This workshop is for multi-disciplinary teams. It is designed to show why every investigation should be conducted as a team and not just by a lone investigator. It will also highlight evidence some investigators do not always consider. Most abuse cases start with an allegation; however, an allegation alone is not enough to prosecute a case. Many cases go to trial with just an allegation and little supporting evidence. In this workshop the presenter will provide vital information that shows how to collect evidence from unlikely sources that many investigators do not consider. The presentation will also discuss the importance of building a team around each allegation. The presenter will demonstrate what can be done to strengthen a case for trial. Lastly, the presenter will explain why the family is the investigator's most important witness.
Learning Objectives:
Develop a better understanding of how to gather evidence to support child abuse allegations
Employ techniques to gather witnesses to support child abuse allegations
Assess resources that strengthens the probability of prosecution in child abuse cases
