MDT Training Opportunities
Ralston House utilizes a multidisciplinary team response to child abuse allegations and includes representation from law enforcement, child protective service, district attorneys, medical team, mental health navigator, and victim advocacy support. We offer several free trainings every year.
2025 Training Schedule
Breaks, Bruises & Burns: Medical Aspects of Child Physical Abuse
Date: Thursday, April 24 from 11am - 1pm
This training will focus on:
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Understand ways that a medical exam can contribute to your investigation and the wellbeing of the child
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Recognize medical terms that are concerning for child abuse, and understand what they mean
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Identify common signs of child abuse within the context of case presentations
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Describe aspects of the medical history and physical exam that can or cannot narrow the timing of an injury
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Evaluate the mechanism of injury to determine whether it adequately explains the injury to the child
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Identify high risk exposures and injuries that seem harmless at first glance
Presenter: Dr. Coral L. Steffey, MD, Medical Director, Denver Health Family Crisis Center & Child Protection Team, Medical Provider, Ralston House Children’s Advocacy Center, CHCO, Kempe Child Protection Team
Location: Westminster Police Department, 2nd Floor, 9110 Yates St., Westminster 80031
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Understanding Victim Dynamics in CSA Cases
Date: Thursday, June 26 from 11am - 1pm
Presenters: Jennifer Prince, Esq Chief DA and Dr. Beth Peters, Victim THerapist
Details coming soon.
CASE REVIEW
Case review takes place on the second Wednesday at each month at the Jefferson County District Attorney Office. This training is closed to the public. For more information or to be added to the communication list - please email jkemps@ralstonhouse.org
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SART
The Sex Assualt Task Force meets the third Tuesday of the month in the 17th Judicial District. Locations may vary. This meeting is closed to the public. For more information contact:
Kaitlyn De Witt, Sexual Assault Response Team Coordinator, 17th JD, 303.655.2361​
Medical Referral Form
Click here to request a medical referral form for your case.
​Vicarious Trauma Resources
Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the first hand trauma experiences of another. Its symptoms mimic those of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Accordingly, individuals affected by secondary stress may find themselves re-experiencing personal trauma or notice an increase in arousal and avoidance reactions related to the indirect trauma exposure.
Click here for more resources.​