POSTPONED Current Research & Trends

Start Time/Date: 10:00 AM Thursday, May 18, 2017
End Time/Date: 5:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2017
ADDRESS: Comfort Inn & Suites-Mt. Pleasant
2424 South Mission
CITY: Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

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PROSECUTOR TRAINING

***POSTPONED***

Current Research and Trends

in Child Abuse Cases for Prosecutors:

Understanding Michigan’s Forensic Interviewing Protocol

and

Working with your Medical Expert

 

May 18, 2017 POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Child Abuse Training Services, in cooperation with the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is pleased to present a prosecutor specific Specialized Child Abuse Training seminar on the topic of Understanding Michigan’s Forensic Interviewing Protocol & Working with your Medical Expert.  This training will be held on Thursday, May 18 with registration beginning at 9:30.a.m; seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude by 5:00 p.m. 

Attendees will learn ways to improve their prosecution success rate in Child Abuse cases and will leave with a better understanding of the Michigan Forensic Interviewing Protocol and the function and expertise of medical experts in child abuse cases.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Understanding the research behind MI’s Forensic Interviewing Protocol
  • Why having a state protocol & using the protocol saves on Appeal
  • Working with your medical expert before and during your case
  • Can a doctor diagnose a crime?
  • Common defense strategies in Child Abuse cases
  • Abusive Head Trauma

Please find enclosed a copy of the registration form for the session.  There is no tuition charge or charge for materials for this seminar.  Attendees are responsible for overnight accommodations, transportation, some meals, and other incidental costs.  If you require overnight accommodations please make them directly with the Comfort Inn by calling (989) 772-4000.  You must mention that you are attending the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan seminar to receive the state rate of $75.00 per night.  Room block/rate is only guaranteed until April 26, 2017.