Interrogating child-exploitation suspects demands precision and a clear grasp of offender psychology. This workshop gives participants practical techniques for building rapport, identifying and challenging cognitive distortions, and using psychological insights to secure reliable statements and strengthen investigations.

Human trafficking investigations require specialized skills and innovative approaches to address the multifaceted nature of these crimes. This workshop equips investigators with the knowledge and tools to move cases from investigation to prosecution successfully.

AI-generated media is creating new challenges for investigators and prosecutors in authenticating digital evidence. This workshop covers how to distinguish original from synthetic files, navigate evidentiary hurdles, and apply forensic and legal best practices to protect the integrity of cases in the age of AI.

With rapid advances in AI, new digital threats are creating fresh challenges for MDTs. Led by a former prosecutor, this workshop unpacks the investigative and legal implications of emerging technologies in sexual exploitation and abuse cases.

AI is transforming criminal investigations, offering new capabilities while creating new risks. This session equips investigators and MDT members to use emerging tools ethically, recognize and address synthetic CSAM and other threats, and mitigate AI-driven risks in their work.

Build courtroom confidence and credibility with a workshop tailored for MDT members—especially law enforcement, social services, and forensic interviewers. You’ll learn practical strategies for cross-examination, avoid common testimony pitfalls, and sharpen clear, effective communication with judges and juries.

Despite the presence of corroborating evidence in every child sexual abuse case, child protection professionals often miss the full potential of this vital component. This workshop taught by a former prosecutor equips attendees to maximize various underutilized avenues of corroboration, focusing on forensic interviews, internet of things (IoT) devices, numerous other forms of digital evidence, and tools for practitioners.

Cases involving youth with problematic sexual behavior are tragically common for prosecutors, forensic interviewers, and other MDT members. However, addressing these cases effectively presents complex challenges and considerations. This workshop, taught by a former prosecutor, offers relevant research and tactics for appropriate intervention and prosecution.

Darkest Before Dawn cuts through the unrelenting challenges of child abuse work—online exploitation, AI-driven threats, strained systems—to show what’s actually shifting and why hope is warranted. It delivers grounded strategies, systemic clarity, and practical steps to move child advocacy from perpetual crisis toward lasting impact.

Religious or spiritual themes are often weaponized by perpetrators to justify the abuse of children, and are invoked to avoid accountability and consolidate power within faith communities. This workshop provides best practices, recent trends, and practical tips and corroboration strategies for MDTs to navigate these issues.