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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20230927T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T170152Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
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:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231214T210600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T211416Z
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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:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231129T221453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T221453Z
UID:10000600-1704895200-1704900600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231009T160939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T160939Z
UID:10000556-1704844800-1705017599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20240105T212931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T212931Z
UID:10000622-1704805200-1704808800@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/2024-01-09/
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;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231130T215002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T215002Z
UID:10000604-1704758400-1705017599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC What Are They Running From? Youth Trauma and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe latest research has successfully concluded that young people who run away from home are often victims of physical\, sexual\, or emotional abuse. They have also suffered trauma as a bystander to domestic violence\, substance abuse in the home\, the death of a loved one from an overdose or violent act\, or when a parent or guardian is arrested. Also\, many children of these children abuse substances and are at high risk of human trafficking. Community stakeholders such as police officers\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and child protective service providers must work together to identify these young people and develop effective community wide plans in providing protective factors. During this training\, you will learn how to develop an action plan and implement various proven tools to provide protective factors to this critically at-risk population. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUtilize the Runaway Risk Screening Tool to identify children that have runaway due to their exposure to adverse childhood experiences.\nIdentify young people who are most vulnerable to human trafficking recruitment\nEstablish a local “Youth Huddle” which is essential in preparing an individual youth action plan to help children exposed to violence and other adverse experiences\nUtilize the Home Safety Worksheet and Children Exposed to Trauma Form to identify children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences\nEnhance the safety of all involved in this effort including front line law enforcement officers\, victims of domestic violence\, and young people exposed to domestic violence\nInitiate community-wide protective factors for children exposed to trauma including the arrest of a parent\, witnessing a loved one pass away\, or suffer a serious medical incident\n\nThis training is best for:\n\nCommunity Member\nCommunity Corrections Officer\nCourt System Personnel\nEducator\nEmergency Management\nLaw Enforcement\nLaw Enforcement Support\nProsecutors\nSocial Workers\nTribes/Tribal Partners\nVictim Service Providers\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nRegister by January 5\, 2024. \nThis is a paid training program. The training program viewing is limited to only the paid registrant. Any recording of the program\, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing\, dissemination of course materials\, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-what-are-they-running-from-youth-trauma-and-addressing-adverse-childhood-experiences-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231121T163921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163921Z
UID:10000589-1704700800-1704733200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC FIT: Dynamics of CST Victim Interviews (Part 1 & 2)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLearn the complex dynamics involved in a child sex trafficking interview. Gain an understanding of the impact of trauma bonding and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as they relate to traffickers recruiting and controlling minors. Recognize why the CST business model is important and how adolescent development plays apart in both trafficking and the interview process. \nThis training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine human trafficking and explain its dynamics\nExplain and analyze the differences between adolescents and adults regarding language development\, memory and suggestibility\nDefine types and patterns of disclosure\nIdentify strategies for overcoming common barriers and blocks that occur within a forensic interview\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nThis training contains two hours of instruction.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-fit-dynamics-of-cst-victim-interviews-part-1-2/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231121T163159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T163159Z
UID:10000587-1704700800-1704733200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NJCTC Interviewing Bilingual and Immigrant Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIdentify barriers to communication and examine tactics for engagement during a bilingual forensic interview. Learn how to engage the family by utilizing tactics or tools to overcome the barriers when you have a case with Spanish-speaking children or families. Gather new resources and learn the steps families can take to utilize support services. This training is best suited for community members\, community corrections officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \n\nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nIdentify blocks to communication\nDemonstrate new tactics for engagement\nUtilize support services\n\n\nRegister through NCJTC\nA certificate of completion will be generated at the end of this training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/njctc-interviewing-bilingual-and-immigrant-children/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240113
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231114T205855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T205855Z
