AEquitas - Champions for Justice

Trainings

AEquitas offers training related to the investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence and human trafficking. We work alongside our multidisciplinary partners to continuously expand our course offerings. All training events are tuition-free, and scholarships may be available to help offset the cost of travel-related expenses.

The Traffick Report: Conversation with the Field

3:00pm - 4:00pm ET / 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT

Are you tired of navigating complex human trafficking cases with limited resources? Join us for "The Traffick Report: Conversation with the Field," an online discussion held on the last Wednesday of each month. Professionals from various disciplines, including law enforcement, victim services, and medical professionals, come together to share insight, challenges, and successes in the fight against human trafficking.

Feb 28, 2024 - Aug 30, 2028

Online

HOSTED BY
AEquitas Online

Legal Jiu-Jitsu: Combatting Witness Intimidation in Human Trafficking Cases

2:00pm - 3:30pm ET / 11:00am - 12:30pm PT

Human trafficking often morphs into witness intimidation once investigations and prosecutions are initiated. In collaboration with law enforcement and victim services, prosecutors can both support victim participation and identify evidence that can be used against traffickers to strengthen cases of sex and labor trafficking.

This presentation adheres to the core philosophy of jiu-jitsu which is to use the opponent’s force against themselves. When combating witness intimidation in tandem with human trafficking, prosecutors and law enforcement can take one of the most pervasive tools used by traffickers to quiet their victims to instead, bring the victim’s voice into court via forfeiture by wrongdoing. The presenter will discuss strategies to protect victims and strategies to bring their voices into the courtroom when traffickers have relied on witness intimidation to prevent them from testifying.

At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be better able to:
-Support victim participation in sex and labor trafficking cases
-Minimize and respond to witness intimidation
-Litigate the admission of statements under forfeiture by wrongdoing

Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024

Conference 121, NY

HOSTED BY
AEquitas Online

Office Hours: By Prosecutors, For Prosecutors

Calling all prosecutors! Connect with AEquitas Attorney Advisors and your peers on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00PM ET to examine prosecution strategies, emerging issues, promising practices, and more.

Office Hours is an uninhibited, unrecorded conversation between all registrants. It is NOT a webinar. Take advantage of a chance to meet our experts, converse, brainstorm, and share best practices and challenges in a national conversation.

Nov 21, 2024 - Oct 21, 2027

Online

HOSTED BY
AEquitas Online

REQUEST TRAINING

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. These trainings can be on-site or web-based and be tailored to specific jurisdictions and scope.

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PAST TRAININGS

We’ve archived descriptions of past trainings to showcase the broad range of our course offerings that can often be repeated on request.

View Past Trainings

For past webinar recordings, please see our Resources.

Testimonials

"As a department just starting the SAKI process, I thought this training as a whole was outstanding. Being here with seasoned departments and hearing about their practices was great. I was able to hear about their roadblocks in the process and how they have overcome them."

Training Participant

Institute on the Investigation and Prosecution of Cold Case Sexual Assault (IIPCCSA); October 2017

"This has been the best training/series of trainings. Inspiring, substantive, well organized. I feel so grateful to be exposed to it. Thank you for doing these trainings. Amazing."

Training Participant

National Institute on the Prosecution of Elder Abuse Training; November 2015

"Best, most focused training I've ever been to on this subject. I honestly feel I've made contacts and friends and resources that will last a career and lifetime. I'm so incredibly thankful to have been afforded this opportunity and look forward to implementing so many of the things I've learned. The staff and faculty were INCREDIBLE, both personally and professionally."

Training Participant

National Institute on the Prosecution of Human Trafficking Training; September 2015

"This was one of the few seminars that actually focuses on real issues we face as prosecutors."

Training Participant

National Institute on the Prosecution of Sexual Violence; July 2013

"It was great to have a nationwide perspective, as well as a statewide perspective on Human Trafficking. Hearing what works, what does not work and what resources are out there is invaluable."

Training Participant

Institute on the Prosecution of Human Trafficking; March 2012

"Really an outstanding conference. I learned an unbelievable amount from the instructors and my colleagues. I feel like I have a much better perspective on DV cases and that I will be much better able to navigate the broad array of issues they entail and prosecute/resolve them more effectively."

Training Participant

Pennsylvania Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence; February 2011

"The AEquitas faculty is particularly exceptional. Their dedication to the field is contagious and I hope to be part of future conferences. Thank you for giving me this amazing opportunity."

Training Participant

National Institute on the Prosecution of Sexual Violence Conference; January, 2011

FAQs

What type of trainings does AEquitas do? Can I request a certain type?

AEquitas conducts both in-person and web-based trainings on a wide variety of topics related to the investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence. We'll work with you to determine the best training options available to meet the needs of your audience.

How much do your trainings cost?

Web-based trainings are free. For in-person/on-site trainings, AEquitas does not charge for materials and staff instruction, but requires that travel-related expenses be covered.

Who conducts the training?

AEquitas' staff of experienced prosecutors deliver the trainings. On occasion we may also partner with adjunct faculty facilitators, including but not limited to state and national experts representing law enforcement officers, judges, advocates, medical professionals, and mental health professionals.