TCC

This presentation by tribal and state attorneys will provide an overview of the basics of Federal Indian Law, particularly as they relate to the Indian Child Welfare Act, followed by an overview of the recent U.S. Supreme Court case challenging ICWA.

Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is based in knowledge and understanding of the widespread impact of trauma in the lives of individuals. With the high rate of trauma exposure among the population, Principles of TIC provide a framework for interaction with to increase the effectiveness of services and reduce the risk of further traumatization by service systems. Using presentation and experiential learning approaches, participants will review 6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care and discuss applications of TIC within their own professional roles.

Attorneys handling 21st century cases must develop a knowledge of the science and art of computer forensics. The presenters will describe critical aspects of a computer forensic examination and highlight digital artifacts such as the Registry, MRU list, connected devices, shell bags, Link Files, and others that may provide crucial evidence. These may include additional corroborating evidence or help demonstrate possession of the device at the time of a key event.

MDT Investigative Corroboration is not a departure from, but an addition to, the traditional Who, What, When, Where, and Why of an investigation. It seeks to place the law enforcement or DCYS investigator inside the mindset of prosecutors who are required to corroborate every statement, element, and point made in the case.
Corroborative elements have different “values.” Some, such as a detailed confession, can stand alone. Others, such as theme pornography, may not prove an offense, but they are still supportive of the allegation. Better yet, Constellations of Corroborative Points, though individually circumstantial, can – and have – the ability to prove cases.

An MDT’s effectiveness is rooted in its ability to know and utilize the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques and, with consideration of certain Windows of Opportunity, administer them in a timely manner. Multidisciplinary skills-based training in our communities should focus instruction on these “skill sets.”

Part Two is an interactive Investigative Multidisciplinary Team-based instruction and exercise. Utilizing a forensic interview and a post-forensic MDT interview meeting, MDT members are required to prioritize next steps and identify additional witnesses, crime scenes, evidence to be collected, etc.

Although geared toward investigators, MDT coordinators, forensic interviewers, advocates, and forensic medical professionals will find this presentation fruitful in identifying team strengths, weaknesses in team dynamics, inter-communication, team protocol, intervention strategies and procedures of the attending disciplines.

Local Prosecutor’s representation is required.

Three-hour presentation

Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis has seen legislation passed in Washington State over the last several years to address. In 2019, two positions within Washington State Patrol were created. These positions were identified as Tribal Liaisons. Legislation required that 1 position be located in the westside and 1 location be located in the eastside of the state. During the session, we will go over Washington State specific data that the two liaison have been able to access and study over the last couple of years and what has been revealed. We will also discuss what Washington State is doing to address this crisis and the impacts on families, victims, and law enforcement, and tribal governments.

Engagement Matters is structured as an informal conversation to build on current MDT strategies utilized to increase prosecution rates. Through two case analysis, participants will focus on learning and identifying engagement strategies for victims and their families through increased advocacy programming and support. Participants will discuss follow-up approaches and tactics that aid MDT during the investigation and prosecution. Lastly, participants will learn strategies for working with MDT to build and prepare a trial team.

This presentation will cover every avenue as it pertains to a child abuse investigation. Starting with understanding the different types of outcries to preparing your case for trial and everything in between. This presentation will cover search warrants, investigative techniques, interrogations, and court room preparedness. This presentation will equip child abuse detectives with tools they can utilize in their investigations.

Participants will examine (via film clips of interviews with various types of sex offenders) some of the specific strategies offenders describe using to target, seduce and exploit children and adults. Information was collected from several thousand adult sex offenders who were involved in long-term, court mandated sex offender treatment. In addition, a variety of similarly focused research studies will be reviewed. The areas of focus include offender descriptions of “grooming” tactics (how and why they: targeted certain children, adults, families and youth serving agencies, then seduced and manipulated each of these individuals/agencies, inhibited disclosure, detection and reporting. A variety of video clips, research studies and anecdotal interview data from numerous sex offenders will be utilized to illustrate each stage. Although this presentation is not for the “faint of heart,” it provides crucial information related to trauma and the need to improve training and skill in forensic interviewing, investigation and prosecution.