UID:10000570-1704672000-1705103999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness ChildFirst® National Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChildFirst® is an intensive virtual five-day course in which students learn the necessary skills to conduct a competent\, investigative interview of a child abuse victim using the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol. ChildFirst® is an interactive course which combines lectures with demonstrations and hands-on experience. ChildFirst® is a flexible model and takes a holistic approach and explores for all forms of maltreatment. Students will conduct a 30 minute interview with an actor/actress playing the role of an abused child and will be critiqued on their performance and take a written exam. ChildFirst® is the ideal course for investigators\, child protection workers\, forensic interviewers\, and prosecutors working within a multidisciplinary team seeking to enhance their ability to speak to children.\nEach student will need their own 500+ page training manual\, either downloaded and stored on an electronic device for reference during the training\, or printed \nTechnical requirements:  \n\nComputer\, tablet\, or phone with ability to download and store or print 25mB document (500+ pages)\nComputer\, tablet\, or phone with microphone and camera. Students will need camera and microphone capability during the entire training\nAbility to print a small number of documents/forms for use during the training\n\nRegister through First Witness \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-national-course/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231214T203523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T203523Z
UID:10000619-1702990800-1702996200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Resilience Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nLost & Found is a suicide prevention non-profit based in South Dakota. They deliver comprehensive\, data=drive\, and resilience-focused suicide prevention and postvention programs and services for youth and young adult and their support networks. Join them this month in watching the Resilience film\, discussing suicide prevention and ways that we can incorporate self-care strategies into our routines this holiday season. The documentary Resilience reveals how toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children\, putting them at a greater risk for disease\, homelessness\, prison time\, and early death. Resilience\, however\, also chronicles the dawn of a movement determined to fight back. Please note that the time allotted for Resilience and discussion will be slightly over an hour. \nRegister through Lost & Found
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/resilience-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231005T194226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T161852Z
UID:10000552-1702652400-1702657800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:When The Smoke Clears: Cross Examining the Defense Expert's Attack on a Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project this December for their End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Their December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nMany defense attorneys attempt to deflect juror attention away from a child’s allegations of abuse by attacking the manner in which the child was interviewed. The implicit or explicit claim is that the interviewer purposefully or unwittingly planted the allegation of abuse in the child’s mind. Fearful of the anticipated attack on the investigative interview\, some prosecutors decline to file charges in cases involving only eyewitness testimony of a young child. In this workshop students will learn how to successfully defend the investigative interview. \nLearning Objectives\n\nGain insight into prevalent defense criticisms regarding the forensic interview.\nRecognize ten specific strategies for effectively cross-examining the defense expert witness.\nUnderstand how conducting a thorough direct examination of the forensic interview paves the way for a successful cross-examination of the defense expert witness.\n\nAbout Presenter\nVictor Vieth – Chief Program Officer \nVictor has trained thousands of child-protection professionals from all 50 states\, two U.S. Territories\, and 17 countries on numerous topics pertaining to child abuse investigations\, prosecutions and prevention. Victor gained national recognition for his work in addressing child abuse in small communities as a prosecutor in rural Minnesota\, and has been named to the President’s Honor Roll of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. In 2012\, Victor was awarded the Pro Humanitate Award from the North American Resource Center for Child Welfare. \nVictor is the Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research of the Zero Abuse Project\, a 501©(3) public charity based in St Paul\, MN\, committed to education\, training\, and survivor support in order to eradicate child sex abuse and remedy its resulting harms. He is the 2018 President of the Academy on Violence & Abuse\, and founder of the National Child Protection Training Center. With NCPTC and its partners\, Victor has been instrumental in implementing 22 state and international forensic interview training programs and dozens of undergraduate and graduate programs on child maltreatment. \nRegister through ZAP\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/when-the-smoke-clears-cross-examining-the-defense-experts-attack-on-a-forensic-interview-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231005T191216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T195138Z
UID:10000549-1702645200-1702650600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Within These Walls: Investigating and Prosecuting the In-School Sexual Assault Case
