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Multidisciplinary Team Development Training
February 23 - 26, 2010 – Billings, Montana  (Montana teams only)  

April 13 - 16, 2010 – Midway, Utah
    Applications currently available
    Applications Due:  February 19, 2010

 

June 15 - 18, 2010 – Phoenix, Arizona (teams serving Native Americans only)
    Applications Available:  February 15, 2010 
    Applications Due:  March 15, 2010

 

August 31 - September 3, 2010 – Alaska (serving Alaska teams only)
    Applications Available:  May 3, 2010
    Applications Due:  June 1, 2010


December 7 - 10 – Southern California (serving Southern California teams only)
    Applications Available:  August 9, 2010
    Applications Due: September 7, 2010

 

Training
This training is for professionals from various disciplines who participate in a multidisciplinary team and wish to develop and enhance team skills and relationships.  The content includes:  program components, team development exercises, NCA standards for accreditation and an opportunity for teams to create or improve their investigative process and working relationships with the assistance of a knowledgeable facilitator.

Target Audience
Communities that are developing or sustaining multidisciplinary teams.

Eligibility Requirements
Teams must be actively investigating and prosecuting child abuse cases.  Teams must have representation from Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement and Prosecution.  Other team members should include representation from:  Victim Advocacy, Mental Health, Medical, Team Coordinator, Forensic Interviewer, CAC Staff.  If you have questions about team composition, please contact WRCAC staff.

Length
Each session is three and one-half days

Cost / Application
Teams selected for MDT Development training are chosen through a competitive application process.  Five 6-member teams will be chosen for each Multidisciplinary Team Training.  Native American teams may be larger. If your team’s application is chosen, your team will receive a scholarship that includes: tuition for 6 members @ $799.00 each, up to 4 nights lodging, meals provided during the training and a $1,000 travel stipend per team.  

Please contact Nancy Engel, Training Coordinator at WRCAC at 719- 884-0378 for questions and/or an application.

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