Training & Resources

ONSITE TRAINING
Live, Instructor-Led Training (Virtual)
- Real-time interactive training
- Participate during scheduled dates/times
- Collaborate with instructors and participants via webcam and mic
- Certificate of Completion (full attendance required)

ONSITE TRAINING
Onsite Training
- Temporarily suspended due to Covid-19 restrictions
- Watch this site for updates
- Scheduled trainings open for registration
- Request training courses be brought to your area

'ON DEMAND' ONLINE TRAINING
Online Courses and Modules
- Self-Directed (At your pace, no scheduled login times)
- Available 24/7
- Self-Print Certificates of Completion

COMMUNITY RESOURCE DOWNLOADS
AMBER Alert and Partner Publications
- For Criminal Justice Professionals
- Family and Community
- Child Protection and Advocacy Professionals
What Participants Are Telling Us About Their Training Experiences
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“Wonderful training and outstanding instructors!”Child Abduction Response Team (CART) TrainingFebruary 2020 | Grapevine, TX
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“Awesome presentation and the going around the room and identifying what resources we use was excellent. Everyone took something away from the presentation.”Child Abduction Response Team (CART) TrainingFebruary 2020 | Grapevine, TX
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“The instructor provided great insight about legal issues we face in this field of work related to child abduction response.”Child Abduction Response Team (CART) TrainingFebruary 2020 | Grapevine, TX
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“Highly experienced presenters, real life scenarios, allowing us to ask questions and make comments throughout.”Developing a Community Response to CST & Exploitation Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Springfield, MO
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“Great conversation, very good audience participation. Discussion was very productive. It was amazing to hear about everyone’s job and what they do.”Developing a Community Response to CST & Exploitation Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Springfield, MO
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“Exceptional guidance as attendees worked through personal vs. systemic limitations.”Developing a Community Response to CST & Exploitation Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Springfield, MO
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“The atmosphere was respectful, and I think people felt comfortable being open, honest and realistic about where we are (agencies/groups) are at, where we have been and where we need to get to.”Developing a Community Response to CST & Exploitation Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Springfield, MO
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“I will be able to pass this information along to my coworkers. I wish all staff could know this information.”Developing a Community Response to CST & Exploitation Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Springfield, MO
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“I loved being pushed on the topic and open discussion. Exceptional ability to guide attendees through natural communication obstacles.”Developing a Community Response to CST & Exploitation Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Springfield, MO
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“I didn’t realize how big this issue truly was. This material inspired me to create new policies/ directions for my department.”Law Enforcement Investigative Response to CST Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Lexington, SC
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“All speakers were knowledgeable and great at commanding a room. I am very pleased with the victim-first mentality.”Law Enforcement Investigative Response to CST Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Lexington, SC
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“So many great, knowledgeable and confident speakers. It is rare to not be bored by the end of a 3‐day training, but I was not bored at all!! Love it!!”Law Enforcement Investigative Response to CST Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Lexington, SC
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“I have been a member of Metro Police Department for over 25 years and a detective for over 15 years. I’ve taken several interview and interrogation classes. By far this has been one of the best training sessions I’ve attended. The instructors were outstanding and engaging! Thank you!”Interrogation Techniques for CST and Exploitation InvestigationsJanuary 2020 | Washington, DC
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“The interactive scenario was complex, challenging and intriguing.”Child Abduction Tabletop ExerciseJanuary 2020 | Jacksonville, Florida
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“We were not just sitting and watching the screen with a written syllabus and falling asleep. There was great facilitation, good table arrangement and movement, so that we could communicate and still see the instructor and the screen. We could see and hear each other.”Child Abduction Tabletop ExerciseJanuary 2020 | Jacksonville, Florida
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“Best group interaction I’ve experienced in such a tabletop. Material prepared in such an excellent sequence and real probability of events; provoked our involvement and reactions. [The instructor] provided professional input. Totally interactive and engaging.”Child Abduction Tabletop ExerciseJanuary 2020 | Jacksonville, Florida
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“Highly experienced presenters, real life scenarios, allowing us to ask questions and make comments throughout.”Developing a Community Response to CST & Exploitation Specialized TrainingJanuary 2020 | Springfield, MO
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“I have been taking similar types of classes for 40 years. This is the most organized, informative and well‐presented I have ever experienced.”Child Abduction Response Team TrainingSeptember 2019| Marion, Ohio
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“All of the instructors were extremely engaging. They were knowledgeable and dynamic making the training interesting. I learned a great deal from the training.”
“All instructors had real world knowledge and were able to reference cases and experiences that they were a part of.”
“The instructors were some of the best I’ve seen. Great team and they all work together. Highly recommend this training.”Child Abduction Response Team TrainingJuly-August 2019| Ohio and Texas -
“[The instructor] was extraordinary in his skills for breaking down the steps of operation and importance of each step. Also very passionate. I feel very fortunate to have been a part of this training.”
“I really liked how everything tied in together and how each step was a “type and shadow” of the next. Real experiences by individuals who had expertise in their field. Very well presented in each and every step. Well organized and the community skill were outstanding. Everyone involved did an outstanding job.”
“I work with child services, law enforcement is a crucial element in my day to day walk knowing more about the enforcement will only enhance our duty to protect.”BIA Law Enforcement TrainingJune-July 2019| Montana, Michigan and North Dakota -
“Phenomenal…compelling and authentic. Very passionate and humanized. Thank you for offering this education.”
“This information is relayed in a manner that is practical – lots of examples which helps you understand the issues!”
“I appreciated the fact that child sex trafficking was defined and presented as a society problem/issue that needs collaborative effort to approach and solve the problem.”Developing a Community Response to HRV of CST & ExploitationJuly 2019| State College, PA -
“Keep it up! Thank you! Need many more trainings and to educate. Wonderful 2.5 days, intense but much needed. I enjoyed hearing different opinions on family advocacy.”
“The presentation was very touching and personal with the emphasis on the infrastructure issues Indian County faces regarding use and lack connectivity with technology.”
“The presenters were well versed with information they provided and understanding the gaps between the state and tribes.”2019 National AIIC AMBER Alert SymposiumAugust 2019| Albuquerque, NM -
“Learned so much about digital evidence that will help me and I will pass information on to my peers.”
“Very knowledgeable! I had no idea of all the ins and outs of devices today. This was definitely helpful in today’s world.”
“Only having a few years this was very much helpful. I definitely will be able to use this information. I don’t deal with many cases where I have had to use it but now I can help others in my PD because of all the topics covered.”
“Got me to think and got my mind going. Gave me the knowledge to better prepare for not just a child abduction but any critical incident.”Investigative Strategies for Child Abduction CasesMay 2019| Goshen, NY -
“[The instructor] was a dynamic and engaging trainer with extensive expertise in the field, giving practical information.”
“This was one of the best trainings I have attended and have been an advocate for 11.5 years. Thank you so much!”Developing A Community Response to High Risk Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and ExploitationMay 2019| Parkersburg, WV -
“I have been a member of Metro Police Department for over 25 years and a detective for over 15 years. I’ve taken several interview and interrogation classes. By far this has been one of the best training sessions I’ve attended. The instructors were outstanding and engaging! Thank you! ”Interrogation Techniques for CST and Exploitation InvestigationsJanuary 2020 | Washington, DC