VIRTUAL COURSE DATES
Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
COURSE OVERVIEW
To provide a sustainable training resource 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 includes 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 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