• MDT Orientation

    Zoom

    MDT Orientation provides foundational information for new MDT members that will further their understanding of the CAC movement and model, disciplines and roles on the MDT, what makes a strong MDT, nuances of case review and why case review is important. MDT Orientation supplements the training and onboarding in CACs. Register for MDT Orientation HERE. […]

    Washington Statewide Forensic Interview Peer Review

    Zoom

    Peer review is an opportunity for forensic interviewers across the state to review forensic interviewing techniques for cases involving suspected child abuse. Peer review provides a space for thorough discussion and interview feedback as well as overview of relevant research in the field of forensic interviewing. In addition, meetings provide opportunity for networking with other […]

    Self-Care to Sustainable Wellness: Avoiding Burnout in MDTs – Virtual Training

    Zoom

    As a part of facilitating Child Abuse Response MDTs, it is a major role of CAC staff to promote resiliency amongst their MDT members. This can include a variety of strategies and will be dependent on the individualized needs of your team. This training will discuss how CAC staff and MDT members can work together […]

  • MDT Orientation – January

    Zoom

    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 […]

    The Big Disconnect: Prosecutor and Forensic Interviewer Collaboration

    Zoom

    Forensic Interviewers are often utilized as fact witnesses to testify in court when they have conducted an interview in the matter at hand. Forensic Interviewers across the country have also been retained as expert witness to discuss dynamics, behaviors, and traits that are common in cases of child maltreatment per their training and experience. This […]

    Victim Advocate Roundtable – January

    Zoom

    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. Click HERE to register. […]

  • MDT Orientation – February

    Zoom

    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 […]

    How to Facilitate an Effective Case Review Process – Virtual Training

    Zoom

    Case Review is an essential tool for well-functioning MDTs and helps to facilitate discussion about case status and services that help the specific families in the case being reviewed, as well as helps improve services for families in the future. This training will discuss the importance of conducting regular case review meetings, and different options […]

  • MDT Orientation – March

    Zoom

    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 […]

    Washington Statewide Forensic Interview Peer Review – March

    Zoom

    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. Peer review is for Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners who completed a 32-hour basic forensic interview training (CAIA […]

    Effective Case Tracking Processes for Multidisciplinary Teams – Virtual Training

    Zoom

    The National Children's Alliance requires that all accredited CACs collect and document specific case information and investigative outcomes to inform ongoing continuous quality improvement, and for the betterment of cross-MDT communication. This training describes how CACs and MDTs can develop and maintain effective case tracking processes, tracking essential information from the day of the interview […]

  • MDT Orientation – April

    Zoom

    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 […]

    Victim Advocate Roundtable – April

    Zoom

    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. Click HERE to register. […]

  • MDT Orientation – May

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • MDT Orientation – June

    Zoom

    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 […]

    Washington Statewide Forensic Interview Peer Review – June

    Zoom

    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. Peer review is for Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners who completed a 32-hour basic forensic interview training (CAIA […]

  • MDT Orientation – July

    Zoom

    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 […]

    Victim Advocate Roundtable – July

    Zoom

    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. Click HERE to register. […]

  • MDT Orientation – August

    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 […]

  • MDT Orientation – September

    Zoom

    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 […]

    Washington Statewide Forensic Interview Peer Review – September

    Zoom

    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. Peer review is for Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners who completed a 32-hour basic forensic interview training (CAIA […]

  • MDT Orientation – October

    Zoom

    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 […]

    Victim Advocate Roundtable – October

    Zoom

    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. Click HERE to register. […]

  • MDT Orientation – November

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • MDT Orientation – December

    Zoom

    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 […]

    Washington Statewide Forensic Interview Peer Review – December

    Zoom

    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. Peer review is for Child Interview Specialists and MDT Partners who completed a 32-hour basic forensic interview training (CAIA […]