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Not an Ocean Away, Only a Moment Away: A Prosecutor’s Primer for Obtaining Remotely Stored Data

July 27, 2021

Digital evidence is increasingly stored remotely on servers across state lines, around the globe, and beyond. Accordingly, prosecuting technology-facilitated child abuse in the 21st century requires a familiarity with the Stored Communications Act, trajectory of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, and complex international considerations. Robert Peters and colleagues have written a pioneering law review article to equip prosecutors with strategies for obtaining

The Forensic Interviewer at Trial: Guidelines for the Admission and Scope of Expert Testimony Concerning a Forensic Interview in a Case of Child Abuse (Revised and Expanded)

July 27, 2021

Expert testimony on the forensic interview remains a relatively new subject with significant variations from state to state, and even judge to judge as to what is permissible. To assist prosecutors, forensic interviewers and other professionals, Victor Vieth has written a comprehensive law review article that summarizes the case law on this subject and proposes guidelines for the scope of expert testimony from the forensic interviewer

Child Advocacy Studies (CAST): A National Movement to Improve the Undergraduate and Graduate Training of Child Protection Professionals

May 4, 2021

The Center for Child Advocacy Studies is a program of Zero Abuse Project that works in partnership with institutions of higher education throughout the United States to fully prepare future child protection professionals to adequately recognize, report, and respond to child maltreatment.

Volume 2, Issue 5: When the Child Has Spoken: Corroborating the Forensic Interview

October 12, 2020

It has long been considered, and is widely accepted as best practices to respond to cases of child abuse as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT

Conducting and Defending a Pandemic-Era Forensic Interview

May 4, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic produces quarantines, school closures, and limited interactions between children and mandated reporters, prosecutors and other members of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) will likely be confronted with two challenges.

Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic: 25 Tips for MDTs

April 6, 2020

Many child protection professionals believe child abuse is likely to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic because most abusers are parents or siblings who now have more complete access to the child victim.

Unto the Third Generation

June 19, 2017

I believe we can end child abuse in the United States within three generations. If we start the clock ticking from this moment, this gives us 120 years to get the job done.

When Faith Hurts: The Spiritual Impact of Child Abuse

June 15, 2017

The little girl was weeping as she recounted to the police officer her history of sexual abuse at the hands of her father.

Anatomical Dolls and Diagrams

April 30, 2017

A position paper from Gundersen NCPTC and the ChildFirst®/Finding Words forensic interview training programs

USA Swimming Report

February 22, 2017

In late August, 2013, USA Swimming contracted with the National Child Protection Training Center, a program of Gundersen Health System, to conduct an independent assessment of USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program.

When an Athlete is a Child: USA Swimming Report

February 20, 2017

Volume 2, Issue 2: Setting Course: The Case for the Credentialing of Forensic Interviewers

February 24, 2010

In the past five years, a number of child protection leaders and organizations have held discussions or even offered proposals for the credentialing or certification of forensic interviewers

Volume 2, Issue 7: Setting Course: The Case for the Credentialing of Forensic Interviewers

February 24, 2010

In the past decade, a number of child protection leaders and organizations have held discussions or even offered proposals for the credentialing or certification of forensic interviewers

Volume 2, Issue 12: When a Child Abuser Has a Bible: Investigating Child Maltreatment Sanctioned or Condoned by a Religious Leader

February 23, 2010

In many cases of child sexual and physical abuse, perpetrators use religious or spiritual themes to justify their abuse of a child.

Fall 2009 Issue: Therapy Animals Helping Traumatized Children

October 22, 2009

Like most pet owners, I have experienced how therapeutic a pet’s unconditional love can be during times of stress. It has not surprised me, therefore, to see many organizations, counselors and health care professionals formally recognize this.

Volume 1, Issue 12: The Moment of Truth: Making the Case in Closing Argument

October 12, 2009

It has long been considered, and is widely accepted as best practices to respond to cases of child abuse as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT

Spring 2009 Issue: A Forensic Interviewer’s Perspective on Digital Recording of Children

March 23, 2009

Many articles have been written about police interrogations of suspects and recording technology for custodial interviews. However, little has been written about the utilization of recording technology for child forensic interviews.

Volume 1, Issue 4: American Humane Launches Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)™ Program

February 26, 2009

In the mid-1990s, as a new assistant prosecutor in Michigan assigned to District Court, much of my misdemeanor criminal trial docket was filled with domestic violence cases.

