of the unique cultural/societal issues that the Hmong community in the United States has\, which also impacts their mental health\nTo be able to identify strengths in the Hmong community with regards to addressing mental health concerns.\nTo be able to provide effective and culturally competent strategies in helping the Hmong and their families to appropriately deal with mental health\, relational\, and societal issues.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMaria Moua is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a certified perinatal/postpartum counselor. As a first-generation American born in the United States and a daughter of Hmong refugee immigrants\, she is passionate about working in the community and helping people strive and grow into their best potential. She’s been practicing in the mental health field for over 13 years\, with a foundation of her work being in intensive in-home family-systems therapy\, multisystemic therapy\, and Children’s Crisis. Maria is also the coordinator for the Hmong MFT Support Group. Maria currently runs her private practice\, Maria Moua Therapy LLC. \nRegister through MACMH0\nThis webinar is expected to be approved for four hours of cultural competency content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-building-cultural-competency-understanding-treating-mental-health-for-hmong-in-america/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231207T224829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T180643Z
UID:10000612-1706778000-1706783400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Virtual Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChild and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota (CFACSCMN) is hosting a three-part series for a viewing and discussion of the National Children’s Alliance training on youth with problematic sexual behaviors. \nSchedule\n\nThursday\,  January 18\, 2024  9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Overview of Problematic Sexual Behavior\nThursday\, February 1\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Special Considerations for CAC’s\nThursday\, February 15\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Treatment Response and Community Engagement\n\nRegister through CFACSCMN\nRegister by January 16\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/youth-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-virtual-learning-series/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
ORGANIZER;CN="Child and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota":MAILTO:info@cfacsouthcentralmn.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231110T194314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T194314Z
UID:10000568-1706572800-1706745599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Community Action Plan for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in community corrections officer\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement\, law enforcement support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, Tribes/Tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nJoin other child-serving professionals to create a plan of action for preventing child sexual abuse of youth in your care. Learn the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\, mandated reporter and stakeholder responsibilities. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current prevention practices\, and develop an action plan\, using the Strategic Prevention Dashboard\, for your organization. This course is open to all members of child-serving organizations such as preschools\, after-school care\, summer camps\, church groups\, athletic associations or others responsible for the care of minors. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse\nIdentify community stakeholders and define their roles in preventing child sexual abuse\nDefine Mandated Reporter and their legal and ethical responsibilities\nIdentify strengths and weaknesses of stakeholder current prevention practices\nCreate an action plan to improve the prevention of child sexual abuse within your organization/agency (internally) and throughout your community (externally)\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by January 5\, 2024.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/creating-a-community-action-plan-for-the-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240105T212931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T212931Z
UID:10000625-1706533200-1706536800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CHSSD Human Trafficking Prevention Month Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHSSD) is presenting a statewide prevention program for any professionals who are doing trauma-informed work and works with a multi-disciplinary team. There are four-sessions held this month\, please make note of dates and times below. \nDid you know that upwards of 90% of human trafficking survivors report a history of child sexual abuse? Recognizing the signs of sexual abuse and grooming behaviors of offenders is vital in the protection of children from human trafficking. Participants will learn how to talk with children about sexual abuse\, body safety and online safety. We then take an in-depth look on what the next steps are once a child discloses abuse. The multi-disciplinary team is a vital component of investigating cases of child abuse/maltreatment or where children were witnesses to violence. We know that it takes a team to ensure the safety of the child\, provide advocacy for the non-offending caregiver\, investigate the alleged crime\, and bring the case to court. The justice process is complex and can be time consuming. Through the decades\, since the concept of Child Advocacy Centers was introduced\, we have learned that collaboration is key. The South Dakota Network of Family Violence and Sexual Assault will provide a review of stalking\, including cyberstalking\, with discussion of tactics\, and tools used by stalkers\, the prevalence of stalking and lethality/risk to victims. We will then review resources and possible support for victims of trafficking. \nSeries Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the commonalities\, differences and relationship between child sexual abuse and human trafficking\nTo highlight possible solutions to combat human trafficking and child sexual abuse in South Dakota\nUnderstanding the purpose of the MDT\nlearning how your role fits within the child advocacy center collaborative approach\nLearn to define stalking\, tactics of stalkers and impacts on victims\n\nJanuary Sessions\nSession 1: Intersection of Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking\nTuesday\, January 9\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nSession 2: MDT completing the Puzzle\nTuesday\, January 16\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nSession 3: Day at the Capitol\nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024 \nSession 4: Stalking (South Dakota Network of Family Violence and Sexual Assault)\nTuesday\, January 30\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/chssd-human-trafficking-prevention-month-training-series/2024-01-29/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240105T215030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T215030Z
