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.
Congress unanimously passed legislation in September creating a similar Survivors Bill of Rights in federal cases. "I am hopeful that we can garner the same kind of bipartisan support for this issue" in Maryland, Hettleman said. More than half of the states have laws mandating a minimum time period…
Understand the impact of Voisine v. United States on firearms possession for individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.
Jennifer Long serves as the Chief Executive Officer of AEquitas, a Washington-based firm that assists prosecutors with cases involving allegations of sex crimes, gender-based violence, and human trafficking. Ms. Long, who did not comment specifically on the Rose case, says she tends to favor robust…
Explore victim-centered investigative techniques and trial strategies that result in positive outcomes in domestic violence cases.
Learn how prosecutors can leverage available tools to disarm perpetrators of intimate partner violence, thereby increasing the safety of victims and our communities.
Examine various forms of image exploitation and the types of statutes under which this abuse can be prosecuted; gain insight into effective charging strategies for these cases.
Explore common issues and challenges related to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases where alcohol is present, and whether the intoxication was voluntary or involuntary.
Utilize a detailed list of resources, research, and tools to combat human trafficking.
Understand how trauma impacts victims of IMBs; learn trauma-informed interviewing techniques and other vital strategies for IMB prosecution.
Explore the Olivo case strategy for allowing expert testimony in cases involving sexual violence and other crimes against women and children.
Learn practical investigative strategies to build successful prosecutions of the owners, operators, and accomplices of IMBs.
Dispel common misconceptions related to strangulation injury and learn the facts, including risk factors, medical evaluation and documentation, and effective trial strategies.