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.
Victims have varied responses to sexual assault and may face a long road to recovery.
Victims of sexual violence who go to the press before the police can help shape public opinion about these crimes.
Chief Deputy DA Kurland leaves his position to work for AEquitas, training other prosecutors in sexual violence cases.
Groping and fondling are acts of sexual assault that are hardly reported or prosecuted.
Once a woman agrees to having sex, her partner can legally ignore her if she says she'd like to stop. At least, that’s the case in North Carolina, where the state Supreme Court ruled that women cannot revoke consent after sexual intercourse begins. [ . . . ] In states where the law does not specify…
Prosecutorial strategies like rape shield motions and expert testimony support and encourage sexual assault victims.
Along with the Napa County DA Office, Jane Anderson of AEquitas presented on strategies to combat elder abuse.
Andrea Constand testifying against Cosby may inspire more women to report sexual assaults, even if Cosby is acquitted.
Utilize a list of studies, best practices, strategies and other resources to support the prosecution of sexual assault from reporting through trial.
Consider the ethical challenges of providing evidence material to a defendant's guilt while protecting the victim from unnecessary disclosure in gender-based violence cases.
Access a list of the statute of limitations for sexual assault offenses in the United States.
Examine theories under which evidence of “other bad acts” may be admissible in cases of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking.