Interactive training options that will engage participants in developing interview and investigative strategies that address victim trauma, identifies cultural myths and misconceptions about sexual assault leading to biases, and a broad view of corroboration that enhances understanding of the victim experience. Through presentations, discussions, activities and engagement with a survivor speaker participants will leave with a substantial toolbox to use that will strengthen case development in a trauma-informed manner.
This interactive three-day training will engage participants in developing interview and investigative strategies that address victim trauma, identifies cultural myths and misconceptions about sexual assault leading to biases, and a broad view of corroboration that enhances understanding of the victim experience. Through presentations, discussions, activities and engagement with a survivor speaker participants will leave with a substantial toolbox to use that will strengthen case development in a trauma-informed manner.
VAWA Resource Prosecutor AAG Miriam Falk will be joined by subject matter experts to include law enforcement and advocacy. The training is open to law enforcement, dispatch, advocates, medical providers, prosecutors, victim/witness specialists and other community collaborators.
FREE advanced training for law enforcement, advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners, prosecutors, victim/witness specialists, and other community collaborators.
Topics include:
- Trauma– informed interviews
- Forensic experiential trauma interview techniques
- Offender accountability
- Multidisciplinary response
- Biological role in the trauma response
- Identifying corroborating evidence
Class Times: 8 AM to 4:30 PM each day.
Day 1 = Open to law enforcement, advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners, prosecutors, victim/witness specialists and other community collaborators
Days 2-3 = For law enforcement only
Lunch is on your own.
Course is FREE to attend!
Locations and Registrations:
The potential for lethality present in domestic violence cases for the victim, victim’s family, community members and law enforcement dictates a deeper understanding of the dynamics of these complex cases. Responses from law enforcement, advocates, medical providers and prosecutors should emphasize safety and options for the victim. Gaining offender accountability requires more advanced approaches to investigation that build a solid case for prosecution.
In this FREE two-day training, using live presentations, videos, small and large group discussions and activities, case studies and interactive activities participants will develop practical tools for more effectively responding to these complex and dangerous situations. Topics will include:
- Complex and evolving dynamics of power and control
- The impact of trauma and trauma-informed responses
- Identification of the predominant aggressor
- Investigating context and developing corroboration to advance prosecutable cases when a victim is unable to participate
- Lethality assessment, collaboration and connection to victim services
- Strangulation signs and symptoms and documentation
- Stalking investigations and their connection to domestic violence
- Writing excellent reports for DV cases, including a report-writing practicum
VAWA Resource Prosecutor AAG Miriam Falk will be joined by subject matter experts to include law enforcement and advocacy. The training is open to law enforcement, dispatch, advocates, medical providers, prosecutors, victim/witness specialists and other community collaborators.
Class Times: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day
Lunch is on your own.
Date and Location
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
OCTOBER 27-28, 2025
Heidel House Resort
Green Lake, WI
Registration fee is only $75! Secure a spot today - limited seating!
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