UID:10000627-1706085000-1706200200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Alliance on Crime - Fundamentals in Victim Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe January 2024 Fundamentals in Victim Services Training is a virtual training for victim advocates to develop core knowledge and skills to provide victim-centered services. By the end of this training\, advocates will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role of ongoing and historical trauma in victimization and develop skills for providing trauma-responsive advocacy to all victims of crime.\nExpand their understanding of vicarious trauma and strategies to build resilience for a sustainable career in victim services.\nUnderstand and examine their own Occupational Identity (OI) and identify strategies for cultivating healthy boundaries\nDescribe key victims’ rights and know how to find more information to ensure that criminal legal systems professionals are meeting statutory obligations regarding crime victims\nRecognize and interrogate the roles of bias\, privilege\, and oppression in victimization and advocacy\nIdentify and honor the unique and complementary roles of community-based and systems-based advocates\n\nFurthermore\, training participants will have opportunities to connect with one another and with experienced professionals with a range of knowledge and skills. See the agenda here. \nRegister through MAC\nRegistration by Friday\, January 19\, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT. \nRegistration is free for MAC member programs and $50 for non-members. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/minnesota-alliance-on-crime-fundamentals-in-victim-services/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240105T212931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T212931Z
UID:10000624-1705996800-1706029200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CHSSD Human Trafficking Prevention Month Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHSSD) is presenting a statewide prevention program for any professionals who are doing trauma-informed work and works with a multi-disciplinary team. There are four-sessions held this month\, please make note of dates and times below. \nDid you know that upwards of 90% of human trafficking survivors report a history of child sexual abuse? Recognizing the signs of sexual abuse and grooming behaviors of offenders is vital in the protection of children from human trafficking. Participants will learn how to talk with children about sexual abuse\, body safety and online safety. We then take an in-depth look on what the next steps are once a child discloses abuse. The multi-disciplinary team is a vital component of investigating cases of child abuse/maltreatment or where children were witnesses to violence. We know that it takes a team to ensure the safety of the child\, provide advocacy for the non-offending caregiver\, investigate the alleged crime\, and bring the case to court. The justice process is complex and can be time consuming. Through the decades\, since the concept of Child Advocacy Centers was introduced\, we have learned that collaboration is key. The South Dakota Network of Family Violence and Sexual Assault will provide a review of stalking\, including cyberstalking\, with discussion of tactics\, and tools used by stalkers\, the prevalence of stalking and lethality/risk to victims. We will then review resources and possible support for victims of trafficking. \nSeries Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the commonalities\, differences and relationship between child sexual abuse and human trafficking\nTo highlight possible solutions to combat human trafficking and child sexual abuse in South Dakota\nUnderstanding the purpose of the MDT\nlearning how your role fits within the child advocacy center collaborative approach\nLearn to define stalking\, tactics of stalkers and impacts on victims\n\nJanuary Sessions\nSession 1: Intersection of Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking\nTuesday\, January 9\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nSession 2: MDT completing the Puzzle\nTuesday\, January 16\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nSession 3: Day at the Capitol\nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024 \nSession 4: Stalking (South Dakota Network of Family Violence and Sexual Assault)\nTuesday\, January 30\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/chssd-human-trafficking-prevention-month-training-series/2024-01-23/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231114T205918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T205918Z
UID:10000571-1705881600-1706227199@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\n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-forensic-interviewing-of-children-training-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231207T224829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T180643Z
UID:10000611-1705568400-1705573800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Virtual Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChild and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota (CFACSCMN) is hosting a three-part series for a viewing and discussion of the National Children’s Alliance training on youth with problematic sexual behaviors. \nSchedule\n\nThursday\,  January 18\, 2024  9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Overview of Problematic Sexual Behavior\nThursday\, February 1\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Special Considerations for CAC’s\nThursday\, February 15\, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Treatment Response and Community Engagement\n\nRegister through CFACSCMN\nRegister by January 16\, 2024
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/youth-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-virtual-learning-series/2024-01-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
ORGANIZER;CN="Child and Family Advocacy Center of South Central Minnesota":MAILTO:info@cfacsouthcentralmn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20230927T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170152Z
UID:10000511-1705413600-1705419000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWestern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center WRCAC is pleased to begin hosting virtual Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums. Each forum starts in a large-group format with an introduction to the topic. Participants are placed in Zoom breakout rooms of five to six to allow for small group discussions and resource sharing and support. Participants are encouraged to share work experiences and challenges in small groups and solicit feedback from peers. At the end\, participants are brought back together in one large group for a Q&A with the experts. \nTargeted Audience\nSupport and partnerships between victim advocates and mental health staff can be critical elements in serving children and families seen at children’s advocacy centers (CAC). Victim advocates and mental health clinicians are encouraged to attend as a team to provide the best opportunity for joint learning and rich discussion in sharing best practices in the partnership role. \nThis forum is intended to support and inform those relationships with presentations and discussions on topics that impact both disciplines and help us to understand: \n\nHow is the work similar?\nHow is it different?\nWhere do things intersect to provide the highest quality and most efficient client care?