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Forensic Interview & Family Advocacy Training

First Witness Child Advocacy Center has a national reputation for providing exceptional training in forensic interviewing, advocacy, and prevention practices.

Training Types

Advocacy

This training is designed for advocates who are working with children and families within a child advocacy center.

Forensic Interview

First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview training prepares each attendee to conduct a purposeful and legally defensible interview.

MDT Development

Trainings designed to support MDTs stay up to date on current best practices in child advocacy.

Advanced Webinar Series

Back again in 2025, join First Witness National Training Staff in a monthly series of webinars on topics in forensic interviewing, advocacy, child abuse prevention, and MDT development.

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Upcoming Trainings

Forensic Interview

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

February 9–13, 2026

Format: In-Person

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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

February 19, 2026 10:00am-11:30am CT

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

March 19, 2026 1:00pm-4:00pm CT

Format: Online

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Questions About Training?

Contact the First Witness Training Team for any questions you may have about our training offerings. Email training@firstwitness.org or call 218.727.8353.