Child abuse

Held on April 15, 2021 by OJJDP's NTTAC in conjunction with the National District Attorneys Association, this webinar discussed children's language development to give prosecutors a better idea of how to speak and ask questions of child victims.

Held on April 15, 2021 by OJJDP's NTTAC in conjunction with the National District Attorneys Association, this webinar discussed children's language development to give prosecutors a better idea of how to speak and ask questions of child victims.

Acting Administrator Chyrl Jones highlights OJJDP's work to protect children, including its support for children's advocacy centers, funding for court appointed special advocates, and training for professionals

This November 3, 2020 training, titled "Corroborating Evidence For Prosecutors, Law Enforcement, Forensic Interviewers and Multidisciplinary Team members," hosted by Zero Abuse Project and OJJDP's NTTAC, stressed the importance of corroboration and offered forensic interview techniques to increase details and facts gathered in the interview through considerations, sample language, and guidance for the multidisciplinary team approach.