Training Menu

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WRCAC has re-imagined our services to include more virtual engagements and web-based initiatives, and moved many of our trainings online. We have redesigned our curricula and developed high-impact trainings that are learner-centered and take advantage of the technological tools and opportunities for peer engagement that come with online learning. Click the links below to learn more about the virtual programming we are offering to our region in

FY 2023-2024.


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Scheduled Regional Training

Building Resilient Teams

Building Resilient Teams

Building Resilient Teams is an online guided discussion group to build resiliency within the MDT. Participants, with guidance from a facilitator, will review the core elements of resiliency, identify strategies to grow capacity in each element, and consider how to implement the strategies within their MDT to encourage resiliency. Up to two discussion groups will be offered regionally in FY 2022-2023 to two-person teams from MDTs, with at least one individual from each team having a leadership role within the MDT to help encourage the successful implementation of new strategies.


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Scheduled National Training

The Advocate’s Role in the Multidisciplinary Response to Child Abuse

The Advocate’s Role in the Multidisciplinary Response to Child Abuse

This virtual training is intended to fulfill the 24.0 hours of core training for victim advocates required in the National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Members.  This training covers the twelve competencies set forth in those standards and will include evaluation of an increase in skills and knowledge in those attending the training.


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Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 1: For New Facilitators

Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 1: For New Facilitators

This virtual training is intended to fulfill the 8.0 hours of core training for MDT facilitators (regardless of their actual job title) required in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Members. This training covers an overview of the MDT facilitator’s role in the CAC/MDT model, an introduction to team development and skills for building trust and safety on the team. Ideal participants are MDT facilitators who have been in their role for less than 18 months.


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Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 2: For Experienced Facilitators

Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 2: For Experienced Facilitators

This virtual training is intended to fulfill the 8.0 hours of core training for MDT facilitators (regardless of their actual job title) required in the 2023 National Children’s Alliance Standards for Accredited Members. This training is designed to enhance facilitation and leadership skills by deepening understanding of the MDT facilitator’s key contributions to team functioning, including structure, communication, accountability, and relationships. Ideal participants are MDT facilitators who have been in their role for more than 18 months.


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MDT Facilitator Peer Forums

MDT Facilitator Peer Forums

The Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers partner to host bi-monthly virtual MDT Facilitator Peer Forums to provide a space for MDT facilitators to connect with their peers across the country doing similar work.


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Mental Health Peer Consultation Forums

Mental Health Peer Consultation Forums

WRCAC partners with the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) to host virtual Mental Health Peer Consultation Forums to provide a safe space for clinicians to share resources, connect with other clinicians doing similar work, and seek guidance on issues of importance.


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Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums

Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums

WRCAC hosts virtual Victim Advocate and Mental Health Partnerships Peer Consultation Forums to provide a safe space for victim advocates and mental health staff who partner together in serving children and families seen at children’s advocacy centers (CAC). This forum is intended to support and inform those relationships with presentations and discussions on topics that impact both disciplines.


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Regional Training Available by Request

Building and Sustaining a Well-Functioning Multidisciplinary Team

Building and Sustaining a Well-Functioning Multidisciplinary Team

WRCAC offers a series of training modules for multidisciplinary team (MDT) professionals that focuses on building and sustaining strong MDTs and MDT leaders. Topics include understanding the MDT model, effective case review, building resiliency, and more. WRCAC staff will provide guidance on which modules are best suited to the needs of your MDT.


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Core Concepts for Team Facilitation: Course + Community

Core Concepts for Team Facilitation: Course + Community

Core Concepts for Team Facilitation is a six-session learning program for individuals who serve as a multidisciplinary team facilitator for their children’s advocacy center. This program provides foundational knowledge and skills for effective team facilitation through online lessons and enhances opportunities to apply learning to practice through monthly virtual discussions. Additionally, participation in a virtual community provides connections with fellow team facilitators and another avenue for sharing resources and support.


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Customized Training and Technical Assistance to Tribes and CACs Serving American Indian/Alaskan Native Children and Youth

Customized Training and Technical Assistance to Tribes and CACs Serving American Indian/Alaskan Native Children and Youth

WRCAC works in partnership with other national training and technical assistance (TA) providers to offer a variety of training and TA strategies that may include the following: Listen and Learn events (building partnerships), MDT trainings, individualized TA to CACs and/or support to enhance and expand services for developing a CACMDT response to child abuse. These activities may be offered as single opportunities or as a combination of support depending on the needs of tribal communities/CACs.


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Trauma-Informed Care and Practice in a CAC Setting

Trauma-Informed Care and Practice in a CAC Setting

This training can be delivered in two different presentation formats depending on the audience and is typically 2.5 hours in duration. While the learning objectives remain the same within each presentation, the focus of the presentation will change based upon the audience. The training focuses on the impact of trauma, secondary traumatic stress (STS), and organizational approaches to addressing STS (e.g. Reflective Supervision).


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