CARCC: Training Calendar February 2012

03 - 04		Train the Trainer Workshop Pheonix, AZ
10 - 11		Train the Trainer Workshop Washington, DC
11 - 16		SANE Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric Training Hermantown, MN
15 - 16		Accreditation Bootcamp Salt Lake City, UT
23 - 24		Investigation and Litigation of Civil Child Protection Cases Bentonville, AR
26 - 29		Making Children a Priority: Leading Change Washington, DC
27 - 28		Advanced Victim Advocacy Training Sacramento, CA

Train the Trainer Workshop
February 03 - 04, 2012/ Pheonix, AZ

The National Center for Victims of Crime is partnering with the American Psychological Association (APA) and Childhelp to offer a free 2-day Train-The-Trainer Workshop that will prepare mental health professionals to use and disseminate information about evidence-based, trauma-focused assessment tools and treatments for use with child and adolescent victims of violence. The train-the-trainer workshop is part of a grant awarded to APA by the Department of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime to create the Effective Providers for Child Victims of Violence program (EP Program), a national training initiative that offers child victim service providers practical strategies for selecting effective evidence-based, trauma-focused treatments that are family-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive.

More Information:
Mitru Ciarlante
Director, Youth Initiative
National Center for Victims of Crime
2000 M ST NW, STE 480
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202 467 8743
Fax: 202 467 8701
Email:mciarlante@ncvc.org
Website: http://www.apa.org/pi/prevent-violence/programs/child-victims.aspx
To apply, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EP_Level2_Application

Train the Trainer Workshop
February 10 - 11, 2012/ Washington, DC

The National Center for Victims of Crime is partnering with the American Psychological Association (APA) and Childhelp to offer a free 2-day Train-The-Trainer Workshop that will prepare mental health professionals to use and disseminate information about evidence-based, trauma-focused assessment tools and treatments for use with child and adolescent victims of violence. The train-the-trainer workshop is part of a grant awarded to APA by the Department of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime to create the Effective Providers for Child Victims of Violence program (EP Program), a national training initiative that offers child victim service providers practical strategies for selecting effective evidence-based, trauma-focused treatments that are family-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive.

SANE Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric Training
February 11 - 16, 2012/ Hermantown, MN

Become trained in either Adult/Adolescent or both Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric Protocol with National Trainer Diana Faugno, MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAAFS, DF-IAFN.
After this training, participants will be able to :

Describe the role and scope of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.
Demonstrate correct swabbing techniques using the evidence collection kit.
State the definitions of injuries including lacerations, abrasions, and bruises.
Identify adult, adolescent, and pre-pubescent genital anatomy using the correct terminology.
List 2-3 milestones that are specific to the growth and development of a pre-pubescent child.
Document examples of open-ended questions used in interviewing children.
State the roles and scope of work of the District Attorney and Law Enforcement in the multi-disciplinary team in dealing with child sexual assault.

Participant will also be able to discuss the differences in the roles relating to adult versus child sexual assault.

Cost for the Adult/Adolescent four-day training is $350.00.
Cost for the Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric Combined six-day training is $450.00.
This training will require homework to be completed prior to and during the training.
Prior to training, participants will need to review the Sexual Assault - Forensic & Clinical Management DVD practicum, provided by PAVSA in the cost of training.

More Information:
Meghan Gantz or Cizzarie Schomberg
Tel: 218 726 1442
Email: gantz@pavsa.org
To apply, please visit: http://www.pavsa.org/pdfs/Pediatric%20Sexual%20Assault%20Examiner%20Training%202012%20-%20Duluth,%20MN.pdf

Accreditation Bootcamp
February 15 - 16, 2012/ Salt Lake City, UT

This training is specifically designed for CAC directors or others with direct responsibility for developing an application for NCA Accreditation or Re-accreditation. The training is designed to provide an overview of the accreditation standards and accreditation process, provide participants with a framework for developing their application, and what to expect during a site visit.

Topics include but are not limited to:
NCA Accreditation procedures
Common challenges centers face in meeting standards
Engaging your team in the process
Preparing your application
What to expect from a site visit

More Information:
Nancy Engel
Safe Passages CAC
423 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Tel: 719 884 0378
Fax: 719 636 1912
Email: NEngel@SafePassageCAC.org
Website: http://www.westernregionalcac.org/training-for-professionals/accreditation-boot-camp.html

Investigation & Litigation of Civil Child Protection Cases
February 23 - 24, 2012 / Bentonville, AR

This two-day course emphasizes handling civil child protection cases and is mainly in lecture format. It is aimed for investigators and prosecutors.

More Information:
National Child Protection Training Center
Tel: 651 714 4673
Fax: 651 714 9098
Email: admin@ncptc-jwrc.org
Website: http://www.ncptc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7bABF1EF81-595A-491E-BB56-5A821111730B%7d

Making Children a Priority: Leading Change
February 26 - 29, 2012 / Washington, DC

This conference promises to be an extraordinary opportunity to learn how to thrive despite the economic challenges for organizations, systems, communities, children, youth, and families. You can look forward to a comprehensive conference that features dynamic keynote speakers and an empowering roster of shared learning opportunities. There will be workshops that cover the latest research-based best practices, emerging innovations in child welfare service delivery, strategic resources, and collaborative solutions presented by leading experts in the field.

More Information:
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Tel: 202 688 4200
Website: http://www.cwla.org/Conference2012/2012_ConfProgWEB.pdf

Advanced Victim Advocacy Training
February 27 - 28, 2012 / Sacramento, CA

The Advanced Victim Advocacy Training focuses on helping Victim Advocates who are working within a CAC approach to better understanding their role and the variety of relationships they encounter. Attendees will broaden their knowledge of conducting effective screening and referral practices, as well as recognizing and overcoming challenges in working with families. Attendees will further their understanding of the roles of the various members of the MDT and receive tips to improve communication and collaboration with team members. The Advanced Victim Advocacy Training will be an opportunity for participants to gain a better understanding of the roles and relationships of the Victim Advocate and the Multidisciplinary Team, and improve communication and collaboration that ultimately benefits the child victims and their caregivers.

This training is two full days and the registration Fee is $69.

More Information:
Pamelia Wales
Tel: 256 327 3786
Email: pwales@nationalcac.org
Website: http://www.nationalcac.org/about/advan-va-training.html