Explore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse materials (child pornography) to supplement an investigation and corroborate victim statements. Gather new tools and resources for the most comprehensive case outcomes.
Examine suspicious death case studies based on the experiences of a homicide detective and forensic pathologist. Identify key scene findings, review actual cases and correlate these findings to the autopsy results. This course will discuss improving case outcomes through strong relationships between investigating agencies and the medical examiner’s office. Students will gain appreciation of how unique case features can affect the direction of the investigation. The ultimate resolution of each case examined will be considered and applied lessons learned are shared during the course.
Learn basic techniques and strategies to enhance the likelihood of obtaining information from possible victims of child sex trafficking. Compare and contrast typical child sexual abuse cases with child sex trafficking (CST) cases and address the different points of entry into the criminal justice and welfare system for CST victims. Understand various disciplines' roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute to a positive outcome of the CST case. Examine question strategy, interview dynamics, language use, and interview suggestions. Discuss the business model of child sex trafficking as it relates to a variety of crimes, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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.
This intensive three-day training program is designed to provide advanced strategies for effectively investigating, supporting and prosecuting domestic violence cases. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of domestic violence-related cases, including working with non-cooperative victims, assessing risk, and gathering critical evidence from the start. The course emphasizes practical skills for conducting investigations, victim support, and courtroom preparation. Through expert-led discussions and case studies, attendees will leave with actionable tools to enhance their approach and improve outcomes in domestic violence related cases.
This webinar will provide information for all stakeholders to further mass fatality incidents, human identification cases, and certain missing person investigations. The webinar and subsequent conference plenary session will focus on Rapid DNA technology as an important forensic tool that has significantly influenced the process of addressing mass fatality incidents, and other similar types of investigations. The webinar will be a mix of lecture and case study with briefs on the Palisades and Maui Fire cases. Also presented will be how technology can further Missing/Unidentified Person cases, and provide a template for how detective and medical examiners/coroners can work together on these types of cases. This webinar will briefly cover the different ways agencies use Rapid DNA and a new innovative program from ANDE for agencies that want to use it, but do not currently own the technology.
Examine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multidisciplinary Team, such as law enforcement, child protective services, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information. Learn how to evaluate evidentiary findings through crime scene images, interviews and case studies. Understand multidisciplinary team members' roles and responsibilities for protecting child victims and prosecuting offenders. Focus on offenders’ use of technology, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in grooming and manipulation. Discuss a variety of technology that can be used by investigators.
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.
SORN programs typically experience significant challenges related to staff turnover, inadequate resources, court challenges, and lack of skill development opportunities. Whether you are new to this area of work or are experienced, join us for an intensive two-day skill development training designed specifically for SORN personnel. During the training, we will cover an introduction and overview of SORN laws, registration of offenders, community notification to the public, and enforcement and compliance issues. Advanced skill development such as registrant monitoring and compliance, and community notification meetings will also be covered. Participate in this interactive training which includes educational information, ready-to-use resources, case studies, interactive discussion, and opportunities to apply learned skills.
Learn the best approach with children who are alleged victims of child abuse in the initial phases of a case, after a concern has been identified. Develop the basic skills and techniques necessary to engage a child in such a way as to minimize suggestibility but still provide support, beyond what is taught in a First Responder Training. Review best practices in identification of a concern and learn to engage these children in a way that maximizes positive case outcomes and minimizes potential behaviors that can hurt cases.
