July | August 2019

Upcoming Events

National Judicial Institute on Domestic Child Sex Trafficking: September 9–11, 2019

National Judicial Institute on Domestic Child Sex Trafficking thumbnailIn partnership with OJJDP, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has established the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Child Sex Trafficking, a workshop to help judicial officers better understand the dynamics of domestic child sex trafficking, the applicable laws and legal considerations involving trafficking victims, how to identify trafficked and at-risk children, and how to connect these youth to appropriate services. The workshop, offered several times a year in varying locations, uses hypothetical case scenarios, small group discussions, interactive exercises, and lectures to enhance knowledge and skills in identifying and working with children who have been or are at risk of being sex trafficked. The interactive format enables judges and other court personnel from different jurisdictions and with varying levels of experience to learn from one another. The next workshop will be held in Scottsdale, AZ. Additional information is available on the website.

Law Enforcement Investigative Response to Child Sex Trafficking: September 9–11, 2019

This no-cost training, to be held in Pensacola, FL, will offer information and resources to help attendees better understand, recognize, and investigate cases involving child sex trafficking and exploitation. Participants will learn about the dynamics of trafficking and exploitation to improve skills related to interviewing the victim and interrogating the trafficker. The training is offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. Registration information is available online.

Initial Response Strategies and Tactics When Responding to Missing Children Incidents: September 13, 2019

When responding to missing children incidents, accurate and timely situational assessments and the immediate deployment of resources are vitally important. During this training, attendees will learn about the critical steps for first responders to take as they respond to these incidents and how their actions can influence the short- and long-term response of law enforcement. Offered by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, the training will be held in Logan, UT. Registration information is available online.

Child Homicide Investigations: September 16–17, 2019

National Criminal Justice Training Center logoThe National Criminal Justice Training Center will hold this training in Elkhart, IN. 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 September 23–24, 2019, in Santa Rosa, CA; November 18–19, 2019, in New Orleans, LA; and January 25–26, 2020, in San Diego, CA.

Conducting Child Abuse Investigations: September 16–20, 2019

To be held in Wilmington, DE, this no-cost training will provide information about using a multidisciplinary team approach in the investigation and prosecution of all types of child abuse cases. Participants will learn about medical evidence, interviewing child victims/witnesses and adult suspects/witnesses, and legal issues involved in the investigation and prosecution of 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 November 18–22 in Pittsburgh, PA.

High in Plain Sight: Alcohol, Drug, and Concealment Trends and Identifiers: September 20, 2019

Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this training will examine drug concealment trends evident at school, home, or inside vehicles. It will also discuss new drug trends, including marijuana legalization, vaping (the inhalation or exhalation of the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device), and nontraditional forms of marijuana. More than 70 visual aids will be offered to help attendees better understand where drugs and alcohol are being concealed “in plain sight.” The training will be held in Appleton, WI. Registration information is available online.

OJJDP’s State Relations and Assistance Division National Training Conference: September 24–26, 2019

This OJJDP training is designed for staff of designated state agencies and members of state advisory groups. It will include training and workshops pertinent to the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, presentations on partnerships available through the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education, and remarks from an Office of National Drug Control Policy representative. The event will be held in Kansas City, MO. Registration information is available online.

Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice: September 25, 2019

OJJDP will convene an in-person meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) in Kansas City, MO. A representative from the Office of National Drug Control Policy will present data to frame the context of the nation’s opioid problem and discuss how the Administration is responding to the epidemic. FACJJ is a consultative body established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended (Section 223). Composed of members of state advisory groups on juvenile justice, FACJJ advises the President and Congress on matters related to juvenile justice, evaluates the progress and accomplishments of juvenile justice activities and projects, and advises the OJJDP Administrator on the work of OJJDP. FACJJ meetings are open to the public. Registration information is available online.

Forensic Interviews at Trial: Preparation and Presentation: September 25–26, 2019

National Children’s Advocacy Center logoDesigned for prosecutors and forensic interviewers, this course hones the skills needed to successfully present testimony and strategically counter common defense tactics during child abuse trials. To be held in Huntsville, AL, the training is sponsored by the National Children’s Advocacy Center. Training methods include lecture and audience discussion, review of recorded forensic interviews, experiential skill-building exercises, and participation in mock court. Registration information is available online.

Psychology of School Threat Assessments: September 26–27, 2019

Sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this training offers guidance on how to implement a multidisciplinary threat assessment and management plan, identify normal versus abnormal childhood behavior, determine accurate youth violence risk and protective factors, and diagnose problems within threat assessment and management protocols. To be held in Denver, CO, the training is designed for educators, law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, and tribal partners. Registration information is available online.

The training will also be offered October 17–18, in Dearborn, MI, and November 12–13, in Huntsville, AL.

Victim Advocacy Training in the Child Advocacy Center: October 1–3, 2019

Victim advocates in child advocacy centers support children and families by providing crisis intervention, information about the investigation and criminal justice process, and ongoing assistance in connecting families to helpful resources. This training, provided by the National Children’s Advocacy Center, will include sessions on the criminal justice system, the dynamics of child abuse, crisis development and resolution, effective listening techniques, the impact of trauma on children, the rights of crime victims, and intervention strategies. The training will be held in Huntsville, AL. Registration information is available online.

International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference: International Association of Chiefs of Police 2019 conference logoOctober 26–29, 2019

More than 16,000 public safety professionals attend this conference each year to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge, network with their peers, and equip their departments for ongoing success. Sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the conference includes an exhibit hall that showcases products and services to assist the law enforcement profession. The event will be held in Chicago, IL. Registration information is available online.

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.

Protecting Children in a Digital Age: November 14, 2019

This day-long seminar, to be held in Huntsville, AL, is designed for law enforcement, child protection teams, school officials, social workers, counselors, educators, community leaders, and staff members of programs that serve youth. Presented by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this seminar will provide information about the different types of technology used by children and teens, including devices and apps, and discuss a proactive approach to digital safety that includes ongoing communication, the setting of guidelines, and training in digital citizenship. Registration information is available online.