Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Violence Crimes – Lakeland, Florida, Sept 14th, 2018

This tuition free training on Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Violence Crimes will be conducted by Barry Krischer, a retired Chief Prosecutor and State Attorney from the 15th Judicial Circuit. The training will include information on the dynamics of sexual assault, building the strongest possible case, evidence-based prosecution and incorporating domestic violence statutes when necessary. Strategies for consistent and thorough investigations through the use of interviewing, lawful entry into a home, hearsay exceptions, witness/evidence tampering, forfeiture by wrong doing, injunctions and strangulation will be presented. The intended audience is certified domestic violence centers, law enforcement, first responders, criminal court personnel, child welfare providers, victim advocates and other service providers who work with survivors of sexual violence, their children and perpetrators.