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project (ZAP) this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nWhat every parent fears: an alert from their children’s school\, notifying them of some event like an active shooter. Schools train\, drill\, and have alerts for active shooters\, fires\, and other disasters; however\, when it comes to addressing in-school sexual assaults – particularly those committed by students – most schools find themselves with no plan. This leads to problems for investigators\, prosecutors and school officials as they try to achieve justice for survivors and keep the school environment safe. This presentation will focus on building strong cases when a sexual assault occurs in a school environment\, with a focus on evidence collection\, obtaining digital evidence and navigating school policies. Attendees will be encouraged to think about specialized legal proceedings like waiver hearings (trying juveniles as adults). Finally\, we will discuss unique trial issues\, including witness intimidation\, working with reluctant witnesses\, and overcoming juror biases. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop investigative strategies for working on school-environment sexual assaults that are perpetrated by students.\nFormulate a plan for multi-disciplinary decision-making and charging decisions\, particularly when the offender is a minor.\nAddress trial issues\, such as witness intimidation and uncooperative witnesses.\n\nAbout Presenter\nKristina Korobov – Senior Attorney \nKristina Korobov is a Senior Attorney with Zero Abuse Project.  She joined the team in July of 2023.  She brings over 20 years of experience as a Prosecutor and Trainer in the areas of crimes against children and crimes of sexual and domestic violence against adults. \nMost recently\, Kristina served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. There\, she was the Project Safe Childhood Coordinator\, prosecuting cases involving internet crimes against children and sex trafficking of minors.  These prosecutions included sextortion\, child solicitation\, and hands-on offenses\, as well as crimes involving trafficking in child sexual abuse material. She worked cases with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and served as the co-chair for the state’s anti-trafficking task force (IPATH). \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/within-these-walls-investigating-and-prosecuting-the-in-school-sexual-assault-case/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231005T193047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T233511Z
UID:10000550-1702630800-1702636200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Within These Walls: Investigating and Prosecuting the In-School Sexual Assault Case
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project (ZAP) this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nWhat every parent fears: an alert from their children’s school\, notifying them of some event like an active shooter. Schools train\, drill\, and have alerts for active shooters\, fires\, and other disasters; however\, when it comes to addressing in-school sexual assaults – particularly those committed by students – most schools find themselves with no plan. This leads to problems for investigators\, prosecutors and school officials as they try to achieve justice for survivors and keep the school environment safe. This presentation will focus on building strong cases when a sexual assault occurs in a school environment\, with a focus on evidence collection\, obtaining digital evidence and navigating school policies. Attendees will be encouraged to think about specialized legal proceedings like waiver hearings (trying juveniles as adults). Finally\, we will discuss unique trial issues\, including witness intimidation\, working with reluctant witnesses\, and overcoming juror biases. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop investigative strategies for working on school-environment sexual assaults that are perpetrated by students.\nFormulate a plan for multi-disciplinary decision-making and charging decisions\, particularly when the offender is a minor.\nAddress trial issues\, such as witness intimidation and uncooperative witnesses.\n\nAbout Presenter\nKristina Korobov – Senior Attorney \nKristina Korobov is a Senior Attorney with Zero Abuse Project.  She joined the team in July of 2023.  She brings over 20 years of experience as a Prosecutor and Trainer in the areas of crimes against children and crimes of sexual and domestic violence against adults. \nMost recently\, Kristina served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. There\, she was the Project Safe Childhood Coordinator\, prosecuting cases involving internet crimes against children and sex trafficking of minors.  These prosecutions included sextortion\, child solicitation\, and hands-on offenses\, as well as crimes involving trafficking in child sexual abuse material. She worked cases with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and served as the co-chair for the state’s anti-trafficking task force (IPATH). \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/within-these-walls-investigating-and-prosecuting-the-in-school-sexual-assault-case-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231201T153453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T153453Z
UID:10000610-1702555200-1702558800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: Strangulation - What You Don't Know Can Kill You
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStrangulation and suffocation often occur within abusive and violent relationships and acts. Often the victim doesn’t recognize signs and symptoms such as loss of consciousness\, labored breathing\, horse and rasping vocalizations and delayed symptoms such as dizziness\, nausea and blood clots. Unfortunately\, many professionals also miss the symptoms and fail to screen for strangulation and/or suffocation. If you work with victims of child abuse\, domestic violence\, sexual assault and general assault\, adding screening questions is imperative. Not only is strangulation a felony\, it is also potentially deadly immediately and delayed for victims. Please join to be introduced to the basics of strangulation and suffocation. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of strangulation and suffocation. \n\n\nLearn some screening questions when working with victims. \n\n\nRecognize risk factors that are related to strangulation and suffocation. \n\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-strangulation-what-you-dont-know-can-kill-you/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231201T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T153759Z
UID:10000609-1702468800-1702472400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: Working Together as a Multi-Disciplinary Team
