OJJDP FY 2022 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force National Training ProgramCategory 1: Entry Level and Core Training

Child exploitation in any of its forms is a national threat to our youth, families, communities and nation as a whole. Technology has continued to advance to a point where computers and mobile devices have become universal. The use of this technology by offenders who target child victims has created both problems and opportunities for criminal justice professionals. Law enforcement agencies require unprecedented technological expertise to respond to these crimes. Training for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) agencies is critical to ensure an appropriate investigative response to these crimes. The training need is further compounded by the turnover rate among trained investigators due to mandatory transfers, promotions, “burnout”, ever-changing technology, and ever-changing laws. Through this project, Fox Valley Technical College proposes to deliver the following: (1) Deliver in-person and live, instructor-led core training to members of the ICAC Task Force Program through in-person classes, live online instructor-led classes and webinars; (2) Develop and deliver core training to members of the ICAC Task Force Program though self-paced modules and recorded webinars; (3) Respond to technical assistance requests from members of the ICAC Task Force Program; (4) Maintain, in concert with OJJDP, state-of-the-art curricula and materials through systematic review, assessment, and revision; (5) Fully support OJJDP and ICAC initiatives.

Child exploitation in any of its forms is a national threat to our youth, families, communities and nation as a whole. Technology has continued to advance to a point where computers and mobile devices have become universal. The use of this technology by offenders who target child victims has created both problems and opportunities for criminal justice professionals. Law enforcement agencies require unprecedented technological expertise to respond to these crimes. Training for ICAC agencies is critical to ensure an appropriate investigative response to these crimes. The training need is further compounded by the turnover rate among trained investigators due to mandatory transfers, promotions, burnout, ever-changing technology, and ever-changing laws. Through this project, Fox Valley Technical College will: (1) Deliver 40 in-person and live online instructor-led training classes; (2) Respond to 600 technical assistance requests; (3) Deliver 6 live webinars for members of the ICAC Task Force Program; (4) Deliver 1 on-line, self-paced course; (5) Provide Access to Additional Online, Self-paced Classes; (6) Provide On-demand Access to Relevant Recorded Webinars; (7) Develop and Maintain cadre of Subject Matter Experts; (8) Develop and Maintain Training Curricula Responsive to Constantly Evolving Technological and Investigative Advances; (9) Conduct comprehensive program evaluations; (10) Ensure an optimal training environment for students.