• Child & Adult Advocacy Studies Training

    This 5-hour training provides school personnel with knowledge for working in school multidisciplinary teams and discussion on the perceived barriers to implementing trauma-informed approaches. Training participants will increase knowledge of mandatory reporting, youth suicide prevention, multidisciplinary approaches, and trauma-informed interventions. Presented by Kelly Bass and Shana Cerny, University of South Dakota.

    Categories: CAASt, General, TrainingTags: , Published On: February 21, 2024
  • A First Responder’s Guide to the Minimal Facts Interview and Beyond

    Defines the purpose of minimal facts interview, reviews strategies to gather information from outside sources, and understanding appropriate child questioning strategies. Presented by Cam Corey and Amanda Liebl.

    Categories: General, TrainingTags: , Published On: February 5, 2024
  • Recognizing & Reporting Child Maltreatment

    Training covers community and professional responsibilities, impacts of ACEs on health and well-being, state child abuse/neglect and mandatory reporting statute, differences between civil and criminal cases, handling a disclosure, and value of multidisciplinary team response.

    Categories: General, Mandatory Reporting, TrainingTags: , Published On: July 10, 2023
  • Increased Risk of Maltreatment for Children with Disabilities

    Child abuse, maltreatment, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are serious public health concerns that can have long-term impacts on health, opportunity, and well-being. This presentation will provide a brief introduction to the work of CPCM and the SD Center for Disabilities, and discuss the increased risk of maltreatment for children with disabilities. Presented by Kyla Krogman-Glirbas, Center for Disabilities and Darla Biel, Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment.

    Categories: General, TrainingTags: Published On: April 19, 2023
  • SD ECCS Session 6 Behavioral Health

    SD ECCS Behavioral/Mental Health Melanie Boetel, Director with Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health Jodi Williams, Behavioral Health with Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe Dione Krush, Women’s Advocate with Bethany Christian Services, Rapid City Betsy Schuster, Vice [...]

    Categories: Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems, TrainingTags: Published On: September 22, 2022
  • SD ECCS Session 5 Dental

    Dental Carissa Regnerus, RDH MA, Lead Clinical Director, University of South Dakota, Department of Dental Hygiene Connie Halverson, Vice President, Delta Dental of South Dakota, Public Benefit John Zimmer, DDS, Pediatric Dentist, Great Plains Area of the Indian [...]

    Categories: Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems, TrainingTags: Published On: September 15, 2022
  • SD ECCS Session 4 Childcare

    SD ECCS Childcare Rachel Busmann, Outreach Coordinator with SDSU Child and Family Resource Network Terra Johnson, Manager with Sanford Children’s CHILD Services Carmen Stewart, Head Start Director with University of South Dakota Janessa Bixel, MEd, President with South [...]

    Categories: Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems, TrainingTags: Published On: August 25, 2022
  • SD ECCS Session 3 Prenatal/Parenting Engagement & Education

    SD ECCS Prenatal/Parenting Engagement & Education Darbi Hunt, SD SFEC Learning Specialist with Community, Family & Special Services, Statewide Family Engagement Center Lisa Sanderson, Family to Family Project Coordinator with South Dakota Parent Connection Dr. Marcy Drew, Director [...]

    Categories: Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems, TrainingTags: Published On: August 18, 2022
  • SD ECCS Session 2 Legal/Safety

    SD ECCS Legal/Safety Panel Carrie Sanderson, JD MPA, Director, Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Chelsie Ogaard, Program Director, Children’s Home Society Pam Bennett, Division Director, South Dakota Department of Social Services, South Dakota Child Protection Services [...]

    Categories: Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems, TrainingTags: Published On: August 11, 2022
  • SD ECCS Session 1 Medical/Disabilities

    SD ECCS Medical/Disabilities Panel Aimee Deliramich, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Center for Disabilities USD Amber Finnesand, Parent Kevin DeWald, Executive Director, South Dakota Health Link Lisa Fox, Implementation Analyst, South Dakota Health Link Sara DeCoteau, Tribal Health Director, Sisseton [...]

    Categories: Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems, TrainingTags: Published On: August 4, 2022