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September 2022
SD ECCS Dental Panel Discussion
The SD-ECCS panel discussion series will feature content experts in six core areas that impact children. Watch to learn more about the state of young children and families in South Dakota. What are the needs and issues they’re facing? Who are the champions who carry efforts? What issues and priorities require further collaboration? Please register in advance at the link provided below. Thank you.
Find out more »Enough Abuse Strategies for Your Family and Community
Join us for Enough Abuse: Strategies for Family and Community Trainings are open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required. Social Work CEU’s and Certificate of Attendance offered. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more about how you can help keep kids safe from harm. Register today! Training Description: Child sexual abuse is “a silent epidemic,” according to the American Medical Association. It is so widespread that each of us probably knows someone who has been victimized or who…
Find out more »SD ECCS Behavioral/Mental Health Panel Discussion
The SD-ECCS panel discussion series will feature content experts in six core areas that impact children. Watch to learn more about the state of young children and families in South Dakota. What are the needs and issues they’re facing? Who are the champions who carry efforts? What issues and priorities require further collaboration? Please register in advance at the link provided below. Thank you.
Find out more »October 2022
22nd Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference
This two-day conference provides opportunities for continuing education, networking, learning, and collaboration for those who work to prevent and respond to child maltreatment and trauma. Who Should Attend Professionals and community members who are passionate about the prevention of and response to child abuse and maltreatment, including: Medical Providers Nurses Legal Community Behavioral Health Social Workers Law Enforcement Business Community Educators Counselors Community Advocates Dental Providers Students
Find out more »SANE Clinical Skills Lab
Adult/Adolescent Skills Lab (with pediatric content) This two-day Clinical Skills Lab is designed to provide clinical practice to nurses who are new SANEs or SANEs who have not had the opportunity to perform many exams. By utilizing live models, the Clinical Skills Lab will increase the nurse’s skill and confidence with performing medical forensic examination. Participants must have completed at least 80% of the 40-hour IAFN-approved didactic training prior to attending the Clinical Skills Lab. Participants must also be able…
Find out more »Court Improvement Program (CIP) Training: Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) in South Dakota
Karen Cudmore, Angela Lisburg, Tifanie Petro, and Amanda Liebl will present on MDTs in South Dakota.
Find out more »November 2022
Enough Abuse Strategies for Your Family and Community
Join us for Enough Abuse: Strategies for Family and Community Trainings are open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required. Social Work CEU’s and Certificate of Attendance offered. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more about how you can help keep kids safe from harm. Register today! Training Description: Child sexual abuse is “a silent epidemic,” according to the American Medical Association. It is so widespread that each of us probably knows someone who has been victimized or who…
Find out more »Understanding the role of SANE Courtroom Testimony
New Training Opportunity Participating SANEs and attorneys will be able to: define the role of the prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, and defendant in the context of a criminal trial; describe general process of a criminal trial the difference between fact and expert witness; differentiate between cross and direct examination; explain the purpose of a pre-trial preparation meeting with an attorney; identify strategies for self preparation before the trial; identify the components and purpose of a having a curriculum vitae for…
Find out more »December 2022
SANE Vicarious Trauma Training
SANE Vicarious Trauma Training Gain skills to aid you in your journey as providers to those faced with traumatic events. Workshop Goals: Ensure that you have an understanding of what vicarious trauma is. Learn how trauma impacts your brain and behavior. Learn about how to recognize the signs of vicarious trauma. Learn how to increase your personal resiliency. Gain practical applications for implementing resiliency. Trainer: Tifanie Petro Tifanie Petro, MS, serves as the Director of Advocacy and Prevention, overseeing the…
Find out more »Court Improvement Program (CIP) Training: Overview of Brackeen v Haaland
Sheldon Spotted Elk and Jack Trope with Casey Family Programs will present Overview of Brackeen v Haaland
Find out more »Enough Abuse Strategies for Your Family and Community
Join us for Enough Abuse: Strategies for Family and Community Trainings are open to everyone via Zoom, with registration required. Social Work CEU’s and Certificate of Attendance offered. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more about how you can help keep kids safe from harm. Register today! Training Description: Child sexual abuse is “a silent epidemic,” according to the American Medical Association. It is so widespread that each of us probably knows someone who has been victimized or who…
Find out more »January 2023
Court Improvement Program (CIP) Training: Preparing a Child Witness for Court
This month, Lara Roetzel will present Preparing a Child Witness for Court. All members of the multi-disciplinary team have a role in supporting a child survivor to and through the Court process. Learn what you can do to reduce the trauma and stress of courtroom testimony for the young people you serve.
Find out more »February 2023
Court Improvement Program (CIP) Training: Independent Living & Young Voices
Eric Grover, Program Specialist with Department of Social Services/Child Protection Services, will discuss Independent Living and Young Voices. The Independent Living program is a federally funded program designed to assist eligible youth in making successful transitions from foster care to independent living.
Find out more »March 2023
From Interviews to Courtrooms: MDT Collaborative Approach to Sexual Assault Cases
From Interviews to Courtrooms: MDT Collaborative Approach to Sexual Assault Cases Best practice in serving victims of crime requires a collaborative approach to the investigative process. Regardless of the age of the victim or the type of victimization, we know that those who have been placed at risk are best served when we can come together on these cases. Course will cover: The definition of the multi-disciplinary approach Why collaboration is key in cases of victimization What role community partners…
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