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.

2026 Training Schedule

"These Kids Deserve Our Help, too:" Children and Teens with Problematic Sexual Behavior

Date: Thursday, January 15 11am-1pm on Zoom

Learning Objectives:

Summarize common characteristics of children and teens with problematic sexual behavior.
Dispel persistent and adverse myths about children and teens with problematic sexual behaviors.
Describe strategies to enhance professional response to cases of children with problematic sexual behavior.

Presenter: Jimmy Widdifield, Jr., LPC

Location: Online; Zoom link provided upon registration

Click here to register: Registration Link

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

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: Ami McCarthy, Sexual Assault Response Team Coordinator, Brighton Police Department | Phone: 303.655.2361 | amccarthy@brightonco.gov

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.