Our staff are available to provide customized training related to sexual violence, domestic and intimate partner violence, stalking, human trafficking, child abuse, elder abuse, and witness intimidation.
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Martin joins us to discuss the many ways abusers silence their victims through intimidation tactics that are so subtle they are often overlooked by law enforcement and prosecutors. He takes us through his and Professor Amy Bonomi’s groundbreaking efforts to…
Ron Eisenberg joins us to talk about the essential role of prosecutors as guardians, ensuring due process for defendants while balancing the fairness and rights owed to crime victims. We discuss the reasoning in Miranda v. Arizona and District Attorney v. Osborne, two U.S. Supreme Court cases that…
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.