Prosecuting Sexual Assaults
April 23-27, 2012, Savannah, Georgia
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Flyer | Registration | Tentative Agenda
Join us during SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH for
The National District Attorneys Association’s Prosecuting Sexual Assaults
Sexual assault cases may be the most difficult cases a prosecutor and members of the prosecution team will ever handle. From the complexities of victim dynamics, to the absence of eyewitness corroboration, to the sophistication of defendants, these cases challenge traditional prosecution strategies. It is paramount that the victim’s fears, anxiety and safety concerns are given priority during pendency of the case and the evaluation and provision of essential services. It is, however, equally important to consider community safety, as undetected and undeterred sex offenders pose a real threat to the safety of your community.
To assist prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and victim-witness personnel successfully meet these challenges; the National District Attorneys Association presents Prosecuting Sexual Assaults.
The program’s tentative topics include:
- Why Do We Call Them Accusers? Stopping Victim Blaming Behavior
- Pro Active Cross Examination of Defendants and Their Witnesses
- Overcoming the Consent Defense
- The Impact of Crawford on Sexual Assault trials, including Witness Intimidation Issues
- Victim Privacy Rights and Reasonable Victim Accommodations
- High Profile Sexual Assault Cases
- Medical Evidence: The Victim as a Patient
- The Visual Trial
- Teen Victims
- Jury Selection Issues
- Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
- Use of Technology Part I: Use By Defendants: Victim Safety Issues
- Serving Search Warrants on Electronic Evidence: Practical Aspects
- Ethics & Professionalism
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Two West Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
402-592-6464/ 888-421-1442
Rate: $95 single $120 double $145 triple or $170 quadruple occupancy plus 13% tax and $1 city of Savannah occupancy fee.
Room rates are valid 3 days after course based on room availability
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Hotel Cut Off Date April 1—NO JOKE!
The Hyatt Regency Savannah is located on a 12-block Riverfront Plaza on the scenic waterfront of the Savannah River on River Street. Dine at one of Savannah’s famous restaurants including local Chef Paula Deen, take in an afternoon of shopping, participate in Savannah’s nightlife, enjoy a riverboat cruise or a trolley tour!
Join your colleagues from around the country and experience the unmistakable Southern charm of historic Savannah.
CLE: Anticipated CLE credits will be approximately 20 hours, including at least one hour of Ethics. Questions regarding CLE can be directed to amandavia@ndaa.org
Course Tuition is $595.00 for a single attendee from an office. There is a $50 discount for additional attendees from the same office.
Cancellations and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 p.m., ten business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.
Travel Services:
NDAA’s exclusive travel company, Hamilton Xpress, is reachable via email at brenda@hamiltonxpress.com or phone at 708.372.3780, Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM central standard time
- HERTZ offers special discounts — refer to the NDAA Corporate Discount (CPD) Number 1572962.
- AVIS also offers special discounts — refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.
Course Schedule:
Registration starts at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22 ending at 6 p.m.
Registration will also be held Monday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 9: 00 a.m.
The course begins at 9:00 a.m. Monday April 23 and the Course concludes Friday, April 27 at noon.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at (703) 549-9222 or email amandavia@ndaa.org.