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Consent is about communication and it should happen every time. Students will learn strategies on how to recognize consensual versus nonconsensual behaviors and how to withdraw consent if at any time things feel uncomfortable.
After learning about Adverse Child Experiences (The ACE Study), most professionals want the next steps. Creating trauma informed space and training staff to respond to behaviors linked to trauma will strengthen relationships. Throughout the justice system, from disclosure to verdict, it can be triggering, traumatizing and re- traumatizing for victims and families. This session will share steps to improve the
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
What is the climate of your school or workplace? How does it feel to be there every day? Bullying and aggression can erode the sense of safety and well-being for children and adults. This presentation will discuss in-depth the patterns of behaviors, the imbalance of power and the intentional efforts to harm that are present in bullying, aggression and harassment.
Teaching consent is more than talking about sex. From “just say no” to “affirmative consent” we have begun the conversation but have left out the youngest population. Young children can learn about giving and receiving permission to touch, hug or kiss another person and permission to use or play with another’s toys. By teaching them about body boundaries, they can
The first few years are critical in brain development as well as establishing safe, secure and nurturing relationships. This training can be used or supplemented to learn early child development with the goal of supporting parents and caregivers. Stressors in the home are risk factors for child abuse and maltreatment. Professionals will increase their knowledge of development in order to
One of the most critical aspects of a successful trial is the rapport between prosecutor and child. This workshop, presented by a former prosecutor, addresses several hypotheticals, discusses trauma-informed best practices for interacting with abused and neglected children, and reviews courtroom accommodations and trial strategies to support child witnesses.
A child just disclosed sexual abuse to you. What do you tell the child? Do you know your legal obligations? How can you respond without jeopardizing criminal investigations and the child’s safety? This workshop, presented by a former prosecutor, addresses several hypotheticals, discusses trauma-informed best practices for interacting with abused and neglected children, and reviews mandatory reporting law.
This workshop provides prosecutors with a comprehensive overview of jury selection purposes and strategies – including pre-voir dire investigative tips, developing an authentic approach to juries, addressing juror myths, building case themes in child abuse cases, gathering sample questions, and closing considerations.
Online child exploitation was increasing before the COVID-19 crisis, and reports have greatly escalated since the outbreak. Investigation and prosecution of technology-facilitated crimes against children must be prioritized in the new era. This webinar, presented by a former prosecutor, reviews pertinent challenges, discusses best practices for prosecutorial response, and provides practical guidance to practitioners.
From parallel reality to virtual reality, things are not what they seem. This workshop surveys emerging technological issues, their implications for child exploitation, and the starting points for legal and investigative response.
How do you escape traps on cross-examination? How can you avoid them? Can you recover from mistakes in testimony? This workshop will equip MDT members, especially CPS workers and forensic interviewers, with practical tools and tactical insight to succeed in the stressful environment of courtroom testimony. The presentation includes multimedia components and integration of hypotheticals to illustrate principles, and will
This workshop provides prosecutors and multidisciplinary team members with an understanding of polyvictimization, with an emphasis on the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child abuse. The presentation will also discuss the effects of domestic violence on children, protective factors, screening considerations, and implications for investigation and prosecution.
In many cases of child sexual and physical abuse, perpetrators use religious or spiritual themes to justify their abuse of a child. Although no known religion in modern culture suggests that sexual abuse is condoned or taught as part of its tenets, some church leaders engage in conduct suggesting the child is equally, if not more to blame than the
Recantation is not a death blow to a prosecution. In fact, many child sexual abuse cases have been won by prosecutors even when the child victim recanted or was nonverbal. Learn the facts about recantation in confirmed cases of child sexual abuse, and develop strategies to prevent recantation, minimize its effects, support victims throughout the judicial process, and succeed at
This workshop, presented by a former prosecutor, discusses investigative uses of emojis, particularly in the context of child exploitation and undercover operations, and the legal context of this growing medium, including current case law and implications for practice. The presentation reviews perpetrator themes and online grooming strategies, with illustrations and chat samples from recent cases.
To effectively investigate and prosecute child abuse cases, practitioners must understand the impact of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) on children. This workshop offers suggestions for working with traumatized children in the context of a criminal case, and for developing a holistic approach to addressing victim needs.
Many investigators, CPS workers, prosecutors, and other MDT members handle massive caseloads that greatly exceed recommended maximum ranges. This workshop, presented by a former prosecutor and psychologist, provides tips and tricks to upgrade case management and workflow for the overwhelmed child protection professional, including free tools, psychological insights, and easily-implemented strategies to accomplish more with the little time you have.
Learn psychological insights and practical strategies to exploit Internet sex offender dynamics. Discover how to apply what we know of solicitation and child pornography offenders in a variety of settings, including conducting proactive operations or pretext phone calls, crafting undercover personas, and interviewing perpetrators. This workshop, presented by prosecutors and a forensic psychologist, includes an analysis of actual chats from
This workshop examines best practices in search warrant drafting, including common pitfalls and exigency considerations. Presented by prosecutors and cybercrime attorneys, this workshop also addresses selection of appropriate legal process, reviewing search warrants for potential defects, and working with service providers to obtain data.
A former prosecutor provides suggestions and resources equipping forensic interviewers to start and engage in productive conversations with their local prosecutor in advance of trial. This workshop will address effective approaches, courtroom preparation, clarification of witness roles, and critical areas of emphasis.
Learn the key components of cross-examination, including question drafting, impeachment, controlling witnesses, and flexible strategies to expose defendants and adverse witnesses. Presented by a former prosecutor, this workshop goes beyond theory to provide practical approaches and mock examinations for students to swiftly apply in their cases.
The tragedy of youth sexually abusing other children is frequently encountered by prosecutors and other multidisciplinary team members, yet it poses significant and persistent challenges. This workshop provides pertinent research and practical strategies for the effective, appropriate investigation and prosecution of juvenile offenders, alongside treatment considerations and appropriate intervention strategies for children with sexual behavior problems.
This workshop will explore several technological concepts with relevance to the investigation and prosecution of technology-facilitated child abuse, including the basic functions and structure of the internet, common applications and platforms, the dark web and anonymization trends, and the proliferation of online child sexual exploitation.
A basic understanding of digital forensics is critical to a prosecutor’s assessment of evidence, guidance of child exploitation investigations, and courtroom performance. This workshop will define key terms and processes in the field of digital forensics, explore key forensic artifacts, and discuss legal challenges surrounding mobile devices and other evidentiary sources.
Zero Abuse Project is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to the elimination of child sexual abuse. Our programs are designed to provide training and education to professionals and students, and to help transform institutions to effectively prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse.
