Combat recidivism and sexual violence posed by sex offenders based on management and treatment best-practices. Learn how treatment, supervision, law enforcement, and the community at large can increase the offender's chances of a pro-social non-offending lifestyle. Explore response strategies for adults and juveniles who commit sexual offenses.

This Community of Practice session is part of a series, please see About Section below for details. Corrections work today is far more challenging than it has ever been. There are a lot of great practices and ideas about how to help clients succeed and protect communities. This series of Communities of Practice (CoP’s) is designed to provide information on issues and best practices in corrections (specifically probation and reentry professionals) working in tribal communities. Please join us to learn and share over the next several months.

This is an advanced course. Please make sure you meet the prerequisites before registering. Develop the skills and techniques to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with victims of child sex trafficking. Learn the differences between interviewing children in child abuse cases and interviewing child sex trafficking victims. Review victim-centered interview methodology with special emphasis given to understanding the factors contributing to child sex trafficking victimization and the impact on development and effects of trauma. Learn to gather information regarding the use of technology in the child sex trafficking business model and the multitude of crimes that traffickers commit, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

From the initial 911 call to the courtroom, real-time crime analysis and rapidly evolving technology are transforming how law enforcement solves crimes and delivers justice faster than ever before. Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the digital tools, forensic innovations, and data-driven strategies that are reshaping modern criminal investigations — both today and into the future. With the belief that we are all digital detectives; this session will take a closer look at the latest advancements powering today’s investigative efforts. As we work to increase solve rates and better serve victims in our communities, the integration of technology into every phase of an investigation is proving essential. Attendees will gain insight through real-world case studies and practical examples that highlight how these tools are being used in the field to solve crimes more efficiently, accurately, and with fewer resources.

Join other child-serving professionals to create a plan of action for preventing child sexual abuse of youth in your care. Learn the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse, mandated reporter and stakeholder responsibilities. Identify strengths and weaknesses of current prevention practices, and develop an action plan, using the Strategic Prevention Dashboard, for your organization. This course is open to all members of child serving organizations such as preschool, after-school care, summer camps, church groups, athletic associations or others responsible for the care of minors.

Explore the challenges involved with no body homicide investigations. Most start as missing persons cases; the suspect’s head start coupled with the absence of the victim’s body leaves gaping holes in the investigation. Join us to hear from experienced instructors as they provide the framework and tools to build a prosecutable circumstantial case—regardless of the age of the case—from proving the victim is dead using established practices such as victimology, interviews, documents/records/digital footprint to search strategies and best practices in documentation. This training will also provide established prosecution strategies that maximize the likelihood of success. During instruction, there will be an opportunity to share your case as a class participation case study exercise.

This webinar delves into the dual reality faced by many youths in the juvenile justice system who are not only involved in offending behaviors but are also victims of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the intertwined nature of offending and victimization, the critical role of a trauma-informed lens, and practical strategies for identifying CSEC indicators. Examine how comprehensive wrap-around services and the power of lived experience mentorship can break the cycle and support healing.

The Internet of Things (IoT) involves a web of data which requires planning to access and manage. During this training, we will explore devices and their connected systems, to understand how they create valuable evidence and could have significance at crime scenes. Examination through live demonstrations on how to retrieve and review the data, identify applicable Fourth Amendment concepts, and apply them to build a legally defensible and ethical case will be discussed.

Avoid potential conflict both professionally and personally by learning to organize your thinking and respond calmly. Consider the approaches you can take to prevent and respond to verbal conflict. This course will explore the communication process, conflict prevention, to help you understand why conflicts occur. Instruction will also cover certain circumstances in which verbal de-escalation techniques may not be appropriate, and provide techniques to resolve such conflicts. Join us to learn how de-escalation techniques and communication skills can potentially defuse tense situations and lead to more successful outcomes. This training does not cover physical intervention techniques.

Sextortion using technology is an increasing trend seen by law enforcement. Sextortion refers to the crime where someone employs an abuse of power, usually a threat to expose explicit images, in order to coerce a person to do something. This 1-day training will identify the methods and tactics used by offenders, and describe why youth are vulnerable to these tactics. The training will explain the long-term impact of these crimes on victims, offer a victim-centered response, and provide information on reporting these crimes to law enforcement, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the electronic service provider(s). This course will conclude with identifying effective Sextortion prevention messages for youth, parents and educators.