Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center
Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) works to end all forms of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation through training, education, advocacy, prevention, and awareness, providing care and treatment for children, families, and adult survivors.
Gundersen NCPTC promotes reform of current training practices by providing an educational curriculum to current and future front-line child protection professionals around the nation so they will be prepared to recognize and report child abuse. As leaders in the field since 2003, more than 100,000 child protection professionals have been trained in all 50 states and 17 countries on topics pertaining to child abuse investigations, prosecutions, and prevention.
ChildFirst® Forensic Interviewing Protocol
The ChildFirst® forensic interviewing protocol brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse professionals. The course is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers, social workers, prosecutors, child protection attorneys, and forensic interviewers. This training incorporates lecture and discussion, review of electronically recorded interviews, skill-building exercises, and an interview practicum.
Child Advocacy Studies (CAST)
The CAST program, which focuses on developing students' understanding of factors leading to child maltreatment and various responses, was started at Winona State University. Students learn about disciplinary responses and develop a multidisciplinary understanding of effective responses. Students completing the program will be better equipped to work with various agencies and systems (healthcare, criminal justice, social services) to advocate for children as victims and survivors of abuse.
Programs
Gundersen NCPTC promotes prevention, advocacy, and education through the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center (JWRC) and the Center for Effective Discipline (CED).
The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center (JWRC)
The JWRC was founded in 1989 by Patty and Jerry Wetterling following the abduction of their son Jacob near St. Joseph, Minn. JWRC works to prevent the exploitation of children and offers support and advocacy services to those in need of assistance.
The Center for Effective Discipline (CED)
CED provides educational information based on current peer-reviewed research to the public about the effects and risk factors associated with corporal punishment of children. Effective alternatives using positive and proactive discipline are provided.
Locations
Gundersen NCPTC's training centers are located on the campuses of Winona State University, Northwest Arkansas Community College and New Mexico State University. The state-of-the-art complexes include:
- 5 mock court rooms
- 4 forensic interview training rooms
- Mock house in which simulated child abuse investigations are conducted
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