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Veteran homicide prosecutor Ed McCann joins to talk about prosecuting domestic violence homicides, especially those involving firearms. With decades of experience trying homicide cases, Ed shares his perspective on common legal challenges that arise in these cases—and how prosecutors can be the…
Kristen Gibbons Feden joins AEquitas CEO Jennifer Long on the inaugural episode of the podcast Just Champions.
This episode of Survivor Stories by the Joyful Heart Foundation features Donna Palomba, a survivor who founded Jane Doe No More after her own harrowing experience, and Jennifer Long, CEO of Aequitas, who works with prosecutors to hold perpetrators accountable. Together, they illuminate the power of…
Understand the legal requirements to obtain a wiretap and utilize resulting evidence during a human trafficking trial.
Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) is an innovative method of DNA analysis that combines forensic analysis with traditional genealogy research. Investigative leads developed from this work assist law enforcement in identifying an unknown perpetrator or victim. This technique is exceptionally…
Advance just outcomes in cases involving sexual violence by effectively utilizing Forensic Genetic Genealogy.
Learn best practices for working with the families of homicide victims.
The prosecution of human trafficking requires prosecutors who are highly skilled, have a deep understanding of complex dynamics, and are dedicated to working with victims and survivors who have undergone severe trauma. Prosecutors handling sex and labor trafficking cases are faced with high volumes…
East Baton Rouge has been ravaged by the opioid crisis that has affected much of America. With hundreds of overdose deaths within the parish each year, the majority of which involved opioids in some capacity, the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office (EBRDA) sought to combat this epidemic.…
Learn how personal wellness and combatting burnout are critical aspects of any response to human trafficking.
In this episode, Academy Award Nominee, Abigail Breslin, discusses her experience portraying Patricia “Trish” Weir, the victim, of serial rapist, Ernesto Miranda, whose story was recently told in the 2023 film Miranda’s Victim. In this film, Abbie portrays the victim’s experience of a sexual…
In this episode, Professor Deb Tuerkheimer, who is a law professor at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law, describes the way in which her career as a prosecutor specialized in sexual assault and domestic violence crimes has informed her teaching and writing about the criminal law.As a…