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Training Objectives

During this 4-morning, live, virtual training, Oregon’s forensic interviewing experts will help learners:

  • Understand the MDT process including the best practices standards, and how to work with children’s advocacy centers (CACs).
  • Discuss foundational topics of child development, memory and trauma, and the disclosure process.
  • Apply best practices when receiving disclosures from children.
  • Apply best practices in initial responder (minimal facts) interviews with children.
  • Understand the life of a child abuse case, from disclosure through the judicial process.
Schedule

All registrants are required to attend all four virtual sessions and complete each daily survey in order to receive a certificate of completion:

  • Day 1: Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (PST)
    • Children’s Advocacy Centers & Multidisciplinary Teams
    • Child Development
  • Day 2: Wednesday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (PST)
    • Memory and Trauma
    • How Children Tell
  • Day 3: Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (PST)
    • Life of a Case, Part 1: Question Types, Culture, & Disabilities
    • Life of a Case, Part 2: Disclosure, & Field Response
  • Day 4: Wednesday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (PST)
    • Life of a Case, Part 3: The Forensic Interview
    • Life of a Case, Part 4: Judicial Handling, Corroboration, Testimony

Registration Fee

General – $220

CAC Staff* – $150

Students – $25

In order to receive a refund, cancellations must be made in writing to registration@oregoncas.org at least 10 prior to the start date of the training.

*CAC Staff receive discounted training prices as a benefit of membership in OCAS’ statewide network.