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIt is well known and widely supported that best practice is to conduct child abuse investigations within a multidisciplinary team. However\, the differences in perspectives\, needs\, and goals that make the MDT process so valuable can also result in challenges and conflict\, even within teams that respect and value each other. Along with reviewing information regarding the benefits of an MDT approach and some of the challenges that may arise\, this webinar will identify strategies that can increase the functioning of the MDT. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify the benefits of MultiDisciplinary Team collaboration in the context of child abuse investigations\nRecognize common causes of challenges or conflict within MDTs\nLearn strategies for creating and maintaining a well-functioning MDT\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-working-together-as-a-multi-disciplinary-team/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231201T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T153741Z
UID:10000608-1702382400-1702386000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week: Grooming Strategies Regarding Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe act of recruiting someone into trafficking is intentional\, planned and criminal. Learn tactics and techniques used by traffickers including targeting\, recruiting and the grooming process. Understanding the emotional/trauma bond between the offender and victim is imperative to break this connection intervene when a minor is targeted. Research regarding childhood trauma\, victim risk factors\, juvenile justice\, homeless and missing youth will be discussed. \nLearning Objectives\n\nIdentify the types of traffickers and how they recruit their victims\nUnderstand the grooming process how it is used to gain compliance\nLearn the links of trafficking to childhood trauma\, homeless and missing youth as well as additional risk and vulnerabilities.\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-grooming-strategies-regarding-sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking-of-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trafficking
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231009T160737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T160737Z
UID:10000555-1702339200-1702511999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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\nDecember 12: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern\nDecember 13: 9:00 am to 5:00 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 November 10\, 2023!\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/following-the-evidence-in-child-abuse-and-child-exploitation-cases/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231004T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T200024Z
UID:10000539-1702339200-1702425599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Children in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nNational Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College is hosting a training opportunity for professionals such as community members\, community correction officers\, court system personnel\, educators\, emergency management\, law enforcement and support\, prosecutors\, social workers\, tribes/tribal partners\, and victim service providers. \nTechnology plays a tremendous role in our children’s lives. Learn about the ways children are interacting online to create better understanding and open up meaningful communication. Increase awareness of opportunities to protect and connect with children while also gathering valuable information to mitigate threats posed by individuals who seek to exploit them. This day-long seminar is designed to educate a broad range of disciplines responsible for conducting investigations and safeguarding youth. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the different types of technology used by children and teens\, including devices and apps\nRecognize the differences between the digital age and the world that adults experienced while growing up\nFocus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes communication\, setting guidelines\, and digital citizenship training\nUnderstand the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face such as cyberbullying\, “sexting\,” and online predators\nAddress the legal aspects of all of these topics and learn how to address each of these issues with best practices\nUnderstand our role in helping victims navigate trauma after the incident has occurred\, and learn what resources are available for you to aid in this process\n\nAbout the Trainer\nDana Miller is an Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Dana holds a master’s degree in criminal justice\, and she has worked extensively in education and harm prevention surrounding technology in the state of Wisconsin. Dana is a former Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander; in her tenure with the Wisconsin Department of Justice\, Dana managed the program operations for the ICAC Task Force\, including managing Wisconsin CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and collaborating with Wisconsin law enforcement regarding investigations\, outreach\, and training events. Throughout her career\, Dana has provided online safety outreach to over 30\,000 people. She is creator and co-creator of multiple Wisconsin online safety programs and initiatives that continue to be utilized\, and she teaches online safety primary prevention and responding to sextortion classes throughout the nation. \nRegister through NCJTC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/protecting-children-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
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:20231211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231121T170006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T170006Z
UID:10000591-1702297800-1702308600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:First Witness Mind the Gap: 2023 NCA Advocacy Standards Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDesigned for advocates who have already completed a full 24-hour Advocacy Training\, Mind the Gap adds to the fundamentals of victim advocacy as laid out in the 2023 Victim Advocacy Standard for Accreditation set forth by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). This training has been approved by the NCA. \nDuring the 3-hour training\, advocates will learn about Victim Rights and Compensation\, Cultural Responsiveness and Addressing Explicit Bias\, Caregiver Resilience\, Domestic Violence and Polyvictimization\, and Referral methods. Trainers will teach participants how to put these principles into practice action through hands-on activities\, real-life examples\, and discussion. \nFirst Witness’ 24-hour Training for Advocates Working with a CAC is available for advocates who have not yet received the fundamental advocacy training as laid out by the NCA. \n  \nRegister through First Witness\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-mind-the-gap-2023-nca-advocacy-standards-training-2/
