Child Homicide Investigations

This two-day training will emphasize fostering relationships between the forensic pathologist, homicide investigator, and prosecutor to successfully investigate and prosecute child homicide cases. Attendees will learn about autopsy protocols, forensic essentials, interviewing and interrogation, the development of suspect pools, and the role and importance of the prosecutor in determining the cause and manner of death.

Upon completion of this training, you will:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the forensic pathologist, law enforcement investigator, and prosecutor in a child homicide investigation
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams more collaboratively to make the case stronger
• Plan and conduct child homicide investigations more effectively by adopting best practices
• Understand forensic evidence’s role and function and how technology can be leveraged in your homicide investigation
• Prepare child homicide cases for trial jury and judge presentations more efficiently and determine how grand jury presentations differ

Deadline to register is August 1, 2022.