Prosecution of Sexual Violence
Time: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2014
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AND Friday, November, 14, 2014 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Learning Resource Center (LRC) G201
Forsyth, GA 31029
This free training is provided through AEquitas (The Prosecutors' Resource on Violence Against Women). The Institute on the Prosecution of Sexual Violence is a two and a half day course designed to provide prosecutors with new ideas and methods for keeping victims safe and holding offenders accountable. Participants will acquire an increased understanding of the many contexts in which sexual violence occurs. The training will feature a highly interactive format which will enable prosecutors from across the state, with varied levels of experience, to learn from one another and engage in "real-life" activities at are readily transferable to their everyday work. Topics could include the following:
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Practical Prosecution Problems |
Offender-Focused Prosecution |
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Educating Judges and Juries About Victim Behavior |
Cross Examining the Defendant |
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Effectively Using Expert Witnesses |
Health, Medical and Forensic Issues |
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Addressing Toxicology Issues at Trial |
Using Pretrial Motions Effectively |
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Conducting an Effective Voir Dire |
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There is no cost for attending this two and a half day training. Participants are required to attend the entirety of the training. CLE approval is pending (fee required for CLEs).
Hotels close to GPSTC include:
Holiday Inn Express Forsyth – 520 Holiday Circle; Forsyth, GA 31029
Or
Comfort Suites Forsyth – 343 Harold G Clarke Parkway; Forsyth, GA 31029
We look forward to growing you as leaders in the prosecution of sexual violence – thank you in advance for your participation!
This training is supported by funding from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Event Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 8:00am to Friday, November 14, 2014 - 12:00pm
Event Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 8:00am to Friday, November 14, 2014 - 12:00pm