Presented by Donna Kelly, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor
To schedule any of these trainings in your area, please contact Donna Kelly
by email to dkelly@utah.gov, or by calling (801) 366-0341 or (801) 201-4759
To schedule any of these trainings in your area, please contact Donna Kelly
by email to dkelly@utah.gov, or by calling (801) 366-0341 or (801) 201-4759
Shoveling the Sidewalk while It’s Still Snowing - Investigation and Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases (2 hours)
Domestic violence cases can be daunting for all criminal justice professionals. A two-hour training on the How-To’s of promoting safety for victims and putting together an effective prosecution case.
Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment (1 hour)
Lethality Assessment Protocols save lives. This presentation will focus on the Maryland Lethality Assessment program, which has been in place in Maryland since 2005 and is used by all law enforcement first responders in that state. DV homicides have been reduced by 30 % in Maryland since they began using the program. Learn about the law enforcement lethality screen and how to use it as a guide for all criminal justice professionals.
“I hate this case!” Working With The Reluctant Victim (90 minutes)
Have you experienced the frustration of trying to help a domestic violence victim that is reluctant to participate in the legal system? The presentation includes video clips and discussion of the case involving NFL player Ray Rice as a starting point for discussion of understanding the dynamics in these important but challenging cases.
“He Choked the Life Out of Me!” - Investigation and Prosecution of Cases Involving Strangulation (2 hours)
Using Utah’s Aggravated Assault statute to prosecute a case involving strangulation can be challenging. This two-hour training on the potentially lethal crime of strangulation and gathering medical and other evidence for use in prosecution cases focuses on the issue of “force likely to cause death or serious physical injury.”
Presented with Susan Chasson, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Cold Case Investigation and Prosecution (90 minutes)
A fascinating look at the advances in DNA technology that improve success in investigation and prosecution of cold cases. Looking closely at the Boston Strangler case, this presentation focusses on the steps to take to bring justice to previously closed cases.
Hunters and The Hunted: Sex Offenders and Victims (1 hour)
Current research on sex offenders gives us new insight on how they choose their victims and perpetrate their crimes. Learn how to look for signs of perpetration and improve sexual assault investigations and prosecutions.
Beyond “Just the Facts, Ma’am” - Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crimes (2 hours)
Do you understand the difference between lying and the effects of trauma on a person’s ability to describe events? This presentation helps criminal justice professionals understand basic scientific concepts concerning the neurobiology of trauma so that victims of traumatic crimes will be understood, increasing the success of sexual assault cases.
A Revolution in Trauma Informed Response: Trauma Informed Victim Interviews (2 hours)
West Valley City Police Department and the Utah Prosecution Council have created and implemented a new protocol for sexual assault cases incorporating the principles of the neurobiology of trauma. This presentation is fast-paced and interactive and focusses on the how-to’s of doing a trauma-informed victim interview, including video clips from real sexual assault interviews.
Presented with Detective Justin Boardman, West Valley City Police Department
Debunking Common Sexual Assault Myths (1 hour)
The public - and many judges and juries - believe many myths that can lead to injustice for sexual assault victims. This one-hour presentation will focus on dispelling the myths that are most common in our society.
Using Expert Witness Testimony in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases (1 hour)
Does your case need an expert witness? This presentation for prosecutors focuses on whether to call an expert, what type of expert should be used, and how to present expert testimony in court.
Sexual Assault 101 - The How-To’s of Putting Together Effective Cases (4 hours)
Practical ways of putting together effective cases using a team approach will be emphasized. Topics include: interviews of victims and perpetrators, use of forensic DNA and serology evidence, everything you always wanted to know about the sexual assault exam. The roles of police officers, first responders, medical providers and prosecutors will be discussed.
Presented with Susan Chasson, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Out of the Shadows - Using the Criminal Justice System to Combat Stalking (2 hours)
The tenacity of stalking perpetrators can push the system and the victims to their limit. A two-hour training on the typology of stalkers and the criminal justice system approaches that work best for each type of stalker. Utah stalking statutes and case law will be discussed.
The View from the Prosecutor’s Desk (One hour)
A how-to session on working effectively with your prosecutor to achieve justice. What makes prosecutors tick? What motivates them? How do they look at your case? Designed for all criminal justice professionals who work with prosecutors on a regular basis.
Report to Court for Police Officers (2 hours)
The How To’s of writing bullet-proof domestic violence and sexual assault police reports. This fast-paced and interactive workshop will prepare officers for being effective witnesses in court. Officers will be “volunteered” from the audience to do role-playing of testifying based upon the report they have written, including both direct and cross exam.
Presented with Detective Justin Boardman, West Valley City Police Department
Note: All the above trainings can be modified as to time and content to meet your specific training needs. If you need training on a subject not listed, Utah Prosecution Council will prepare a customized presentation to fit your needs.
