Trainings
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.
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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
This training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies, churches, sports leagues, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize, respond to, and report child… Learn More
This training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the… Learn More
For professionals working with children disclosing abuse, it is important to understand dynamics of domestic violence to be able to be a part of… Learn More
This training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies, churches, sports leagues, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize, respond to, and report child… Learn More
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
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
This training meets all essential training components in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Standard of Victim Advocacy and has been approved by the… Learn More
In this session, we will not only discuss healthy childhood development, but also go over working with parents and non-offending caregivers as they start to… Learn More
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
Mind the Gap is an advanced training designed for advocates who have already completed a comprehensive 24-hour Advocacy Training. This course builds upon… Learn More
This session equips professionals with the tools to engage and support clients who identify as Christian effectively. Participants will explore how faith and religious… Learn More