New Training Resources Available for CACs & MDTs | |
Hi there! Rather than sending individual emails to Children's Advocacy Centers and their MDT partners, the FNCAC will periodically send this summary of training opportunities and resources to the field. If you have any questions or know of any trainings or resources that we can add to this distribution, please contact Jim Jolley at [email protected]. | |
Directors and Supervisor Training | |
FNCAC Scholarships Available for the 2024 NCA Leadership Conference All in for Kids
Join National Children’s Alliance (NCA) and your peers and acclaimed experts from across the country at 2024 Leadership Conference, a hybrid event June 3-5, 2024. Please complete this form if you wish to be considered for a scholarship. FNCAC will review applications and determine award recipients by March 22, 2024.
Link to Apply for a FNCAC Scholarship
The scholarships from FNCAC include $700 for early bird registration and airfare up to $450. The conference will be held at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown.
999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), which is 4.5 miles from the conference hotel.
Deadline for submission to FNCAC is Monday, March 18, 2024, at 5:00pm.
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FNCAC Scholarship Available for the 2024 NCAC International Symposium on Child Abuse
The scholarship from FNCAC includes $700 for early bird registration and up to 4 nights in the hotel at $127/night. The conference will be held at the Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801.
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Please complete this form if you wish to be considered for the scholarship. FNCAC will review applications and determine award recipients by February 21, 2024.
Deadline for submission to FNCAC is Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 5:00pm.
Scholarship Application Link
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MDT Facilitator
Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 1 provides a strong foundation for professionals who serve in the roles of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Facilitator for a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) (regardless of their actual job title). This training will cover an overview of the MDT Facilitator’s role in the CAC/MDT model, an introduction to team development and skills for building trust and safety on the team.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Dates
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
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Basic Safety Planning
Children and adolescents with problematic or illegal sexual behavior typically engage in those behaviors with other youth in their family. Understandably, their behavior disrupts safety within the family network. With appropriate planning, supports, and interventions, all of which should include the caregivers, most children and adolescents with problematic sexual behavior can safely remain in their community and, if indicated, have contact with the other child and children in their family and social networks.
This workshop will address a framework for considering level of treatment for children and adolescents with problematic or illegal sexual behavior, basic safety planning for those youth, and considerations for when to consider visitation with other children and reunification of families.
Join on February 14th from 11:00am -12:30pm ET as Jimmy Widdifield, Jr., MA, LPC and Nikki Croteau-Johnson, MA, LPA share their expertise and experience discussing Planning for Children and Adolescents with Problematic or Illegal Sexual Behavior.
Follow the link below to register:
Link to Register
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The FNCAC is offering True Colors Training for your CAC/MDT! Sign up today!
Jim Jolley, certified True Colors trainer at FNCAC, is offering True Colors Personality Type and Organizational Inclusion training at no-cost to two member CAC/MDTs. Many of you indicated you would like to improve MDT team member relationships and working collaboration, understanding your True Colors can help team members work better together!
Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Mental Health Resources & Trainings | |
NEW Mental Health Trainings Provided by NCA's Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes! | | |
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EMDR Training Scholarships
Apply to FNCAC by 2/19/2024
EMDR basic training online! This learning experience is focused on children and adolescents.
Part 1: April 4-7, 2024
Consultation 1: April 26, 2024
Part 2: May 16-19
Consultation 2: June 7, 2024.
EMDR Training Brochure
Application for EMDR Scholarship
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Youth With Problematic Sexual Behaviors
This course will provide an overview of youth with problematic sexual behaviors, discuss the CAC coordinated response, present the characteristics of evidence-based mental health treatment for problematic sexual behaviors, and provide guidance on engaging community stakeholders. It aims to dispel myths and misconceptions about youth with problematic sexual behaviors and to help CACs understand that they can and should serve this population.
Cost is Free
Apply here!
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Advanced TF-CBT
FREE training by Dr. Isha Metzger on Racial Trauma and the importance of integrating racial socialization into TF-CBT treatment with Black youth and families.
Dr. Metzger will share a wealth of knowledge and resources to help you individualize your TF-CBT practice to better engage and meet the needs of the families you serve.
Training dates are Feb 6 and 13, 1-2:30 pm EST
Part 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 1-2:30 EST.
Part 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.
To learn more and to register, please use this link:
NCA Learning: Healing Interpersonal and Racial Trauma: Utilizing Racial Socialization in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Black Youth and Families
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Looking for self-care strategies and frameworks to support your mental wellness?
Check out this free, online, self-paced course offered by MHTTC link or
the Compassion Resilience Toolkit to prevent fatigue, and maintain empathy, strength, and hope or
SAMHSA's guide highlighting organization-level interventions to prevent and reduce burnout among behavioral health workers.
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CFTSI Training-FNCAC has scholarships available!
NCA is offering a virtual CFTSI training for clinicians April 10, 11, and 12, 2024. CFTSI is delivered in 5-8 sessions soon after the forensic interview and has been shown to help CACs shorten client length of stay, reduce waiting lists, and allow CACs to serve more children.
To apply for an FNCAC Scholarship to CFTSI, please apply here by February 12, 2024!
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National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA)
The new session of the National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) training Building Trauma Informed Organizations opens for registration on February 5. A trauma-informed organization is one where all practices and services are viewed through the lens of trauma. In a trauma-informed organization, programs respond empathically to survivor needs, ensure their physical and emotional safety, develop realistic goals, and avoid re-traumatization. This training provides guidance on how your organization can become trauma-informed and how to modify policies and procedures to respond to trauma victims. There are a limited number of seats for this 5-week training, so reserve your spot.
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Victim Advocacy Resources & Training | |
The Advocate’s Role in the Multidisciplinary Response to Child Abuse Training
This virtual training is intended to fulfill the 24.0 hours of core training for victim advocates required in the National Children's Alliance Standards for Accredited Members.
APPLICATIONS DUE
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
*Applicants will be notified of the status of their application on February 14, 2024.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Dates
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Time
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (CT)
10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET)
Accepted applicants must complete all pre-work to participate in the training and attend the training in full to receive the 24.0 hours of training credit.
More Information Apply Now
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Upcoming Conferences for MDTs | |
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Supporting Professionals who Serve Families to Promote Sexual Health and Safety in their Home and Communities with Dr. Janet Rosenzweig
Sponsored by The New York Foundling’s Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection
February 12th, 2024 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET
This workshop is designed to provide important information and insights into promoting healthy psycho-sexual development, which is a key protective factor in preventing child sexual abuse.
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Mental Health America
September 17-21, 2024 | Washington, D.C. and online | mhanational.org/conference
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2024 Krimes Against Kids Conference Request for Proposals
The Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers is pleased to announce the 2024 Krimes Against Kids Call for Workshop Proposals.
Submit a Proposal
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