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Advocacy

This is a foundational training that meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has… Learn More

October 19, 21, and 23, 2026

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

This 1-day training is an opportunity to revisit the ChildFirst® forensic interview protocol. Participants will focus on: Review of ChildFirst® and recent updates to the… Learn More

October 28–28, 2026

Format: Online

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Advanced Advocacy

Mind the Gap is an advanced training designed for advocates who have already completed a comprehensive 24-hour Advocacy Training. This course builds upon the… Learn More

November 5, 2026 9:00am-12:00pm CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

In this webinar, participants will learn about the importance of being able to recognize body language cues in forensic interviews and to what extent they… Learn More

November 9, 2026 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Forensic Interview

The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed… Learn More

November 16–20, 2026

Format: In-Person

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Advanced Forensic Interview

Based 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… Learn More

December 2–4, 2026

Format: Online

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MDT Development

The National Children’s Alliance requires that all accredited CACs collect and document specific case information and investigative outcomes to inform ongoing continuous quality improvement, and… Learn More

December 10, 2026 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advocacy

This is a foundational training that meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has… Learn More

January 11, 13, 15, 2027

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

Calling all forensic interviewers! Join our Forensic Interviewer Skill Building Cohort, where interviewers who have already completed a Nationally Accredited Forensic Interview Training can build… Learn More

Six 90-minute sessions over six months

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

In recent years, there has been more awareness surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder; however, this awareness has also brought about some harmful stereotypes and biases. This webinar… Learn More

January 21, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Forensic Interview

The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed… Learn More

February 1-5, 2027

Format: In-Person

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Advanced Advocacy

This session highlights the importance of leading with empathy and understanding when working with caregivers whose families are now a part of systems. We will be… Learn More

February 16, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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MDT Development

Multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) in conjunction with child advocacy centers (CACs) serve as a vital piece of child abuse investigations; however, in order to maintain a well-functioning MDT, facilitators and coordinators must have a strong toolkit… Learn More

February 23, 2027 1:00pm-4:00pm

Format: Online

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MDT Development

With a national increase in access to the internet and AI, teens and adults now have more exposure to violent and harmful pornography. This increase… Learn More

March 23, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advocacy

This is a foundational training that meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has… Learn More

April 19, 21, 23, 2027

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

This session will guide advocates through discussions about barriers caregivers have when living in a rural community and how that affects family advocacy. We will… Learn More

April 27, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

This session will cover the dynamics of interviewing and working with queer youth who are potential victims of violence or abuse. Topics discussed will include… Learn More

May 4th, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Forensic Interview

The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed… Learn More

May 17-21, 2027

Format: In-Person

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Safe and Strong © Train the Presenter

Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety… Learn More

June 3-4, 2027

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

This training examines how children remember and recall experiences, with a focus on applying research to investigative interviews with children. Participants will learn how factors… Learn More

June 15, 2027 9:00am-1:00pm CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

Based 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… Learn More

June 23-25, 2027

Format: Online

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Prevention

Historically, the presence of sexual behaviors in children was societally met with judgment, fear, and misunderstanding. Realistically, sexual play is common for children, with 66%-88%… Learn More

June 29, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

This 1-day training is an opportunity to revisit the ChildFirst® forensic interview protocol. Participants will focus on: Review of ChildFirst® and recent updates to the… Learn More

July 14, 2027 9:00am-4:00pm CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Advocacy

This presentation will speak to the prevalence of children with no NOC who come to the child advocacy center, and how we provide individualized advocacy… Learn More

July 20, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advocacy

This is a foundational training that meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has… Learn More

July 27-29, 2027

Format: In-Person

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Forensic Interview

The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed… Learn More

August 2-6, 2027

Format: In-Person

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Advanced Advocacy

This session will guide advocates to dive deeper into the relationships that they have with social services and law enforcement alongside the families they serve… Learn More

August 17, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Safe and Strong © Train the Presenter

Safe and Strong Child© Train the Presenter prepares Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other organization to present a child abuse prevention and body safety… Learn More

September 2-3, 2027

Format: Online

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MDT Development

While female sex offenders are less prevalent than male sex offenders, they very much still exist; therefore, it is vital for multidisciplinary teams to understand… Learn More

September 7, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Advocacy

Sexual abuse can be generational. Caregivers who have experienced abuse now walk through our doors after a report from their own child. Their child’s report… Learn More

September 21, 2027 9:00am-1:00pm CT

Format: Online

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Prevention

This session will provide participants with an in-depth discussion and breakdown of each step in the spiral of abuse, as well as further exploration on… Learn More

October 7, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

This 1-day training is an opportunity to revisit the ChildFirst® forensic interview protocol. Participants will focus on: Review of ChildFirst® and recent updates to the… Learn More

October 20, 2027

Format: Online

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Advocacy

This is a foundational training that meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has… Learn More

October 25, 27, 29, 2027

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

Many tools can be used during forensic interviews such as anatomical diagrams, anatomical dolls, and things children draw during the interview. Utilizing drawings during forensic… Learn More

November 2, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Forensic Interview

The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed… Learn More

November 15-19, 2027

Format: In-Person

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MDT Development

The Satanic Panic included many high-profile and complicated child abuse investigations. Professionals, parents, and others questioned children in leading and suggestive ways, which caused many… Learn More

December 7, 2027 10:00am-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Advanced Forensic Interview

Body language makes up roughly 93% of our communication; thus, making it a highly influential piece of interviewing. During the first half of this workshop, participants will… Learn More

December 12, 2027 9:00am-1:00pm CT

Format: Online

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