Gather up-to-date information for the investigation and prosecution of all types of child abuse cases utilizing a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Learn about medical evidence, interviewing child victims/witnesses and adult suspects/witnesses, along with legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of child physical and sexual abuse cases. Discuss trends in offenders’ use of t... More
Improve multidisciplinary team (MDT) responses to child sex trafficking cases. Gather information about improving or establishing a formal MDT in your community. Identify gaps and develop short and long- term response plans with the help of subject matter experts. To attend this training, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you, from a minimum of 5 ... More
In an era where the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices are ever-present, their role in gathering intelligence has become critical, especially in law enforcement. These devices are always watching, listening, sensing, creating logs and data that can be pivotal in criminal investigations. They help place suspects at crime scenes, establish timelines, and corroborate or refute statements ... More
Test your community’s response in conducting an initial investigation, search and canvass activities for a missing or abducted child scenario occurring on tribal lands. Employ strategies and responses in mitigating and resolving the emergency. Participate in a multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional tabletop exercise, to build cohesiveness with tribal, state, local and federal partners when respo... More
Discuss the various dynamics of asphyxiation abuse in children and identify commonly missed opportunities for evidence-gathering. Attendees will be taught the basics of anatomy, discuss the various forms of asphyxiation and highlight the signs and symptoms that may be present after this type of attack. All members of the multidisciplinary team including law enforcement, CPS, forensic interviewers,... More
Discuss the various dynamics of asphyxiation abuse in children and identify commonly missed opportunities for evidence-gathering. Attendees will be taught the basics of anatomy, discuss the various forms of asphyxiation and highlight the signs and symptoms that may be present after this type of attack. All members of the multidisciplinary team including law enforcement, CPS, forensic interviewers,... More
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 ... More
Join us for an intensive training focused on understanding and building relationships between the forensic pathologist, homicide investigator, and prosecutor in successfully investigating and prosecuting child homicide cases. Learn autopsy protocols, forensic essentials, and the criticality of determining the cause and manner of death. Understand the unique aspects of investigating a child homicid... More
Discuss how we frequently encounter clients who appear unmotivated to change when working in the addiction field. Explore the concept of motivation and explore practical skills to help clients develop intrinsic motivation toward long-term behavior change and wellness. Practice motivational interviewing (MI) as a style of interaction that is client-driven and supports individuals in the healing and... More
Understand, recognize, and investigate cases involving missing and abducted children. Determine scope and scale issues and how to manage a missing or abducted child case. Explore crime scene evidence collection and processing, profiling suspects, and legal issues, including search warrants and interrogation related to a missing or abducted child.