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Forensic Interviewer Training for Ohio's Child Abuse Professionals. Maximizing Information, Minimizing Trauma.
For specific training dates and information, please SCROLL DOWN on this page. Beyond the Silence is a 2 1/2 day training for front-line child abuse professionals. Designed for Children's Services Investigators/Social Workers, Law Enforcement Officers & Detectives, Prosecutors, and others that must interview potentially abused children. Topics covered include everything from initial case planning to testifying in court and report writing. Multidisciplinary coordination of services and investigations is highlighted throughout the training. ONCAC reserves the right to admit or deny the admission of any individual or group. CURRICULUM & FACULTYThe curriculum for Beyond the Silence was developed by The Childhood Trust at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for ONCAC, and can be used throughout Ohio. The curriculum is taught by Ohio professionals that have been chosen specifically because of their level of expertise and ability to teach effectively. Trainers include career social workers, law enforcement personnel, and prosecuting attorneys. Trainers are chosen for each location based on the needs of that particular community, and trainer availability. ATTENDING A TRAININGIf you are interested in attending a training, please apply online by scrolling down to the available trainings. You will be given an opportunity to request a specific location. You will be placed on a waiting list, and you will be notified by us when there is an opening. Your application does not guarantee that you will be able to attend Beyond the Silence. Registration confirmation notices will be sent via email. Hosting agencies will be given registration priority. TUITIONFees for training vary. Please refer to the brochure for each particular training or contact by
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. If the training is sponsored by a Regional Training Center (RTC) there will be no fee for law enforcement officers or children services workers. COMMITMENTIt is important that attendees are present for the entire 2 1/2 days of training. Participants should have permission from their supervisors to be entirely devoted while in session, meaning that they should not be on-call, and should not be interrupted for anything short of an emergency. Certificates will not be distributed for partial participation. CONTACT ONCACIf you have questions about Beyond the Silence, please contact ONCAC by
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. Beyond the Silence - Continuing Education Series Graduates of BTS sessions are eligible to attend special seminars on advanced topics. Seating for these sessions are limited to BTS graduates and the ONCAC Training Faculty. Click here for more information. Most documents are Adobe .pdf documents, if you don't have Adobe Reader, or another pdf reader, click here to go to the Adobe website . Click here to Download the general version of the Beyond The Silence brochure. (this brochure is not location-specific) Click here for the Beyond The Silence Scholarship Application. 2009 Sessions
Some of the links below have not yet been activated. Please check back soon to learn more. Hamilton County (Cincinnati) - sponsored by SWORTC
March 4-6, 2009
Register Now Training Facility Training Brochure Greene County (Xenia area) - RTC April 29 - May 1, 2009
Register Now Training Facility Training Brochure Lucas County (Toledo) - RTC May 6-8, 2009
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