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SUMMARY:Internet Safety Training for CAC & MDT Professionals
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to educate adults on the following: \n\nStatistics and prevalence of online offenses against children and youth.\nHow offenders gain and maintain access to kids online.\nRecognizing warning signs that an offender is targeting a child.\nHow to best respond to concerns of internet risk and promote safe usage.\nCorrect terminology and increased confidence to have conversations with youth about internet safety.\n\nBy the end of this training\, participants will: \n\nBe informed about the prevalence of online offenses against children and youth.\nUnderstand how offenders gain and maintain access to children & youth online.\nRecognize warning signs that a child or youth is being targeted online by a predator.\nKnow how to best respond to concerns of online offenses against children and youth.\nFeel more confident talking with children and youth about online safety.\n\nCONTENT WARNING: This workshop contains information about online safety risks to children and graphic discussion of sexual crimes. 18+ only \nClick HERE to register. \nQuestions? Contact training@cacwa.org.
URL:https://cacwa.org/event/internet-safety-training-for-cac-mdt-professionals/
CATEGORIES:All CAC and MDT Members,Children,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T110000
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SUMMARY:Victim Advocate Roundtable - October
DESCRIPTION:Victim Advocate Roundtable is open to victim advocates working with CACs and MDTs in Washington state including CAC-based\, community-based\, and systems-based advocates.  This is a supportive space to network\, share current practices in the field\, and receive input on challenging cases from peers. Please see the registration page for more information. \nClick HERE to register. \nQuestions? Contact training@cacwa.org.
URL:https://cacwa.org/event/victim-advocate-roundtable-october/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Victim Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="CACWA":MAILTO:training@cacwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T090000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:For multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners and protective caregivers\, the forensic interview process can often feel opaque or disconnected from frontline support. Demystifying the Forensic Interview\, presented by Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington in partnership with CAC Resources\, provides a comprehensive\, transparent examination of the forensic interview and its foundational role in child abuse investigations. \nThis virtual training explores how developmental science\, evidence-based questioning\, and trauma-informed principles intersect to support children while establishing legally defensible statements. Participants will gain practical insight into interview room dynamics\, protocol standards\, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. \nIntended Audience\nVictim advocates\, Child Protective Services caseworkers\, law enforcement investigators\, prosecutors\, mental health clinicians\, and CAC team members across Washington State. \nKey Learning Objectives\n\nFoundational Interview Mechanics: Understand the structure of open-ended\, non-leading interview protocols designed to elicit authentic\, detailed disclosures.\nDevelopmental and Trauma Dynamics: Examine how neurobiology\, developmental stage\, and trauma-related memory fragmentation influence a child’s communication during an interview.\nCourtroom Defensibility: Recognize how strict adherence to interview protocols protects statements against defense challenges regarding suggestibility\, coaching\, and hearsay.\nAdvocacy and Team Engagement: Clarify how observation room standards safeguard the child and the investigation\, while empowering advocates and MDT partners to support families effectively.\n\nLearning Experience & Format\nDesigned as an engaging\, application-focused workshop\, this training combines core instructional modules with practical case discussion. The session concludes with an interactive panel discussion featuring specialists across Forensic Interviewing\, Child Mental Health\, Trial Prosecution\, and Victim Advocacy\, providing participants the opportunity to examine cross-disciplinary challenges and engage directly in a live Q&A. \nClick HERE to register. \nQuestions? Contact training@cacwa.org.
URL:https://cacwa.org/event/demystifying-the-forensic-interview/
CATEGORIES:All CAC and MDT Members,Education,Forensic Interviews,Victim Advocate
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261118T100000
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SUMMARY:MDT Orientation - November
DESCRIPTION:This training introduces new MDT members to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) model and the collaborative approach used to respond to child abuse cases across Washington State. Participants will learn about the history of the CAC movement and how national\, regional\, and state networks work together to support CACs\, children\, and families. The session will also highlight the services provided by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington (CACWA)\, explain how the CAC model works\, and explore the benefits of a coordinated response. Attendees will review key Washington State RCWs related to child abuse investigations and MDTs\, become familiar with the core disciplines that make up the team\, and learn about the case referral and review processes. The training will also discuss the elements of a successful MDT and emphasize awareness of secondary stress—helping participants build a strong foundation for effective\, compassionate teamwork. \nClick HERE to register. \nQuestions? Contact training@cacwa.org.
URL:https://cacwa.org/event/mdt-orientation-november/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:MDT Team Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="CACWA":MAILTO:training@cacwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261202T100000
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SUMMARY:MDT Orientation - December
DESCRIPTION:This training introduces new MDT members to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) model and the collaborative approach used to respond to child abuse cases across Washington State. Participants will learn about the history of the CAC movement and how national\, regional\, and state networks work together to support CACs\, children\, and families. The session will also highlight the services provided by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Washington (CACWA)\, explain how the CAC model works\, and explore the benefits of a coordinated response. Attendees will review key Washington State RCWs related to child abuse investigations and MDTs\, become familiar with the core disciplines that make up the team\, and learn about the case referral and review processes. The training will also discuss the elements of a successful MDT and emphasize awareness of secondary stress—helping participants build a strong foundation for effective\, compassionate teamwork. \nClick HERE to register. \nQuestions? Contact training@cacwa.org.
URL:https://cacwa.org/event/mdt-orientation-december/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:MDT Team Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T123000
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SUMMARY:Washington Statewide Forensic Interview Peer Review - December
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of peer review is to provide Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners with an opportunity to review forensic interviews\, discuss specific interview techniques\, provide feedback regarding the quality of documentation\, and review relevant research. \nPeer review is for Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners who completed a 32-hour basic forensic interview training (CAIA or another nationally recognized training) and conduct forensic interviews as part of their work. Participants are expected to volunteer to present cases and interviewers will present recorded interviews of adjudicated or closed cases. Please see the registration page for more information about presenting at peer review. \nCONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT – PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING: \nBy registering for this meeting\, I agree to adhere to the PEER REVIEW ATTENDANCE & CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT. As a professional attendee at this peer review\, I agree that my contact with any client information provided will be kept absolutely confidential. Any discussion of my observations will be only within the context of fulfilling my professional role. I will refrain from commenting about clients or case content\, or association on social media\, in social gatherings or in other non-professional setting\, and I will absolutely refrain from any use of names of individuals observed in written materials or in recording. I also accept that professional ethics require me to immediately make it known to the trainer/facilitator if I am\, or have been\, personally or socially acquainted with individuals whose case will be reviewed. I will abide by the decision and guidance of the professional facilitator if I should excuse myself for the portion of the training/meeting where this case will be discussed. Whenever possible\, I will seek the guidance of the group when an issue of confidentiality arises. \nClick HERE to register for peer review. \nQuestions? Contact training@cacwa.org.
URL:https://cacwa.org/event/washington-statewide-forensic-interview-peer-review-december/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Peer Review
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