Prosecutors are faced with countless difficult choices when prosecuting child abuse cases. The nature of the crime itself often leads to limited evidence, societal misunderstanding, and complex victim and offender dynamics. This presentation will examine common ethical considerations that prosecutors often confront, including deciding whether to prosecute the charges, wading through complex and counterintuitive victim behavior, and ensuring that we are always keeping an open mind and evaluating all evidence objectively.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the high standard of prosecutor ethics and how they specifically relate to child abuse prosecutions
Develop a framework for examining the difference between difficult cases and cases that should not be prosecuted
Assess complex and often counterintuitive evidence through the lens of always pursuing justice
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