Many agencies and organizations are in the process of rescheduling in-person training and technical assistance events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check their websites for updated information.

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges 83rd Annual Virtual Conference: July 19–22, 2020

The 83rd annual virtual conference of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges 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. Registration information is available online.

Psychology of School Threat Assessments: September 21–22, 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 Franklin, TN, 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 October 5–6 in Chandler, AZ, and November 4–5 in Reno, NV.

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.

The training will also be held September 28–October 2 in Tampa, FL.

Sexual Offenses: Mind and Motivation: August 3–4, 2020

This training, to be held in Appleton, WI, 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 National Criminal Justice Training Center. Registration information is available online.

The training will also be held September 16–17 in Mansfield, MA, and October 26–27 in Valhalla, NY.

First Responder Roles in Missing and Abducted Child Cases: August 11, 2020

This no-cost training provides policy, procedural, and operational information to support swift, decisive, and effective action when incidents of missing or abducted children occur. The training is designed for call takers, first responders, investigators, law enforcement, law enforcement support, tribes, and tribal partners. The event, presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, will be held in Prescott Valley, AZ. The registration deadline is July 8. Registration information is available online.

Conducting Unexplained Child Death Investigations: August 24–27, 2020

To be held in Phoenix, AZ, 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, 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.

Multidisciplinary Team Response to Child Sex Trafficking: August 31–September 3, 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 Memphis, TN. Registration information is available online.

The training will also take place November 16–19 in Denver, CO.

Criminal Connections: Child Pornography and Child Sexual Abuse: September 14–15, 2020

Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this training will explore investigative strategies that address the relationship between child sexual abuse and child pornography to supplement an investigation and corroborate victim statements. In addition, participants will learn about the most effective tools and resources to investigate sexual abuse cases and produce the most comprehensive case outcomes. The training will be held in Mansfield, MA. Registration information is available online.

The training will also be held January 25–26, 2021, in Little Rock, AR.

Psychology of School Threat Assessments: September 21–22, 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 Franklin, TN, 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 October 5–6 in Chandler, AZ.