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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

Advocacy

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

August 25, 27, & 29, 2025

Format: Online

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MDT Development

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

September 4, 2025 10:00-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Prevention

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

October 26, 2025 12-1:30pm 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.