Registration for 2025 ChildFirst Indiana training is now open! We have new updates regarding training: Additionally, anyone who has previously attended and successfully completed ChildFirst but would like to attend protocol day (Tuesday of ChildFirst week of training), can now sign up on the same site for $100. The fee covers the cost of a ... Read more
This will be held via Zoom. This training will discuss the dynamics behind recantations of child abuse disclosures, both in forensic interviews and outside of forensic interviews. This session will review frequently asked questions about recantation, such as "Why does recantation happen?", "Can we avoid recantations?", "How do we minimize the likelihood of recantation?", and "What ... Read more
This will be held via Zoom. This advanced session will guide advocates to dive deeper into the relationships that they have with social services and law enforcement alongside the families they serve in the advocacy role. We will discuss the implications, and the intersectionality of the notorious systems labeled ‘non-compliant’ caregivers throughout a case and/or ... Read more
First Witness Victim Advocacy Training November 10, 12, 14 This training runs from 10am-5:30pm ET each day and is a virtual training at no cost to attendee. There is pre-reading required to attend this course. Victim advocates associated with Children’s Advocacy Centers, including Victim Assistance professionals from Prosecutors Offices are welcome to register. This training meets all ... Read more
First Witness Victim Advocacy Training November 10, 12, 14 This training runs from 10am-5:30pm ET each day and is a virtual training at no cost to attendee. There is pre-reading required to attend this course. Victim advocates associated with Children’s Advocacy Centers, including Victim Assistance professionals from Prosecutors Offices are welcome to register. This training meets all ... Read more
First Witness Victim Advocacy Training November 10, 12, 14 This training runs from 10am-5:30pm ET each day and is a virtual training at no cost to attendee. There is pre-reading required to attend this course. Victim advocates associated with Children’s Advocacy Centers, including Victim Assistance professionals from Prosecutors Offices are welcome to register. This training meets all ... Read more
Based on the nationally recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard, single interview due to trauma, developmental, special needs, or other complicating issues, including poly-victimization. This training is designed for investigative teams of ... Read more