Volume 1, Issue 5: Picture This: Photographing a Child Sexual Abuse Crime Scene

February 26, 2009

In everycase of child sexual abuse, thereis a crime scene that needs to beinspected and photographed.

Volume 1, Issue 6: Assessing Children’s Statements for Investigative and Court Purposes

February 26, 2009

As empirical research continues to both support and challenge the credibility of children’s statements regarding alleged sexual victimization, child abuse investigators, legal professionals and judicial officers seek reliable methods of determining the trustworthiness of the reports children provide

Volume 1, Issue 7: Creating a Constructive Practice: Family and Professional Partnership in High-risk Child Protection Case Conferences

February 26, 2009

Olmsted County Child & Family Services in Rochester, Minnesota, developed a family case conferencing approach in the juvenile court system involving children determined to be a thigh risk of maltreatment

Volume 1, Issue 9: The Investigative Windows of Opportunity: The Vital Link to Corroboration in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

February 26, 2009

The single most important advantage a multidisciplinary team or lone investigator has in any type of child abuse investigation is the “Investigative Window of Opportunity(IWOP).”

Volume 1, Issue 10: In the Shadow of Defense Counsel: Conducting Peer Review of Forensic Interview in an Age of Discovery

February 26, 2009

Simply put, whatever the MDT does or does not do as part of the forensic interviewing process, including peer review, will be attacked by defense counsel.

Volume 1, Issue 11: We’re Just Going to Talk: Presenting Your Case in Opening Statement

February 24, 2009

The importance of the prosecutor’s opening statement in a case of child abuse cannot be overstated.At the close of voire dire, which can be a lengthy process,jurors are anxious to see what the case is really about and many jurors will develop a bias in favor of or opposed to the government’s case based on the prosecutor’s opening statement. Although an opening statement is not an argument for finding a defendant guilty, it can be equally persuasive

Volume 2, Issue 1: Finding Equilibrium:Greene vs. Camreta

February 24, 2009

The importance of the prosecutor’s opening statement in a case of child abuse cannot be overstated

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Not an Ocean Away, Only a Moment Away: A Prosecutor’s Primer for Obtaining Remotely Stored Data

The Forensic Interviewer at Trial: Guidelines for the Admission and Scope of Expert Testimony Concerning a Forensic Interview in a Case of Child Abuse (Revised and Expanded)

Child Advocacy Studies (CAST): A National Movement to Improve the Undergraduate and Graduate Training of Child Protection Professionals

Volume 2, Issue 5: When the Child Has Spoken: Corroborating the Forensic Interview

Conducting and Defending a Pandemic-Era Forensic Interview

Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic: 25 Tips for MDTs

Unto the Third Generation

When Faith Hurts: The Spiritual Impact of Child Abuse

Anatomical Dolls and Diagrams

USA Swimming Report

When an Athlete is a Child: USA Swimming Report

Volume 2, Issue 2: Setting Course: The Case for the Credentialing of Forensic Interviewers

Volume 2, Issue 7: Setting Course: The Case for the Credentialing of Forensic Interviewers

Volume 2, Issue 12: When a Child Abuser Has a Bible: Investigating Child Maltreatment Sanctioned or Condoned by a Religious Leader

Fall 2009 Issue: Therapy Animals Helping Traumatized Children

Volume 1, Issue 12: The Moment of Truth: Making the Case in Closing Argument

Spring 2009 Issue: A Forensic Interviewer’s Perspective on Digital Recording of Children

Volume 1, Issue 4: American Humane Launches Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)™ Program

Volume 1, Issue 5: Picture This: Photographing a Child Sexual Abuse Crime Scene

Volume 1, Issue 6: Assessing Children’s Statements for Investigative and Court Purposes

Volume 1, Issue 7: Creating a Constructive Practice: Family and Professional Partnership in High-risk Child Protection Case Conferences

Volume 1, Issue 9: The Investigative Windows of Opportunity: The Vital Link to Corroboration in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

Volume 1, Issue 10: In the Shadow of Defense Counsel: Conducting Peer Review of Forensic Interview in an Age of Discovery

Volume 1, Issue 11: We’re Just Going to Talk: Presenting Your Case in Opening Statement

Volume 2, Issue 1: Finding Equilibrium:Greene vs. Camreta

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