Calling all Multidisciplinary Team members!
Join us for our 2024 Virtual MDT Lunch and Learn Series!
The Nebraska Alliance of Child Advocacy Centers is dedicated to offering unique training content that not only educates our partners but empowers them with the latest insight on emerging issues. Our commitment extends to addressing the diverse and dynamic topics that resonate with our CAC and their MDT members while providing information on best practices in the field for continuous improvement of responding to the needs of children and families in our communities.
All trainings will be offered on the Nebraska Alliance Training Network. This sophisticated learning management system serves as the nexus where knowledge converges, cultivating a community of passionate learners who want to make an impact on the well-being of children.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 12PM-1PM CT: Understanding Internet Crimes Against Children
Join our October 2024 Virtual MDT Lunch and Learn, Understanding Internet Crimes Against Children. During this session, the following objectives will be addressed:
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the Nebraska ICAC taskforce and it’s place in the National network of ICAC taskforces
2. Understand Online predators and how they groom children for pictures, videos, and offline meetings
3. Understand Sextortion
4. Learn ways that you can help
Presented by:
Lt. Monty Lovelace
Director of the Nebraska Information Analysis Center (NIAC) and NSP Technical Crimes Division
Lt. Monty Lovelace is a 23-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol. During this time, Lt. Lovelace has served in the traffic division, investigative services division, internal affairs division, and carrier enforcement division. Currently, Lt. Lovelace serves as the Director of the Nebraska Information Analysis Center (NIAC), and the Nebraska State Patrol Technical Crimes Division. Lt. Lovelace has several years of experience conducting undercover online investigations and providing educational ICAC programs across the state, and currently serves as the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce commander for Nebraska. Lt. Lovelace holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Missouri Western State University and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 12PM-1PM CT: Transitions Matter!
Join our November 2024 Virtual MDT Lunch and Learn, Transitions Matter! During this session, the following objectives will be addressed:
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the impact of placement transitions on the child's experience of attachment.
2. Outline special issues for early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.
3. Outline best practice guidelines for MDTs to implement when placement changes occur.
Presented by:
Barb Jessing
M.S., LIMHP, LMFT
Barbara Jessing is a retired mental health practitioner and family therapist with more than 40 years of experience in the treatment of trauma, including the development of specialized programs for child and family healing and recovery. She has worked with schools, community agencies, mental health, and child welfare organizations to implement effective interventions. She is an endorsed trainer for Child Parent Psychotherapy. At Fontenelle House, she offers clinical consultation and training. She has worked with schools, community mental health, and child welfare organizations. She has served at Project Harmony on the Douglas County Impact from Infancy MDT since its inception in 2014, and previously served on the Douglas County Treatment Team.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 12PM-1PM CT: Reporting to the Hotline
Join our December 2024 Virtual MDT Lunch and Learn, Reporting to the Hotline. During this session, the following objectives will be addressed:
Learning Objectives
1. Explore new changes to the hotline.
2. What does it mean to make a report to the CPS/APS hotline.
Presented by:
Justin Carter
Hotline Administrator, Division of Children and Family Services Department of Health and Human Services
Justin Carter is the Abuse and Neglect Hotline Administrator. Within his role, Justin oversees all operations and programs for the Division of Child and Family Services Abuse and Neglect Hotline. This hotline receives and screens all calls and reports related to Child Protection and Adult Protection. He manages a team of 69 staff, which includes 9 supervisors, 1 training supervisor, and 1 deputy administrator.
Interested in exploring these webinars? Contact Kristin Chandler, Director of Membership and Programs, to receive further information on how to register through our Learning Management System.
This series can meet statutory training requirements for MDT partners, continuing education contact hours and the 2023 CAC Accreditation Standards fulfilling components of Diversity, Equity and Access for CAC Staff.
