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Where the Boys Are: Investigating & Prosecuting Cases of Child Sexual Abuse When the Victim is a Male

June 21, 2022

This article explores the research on the sexual abuse of boys and offers concrete suggestions for conducting forensic interviews with these children, investigating crimes against boys, and presenting these cases to a jury.

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Exigency and Encrypted Cloud Accounts (Part 2)

June 2, 2022

This article provides 7 advanced strategies for prosecutors, as well as guidance for dealing with cloud providers and other stakeholders. Zero Abuse Project developed this article to serve as a reference for prosecutors and investigators facing challenges when working cases involving remotely stored data.

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Exigency and Encrypted Cloud Accounts (Part 1)

June 2, 2022

This article provides 8 introductory considerations for prosecutors, and addresses the complexity and challenges faced when working cases involving remotely stored and encrypted data. It also explores investigative procedures and legal process best practices when obtaining electronic evidence.

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Why it’s not ‘grooming’: What research says about gender and sexuality in schools

May 12, 2022

Zero Abuse Project’s Chief Program Officer for Education and Research, Victor Vieth, speaks with PolitiFact about grooming and teaching children about gender identity in our schools.

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Zero Abuse Project Staff Publishes New Book

May 6, 2022

Zero Abuse Project staff member and Director of Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, Alison Feigh, has co-authored a new book exploring the complicated issue of identifying and punishing sex crimes.

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Upcoming ACEs Health Champions Gathering: A 2 Part Series on Intergenerational Trauma

May 5, 2022

Please join Zero Abuse and its affiliates at the Academy on Violence and Abuse for our next ACEs Health Champions Gathering, a two-part series examining early intervention and its potential to mitigate intergenerational trauma. This is a great opportunity for CAST faculty, CAST students, and frontline professionals to learn about an emerging topic.

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Online Behavior and Kids on NBC Affiliate

April 26, 2022

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Zero Abuse Project and Jacob Wetterling Resource Center contribute to an online seminar and discusses concerning online behaviors our kids are often engaged in, and highlights prevention practices.

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Child Victims with Disabilities: A Guide for Prosecutors

April 18, 2022

Prosecutors handling cases involving children with disabilities must be prepared to serve and advocate for individual child victims’ unique physical, cognitive, and/or emotional needs. This guide will address each of these components of the prosecution, and conclude with sample motions to implement recommendations.

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Interviewing Children with Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Forensic Interviewers

April 18, 2022

This article offers factors to consider when forensic interviewers and child abuse multidisciplinary team (MDT) members are preparing the forensic interview and MDT process for children with disabilities.

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MCAA Training with Zero Abuse Project

April 15, 2022

The Redwood County Attorney’s Office hosts a training led by Zero Abuse Project staff Victor Vieth, Chief Program Officer of Education and Research, and Kathleen Nolan, Senior Attorney.

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Judge, Jury…Service Provider?

March 24, 2022

Even though signed search warrants are legally binding court orders, Big Tech still may not comply. This guide acknowledges common privacy concerns that make data more difficult for the government to obtain, and lays out six strategies for prosecutors confronting objections from electronic service providers.

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The APSAC Alert Prosecutor’s Edition: Developments in the Prosecution of Abusive Head Trauma

March 21, 2022

Zero Abuse Project’s Chief Program Officer Victor Vieth serves as the guest editor for this recent issue of The APSAC Alert, with helpful coverage on five issues related to abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome, as well as strategies for prosecutors handling these cases and the response from appellate courts.

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Next ACEs Health Champions Gathering: April 8, 2022

March 18, 2022

The next AVA and Zero Abuse ACEs Health Champions Gathering will be hosted on April 8, 2022 at 12 PM PT. The topic will focus on the question ‘Can No Hit Zones prevent ACEs and promote Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)?‘ Our presenters will be Dr. Randell Alexander, MD, PhD and Dr. Suzanne Frank, MD. Dr. Alexander is a Professor of

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Child Witnesses Impacted for Decades

March 13, 2022

When children witness violence, they may endure decades of physical and emotional harm. This dynamic is the focus of a recent article from The Washington Post that includes comments from Victor Vieth, Zero Abuse Project’s Chief Program Officer for Education & Research.

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Child Statement and Forensic Interview Admissibility

February 7, 2022

Seeking to introduce a forensic interview is not an ancillary matter in child abuse prosecution. In many cases, it is the most critical, persuasive piece of evidence for the jury’s consideration. This guide will equip entry level prosecutors with an understanding of relevant admissibility law in their jurisdiction, and encourage seasoned prosecutors to take a fresh look at the several viable options for forensic interview admissibility.

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New Journal for CAST & Frontline Professionals

February 3, 2022

Zero Abuse Project is pleased to announce the launch of a new journal for CAST-centered and multidisciplinary team (MDT)-derived publications from our colleagues at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). The Journal of Interprofessional Practice with Social Work (JIPSW) “is an open-source, semi-annual peer–reviewed publication that provides an interdisciplinary forum for information exchange spanning the variety of practice settings that incorporate care

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Anatomical Diagrams and Dolls: Guidelines for Their Usage in Forensic Interviews and Courts of Law

January 31, 2022

When properly used, anatomical diagrams and dolls are supported by peer reviewed studies. This law review article details this research and offers guidance to the field and to courts in defending these tools in court.

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North Carolina CAST Collaborators Release New Book

January 18, 2022

The REAL Academy CEO Kevin Marino and Director of Research Robert Wright, are releasing a new book exploring the NC child protection landscape and how to improve MDT collaboration via a novel theory known as ‘Administrative Tethering.’

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New CAST Resource Available

December 6, 2021

The Handbook of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Across the Lifespan, a project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan, is now available. This resource delves into current research regarding interpersonal violence, providing a well-rounded look at topics including but not limited to historical context, intervention and treatment, policy discussion and case review.

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The APSAC Alert Prosecutor’s Edition: Defendant in Child Sex Trafficking Case Can Cross-Examine Child About Prior Statements

December 6, 2021
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We’re Just Going to Talk: Presenting Your Case in Opening Statement and Closing Argument

December 6, 2021

This article provides a roadmap for child abuse prosecutors to use in drafting and delivering an opening statement or closing argument.

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A Trauma-Informed Courtroom: Seven Pre-Trial Motions Child Abuse Protectors Should Routinely File

December 6, 2021

To protect children from confusing, even abusive practices while testifying, and to facilitate testimony that is fair and accurate, there are seven pre-trial motions prosecutors should file in most, if not every, case of child maltreatment.

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CAST Professor Joining WI Court of Appeals

December 1, 2021

Zero Abuse Project is pleased to announce that Marquette University Law School CAST Professor Lori Kornblum has been appointed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to the Court of Appeals District II effective in January 2022. We want to congratulate Lori on this professional achievement. All of us at Zero Abuse are forever grateful for her dedication to CAST instruction in WI and

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CAST Cited in U.S. National Blueprint to End Sexual Violence Against Children and Adolescents

November 23, 2021

Zero Abuse Project is pleased to see the number of strong proposals contained in the U.S. National Blueprint to End Sexual Violence Against Children and Adolescents. We are particularly excited to see the strong recommendations to improve undergraduate and graduate training of future child protection professionals–a reform we have taken the lead on through our Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) initiative.

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MS Study Highlights the Importance of Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) Education

November 22, 2021

Zero Abuse Project is pleased to announce that the statewide evaluation of CAST programming in Mississippi has concluded and the results are available for review here. Highlights of the study show that: CAST learners possess better child abuse and neglect (CAN) knowledge and skills versus non-CAST learners. CAST certificate and minor programming shows the greatest improvement of key CAN competency

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