Trauma-Informed Response to Sexual Assault Investigations (#470)

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The TCOLE training Trauma-Informed Response to Sexual Assault Investigations (#470) is an 8-hour course designed to provide law enforcement officers with an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of sexual assault and its effects on victims. The course focuses on helping officers understand and respond to victims' needs while conducting investigations. The course covers topics such as trauma-informed interviewing techniques, recognizing the impact of trauma on victims, gathering evidence, documenting cases, working with victim advocates and other services providers, effective report writing, legal issues related to sexual assault investigations, pursuing prosecutions, and best practices for managing sexual assault cases. Participants will learn how to apply a trauma-informed approach when responding to victims of sexual assault and conduct thorough investigations that are respectful of the victim's experience. Through activities like case studies, role plays, and discussions participants gain skills that can help them become better investigators and create stronger relationships with survivors.

Prerequisites: None

Required Equipment: Computer and Internet Connection

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