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This course was developed by the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women (NCPVAW) at the American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI), the research and technical assistance division of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) with funding from the USDOJ Office on Violence Against Women.
At the National Institute on the Prosecution of Sexual Violence you will:
- 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.
Course Tuition
A $100 registration 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
Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel
2500 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
415.362.5500
http://www.sheratonatthewharf.com/
Accommodations
The Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf Hotel is offering a group rate of $152 (single/double occupancy) plus tax (subject to availability). Applicants are encouraged to make their hotel reservation immediately following the submission of their application.
Participants are responsible for making and paying for their own lodging arrangements. To ensure the special conference rate, participants must refer to the National District Attorneys Association. Any changes or cancellations must be made directly with the hotel. Reservations may be made by calling 888.627.7024. The cut-off date for accepting reservations is May 22, 2008.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. For special conference airfares and car rental rates, please contact CEM travel at 800.247.8785.
Continuing Legal Education Credit
Attendance at this seminar may qualify participants for continuing legal education credits. Please check with your state bar association for CLE requirements in advance. NDAA will provide information regarding CLE credits at the conclusion of the course. NDAA is an accredited MCLE sponsor in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. For more information, contact the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women.
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