Criminal Connections: Child Pornography and Child Sexual Abuse: October 28–29, 2019
During this training, sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, participants will learn about the additional trauma that child victims experience when child pornography is involved in sexual abuse cases. The training, to be held in Maynard, MA, will explore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child pornography to supplement an investigation and corroborate victim statements. Registration information is available online.
The training will also be held December 4–5, 2019, in Gainesville, FL, and January 27–28, 2020, in West Palm Beach, FL.
Understanding the Darknet: November 7, 2019
This webinar will teach participants how the Darknet works. Participants will also learn that the way potential criminal activity is facilitated on the Darknet is crucial to investigating and prosecuting child exploitation cases. This event is sponsored by the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center. Registration information is available online.
Presenting Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews: November 12–13, 2019
Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this training will explore how to present evidence in cases involving abuse, exploitation, and violence. Participants will practice applying concepts for identifying and assessing evidence in the context of a child-centered, trauma-informed approach. The training will be held in Dallas, TX. Registration information is available online.
Extended Forensic Interview Training: November 13–15, 2019
An extended forensic interview is appropriate for children where the results of a single interview are inconclusive or where there are serious concerns about the child's ability to participate in a single-session interview. An extended forensic interview can be beneficial for a child with developmental delays, cognitive disabilities, or the extremely traumatized child. Offered by the National Children’s Advocacy Center, this training introduces a model for a multisession forensic interview of a child who may be a victim or witness of child abuse or other violent behaviors. The training will be held in Huntsville, AL. Registration information is available online.
American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting: November 13–16, 2019
This meeting, sponsored by the American Society of Criminology, will take place in San Francisco, CA. The theme is “Criminology in the New Era: Confronting Injustice and Inequalities.” The meeting will address the areas of schools, discipline, and the criminal justice system; biological correlates of psychopathy; policing young people; community contexts of race, ethnicity, victimization, and offenders; and legal services for the indigent: client perspectives. Registration information is available online.
Protecting Children in a Digital Age: November 14, 2019
Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this training will focus on a proactive approach to digital safety that includes setting guidelines and digital citizenship training. Attendees will learn about the most common online issues that children and teens are likely to face, such as cyberbullying, sexting, and the threat posed by online predators. In addition, presenters will share strategies and resources for mitigating threats and helping victims navigate trauma after an incident has occurred. The training will be held in Huntsville, AL. Registration information is available online.
The training will also be held June 16, 2020, in Concord, CA.
Child Homicide Investigations: November 18–19, 2019
The National Criminal Justice Training Center will hold this training in New Orleans, LA. It will focus on understanding and building relationships between forensic pathologists, homicide investigators, and prosecutors to successfully investigate and prosecute child homicide cases. The training is designed for prosecutors as well as court system, law enforcement, social work, and victim service professionals. Registration information is available online.
The training will also be held January 25–26, 2020, in San Diego, CA, Mar 16–17, in Blanco, TX, and May 18–19, in Aurora, CO.
Beyond Google: Discovering Online Resources in Investigations: January 29–30, 2020
Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this training will discuss open-source online intelligence and information and how to leverage free platforms, databases, and web applications to further investigations of criminal cases. Participants will learn techniques to optimize results using online search engines and Internet resources, and how to complete and serve search warrants for electronic information and databases. The training will be held in West Palm Beach, FL. Registration information is available online.
National Mentoring Summit: January 29–31, 2020
The 10th annual National Mentoring Summit will take place in Washington, DC. Organized by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and supported by OJJDP, the summit will showcase exemplary program models, collaborations, research, and innovations that have positive implications for strengthening the mentoring field. The summit is the only national convening of youth mentoring professionals, researchers, philanthropic investors, and government and civic leaders that is designed to strengthen and expand quality mentoring relationships for young people across the country. Registration information is available online.