Protecting Child Victims’ Privacy and Safety Throughout an Investigation and Prosecution
With courts encouraging the unsealing of documents that previously remained under seal indefinitely; and offenders collecting and sharing information regarding child victims, including “Where are they now” sections of offender group sites designed to provide real life updates about past child victims, protecting the privacy of child victims and witnesses is more important than ever. […]
Trauma Across the Lifespan: Recognizing Traumatic Stress at Every Age
Youth are exposed to potentially traumatic experiences (PTEs) such as physical and sexual abuse, neglect, community and domestic violence, motor vehicle accidents, and natural disasters, at alarming rates. Children’s responses to PTEs vary widely, but a wide range of negative developmental and psychiatric outcomes can occur when symptomatic children are not identified. Early identification is […]
Drafting Electronics Device Search Warrants to Enhance Sexual Abuse Prosecutions
This course will take first responders through the crucial first hours of unexplained child death investigations. These cases are complex and filled with emotions of non-offending caregivers, family members and suspects. This course will allow investigators to understand the crucial measures needed to preserve the death scenes as well as maintain relationships with both non-offending […]
Munchausen by Proxy Abuse: Building Coordinated Responses for Children and Families
Munchausen by Proxy Abuse (MBPA), also known as medical child abuse, is a complex and often overlooked form of child maltreatment in which a caregiver fabricates, exaggerates, or induces illness in another person, most often a child. Because abuse frequently occurs across medical, educational, mental health, and child welfare systems, cases can be difficult to […]
Assumption to Insight: Reducing Bias in High-Stakes MDT Decision-Making
MDT decisions are made under pressure, with incomplete information, competing mandates, and strong emotions. This session helps participants recognize how assumptions and cognitive shortcuts can shape case discussion, partner perceptions, and decision-making. The focus is not blame; the focus is better thinking together.
From Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Satisfaction
Rather than viewing compassion fatigue through an overly simplistic lens, this session challenges old assumptions and invites participants to rethink what it truly means to care for others sustainably. Through engaging theory, practical exercises, and guided self-reflection, learners will develop personalized strategies for cultivating compassion satisfaction.
Tool or Threat: Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement and MDTs — Part 2
With rapid advances in AI, new digital threats are creating fresh challenges for MDTs. Led by a former prosecutor, this workshop unpacks the multidisciplinary implications of emerging technologies in sexual exploitation and abuse cases. Suggested Audience: All MDT members, with particular relevance for law enforcement and prosecutors.
Navigating the Courtroom as a Fact and Expert Witness
This workshop will provide participants with practical tools for effective courtroom testimony. Through an interactive mock trial based on a real-world child abuse investigation, presenters will illustrate the roles and expectations of fact and expert witnesses. Participants will gain insight into courtroom etiquette, legal terminology, and strategies for clear and credible communication on the stand.
Bringing the Power of Early Intervention to Young Children and Families Impacted by Trauma: The Potential of the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention for Young Children
In this learning session, we will use interactive strategies (e.g., word clouds, live audience polling) to review the importance of early intervention with children and families who have experienced potentially traumatic events (PTEs). To reduce symptoms and support resilience and recovery, specialized approaches are required, focusing on early identification and treatment for symptomatic youth and […]
Labor Trafficking 103
An advanced-level training focused on ethical, community-based outreach, with attention to trust-building, partnership development, worker engagement, and access to resources.
