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This course is presented by the The American Prosecutors Research Institute’s National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and supported by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Dept., of Justice.
Rape Myths
- “Real” rape is committed by a stranger;
- The rapist wields a weapon and viciously attacks his victim;
- The victim resists to the utmost of her ability;
- The victim then immediately reports the crime to the police
Rape Facts
- 1 in 6 women report experiencing an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime (National Violence Against Women Survey, 2000);
- Less than 1 in 3 sexual assault victims report being raped to the police (Bureau of Justice Statistics,1992-2000);
- 7 in 10 rapes are committed by someone known to the victim (BJS,2003);
- Less than 1 in 10 rapes involve use of a knife or gun (BJS,2003);
- More than 7 of 10 rape victims suffer no physical injury other than the rape (BJS,2003);
- A victim’s non-intuitive reactions to rape can include failure to “fight back” and delayed reporting to authorities
The Challenge
Win the battle against sexual violence by:
- Overcoming rape myths;
- Effectively presenting victim’s testimony;
- Conducting an offender-focused prosecution that exposes the true predatory nature of the offender.
How?
Attend the National Institute on theProsecution of Sexual Violence
- Learn strategies which apply to your day-to-day work;
- Learn how offenders prey upon victims’ vulnerabilities and how victims react to the trauma of sexual assault;
- Engage in role-play exercises, small-group discussions, hypothetical cases and faculty demonstrations;
- Leave empowered to charge and successfully prosecute more difficult cases using strategies specific to sexual assault.
Who should attend?
Prosecutors who handle cases involving sexual violence.
Registration
A $100 activities fee will be charged to help defray costs for the training. This fee may be paid with Grants to Encourage Arrest (GTEA) funds. The course is open to all prosecutors; however, priority will be given to Grants to Encourage Arrest Grantees.
Conference Location
The conference will be held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Reservations
Participants are responsible for making and paying for their own lodging arrangements. Participants must call 1-800-526-2593 by July 13, 2007, and refer to the National Institute on the Prosecution of Sexual Violence to receive the conference room rate.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. For special conference airfares and car rental rates, contact CEM travel at 1-800-247-8785.
CLE Credits
Attendance at this seminar may qualify participants for continuing legal education credits. Check with your state bar association for CLE requirements.
APRI's National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women provides training, technical assistance, publications and a legal clearinghouse on crime involving violence against women. Its mission is to improve the quality of justice in violence against women prosecutions by providing training and reference services to prosecutors, police, and others in the justice system. For more information, contact the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women.
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