Sexual assault Best practices for the first responding officer

COURSE DATES

May 15-16, 2023

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

COURSE OVERVIEW

To provide a sustainable training resource, and to accommodate current COVID-related restrictions on in-person trainings, the Wisconsin Department of Justice has developed a 15-hour virtual learning course for law enforcement on “Sexual Assault Response Best Practices for First Responding Officers.”  Training material and instructions will be delivered via an online learning platform that provides for synchronous learning and participation, including small group and large group discussion.

Learners will register for two days of training, each day for a total of 7 hours of learning.  Day one will cover modules 1-4, and day two will cover modules 5-8.  The scheduled training sessions will be facilitated by a team of trainers, including DOJ staff, community-based advocates, and local law enforcement. External collaborators have demonstrated advanced knowledge of the best practices for the investigation of sexual assaults, as well as an ability to effectively train officers using appropriate adult learning methods.  DOJ’s VAWA Resource Prosecutor, within the Division of Law Enforcement Services, will facilitate the 15 hours of training with other members of the team joining as scheduled.

For each module, participants will be introduced to the learning objectives and materials through self-guided activities allowing for processing of the various content. Students will come together in scheduled large group discussions throughout the day to collaborate and review lessons learned.

There is no cost to attend - this course is funded by a federal grant. 


COURSE OUTLINE:

MODULE 1 - OVERCOMING GENDER BIAS IN SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATIONS

MODULE 2 - SEXUAL ASSAULT DYNAMICS AND THE IMPACT ON SURVIVORS

MODULE 3 - IMPACT OF TRAUMA

MODULE 4 - MINIMAL FACTS INTERVIEWING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM BY THE FIRST RESPONDING OFFICER

MODULE 5 - SCENE IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION

MODULE 6 - WITNESS INTERVIEWS

MODULE 7 - REPORT WRITING

MODULE 8 - TESTIFYING IN A SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIAL


Course Requirements:

  1. Laptop
  2. Stable Wifi/Network Connection
  3. Webcam
  4. Audio/Sound Mic
  5. Access to ACADIS Portal

Questions?



Course Content Questions:
Miriam Falk at falkms@doj.state.wi.us

Registration or ACADIS Questions:
Stacy Lenz at lenzse@doj.state.wi.us
608-616-2338