Domestic Violence Investigation Best Practices
September 8-9, 2022

Adams County Community Center

Cross-training among the various disciplines responsible for responding to a report of domestic violence is essential in ensuring that each professional understands, respects, and values the roles and responsibilities of their colleagues.

This multidisciplinary response is considered best practice as it provides a collaborative, victim-centered response to sensitive crimes by reducing the potential for re-victimization by the criminal justice system and begins the process of healing for the victim. It also ensures an offender-focused response by gathering all of the facts of a case, drawing attention to the action and behaviors of the offender, and holding the perpetrator of the crime accountable for their actions. 

This FREE two-day training is open to law enforcement, victim advocates, medical personnel, prosecutors, victim/witness specialists, and other community collaborators. Through presentations, videos, group and panel discussions, we will address topics such as:

Day 1: Domestic Violence Specialty Training: Focus on Strangulation

           This course allows participants a deep dive into strangulation investigation and prosecution. Speakers will be Kim Curran R.N. and Det. Denise Armstrong, Madison PD, advocate Jessica Honish, Rainbow, as weel as AAG Miriam Falk. Topics include the mechanics of strangulations, signs and symptoms, investigation and documentation, and an emphasis on developing the victim experience through advanced interview techniques that help facilitate memory and re-create the reality of this serious, life-threatening crime. Case studies will enhance learner's ability to apply information gained during the presentations.

Day 2: Domestic Violence: Best Practices in Brief

          Day 2 incorporates concepts from day 1, but advances that information while examining the larger dynamics of domestic violence, including the role of coercive control. Participants will look more closely at the role of lethality assessment and examine how abusers use stalking behaviors to control and intimidate victims. The day will conclude with an in-depth session allowing participants to practice recreating the reality of a domestic violence case by drafting a report based on a taped interview using a rubric that allows for evaluation and critique.

           

Questions?


WI Department of Justice

Questions on Registration?
Contact Stacy Lenz 
Email:
lenzse@doj.state.wi.us