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Welcome to the Zero Abuse Project Training Catalog!

You can use the filters on the to browse the full scope of training Zero Abuse Project is able to offer for your organization. Please note that the On Demand filter can be used to quickly identify our trainings that have been pre-recorded and are available to watch. Most other trainings are available for organizations to book on a fee-for-service basis.

Through our Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project, we are able to offer a select menu of trainings for Prosecutors and other MDT members at no cost. Please select the Trauma-informed Prosecutor Project filter to view these trainings.

If you are an individual seeking training, please visit our Events & Training Calendar to view and register for upcoming trainings hosted by Zero Abuse Project. Unfortunately, Zero Abuse Project cannot book an individual’s request for training.

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Open-Source Intelligence Tools and Techniques for Child Abuse Investigations

Every child abuse case has corroborating evidence, and open-source intelligence is an invaluable tool to collect the critical pieces of evidence often present through social media or other online contexts. Learn practical tools and strategies to locate and identify perpetrators, reduce burden on victims, and conduct efficient online investigations. 

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Forensic Feud: An Indefensible Game Show

In this workshop, your hosts are a former prosecutor and forensic psychologist, using a game show format to explore and refute common child abuse defenses. Attendees will learn to anticipate defenses in the context of child sexual abuse, online exploitation, and sex trafficking. The workshop will also provide practical investigative and prosecutorial countermeasures to each asserted defense.

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Daring to Lead: Transforming Conflict on Multidisciplinary Teams

The past few years confronted multidisciplinary teams with numerous obstacles and stressors, often challenging our ability to work together adequately, let alone cooperatively. This workshop provides insight for strengthening communication, coordination, and collaboration among MDT members. We will discuss practical strategies for addressing conflict, adapting to change on multidisciplinary teams, and leading child protection teams with excellence.

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When the Suspect is a Child: MDT Response to Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors

The tragedy of youth sexually abusing other children is frequently encountered by prosecutors and forensic interviewers, yet it poses significant and persistent challenges. This workshop provides pertinent strategies and research for the effective, appropriate intervention and prosecution of juvenile offenders.

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Stopping Josh Duggar: Faith, Forensics, and Felonies

Abuse perpetrators and their allies often seek to distort reality to avoid accountability for their actions. In the case of Josh Duggar, this strategy included misapplication of both religious tenets and digital forensics. Two former prosecutors analyze the crime, failure, and manipulation surrounding Josh Duggar, and provide practical strategies for investigators and MDT members to counter these defense tactics in

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A Trauma-Informed Courtroom

In this workshop, attendees will receive an overview of the research on trauma and how it impacts children as well as the research on the impact of testifying in court as a child. Applying this research, students will learn trauma-informed strategies for reducing the anxiety of children and taking their testimony in a manner that is developmentally appropriate.

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How Prosecutors, Investigators, and MDTs Can Implement Trauma-informed Responses and Care

Numerous research studies have shown that childhood stress and trauma can impact adult health. This presentation will increase your knowledge of trauma and provide suggestions for responding to children, families, community partners and multidisciplinary team members in a trauma informed manner. Available as a 90-minute or 3-hour presentation.

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Introduction to ACEs: What Investigators, Prosecutors, and MDTS Need to Know

Experiences in childhood matter. Numerous research studies have shown that childhood stress and trauma can impact adult health. The ACE Study is the largest study investigating the health and social effects of negative childhood experiences. Now that we have the research, what can we do about it? 

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Essentials of Trauma-Informed Care

Numerous research studies have shown how childhood stress and trauma can impact adult health. This presentation will increase your knowledge of trauma and provide ways to work with children, families and communities to reduce the impact of trauma. Available as a 90-minute or 3-hour presentation.