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:20231211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231129T225045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T225045Z
UID:10000602-1702296000-1702299600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Winter Webinar Week:  Forensic Interviewing Protocols
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nBeginning in the 1980’s\, leaders in the field of child abuse and neglect investigation identified the need for uniform and forensically sound strategies to investigate these cases. Thus\, forensic interviewing protocols began to be developed based on emerging research and practice. The first protocol to be established was done so by the National Child Advocacy Center followed by CornerHouse and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). Today\, there are many protocols widely used throughout the world. In this training\, we will discuss differences and similarities in many commonly used protocols. This training will also briefly provide strategies for working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team trained in varying protocols. \nObjectives:\n\nUnderstand the history of child abuse investigations and how that history shaped the protocols we use today\nUnderstand and be capable of recognizing the major Forensic Interviewing protocols used by professionals\nLearn similarities and differences between the protocols\nIdentify tools for the Multi-Disciplinary team to work together even when trained in varying protocols\n\nRegister through CornerHouse
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-winter-webinar-week-forensic-interviewing-protocols/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Special Events
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231208T202944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T195549Z
UID:10000615-1702252800-1735689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MRCAC Medical Training Activity
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMedical Training Academy is an interactive\, self-paced set of online lessons to prepare medical providers in correctly identifying and diagnosing child physical and sexual abuse. The 21 lessons\, which include three in-depth case studies\, build the essential skills and knowledge that medical providers will need to confidently navigate real world situations. \nLearning Objectives\n\nExplain the role of the medical provider within the multidisciplinary team\nDemonstrate how to assess physical injuries that are diagnostic for abuse\nUnderstand normal childhood development\, including sexual development and behaviors that may be concerning for sexual abuse\nDetermine when a client requires an acute medical evaluation with forensic evidence collection and/or sexually transmitted infections prophylaxis. • Explain other issues related to child sexual abuse\, including: child sexual abuse material (pornography)\, drug facilitated sexual abuse\, commercial sexual exploitation of children and runaway youth.\n\nRegister through MRCAC\nThis training is a self-paced online course and is approved for 30.5 CME credits.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mrcac-medical-training-activity/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Case Tracking,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231208T201950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T201950Z
UID:10000614-1702252800-1725148799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MRCAC Child Interviewing 2023: Update on Research and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training is presented by Dr. Thomas D. Lyon\, who will discuss the major research advances in 2022/2023 that help interviewers to do a better job when they question children and\, whenever possible\, provide videotaped examples of the novel procedures. This training is available on-demand. \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearn about the latest research relevant to child interviewing\nUnderstand how to increase productivity in child interviews\nUnderstanding how to minimize error and miscommunication in interviews\n\nAbout Trainer\nThomas D. Lyon\, JD\, PhD\, is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology at the University of Southern California. His research interests include child abuse and neglect\, child witnesses\, and domestic violence. He is the Past-President of the American Psychological Association’s Section on Child Maltreatment (Division 37) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, the United States Department of Justice\, the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect\, the California Endowment\, and the Haynes Foundation. \nRegister through MRCAC\nThis training is approved by the Minnesota Board of Social Work for 1.5 hours of CEU through September 2024.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mrcac-child-interviewing-2023-update-on-research-and-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231004T200203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T200203Z
UID:10000536-1702252800-1702684799@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CornerHouse Virtual Basic Forensic Interview Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training teaches the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol™ a credible\, reliable\, developmentally flexible\, and non-traumatic forensic interview protocol appropriate for children\, adolescents\, and vulnerable adults involved in a sexual abuse investigation. Training methods include lecture and discussion\, review of CornerHouse video-recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. These courses are designed for teams of forensic interviewers\, child protection workers\, tribal social service investigators\, law enforcement officers\, and prosecuting attorneys. Participants are encouraged to attend as a multidisciplinary team. Courses are outcome-based and include an exam upon completion. \nThis training is taking place via an online platform. \nSchedule\n\nMonday December 11th to Thursday December 14th 8:30 to 4:30 Central Time (Protocol Instruction).\nFriday December 15th 8:30am to 1:00pm Central Time (Role Plays)\n\nRegister Online via CornerHouse\nPlease view their cancellation policy and other policies here!