\n\nParticipation is open to eligible clinicians throughout the US. \nFacilitators\n\nAmelia Siders\, PhD\, State Chapter Liaison\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\nSalli Kerr\, Training Specialist\, Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\n\nLearning Objectives\nAs a result of this forum\, participants will: \n\nReceive informal peer consultation around issues of importance\nHave the opportunity to share best practices with other advocates and clinicians and develop ways to be supportive of one another in their work\nGain resources and ideas from presenters\, clinicians\, and advocates to support their work with children and families\n\nSchedule\nThe Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forms are scheduled as follows: \n\nOctober 17\, 2023 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Confidentiality Best Practices\nJanuary 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Screening and Assessment\nApril 23\, 2024 | 9:00am to 10:30am PT – Topic TBD\nJuly 16\, 2024 | 12:00pm to 1:30pm PT – Topic TBD\n\n*Please note times vary to accommodate participants from across multiple time zones. \nRegister through WRCAC\nIf you have questions regarding this event\, contact Kelsey Roberts at kroberts2@rchsd.org.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/victim-advocate-and-mental-health-partnerships-peer-consultation-forums/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20240105T212931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T212931Z
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SUMMARY:CHSSD Human Trafficking Prevention Month Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildren’s Home Society of South Dakota (CHSSD) is presenting a statewide prevention program for any professionals who are doing trauma-informed work and works with a multi-disciplinary team. There are four-sessions held this month\, please make note of dates and times below. \nDid you know that upwards of 90% of human trafficking survivors report a history of child sexual abuse? Recognizing the signs of sexual abuse and grooming behaviors of offenders is vital in the protection of children from human trafficking. Participants will learn how to talk with children about sexual abuse\, body safety and online safety. We then take an in-depth look on what the next steps are once a child discloses abuse. The multi-disciplinary team is a vital component of investigating cases of child abuse/maltreatment or where children were witnesses to violence. We know that it takes a team to ensure the safety of the child\, provide advocacy for the non-offending caregiver\, investigate the alleged crime\, and bring the case to court. The justice process is complex and can be time consuming. Through the decades\, since the concept of Child Advocacy Centers was introduced\, we have learned that collaboration is key. The South Dakota Network of Family Violence and Sexual Assault will provide a review of stalking\, including cyberstalking\, with discussion of tactics\, and tools used by stalkers\, the prevalence of stalking and lethality/risk to victims. We will then review resources and possible support for victims of trafficking. \nSeries Objectives:\n\nUnderstand the commonalities\, differences and relationship between child sexual abuse and human trafficking\nTo highlight possible solutions to combat human trafficking and child sexual abuse in South Dakota\nUnderstanding the purpose of the MDT\nlearning how your role fits within the child advocacy center collaborative approach\nLearn to define stalking\, tactics of stalkers and impacts on victims\n\nJanuary Sessions\nSession 1: Intersection of Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking\nTuesday\, January 9\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nSession 2: MDT completing the Puzzle\nTuesday\, January 16\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nSession 3: Day at the Capitol\nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024 \nSession 4: Stalking (South Dakota Network of Family Violence and Sexual Assault)\nTuesday\, January 30\, 2024 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT/ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/chssd-human-trafficking-prevention-month-training-series/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Responding to Child Labor Trafficking: What is the Role of CACs?
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Alliance is excited to host this training with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. This training will focus on developing an understanding of what labor trafficking of children looks like in Minnesota. This includes an overview of existing responses\, services\, and protocols for response. Participants will learn skills for identifying labor trafficking among other types of child abuse\, and we will spend time discussing possible roles and resources for serving labor trafficking children and youth in CACs. \nThis training will be recorded. \nRegister Here\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/identifying-and-responding-to-child-labor-trafficking-what-is-the-role-of-cacs/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trafficking
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231129T221453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T221453Z
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SUMMARY:A Lakota Creation Story
DESCRIPTION: Training Overview\nNative Child Advocacy Resource Center is presenting a webinar with Larry Swalley from Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center. This webinar will detail how the Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center incorporates the Lakota culture into their center. This webinar is focused on sharing some of the cultural foundation the program uses. \n  \nRegister Here!\nFor additional questions about this training\, please contact Deanna at deanna.chancellor@mso.umt.edu
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/a-lakota-creation-story/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Native Child Advocacy Resource Center":MAILTO:nativecac@umontana.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTSTAMP:20260413T073848
CREATED:20231009T160939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T160939Z
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SUMMARY:Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals in law enforcement\, prosecution\, and related court officials with Detective Edward Merritt. \nExamine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team\, such as law enforcement\, child protective services\, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images\, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members’ roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology\, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators. \nTraining Schedule\n\n January 10: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern\nJanuary 11: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern\n\nYou must attend and participate in the entire training in order to receive a certificate. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nDescribe the importance of minimizing bias and employing multiple hypotheses\nList types of evidence and methods of collection\nDefine evidentiary keys of collected evidence\nExplain the importance of case information sharing\nManage collected evidence\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by December 8\, 2023!\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/following-the-evidence-in-child-abuse-and-child-exploitation-cases-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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