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Incorporating Trauma-Informed Care Practices into your Workplace

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From Surviving to Thriving: Victim Empowerment

This presentation will discuss ways to engage survivors in your work or agency. Creating a variety of opportunities for survivors to “speak and tell” is vital for engagement. In addition to traditional support groups, demonstrating the potential of healing and hope through stories can lead to empowerment through finding their voice. Other methods of connection and support can occur in

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Essentials of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Experiences in childhood matter. Numerous research studies have shown how childhood stress and trauma can impact adult health. The Ace Study is the largest study investigating the health and social effects of negative childhood experiences. Now that we have the research, what can we do about it? The cycle of violence, generational poverty and abuse, homelessness, substance abuse, incarceration, perpetration

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Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the MDT Process

This course will provide an overview of affirmative practices for all multidisciplinary team (MDT) professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children, youth and families when responding to child abuse and maltreatment. In addition to providing an overview of gender and sexuality terminology, some of the topics covered will include cultural considerations when working with LGBQTIA+ children, youth and families, advocacy, preparing

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Practical Applications for Identifying and Prosecuting Child Torture as a Multi-Disciplinary Team

The Multi-Disciplinary model ensures team collaboration for the investigation of child abuse cases. The responsibility to detect and intervene in cases of child torture rests with every member of the team. Recognizing and addressing the signs of child torture can raise challenges for the team as a whole. Using case examples and updated research, this presentation will provide practical applications

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Trauma-Informed Approaches to Victims of Technology Facilitated Abuse

Victims who have experienced abuse have unique challenges on the path to healing. When that abuse includes technology or a virtual component, the healing may be even more complex.  This presentation will discuss some of those challenges and provide prosecutors with the tools needed to achieve justice for these vulnerable victims.  

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Leveraging Medical Experts and Evidence in Child Exploitation Cases

Medical experts and evidence are key components in every child abuse prosecution.  In cases of online child exploitation, medical experts and evidence can be used to corroborate a statement, explain a timeframe of abuse or possibly prove elements of an offense that may be otherwise difficult.

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Introduction to ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

Experiences in childhood matter.  Numerous research studies have shown how childhood stress and trauma can impact adult health.  The Ace Study is the largest study investigating the health and social effects of negative childhood experiences.  Now that we have the research, what can we do about it? 

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Advanced Forensic Interviewing Training: Dolls & Diagrams for Practice, Investigation, and Prosecution

The training provides multidisciplinary team members an understanding of the research and proper use to assist with investigation and prosecution when forensic interviews include the use of interviewing aids of anatomical dolls and diagrams.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma-Informed Care Training

Early life experiences are the foundational building blocks for development, learning, and health throughout a person’s lifetime. Trauma can have a long-term effect on well-being and functioning for children, adults, families, and our community. The Zero Abuse Project offers well-established training on adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and trauma-informed care (TIC).

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Making it Count: 10 Tips on Picking Your Best 12

A prosecutor has three chances to speak directly to the jury and Jury Selection is the first. Make it count by planning focused questions, using your time wisely, and weaving themes of your case throughout the process.  Learn how to use voir dire questions to cultivate potential jurors understanding of the difficult nature of providing testimony in a child sexual abuse

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Effective Presentation of Child Abuse Cases to a Jury: An Updated Multi-Media Approach

This presentation will deliver a comprehensive multi-media roadmap on effective prosecution of a child abuse case. Court exhibits, testimonial examples and jury-tested techniques will be used to facilitate a discussion on utilizing the members of the multi-disciplinary team to prepare a prosecutable case.  

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Normal is Normal: Effective Use of Medical Evidence in the Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse Cases

This webinar will discuss the importance of pediatric sexual assault exams in cases of child sexual abuse and how to present the findings of that exam to a jury.  A majority of the exams will be “normal” and that evidence can be used to corroborate a child’s statement using expert medical testimony.  The testimony of the expert can also be

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Maternal Darkness: Illuminating Female Perpetrators of Crimes Against Children

The research on female perpetrators of abuse against children has historically been lacking.  As more is learned about this unique population of predators, police and prosecutors must develop an increased understanding of the unique dynamics of these crimes.  This workshop will examine several issues that surround the investigation and prosecution of female perpetrators.

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No Perfect Victim: Combatting Issues and Overcoming Jury Bias in Cases with Difficult Kids

We know there is no perfect victim.  But we also know children in vulnerable situations make a perfect target for predators.  This workshop will discuss the issues faced by prosecutors in handling cases where the current charges may be only one of many challenges faced by a child victim.  

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Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care Strategies

Self-care should be an individual priority, but it cannot be achieved without support from your professional and personal communities. True self-care requires support and resources from leadership.

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