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-virtual-basic-forensic-interview-training-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231005T182641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T182641Z
UID:10000548-1702047600-1702053000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Normal is Normal: Effective Use of Medical Evidence in the Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin us this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nThis webinar will discuss the importance of pediatric sexual assault exams in cases of child sexual abuse and how to present the findings of that exam to a jury. A majority of the exams will be “normal” and that evidence can be used to corroborate a child’s statement using expert medical testimony. The testimony of the expert can also be used to explain anatomy which gives prosecutors medical evidence to argue issues of penetration. \nLearning Objectives \nGain a comprehensive understanding of the process and protocol involved in conducting a pediatric sexual assault examination.\nUtilize “typical” examination findings to validate and reinforce a child’s disclosure of sexual assault.\nCultivate expertise in preparing medical witnesses and effectively employing their testimony to establish the element of penetration in a sexual assault case. \nAbout Presenter\nKathleen Nolan – Senior Attorney \nKathleen Nolan is a Senior Attorney with Zero Abuse Project. She joined the team in May of 2021.  She brings over 15 years of experience as a Prosecutor in the area of Child Protection. \nKathleen previously served as the Chief of the Children’s Justice Division in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office in Madison County\, Illinois. She was appointed to that role in 2015 after joining the office in 2013. The Children’s Justice Division handled the charging and prosecution of all child victim cases in the county including physical abuse\, sexual assault and child deaths. Her role as Chief of the Division also involved mentoring and training the attorneys she supervised. She also created and presented specialized trainings for members of the Madison County Multi-Disciplinary Team including police\, forensic interviewers and Department of Children and Family Services workers. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/normal-is-normal-effective-use-of-medical-evidence-in-the-prosecution-of-child-sexual-abuse-cases-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231005T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T170319Z
UID:10000546-1702040400-1702045800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Investigating and Prosecuting Cases of CSA When the Victim is Male
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nMany boys who have experienced sexual abuse may never disclose their experiences during childhood. Even when such abuse comes to light\, investigators and prosecutors often encounter significant obstacles in their efforts to safeguard these young victims. This workshop delves into the existing research on the sexual abuse of boys and provides practical recommendations for conducting forensic interviews with these children\, investigating crimes involving boys\, and effectively presenting such cases to a jury. \nLearning Objectives\n\nComprehend the distinct traumas endured by male victims of sexual abuse and recognize how these traumas influence their willingness to disclose.\nAcquire knowledge of evidence-based approaches for addressing the medical\, psychological\, and spiritual requirements of male victims.\nGain practical insights\, using a case study\, into effective techniques for conducting forensic interviews\, investigations\, and prosecutions related to child sexual abuse involving male victims.\n\nAbout Presenter\nVictor Vieth – Chief Program Officer \n\n\nVictor has trained thousands of child-protection professionals from all 50 states\, two U.S. Territories\, and 17 countries on numerous topics pertaining to child abuse investigations\, prosecutions and prevention. Victor gained national recognition for his work in addressing child abuse in small communities as a prosecutor in rural Minnesota\, and has been named to the President’s Honor Roll of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. In 2012\, Victor was awarded the Pro Humanitate Award from the North American Resource Center for Child Welfare. \nVictor is the Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research of the Zero Abuse Project\, a 501©(3) public charity based in St Paul\, MN\, committed to education\, training\, and survivor support in order to eradicate child sex abuse and remedy its resulting harms. He is the 2018 President of the Academy on Violence & Abuse\, and founder of the National Child Protection Training Center. With NCPTC and its partners\, Victor has been instrumental in implementing 22 state and international forensic interview training programs and dozens of undergraduate and graduate programs on child maltreatment. \n\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/investigating-and-prosecuting-cases-of-csa-when-the-victim-is-male-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231005T182129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T182129Z
UID:10000547-1702033200-1702038600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Normal is Normal: Effective Use of Medical Evidence in the Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse Cases
