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 […]
Autism, Trauma, and Child Protection
Reducing Harm and Responding with Care Autistic children and adults are often misunderstood in child welfare, legal, educational, and healthcare systems. Differences in communication, affect, sensory processing, and behavior are frequently misread as defiance, dishonesty, manipulation, or lack of credibility, increasing the risk of retraumatization and systemic harm. This training explores how autism and trauma […]
Navigating Delayed Disclosure Cases of Child Sexual Abuse
This course will examine the pitfalls of both adult and child victims who report delayed disclosure of child sexual abuse. Investigators will gain insight into the best-case practices to achieve a successful prosecution in these cases. Objectives: Learn techniques to engage adult survivors during the interview process, and the concept of control used by the […]
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.
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.
Tool or Threat: Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement and MDTs — Part 1
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, new digital threats are on the rise, presenting unique challenges for multidisciplinary teams. This workshop will examine the implications of these emerging technologies, particularly in cases involving sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by a former prosecutor, this session will explore key technological advances alongside the legal, investigative, and […]
