Please be advised that many agencies and organizations are in the process of rescheduling in-person training and technical assistance events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check their websites for updated information.
Sexual Offenses: Mind and Motivation: May 4–5, 2020
This training, to be held in Chandler, AZ, will offer an introduction into the mindset of those who commit sexually motivated crimes. Attendees will learn about sex offender typologies and patterns of behavior. The training will explore the relationship between paraphilia (e.g., exhibitionism, voyeurism, and fetishism) and criminal acts. Participants will discuss actual case examples to gain insight into offenders’ methods. The training is offered by the OJJDP-sponsored National Criminal Justice Training Center. Registration information is available online.
The training will also be held August 3–4 in Appleton, WI, and September 16–17 in Mansfield, MA.
Multidisciplinary Team Response to Child Sex Trafficking: May 4–7, 2020
This no-cost training, offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, will improve multidisciplinary team (MDT) responses to child sex trafficking cases and help those who want to establish a formal MDT in their community to effectively respond to child sex trafficking. Subject matter experts will work with teams to identify gaps and develop short- and long-term response plans. The training will be held in Columbus, OH. Registration information is available online.
This training will also take place August 31–September 3 in Memphis, TN, and November 16–19 in Denver, CO.
Conducting Unexplained Child Death Investigations: May 11–14, 2020
To be held in Birmingham, AL, this no-cost training will discuss statistics, causes, and risk factors in cases involving child deaths. The training, presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, will also focus on legal issues and considerations, child development, the medical response to pediatric emergencies, investigator roles and responsibilities in cooperation with the medical examiner, the initial response to a child death and protection of the death scene to avoid contamination of evidence, and digital evidence. Registration information is available online.
The training will also be held August 24–27 in Phoenix, AZ.
Webinar: AMBER Alert Best Practices—Law Enforcement Field Guide: May 14, 2020, 2–3:15 p.m. (ET)
The AMBER Alert Best Practices -- Law Enforcement Field Guide is a companion to the AMBER Alert Best Practices Guide and is aimed at law enforcement agencies and first responders. It is designed to provide administrators with a document on what to expect in the event of an endangered missing or abducted child investigation, as well as provide their personnel with a reference manual to help jump start an effective response and investigation. The webinar will focus on raising awareness of areas that are consistently shown to be relevant and have an operational impact in these types of cases as well as how the guide can assist. Registration information is available online.
Child Homicide Investigations: May 18–19, 2020
The National Criminal Justice Training Center will hold this training in Aurora, CO. 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 June 1–2 in Ponderay, ID.All Rise 20 Conference: May 27–30, 2020
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals hosts an annual conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform. The conference brings together leaders from all models of treatment courts, the recovery community, law enforcement, veteran service organizations, legislators, and other key stakeholders to learn the latest evidence-based practices for serving individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. The conference offers continuing legal education, continuing judicial education, and continuing education units for most states. Registration information is available online.
Psychology of School Threat Assessments: June 10–11, 2020
Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this training examines the psychological and behavioral aspects of threat assessment and management. The training, to be held in Miami, FL, will explore normal versus abnormal child and adolescent behaviors, strategies for identifying red flags, and how threats can be managed along a pathway toward violence (both short and long term) to ensure safety. Attendees will learn multidisciplinary threat assessment and management strategies and explore risk and protective factors for youth violence. Registration information is available online.
The training will also be offered September 21–22 in Franklin, TN, and October 5–6 in Chandler, AZ.
School Resource Officer Training Conference: June 16–18, 2020
This conference for law enforcement and school personnel will address school violence and youth victimization concerns using crime prevention and response strategies. The conference, hosted by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, will review lessons learned from relevant case studies, examine the impacts of trauma on youth, explore trends related to social media use by young people, and discuss successful prevention and intervention program models. The event will take place in Appleton, WI. Registration information is available online.
Improving Youth Interactions Through Fair and Impartial Justice: June 17–18, 2020
This training, offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, is designed to support law enforcement in fostering strong community relationships, enhancing interactions with youth, and creating effective interventions to divert at-risk and minority youth from the justice system. The training will be held in the San Francisco area. Registration information is available online.
Forensic Interviewing of Children: June 22–26, 2020
Presented by the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC), this training is intended for professionals with less than 2 years of experience conducting forensic interviews of children, experienced child abuse professionals seeking to sharpen existing skills, and professionals who want to learn about the current NCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure. The course will be held in Huntsville, AL. Registration information is available online.
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges 83rd Annual Conference: July 19–22, 2020
The 83rd annual conference will feature presentations on issues facing the juvenile and family court systems. It will include training tracks on family law, juvenile justice, child welfare, and family violence. There will also be tracks featuring practical and innovative solutions. The event will be held in Reno, NV. Registration information is available online.
Conducting Child Abuse Investigations: July 27–31, 2020
To be held in St. Louis, MO, this no-cost training will offer the latest information on the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases using a multidisciplinary team approach. Attendees will learn about medical evidence, techniques for interviewing child victims/witnesses as well as adult suspects/witnesses, and legal issues and considerations in child physical and sexual abuse cases. The training is offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Registration information is available online.