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin us this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nThis webinar will discuss the importance of pediatric sexual assault exams in cases of child sexual abuse and how to present the findings of that exam to a jury. A majority of the exams will be “normal” and that evidence can be used to corroborate a child’s statement using expert medical testimony. The testimony of the expert can also be used to explain anatomy which gives prosecutors medical evidence to argue issues of penetration. \nLearning Objectives \nGain a comprehensive understanding of the process and protocol involved in conducting a pediatric sexual assault examination.\nUtilize “typical” examination findings to validate and reinforce a child’s disclosure of sexual assault.\nCultivate expertise in preparing medical witnesses and effectively employing their testimony to establish the element of penetration in a sexual assault case. \nAbout Presenter\nKathleen Nolan – Senior Attorney \nKathleen Nolan is a Senior Attorney with Zero Abuse Project. She joined the team in May of 2021.  She brings over 15 years of experience as a Prosecutor in the area of Child Protection. \nKathleen previously served as the Chief of the Children’s Justice Division in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office in Madison County\, Illinois. She was appointed to that role in 2015 after joining the office in 2013. The Children’s Justice Division handled the charging and prosecution of all child victim cases in the county including physical abuse\, sexual assault and child deaths. Her role as Chief of the Division also involved mentoring and training the attorneys she supervised. She also created and presented specialized trainings for members of the Madison County Multi-Disciplinary Team including police\, forensic interviewers and Department of Children and Family Services workers. \nRegister through ZAP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/normal-is-normal-effective-use-of-medical-evidence-in-the-prosecution-of-child-sexual-abuse-cases/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Investigation,Medical,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231005T165735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T165735Z
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SUMMARY:Investigating and Prosecuting Cases of CSA When the Victim is Male
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Zero Abuse Project this December for the End of Year Prosecutor Webinar Series\, brought to you by the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project (TiPP)\, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Our December Prosecutor Institute promises to be an insightful journey\, spanning three weeks and encompassing six crucial topics. To accommodate participants across different time zones\, each topic will be presented twice on its designated day. Be sure to register separately for each training session you wish to attend. \nMany boys who have experienced sexual abuse may never disclose their experiences during childhood. Even when such abuse comes to light\, investigators and prosecutors often encounter significant obstacles in their efforts to safeguard these young victims. This workshop delves into the existing research on the sexual abuse of boys and provides practical recommendations for conducting forensic interviews with these children\, investigating crimes involving boys\, and effectively presenting such cases to a jury. \nLearning Objectives\n\nComprehend the distinct traumas endured by male victims of sexual abuse and recognize how these traumas influence their willingness to disclose.\nAcquire knowledge of evidence-based approaches for addressing the medical\, psychological\, and spiritual requirements of male victims.\nGain practical insights\, using a case study\, into effective techniques for conducting forensic interviews\, investigations\, and prosecutions related to child sexual abuse involving male victims.\n\nAbout Presenter\nVictor Vieth – Chief Program Officer \n\n\nVictor has trained thousands of child-protection professionals from all 50 states\, two U.S. Territories\, and 17 countries on numerous topics pertaining to child abuse investigations\, prosecutions and prevention. Victor gained national recognition for his work in addressing child abuse in small communities as a prosecutor in rural Minnesota\, and has been named to the President’s Honor Roll of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. In 2012\, Victor was awarded the Pro Humanitate Award from the North American Resource Center for Child Welfare. \nVictor is the Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research of the Zero Abuse Project\, a 501©(3) public charity based in St Paul\, MN\, committed to education\, training\, and survivor support in order to eradicate child sex abuse and remedy its resulting harms. He is the 2018 President of the Academy on Violence & Abuse\, and founder of the National Child Protection Training Center. With NCPTC and its partners\, Victor has been instrumental in implementing 22 state and international forensic interview training programs and dozens of undergraduate and graduate programs on child maltreatment. \n\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/investigating-and-prosecuting-cases-of-csa-when-the-victim-is-male/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145440
CREATED:20231121T160636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T160636Z
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SUMMARY:NCAC Trauma-Focused Treatment for Children & Adolescents Via Telehealth: Advanced Topics and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis 4.5-hour training will provide mental health professionals with an understanding of telehealth delivery of evidence-based trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents. Topics covered will include: (1) specific tailoring of trauma-focused treatment for a telehealth delivery format\, (2)\, demonstration of how to utilize electronic resources to deliver trauma-focused treatment via telehealth and (3) procedures and workflow considerations for telehealth delivery trauma-focused treatment. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nParticipants will be able to describe modifications needed to implement trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents via telehealth\nParticipants will be able to understand the ethics surrounding distance counseling\nParticipants will be able to describe techniques and resources to provide engaging trauma treatment for children via telehealth\nParticipants will be able to understand how to tailor electronic resources to fit the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse children\n\nRegister through NCAC\nPre-Requisite: Previous training In one or more evidence-based trauma treatments \nFree for clinicians serving CAC Clients.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-trauma-focused-treatment-for-children-adolescents-via-telehealth-advanced-topics-and-techniques/2023-12-07/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health
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