Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Cases
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Following the Evidence in Child Abuse and Child Exploitation Cases

August 26-27, 2019 | Houston, TX

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Examine the importance of multidisciplinary team (MDT) case coordination and evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases. Various members of the Multi-Disciplinary 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.

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The deadline to register is July 26, 2019. This 2-day training will focus on going beyond a child's word and seeking evidence to corroborate a child's statement.  Various members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, such as law enforcement, child protective services, and forensic interviewers may gather different or differing information.  You will focus on evaluating evidentiary findings through crime scene images, interviews and case studies, and highlight the importance of working cooperatively with other disciplines for the benefit of child victims and the prosecution of offenders.

What's In It For You

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: * Describe the importance of minimizing bias and employing multiple hypotheses * List types of evidence and methods of collection * Define evidentiary keys of collected evidence * Explain the importance of case information sharing * Manage collected evidence

Is This Training For You?

* Law Enforcement * Prosecutors * Social Workers * Tribes/Tribal Partners * Victim Service Providers

About the Venue

The Children's Assessment Center 2500 Bolsover Houston, TX 77005

There is NO FEE to attend this training; however, pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is July 26, 2019. Registrations will still be accepted after this date based on your qualifications to attend and if seats are still available. Tuition, student materials, and instructional costs are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training & Technical Assistance Program. Approval to attend this training is subject to the approval of the host agency as well as your qualifications submitted on your registration.

Contact Information

Elizabeth French
(920) 560-1475
elizabeth.french3410@fvtc.edu
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